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Cam Middleton appointed to Independent Design Panel for HS2

Campbell Middleton, Professor of Construction Engineering at the University of Cambridge and CSIC Co-Investigator, has been appointed to the Independent Design Panel for High Speed Two.

The Panel is the project’s independent advisor on design and includes specialists in procurement, engineering, architecture, town planning, rail, branding and community engagement.   Professor Middleton joins as an expert on bridge design alongside former Arup director Peter Evans and consultant Angus Low. 

Before beginning his academic career with the University of Cambridge, Professor Middleton spent almost a decade in professional engineering practice in the United Kingdom and Australia.  He is Chairman of the UK Bridge Owners Forum and also acts as a consultant specialising in bridge engineering and smart technologies for construction.

For more information, please contact Professor Middleton on 01223 332726; sec@construction.cam.ac.uk

This aricle first appeared on the Laing O'Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology website here.

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