The ancient Roman Aqueducts which are scattered around Portugal are testament to the fact that this small European country has been investing in long-term infrastructure for as long as the records go back. These days, all anyone needs to do is travel by car or train from north to south of the country, or cross the magnificent 25 de Abril Bridge in Lisbon to realize the country’s infrastructures are as ambitious as ever.

RETENTION FEARS FOR UK PLC AS TALENT DILEMMA INTENSIFIES

• Talent management concerns are rising as one in three (31%) senior executives plan to prioritise employee retention and training over the next 12 months
• A similar proportion (29%) of senior decision-makers say talent attraction is a key concern, as the ‘war for talent’ is set to intensify

Madeira, the island off Portugal, is regularly voted the best island destination in the world. Home to just a quarter of a million people, the island’s population soars each year as over one million people come from around the world to enjoy its unique mountainous geography. In doing so, they generate huge pressure on the island’s infrastructure, not least its water, sanitation and waste disposal infrastructure, most of which are catered for by A.R.M.