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Nuclear
Hitachi suspends work on Anglesey’s £20bn Wylfa nuclear power station
Hitachi's decision to halt work on a new nuclear power station at Wylfa in Wales has been seen as a “serious blow” to the UK’s future energy security.Read more -
Rail review
Collaboration has to be at the heart of UK rail reform, contractors urge
Ahead of the biggest rail review since privatisation, CECA calls for a more collaborative relationship between operators, network and contractors.Read more -
HS2
HS2 reveals designs for new Euston tube vent shaft
Design of new substation and vent shaft draws inspiration from other historic London Underground stations.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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HS2
Nobody knows what the final cost of HS2 will be, Sir Terry Morgan tells committee
Appearing before the economic select committee at the House of Lords, the former chair of HS2 said concessions will have to be made on scope, time or cost.Read more -
After Brexit
Brexit uncertainty damaging infrastructure delivery with HS2 at risk, think tank warns
An annual report has found that successful delivery appears ‘in doubt’ or ‘unachievable’ for 36% of major projects, double the percentage five years ago.Read more -
Company news
Kier begin the search for new boss as chief executive steps down
Kier say the time is right for a new leader as CEO Haydn Mursell leaves the firm after eight years.Read more -
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham welcomes WSP staff to new offices
Andy Burnham inspects designs for new prototype emergency homeless shelter at WSP office opening in Manchester.Read more -
Highways England
Highways England appoints new non-executive director with big data experience
Highways England’s new non-executive director has experience of applying big data and digitalisation.Read more -
Women in construction
Unite launches construction period dignity campaign
Union launches campaign after surveying women construction members.Read more -
Company news
Turner & Townsend awarded contract on Perth’s 72km rail project
Turner & Townsend has landed a major contract on a landmark transportation project in Perth, Australia.Read more -
Nuclear
Wylfa: Calls for UK government to “step up to the plate” as resolution talks begin
An emergency meeting on the future of a new nuclear power station in Anglesey is set to be held today after Hitachi brought work to a halt.Read more -
Construction
Irish construction expected to grow by 20% despite more skills shortage concerns
Only 15% of industry feel equipped to deal with the looming skills shortage, despite a positive outlook on growth for 2019 in Ireland.Read more -
Housing
WYG reappointed to Homes England framework
Homes England continues its decade-long partnership with WYG.Read more -
International
Balfour Beatty JV scoops £289m luxury Hong Kong residential project
Balfour Beatty's international joint venture Gammon Construction has been picked to build a £289m Hong Kong residential complex.Read more -
Network Rail
BAM Nuttall revealed as big winner in Network Rail’s £467m CP6 contracts
Network Rail has announced multi-million-pound contract awards for Control Period 6, worth a total of £467m.Read more -
Network Rail
“Game-changer” tech helps Dutch firm land five-year Network Rail data contract
Train-mounted technology will mean less hours on site for rail workers and provide more detailed information for the organisation.Read more -
Company news
Two new arrivals boost Birmingham office of Burns & McDonnell
US firm Burns & McDonnell expands and strengthens its UK team.Read more -
International trade
Time to speak up in defence of international trade
Recent months have seen a heightened debate around trade policy not seen for several decades.Read more -
Carillion collapse
Learning lessons from Carillion one year on
ACE chief executive Hannah Vickers reflects on five forces which she believes contributed to Carillion’s collapse and changes needed for the industry.Read more -
HS2
HS2 to ensure all diesel HGVs working on the project use cleanest available engines
HS2 is to set a new benchmark in construction vehicle emission standards around the UK.Read more -
Company news
Waterman appoints new regional director in London
Waterman appoints new regional director in its infrastructure and environment team in London.Read more -
Infrastructure security
World’s airports remain vulnerable to criminal or rogue mayhem
The growing pace of drone technology makes staying ahead of the threat posed by those who would abuse the technology extremely challenging.Read more -
Environment
Draft bill offers chance to transform UK environmental policy
If the government's environment bill survives current political events then it could be the most important piece of environmental legislation for a generation, argues the EIC's Matthew Farrow.Read more
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Airports
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Planning
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