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Railways
First Trenitalia partnership announced as new operators on West Coast mainline
New operators set to commence in December, but news is roundly criticised by Labour.Read more -
Contracts, International
FIDIC signs contract training collaboration agreement with Philippines DTI
FIDIC signs agreement with Philippines DTI to train government engineers and other construction professionals in the use of FIDIC contracts.Read more -
Energy Infrastructure
Government announces investigation into major power cuts
Government sets out scope of review of the National Grid after last Friday’s power cuts.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Nuclear decommissioning
Subcontractors invited for £400m Dounreay decommissioning
Framework contractors to hold suppliers day next month, as site moves into new phase of decommissioning.Read more -
Company news
Balfour Beatty announces strong 2019 half year results
Confident performance delivers increased profitability backed by strong cash performance.Read more -
Highways England
£22m upgrade for A64 in North Yorkshire
More than £22m is being invested on the 55-mile A64 Yorkshire coastal route over the next 12 months, say Highways England.Read more -
Homes England
Sir Edward Lister resigns as chair of Homes England
Chair steps down to focus on new role as PM’s chief strategic advisor.Read more -
UK Construction Week 2019
Three good reasons to visit UK Construction Week
Register now for UK Construction Week in Birmingham from 8-10 October 2019.Read more -
Roads
Council pauses £129m bypass scheme
Plans for a £129m bypass in Hereford have been put on hold by the county council.Read more -
Electric cars
Government doubles funding for on-street electric car charging
Transport secretary announces additional £2.5m for charge points on residential streets.Read more -
Gatwick Airport
Gatwick sets out £1.1bn five-year investment plan
Airport’s £1.1bn investment plan highlights automation and technology as an enabler of sustainable growth.Read more -
International
World’s engineers to gather in Mexico City in September for FIDIC conference
Engineers from around the world will meet in Mexico City next month for a major infrastructure congress.Read more -
Construction
Construction industry demands delay to VAT changes
Coalition of major construction trade bodies calls on chancellor to delay implementation of reverse charge VAT.Read more -
Company news
JPG launches strategic land engineering service
Leeds engineering consultancy launches new service linking geospatial analysis with its existing consultancy services.Read more -
Construction output
Latest ONS figures show 1.3% decline in construction output
ONS data reflects the biggest quarter-on-quarter decline from the public sector since records began two decades ago, says Scape Group.Read more -
Flood protection
Kier team helps secure dam at Whaley Bridge
Kier and its supply chain join forces with the RAF and emergency services to help avoid flood disaster at Whaley Bridge.Read more -
Flood protection
Mott MacDonald wins framework work with Environment Agency to reduce flood risk
Consultancy wins place on Environment Agency framework to reduce flooding risk.Read more -
Network Rail
New roof at Leeds station lets passengers see the light
New roof starts to emerge after ten months behind the hoardings as work continues at Leeds station.Read more -
Housing
Hyde Housing invites bidders for £2bn framework
London-based housing association aims to build 11,000 new homes over next five years.Read more -
Construction future
Government makes £36m R&D funding available for transforming construction
The government is inviting businesses to bid in two competitions, worth up to £36m, to fund collaborative R&D and demonstrator projects.Read more -
Company news
Business booms at Morgan Sindall
Half-year profits up by 18% despite slight drop in revenue, with confidence high for strong performance for rest of year.Read more -
Highways England
New road surface using rubber is trialled on the M1
A new road surface using recycled tyres is being trialled on the M1 by Highways England.Read more -
Housing
Bidders invited for £340m new-build housing framework
Social housing consortium Efficiency North is seeking contractors for £340m new build framework in Yorkshire and Humberside.Read more
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Airports
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Airports
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Planning
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Structures
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Video: Interview with Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye
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