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HS2
HS2 installs new modular bridge in just two days
New road bridge is the first permanent structure to be installed along the route of HS2.Read more -
High Speed Rail Group (HRSG)
Industry calls for UK government to decarbonise rail by 2040
HSRG calls for UK government to decarbonise rail by 2040 to secure net-zero.Read more -
Construction and coronavirus
Historic drop in workloads but industry poised to recover
Covid-19 causes ‘historic’ drop in workloads but industry poised to recover, says CECA survey.Read more -
Infrastructure delivery
Who feels the need for Project Speed?
Public attitudes to infrastructure development need to be taken on board by the government.Read more -
Construction output
Fastest rise in construction output since October 2015
July’s construction output saw fastest rise since October 2015, but concerns remain on employment and economy, PMI figures reveal.Read more -
Planning and infrastructure
Confidence, certainty and reducing risk are vital in future planning
Building business confidence, creating certainty and reducing risk should be key parts of any planning rules shake-up.Read more -
Planning and infrastructure
Government announces details of planning shake-up
Housing secretary promises to reform the planning system to get Britain building.Read more -
Company news
Aecom reshapes business and cuts 500 jobs
Staff cuts on the way at Aecom’s UK and Ireland business.Read more -
Digital infrastructure
Revolutionising operations and maintenance through GIS
GIS can make data more accessible to non-technical personnel like planners and controllers thereby unlocking its real value.Read more -
Highways England
Amey wins £240m Highways England bridge contract
Highways England awards major south-west bridges maintenance contract to Amey.Read more -
Recruitment and skills
BOOK NOW for webinar on Construction Talent Retention Scheme
ACE's second webinar on the new Construction Talent Retention Scheme is aimed at individuals seeking work.Read more -
COP26
Arup appointed as sustainability consultant for COP26
Arup to join forces with Crowberry to help deliver a sustainable summit in 2021.Read more -
Transport for the South East
South-east transport body appoints team to devise strategic plan
Joint team of Steer, WSP and Atkins chosen to help define investment priorities and inform strategic investment plan.Read more -
Company news
Former Capita infrastructure chief Graham Sant joins BWB
BWB reveals appointment of Graham Sant as executive director as it gears up for infrastructure push.Read more -
Scotland
Waverley masterplan concept revealed
Concept designs for transforming Edinburgh Waverley station have been revealed.Read more -
Apprenticeships
Good news on apprentices, but beware unintended consequences
The chancellor’s support for apprenticeships is welcome, but there could be more trouble further down the line.Read more -
Infrastructure delivery
Government green light for £1.3bn infrastructure investment
Funds for up to 45,000 homes, create up to 85,000 jobs and upgrade skills and infrastructure to help a green economic recovery announced.Read more -
Mental Health
Pagabo Foundation reveals full board of trustees for mental health charity
Four new trustees appointed to charity aiming to tackle taboo of mental health within the construction industry.Read more -
Thames Water
Laing O’Rourke wins Thames Water £123m Beckton sewage works contract
Laing O’Rourke set to work on a £123m project to ensure Beckton sewage works can cope with London’s growing population.Read more -
Company news
Former TfL commissioner Mike Brown joins Mott MacDonald
Former TfL commissioner Mike Brown joins Mott MacDonald’s shareholders’ committee.Read more
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