HS2 Ltd has announced the teams selected to deliver key track components of the high-speed rail project in the UK, awarding contracts worth approximately £3bn for the undertaking.
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Leeds’ flood protection enhanced after 10-year scheme adopts mix of new and well-tried solutions
Completion of a 10-year programme of work in Leeds this autumn has delivered 1 in 200-year flood protection for the city and some engineering firsts for the UK too.
HS2 | Beams lifted into place for wildlife bridge in Buckinghamshire
Engineers from EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial, Bam Nuttall) have commenced work on a significant green bridge at Turweston, located on the borders of Buckinghamshire and West Northamptonshire, as part of High Speed 2 (HS2).
£140M Darlington station revamp sees completion of concourse building
The new eastern concourse building at Darlington Station has been completed, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing £140M transformation project.
Bam-Siemens JV breaks ground on Orkney substation for £900M HVAC link to GB
SSEN Transmission principal contractor Bam Siemens Energy JV has commenced construction on a new electricity substation in Orkney, which will facilitate the connection of Orkney to the Great Britain electricity transmission network for the first time.
HS2 chair reveals ‘over £100M’ cost for ‘bat shed’ after FOI request for real figure denied
A “bat shed” intended to stop the creatures from flying near High Speed 2 (HS2) railway tracks between ancient woodlands in Buckinghamshire will cost “more than £100M” to build, the project’s chair Jon Thompson has revealed.
Lessons from cancelled £630M A27 bypass where inefficiencies impacted scheme by 59 weeks
A document released by National Highways has detailed how the construction schedule for its now-cancelled £630M Arundel bypass on the A27 was impacted by 59 weeks through inefficiencies.
HS2 | New 103m A418 overbridge in Aylesbury opens
High Speed 2 (HS2) contractor EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial, Bam) has opened a new overbridge to carry the A418 over the future high speed rail line in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
Women in engineering discuss how and why to improve the sector’s gender balance
There are multiple benefits to a more gender-balanced engineering sector, but barriers to improve workplace conditions for women must first be overcome.
Movers and Shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in October 2024
With the Autumn Budget and some big infrastructure announcements in October, the industry is gearing up for a busy winter period with some big appointments.