With blockchain technology soon to be implemented on the Core Valley lines in Wales, NCE explores ways the wider rail industry can benefit from its use.
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Shortlist for 2023 NCE Graduate and Apprentice Awards announced
The judges for this year’s NCE Graduate & Apprentice Awards have carefully reviewed the 118 entries and the shortlist for the three categories has been revealed.
EKFB begins assembly of HS2’s longest ‘green tunnel’
Works to assemble High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) 2.7km Greatworth ‘green tunnel’, the longest of its type for the project’s Phase 1, have commenced in West Northamptonshire.
Tyne Bridge restoration works commence as cost rises to £32M
Esh Construction has commenced works to restore the Grade II-listed, 389m Tyne Bridge linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead.
Future of Rail | Digital technology could revolutionise railway maintenance
How can new technologies and a systems approach improve rail infrastructure delivery and asset management?
Final phase of Barmouth Viaduct restoration to begin following successful test lift of span
Buses will replace trains between Machynlleth and Pwllheli for 13 weeks, as contractor Alun Griffiths will undertake the final phase of restoration work on the Barmouth Viaduct for Network Rail in North Wales.
Eiffage-led consortium awarded £307M contract to build new bridge in Germany
The Rhineland branch of Germany’s motorway network operator Autobahn has awarded a €358M (£307M) contract to a consortium led by Eiffage’s German subsidiary SEH for the construction of a new bridge across the Rhine in Leverkusen, Germany.
Innovative Thinker | Pay transparency key to closing gender pay gap says academic
The construction industry’s gender pay gap will not be bridged organically, says Jennifer Tomlinson.
TBM breakthrough on £100M Glasgow water resilience project
HB Tunnelling has completed the construction of a 252m long tunnel that will form a section of a new trunk water main in Glasgow.
Watch: How technology can minimise disruption caused by bridge inspection and repairs
This video was recorded at NCE’s 2023 Bridge Design and Management conference National Highways deputy head of structures Colin George, Atkins professional head of civil engineering structures and geotechnics Chris Mundell and Jacobs nondestructive testing (NDT) technologies consultant James Watson talk about the range of technologies National Highways’ asset…