Cost consultant Gardiner & Theobald has been awarded a £500,000 contract by HS2 Ltd to conduct a commercial review of High Speed Two’s (HS2’s) Phase 1 Main Works Civil Contracts (MWCC).
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Podcast | The value of place making in construction and engineering
The latest episode of the Engineers Collective is out now: listen in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, your usual platform or the player below.
IPA wants AI, modern methods of construction, infrastructure pipeline to be ‘business as usual’ by 2025
Use of artificial intelligence (AI), implementation of modern methods of construction (MMC) and a comprehensive pipeline of work should be “business as usual” in infrastructure delivery by 2025, according to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA).
Rothera construction to continue through Antarctic winter for first time
Eight people will work through the next Antarctic winter to help complete a building at the Rothera Research Station for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).
National Underground Asset Register to boost economy by £5bn over 10 years
The National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) is now accessible across England and Wales and is on course to grow the UK’s economy by £5bn over the next decade, according to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
Early involvement with civil engineering subcontractors is paramount to saving time and money
In the fast-paced world of construction, successfully saving time and money is a constant challenge for project managers. These two resources are undeniably critical, and finding strategies to handle them efficiently is paramount for project success.
Network Rail, Align JV and more amongst NCE and Construction News’ TechFest 2023 winners
Network Rail and High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Align JV are among the winners of NCE and Construction News’ annual 2023 TechFest Awards.
Mott MacDonald to aid Korean giant in potential UK large-scale nuclear build as nations deepen ties
Mott MacDonald has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korea’s KEPCO Engineering & Construction Company to explore the potential for it to build a large-scale nuclear facility in the UK.
A culture of error avoidance will help us get the most from new tech
New technology has a huge amount to offer the engineering sector. Our industry has in the past – fairly or unfairly – been viewed as slow to adopt new tools with which to design and deliver projects.
Autumn Statement reveals Connections Action Plan and new infrastructure planning application process
This year’s Autumn Statement has seen chancellor of the exchequer confront the mounting energy security concerns apparent in the UK and try to breakdown barriers in planning infrastructure.