Along with correctly designing new structures, rehabilitating and upgrading infrastructure is going to become increasingly important as the civil engineering industry looks to extend the lifespan of existing assets and cut carbon by optimising new construction.
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Grade II-listed bridge replacement complications delay completion of work
Unexpected complications in replacing a heritage bridge in Derbyshire’s High Peak District will delay the completion of its £5.1M upgrade by a day.
Five reform areas set out for infrastructure planning process
A paper detailing five reform areas for the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) planning process has been released by the government.
120-year-old Stephenson bridge to be repaired
A George Stephenson bridge that was torn down more than 120 years ago is to be given a second lease of life.
Multiple maintenance failures led to fatal India bridge collapse, investigation finds
Corroded wires and untested changes to the walking deck were among the reasons for October’s tragic bridge collapse in Morbi, India, an investigatory panel has found.
Network Rail donates £10M worth of bridging material to Ukraine
Network Rail has donated £10M worth of bridging material to Ukraine to help rebuild critical infrastructure that has been damaged in the war.
Third Menai crossing will not happen ‘anytime soon’ due to lack of funding
The Welsh Government does not have the funding for any new major road projects, according to deputy climate change minister Lee Waters.
Cyclone Gabrielle | New Zealand deals with bridge collapses and mitigates Auckland rail project impact
The infrastructure impact of Cyclone Gabrielle, which battered New Zealand's North Island last week, is becoming clear.
TfL reveals Climate Change Adaptation Plan after losing millions to extreme weather events
Transport for London (TfL) has put together a plan for how it will ensure its transport systems remain running reliably in the face of extreme weather events brought on by climate change.
Keltbray/Costain A30 bridge lift takes place after multiple delays
The installation of a new bridge in Cornwall took place this weekend after two delays.