News and analysis
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Construction output
Residential takes the reins as contract awards even out, says Barbour ABI
Positive trend in Q1 contract awards suggests sector is looking to emerge from doldrums of 2023Read more -
HS2
HS2 launches fourth machine in Northolt Tunnel dig
Fourth - and final - machine joins tunnelling operation beneath the capitalRead more -
Net Zero
Enfinium announces £200m carbon capture plans for North Wales
The project in Deeside could capture up to 235,000 tonnes of CO2 every year, accelerating efforts to achieve net zeroRead more -
Awards
Engineering stars shine at ACEI awards
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland announce winners of 2024 awardsRead more -
Appointments
On the move - new April appointments
Balfour Beatty, Network Rail, Sir Robert McAlpine and Clancy make senior staff announcementsRead more -
Roads
Government reveals the roads being resurfaced with reallocated HS2 funds
An additional £8.3bn has been allocated for local road improvementsRead more -
Water
Farrans to begin tunnelling for £155m pipeline beneath the River Tees
Team is working on Northumbrian Water’s Project Pipeline: County Durham and Tees ValleyRead more -
Network Rail
Network Rail awards contracts for £4bn signalling framework
Six companies have been awarded contracts under the Train Control Systems Framework, to revolutionise signalling across BritainRead more -
Regeneration
Milestone reached at Sheffield’s £300m West Bar development
First phase of city centre development tops outRead more -
HS2
HS2 begins engagement for mass-transit system
Elevated transport system is designed to boost the high-speed railway’s connectivity in the West MidlandsRead more -
Contract award
Balfour Beatty awarded contract to build Scottish prison
It will construct the new £209m HMP Highland in Inverness, on behalf of the Scottish Prison ServiceRead more -
British Steel
British Steel granted permission for Teesside electric arc furnace
Plans are part of its £1.25bn decarbonisation planRead more -
Network Rail
Multi-million-pound investment for world famous Glenfinnan Viaduct
Network Rail starting a £3.4m investment on the 123-year-old viaduct, which has gained fame as a Harry Potter film locationRead more -
Nuclear
Kier to collaborate on next generation of UK nuclear reactors
Company signs MOU with X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear for UK advanced reactor programmeRead more -
HS2
Planning green light for final key structures to bring HS2 into Birmingham
Final two West Midlands Key Design Element structures receive planning approvalRead more -
Frameworks
49 firms win new healthcare decarbonisation deal
Kier, Morgan Sindall and Willmott Dixon among those appointed to Pagabo’s new £1.6bn frameworkRead more -
Construction output
Construction returns to growth, says PMI
Monthly survey shows slight increase in industry activity in March – ending six months of declineRead more -
ACE
ACE and ACEI team up to promote built environment
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering and the Association for Consultancy and Engineering Ireland sign MOURead more -
Network Rail
£45bn rail improvement plan begins
Network Rail’s five-year plan includes £2.8bn to cope with the effects of climate changeRead more -
Contract award
Canal & River Trust appoints technical experts
Arcadis and Stantec among those appointed to help tackle climate challengesRead more