The first tower crane has arrived and been assembled in preparation of the demolition of Euston towers, as work on HS2 continues to progress. Standing at 66-metres high, the tower …
Read More »HS2 Ltd set higher emissions standards for vehicles on site
The HS2 rail project is ensuring the highest emissions standards are met by construction vehicles on its sites. It comes hot on the heels of the publication of the government’s …
Read More »ORR explain importance of third party investment in the railway industry
The railway industry is one that is thriving with infrastructure projects worth billions of pounds either in the construction pipeline, or already underway. Spending plans have been outlined for the …
Read More »Home Secretary announces new skills-based post-Brexit immigration system
The Home Secretary has published the White Paper that outlines a new skills-based post-Brexit immigration system. Sajid Javid said this new immigration system “means we can end free movement so …
Read More »New financing package worth £1.4 billion agreed for Crossrail project
A new financing agreement has been confirmed for the Crossrail project by Transport for London (TfL), the Mayor of London, and the Greater London Authority (GLA). In a fresh blow …
Read More »HS2 begin hunt for contractors for £435 million Curzon Street station
HS2 has officially started the search for contractors to build the new Curzon Street station. Costing £435 million, the station will be at the heart of the first phase of …
Read More »Business councils created to advise PM on post-Brexit opportunities
The Prime Minister has established five new business councils that will offer advise on creating the very best post-Brexit business conditions. Each council will be co-chaired by two business leaders, …
Read More »Europe’s largest archaeological dig underway on phase one route of HS2
Work on the largest archaeological dig in Europe has commenced on the site of HS2. Part of the enabling works for HS2, the archaeological dig will take approximately two years …
Read More »FTA urge government to press ahead with Lower Thames Crossing
The government should proceed with construction of the Lower Thames Crossing approved route, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA). Representing all of logistics, the FTA is well placed to …
Read More »Skanska explains how its use of BIM has improved rail industry projects
Building Information Modelling – or BIM – is driving standards in the construction industry on the design on major infrastructure projects. By generating, building and managing data during the life …
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