Produced for the industry by the Association for Consultancy and Engineering
Highlights
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HS2, Building Back Better
HS2’s enormous spoil conveyor begins operation in West London
1.7 mile conveyor network will remove over one million lorry movements for HS2’s construction in London.Read more -
Autumn Statement, Infrastructure and society
Cautious industry welcome for chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Statement sees infrastructure, innovation and energy placed firmly at heart of the economy’s future.Read more -
ACE, Consultancy and Engineering Awards 2022
High-profile editor to host rescheduled Consultancy and Engineering Awards
Times business technology editor Katie Prescott to host keenly anticipated Awards evening on 19 January.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Awards
Top award for infrastructure chief
IPA chief executive Nick Smallwood has received an Outstanding Achievement Award.Read more -
HS2
Second tunnel bore gets underway for HS2 in Warwickshire
HS2 celebrates launch of TBM for second tunnel bore under Long Itchington Wood.Read more -
Appointments
John Laing appoints head of sustainability
Sandrine Lalmant joins John Laing Group as head of sustainability.Read more -
Net Zero
Hanson reports carbon capture breakthrough
Hanson trials ground-breaking carbon capture process at its Ribblesdale cement works.Read more -
Network Rail
More repairs for iconic Royal Border Bridge
Engineers have used an innovative rope access system to save time and millions of pounds.Read more -
Company news
Wood appointed integrated services partner for Centrica Storage
Five-year contract will lead to expansion and job creation for Wood’s team.Read more -
Company news
Gleeds launches new service for public sector
Property and construction consultancy launches new service for public sector bodies in the north of England.Read more -
Net Zero
Radical ‘Vehicle to Community’ proposition from Stantec
Innovative concept could transform residential development, car parking and the way we use electric vehicles.Read more -
Elizabeth Line
Almost 70 million journeys made on Elizabeth line
Six months on from Elizabeth line’s opening businesses hail its transformative effect.Read more -
Modern Methods of Construction
US modular specialist VBC announces UK expansion
Global modular building specialist Volumetric Building Companies is to expand in the UK.Read more -
Construction contracts
GMI adds £100m to Midlands order book
GMI Construction Group bolsters its Midlands portfolio with more than £100m of regional investment.Read more -
Education
Faithful+Gould named education Consultancy of the Year
Team takes honour at Learning Places Scotland awards for the third time in four years.Read more -
Appointments
ICE announces new director general and secretary
Dr Janet Young announced as new Institution of Civil Engineers director general and secretary.Read more -
Autumn Statement
Infrastructure backing in Autumn Statement
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt commits to infrastructure, innovation and energy to grow UK economy.Read more -
Network Rail
130-year-old embankment in Northumberland successfully stabilised
Network Rail completes £13.2m project in Morpeth to protect line for years to come.Read more -
Net Zero
Towns and cities need to prepare for financial risk of climate change
Katherine Maxwell explains why towns and cities need to prepare for financial risk of climate change.Read more -
HS2
Community feedback inspires new HS2 bridge in Birmingham
HS2 reveals new designs for the Aston Church Road Overbridge.Read more -
Green infrastructure
Engineers have vital role in unlocking trillions for low-carbon infrastructure, says ICE
New report, Financing Low-Carbon Infrastructure, is published by the Institution of Civil Engineers.Read more -
HS2
New plant training centre opens for HS2
New training centre will fast-track Bucks and Northants residents into jobs on HS2.Read more -
Recruitment and skills
Using the power of football to build bridges
Claire Clifford praises a new project connecting football and STEM education.Read more
Tweets
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New #HS2 rail freight to take 300,000 truck journeys off Bucks roads. Read more here: https://t.co/DRgdPTSaC4… https://t.co/oWYI8alHwn
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