All Energy, Infrastructure and Refurbishment articles – Page 52
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FeaturesMore questions than answers for national infrastructure bank
While the idea of the new bank has been welcomed across the sector, the devil will be in the detail – which remains largely unknown, Jonathan Owen reports
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NewsFirms on notice for £50m Midlands retrofit framework
Dynamic purchasing system is looking for consultants
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NewsHS2 starts work on UK’s longest rail viaduct
Grimshaw-designed project will see close to 300 piles sunk to depths of 55m
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FeaturesCOP26: Time to get ready … the world will be watching
The UN conference on climate change – COP26 – in Glasgow this November will be the largest such gathering ever held in the UK. Its significance in the fight against global warming cannot be overestimated
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NewsTeams on mothballed Bakerloo line and Crossrail 2 schemes moved onto other jobs
Work on two projects officially put on hold last week
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NewsCITB says 22,500 new construction roles needed in Scotland to hit net zero goals
Research finds sustainability push will require more than 4,500 project managers
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NewsHS2’s Euston station set to be scaled back, railway’s minister tells MPs
Andrew Stephenson says smaller scheme ‘would have some benefits in terms of reducing costs and risks’
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NewsIndustry heavyweights to look at feasibility of Irish Sea crossing
Two former ICE presidents to carry out study into £15bn link
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NewsPandemic means Crossrail 2 and Bakerloo line jobs officially mothballed, TfL boss confirms
Two jobs worth more than £35bn in total
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NewsCLC to publish data every three months on how well industry is doing to reduce carbon emissions
Figures will be made available for government and public alike
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CommentWe must find a way to tackle the climate emergency more effectively
Andy Mitchell on why the CLC is launching a campaign to drive carbon out of all parts of the construction sector
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NewsHS2 launches race for £65m engineering software contract
Firms have until end of next month to register intererst
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NewsCanary Wharf to get compensation if Crossrail not up and running by end of next year
London mayor confirms clause will be triggered if line not open by start of 2023
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NewsIndustry experts in growing backlash against Budget’s lack of green policies
UKGBC boss says chancellor was ‘silent’ on construction’s carbon emissions
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CommentWhat the budget says about green priorities
The big disappointment was the absence of a national retrofit programme, says Alan Fogarty
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NewsCLC to push for national retrofit strategy after Budget silence
Chancellor’s failure to promote green homes initiatives prompts group to demand action ahead of UN climate change conference
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NewsBechtel loses £100m claim against HS2 over Old Oak Common station award
US firm said railway should not have given job to Balfour team because of flawed procurement process
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NewsRegion’s leaders agree final plan for £39bn Northern Powerhouse Rail programme
Work on new rail lines could start by middle of the decade
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NewsContractors on notice for Mikhail Riches offsite housing scheme
Stirling Prize winner appointed to Somerset scheme through London framework
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NewsDecision on HS2’s Euston station design expected in April
London station undergoing rescoping process following last year's Oakervee Review