All Infrastructure articles – Page 91
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CommentWhy Higgins' HS2 gamble may just pay off
By refusing to back cost-cutting, Higgins has confidently raised the stakes over the high-speed link
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NewsHS2 to plan further Northern rail upgrades
The transport secretary has asked HS2 and Network Rail to plan east-west rail links
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NewsGovernment decides to drop £700m HS2 to HS1 link
Transport secretary Patrick McLouglin also backs redevelopment of Euston in response to Higgins report
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NewsContractors applaud faster HS2 delivery plan
But lawyer warns starting the second phase of the line three years early may not be possible
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NewsHiggins plans to slash HS2 timescale by three years
Sir David Higgins’ report recommends private investment in redesigned Euston scheme
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CommentWill Sir David Higgins' HS2 report mark a turning point?
Even if the government accepts this report’s recommendations, the Hybrid Bill’s passage through parliament will be a long one
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NewsHiggins expected to cut HS2 timescale
Report, due to be published this morning, is expected to recommend a raft of measures to cut costs
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NewsCapita team wins £400m job to run the defence estate
Consultant to lead consortium that will manage over £10bn of Ministry of Defence construction contracts
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Higgins set to outline HS2 cost savings
The new boss of HS2 has identified at least £1.5bn in cost savings in London alone from the £43bn project
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NewsScape reveals new £1bn infrastructure framework
Exclusive: New framework will be awarded to single contractor and will focus on flood defence and other civils projects
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NewsTributes paid to killed Crossrail worker
Colleagues have paid tribute to a worker killed by falling concrete in a Crossrail tunnel
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NewsCarillion JV wins £87m Oxford-London rail job
Joint venture between Carillion and Buckingham Group to build new line between London and Oxford
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CommentLearning from the flooding
We need to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to reduce future flooding risks
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NewsWorker killed on London's Crossrail project
Sprayed concrete worker killed by falling concrete in Crossrail tunnel
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NewsHS2 Bill to miss key election deadline
Transport secretary admits legislation for the £43bn HS2 rail line will not pass into law before the general election as intended
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NewsLegal & General frustrated by lack of ‘oven-ready’ projects
The UK’s biggest investor tells the Today programme it’s ready to invest in infrastructure
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FeaturesThames Barrier: The day after tomorrow
With much of the Thames Valley looking like something out of a disaster movie this winter, arguments are raging over whether the Thames Barrier can cope with the consequences of climate change - or whether it’s time to start thinking about building a new one
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NewsHS2 cancellation would signal crash in investment
Industry leaders warn of stagnating UK economy if the scheme is shelved
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NewsBirmingham unveils huge HS2 redevelopment plan
Birmingham council unveils an HS2 masterplan for the redevelopment of 141 acres of the city centre
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NewsFive bidders in race for £485m flood defence contract
Exclusive: Morgan Sindall, Mace and Costain among five bidders shortlisted for massive Thames Estuary flood defence programme