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LEVC and Speedy team up to test new electric van
Tools and equipment hirer, Speedy is trialling converted electric van to introduce innovative, sustainable solutions that can reduce carbon emissions.
Rail alliance lands £216m power upgrade deal
The East Coast Mainline (ECML) power supply upgrade is to power forward into its second phase, bolstered by a £216.2M contract award for the Rail Electrification Alliance.
Plans in for new public realm infrastructure at Wirral Waters
A planning application for a major new public realm, the Greenway: West Float project, which will pave the way for the next stage of building and development has been submitted by Peel L&P to Wirral Council.
Green light for 460 new rental homes by Southall station
A new development by Southall station has been given the go-ahead by Ealing Council, helping to deliver 460 new rental homes in the area.
Congleton link road takes major step forward
Described as a “crucial piece of infrastructure”, the 5.7km link road will join the A534 Sandbach Road (to the west of Congleton) with the A536 Macclesfield Road (to the north of the town).
How to resolve horsetail on construction sites
An invasion of Horsetail can be a real headache on building sites, but there are economic and environmentally sound ways to deal with it, says Keith Gallacher, director of Complete Weed Control Scotland.
RIA urges Government to support Network Rail’s decarbonisation plan
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has welcomed Network Rail’s interim Decarbonisation Plan but says the government need to give the ‘green light’ to support electrification.
Five tech firms join HS2 Innovation Accelerator initiative
HS2 Ltd has announced the first five tech firms that will join its Innovation Accelerator programme, focussing on HS2’s innovation challenges – productivity, the environment and the circular economy.
Insurance company to fund Manchester’s New Victoria scheme
Pension Insurance Corporation plc (PIC) has been named as the forward funder of the first phase of development at Manchester’s New Victoria scheme, following a £130m deal.
Construction work formally commences on HS2 project
Construction has formally commenced on the HS2 project, as the high-speed rail looks set to create around 22,000 new jobs.
Jacobs secures role on Highways England’s technical advisor framework
Jacobs has been awarded a place on Highways England’s technical advisor (TA) framework to assist in the development, design and construction of capital road projects in the Roads Investment Strategy (RIS).
‘Safer Public Spaces’ is no substitute for accessibility best practice
Access consultant, Ian Streets says the government’s “Safer Public Spaces” document which claims to set out the design principles for safer urban spaces is no substitute for accessibility best practice.
Mitie wins Yorkshire Ambulance Service contract
Mitie has been awarded a £6m contract to provide facilities management for the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) using its bespoke technology solution, Mozaic.
Environmental risks in construction projects
From location to geospatial systems, Piers Edgell, account director at Landmark Information explores the considerations of environmental risks in construction projects.
Bristol leads the way to be carbon-neutral by 2030
Carbon emissions produced by Bristol City Council have dropped by nearly 80% since 2005, putting their buildings and transport services on track for being a carbon-neutral organisation by 2025.
Eric Wright begins Northallerton link road and overbridge
Eric Wright Civil Engineering has commenced work on the final stage of a new link road and overbridge in Northallerton on behalf of Taylor Wimpey North Yorkshire and Persimmon Homes.
Green light for 58 new homes at Bramley Hill
Brick By Brick and Common Ground Architecture have secured planning permission for a new housing scheme at Bramley Hill which will provide 58 new homes.
Shapps launches pothole mapping project
An audit into the mapping of potholes aided by data from on-road businesses such as Uber and Deliveroo has been launched by transport secretary, Grant Shapps.
Green light for HS2’s eco-friendly interchange station
The new interchange station, set to be built in Solihull, was praised for its green credentials as Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council approved the design.
Modular Building Institute-sponsored Offsite Construction Expo goes virtual
Registration is now open for the first digital Offsite Construction Expo of 2020, which will feature educational presentations and digital booths from industry exhibitors.
31 modular homes underway in Hartlepool
Thirteen has started work on the modular housing development at Newholm Court, Hartlepool in partnership with ENGIE and like Homes.
Penoyre & Prasad to design UAL’s new arts building
Architect Penoyre & Prasad has won a prestigious design competition to fit-out UAL’s new building for London College of Communication and its core university services.
Highways England chief executive steps down
The chief executive of Highways England, Jim O’Sullivan has announced that he will stand down from the position early next year.
Crossrail delayed again as costs reach £19bn
Crossrail has revealed the scheme will not be ready until 2022 at the earliest, as total costs reach £19bn.
Shapps launches Acceleration Unit to tackle infrastructure delays
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has launched a new acceleration unit to tackle delays to infrastructure projects and drive forward progress for passengers.
Mulbury and Great Places to deliver £11m housing scheme in Shaw
Residential developer Mulbury has agreed a deal with Great Places Housing Group to deliver 65 new homes in Shaw, Greater Manchester.