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HS2: Transformational infrastructure investment or waste of money?
PBC Today’s latest reader survey took on the thorny issue of HS2 – and the results made for some fascinating reading.
HS2 provides firms with ‘Notice to Proceed’ on work amid pandemic
Eiffage, Balfour Beatty, VINCI, Kier, Ferrovial Agroman and BAM Nuttall has received notification from High Speed 2 (HS2) to proceed with works in line with Government advice.
HS2: Transformational infrastructure or gigantic waste of money?
HS2 has been given the green light. But, is it on the right track or a white elephant in the making? Take PBC Today’s latest survey to have your say.
NAO: Government underestimated complexity of HS2 from the start
The National Audit Office (NAO) has released its findings on the High Speed Two – the budget is over, costs are uncertain, and the schedule is between three and seven years later than originally planned.
New report shows how HS2 impacts wildlife, environment and nature
‘What’s the damage? Why HS2 will cost nature too much', a new report, published by The Wildlife Trusts reveals the vast scale of the destruction and impact that HS2 will cause to nature.
HS2 to streamline procurement process for civils sub-contractors
HS2’s main works civils contractors have collaborated to introduce a new system for assessing tenders, designed to increase efficiency and reduce costs in the supply chain.
Emergency motion allows unions access to workers on HS2
An emergency motion has been passed by the TUC Congress to ensure that HS2 takes immediate action to allow unions access to workers building the project.
HS2 faces five year delay as “more realistic timescale” is needed
HS2 could be delayed by more than five years, as Boris Johnson orders a review of the scheme to determine whether it should go ahead or be abandoned.
Demolition of Great Western sheds complete at HS2’s Old Oak Common
HS2 has completed the demolition of the former Great Western Railway sheds at Old Oak Common as work continues to prepare the way for the high-speed rail project’s West London super-hub.
HS2 supports 9,000 new jobs around the country
HS2 Ltd has confirmed that work on the route from London to Birmingham continues to gather pace, with activity on over 250 work sites, allowing for 9,000 new jobs around the country.
The ‘Midlands ignored’ by House of Lords report on HS2
A House of Lords report recommends changes to the HS2 project without any consideration of the transport needs and opportunities in the Midlands.
More jobs in construction for women with HS2
Women in the West Midlands looking for a new job are being encouraged to join a 6-week programme linked to future opportunities in the construction industry.
HS2 completes demolition at site of new Old Oak Common crossover
HS2 has revealed that it has completed its biggest demolition challenge yet, as it clears a construction site close to the new Old Oak Common ‘super-hub’ station.
Campaign to end exploitation of HS2 construction workers
Unite, the UK’s construction union is launching a campaign to end the mistreatment of the High Speed 2 construction workers.
HS2 confirms station construction teams
HS2 has revealed the construction teams that will be awarded contracts to build the London terminus at Euston and the west London super-hub at Old Oak Common.
Noise mitigation against HS2 enabling works at 30 Euston Square
30 Euston Square has an outstanding Victorian façade with an original Greek revival style entrance hall and is full of ornate architectural details.
Network Rail begins hunt for Birmingham HS2 station contractor
Network Rail has begun the construction tender process to deliver the Birmingham HS2 station and expects to shortlist four bidders in early May.
Laing O’Rourke gains boost from HS2
Laing O’Rourke’s Explore Manufacturing factory is set to gain a boost thanks to the HS2 project, as it’s predicted the overall programme will support 15,000 jobs by 2020
HS2 awarded first BREEAM Infrastructure certificate
HS2 has become the UK’s first infrastructure project to be awarded a BREEAM Infrastructure (pilot) Scheme Certificate for its ambitious sustainability strategy on Phase 1 of the project
Bidders sought by HS2 for London stations construction teams
HS2 Ltd are seeking construction partners to deliver two stations at Euston and Old Oak Common to be responsible for programme management
BIM the HS2 way
In an interview with Jon Kerbey, Director of BIM at HS2 he explains to Editor Lisa Carnwell, how BIM will be utilised on the...
Atkins awarded HS2 BIM contract
Construction company Atkins has been awarded a four year contract to provide BIM services for the High-speed rail project
Under the four year contract, UK-based...
Stoke-on-Trent’s HS2 vision
Local government leaders in Stoke-on-Trent say that the transformational growth potential of the city’s HS2 proposals will play a major role in filling the...
HS2 milestone reached
A major milestone for HS2 is reached as the first piece of legislation receives the go-ahead.
The High Speed Rail Preparation (paving) Act received Royal...
A look inside the Digital Construction Week 2024 speaker programme
Digital Construction Week 2024 – the UK’s leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment – has announced its programme for the upcoming show at ExCeL London on 5-6 June.
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