All Infrastructure articles – Page 113
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NewsSizewell nuclear project to create 5,600 jobs
EDF Energy sets out plans for transportation of materials to the site and worker accommodation
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NewsRoad project timescales to be halved
Government promises new approach to road construction including 24-hour working
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NewsBalfour Beatty bags £500m Texas bridge contract
Balfour Beatty’s joint-venture with Fluor chosen for major brdige replacement and upgrade project in Dallas, Texas
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NewsCBI calls for ‘industrial Olympics’
Chancellor pressured to support beacon infrastructure construction projects
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News'We lacked the resources to carry out proper community forums', says HS2 chair
High Speed 2 chair admits firm had “difficulty” in consulting as project faces five judicial reviews
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FeaturesWhat's the future of nuclear decommissioning?
Last week’s devastating National Audit Office report on decommissioning facilities at Sellafield has led many to question whether the UK has the skills needed to deal with nuclear waste. But does the problem really lie with a Nuclear Decommissioning Authority overly occupied with cutting costs? Will Hurst investigates
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FeaturesDouglas Oakervee, HS2: Full steam ahead
Douglas Oakervee tells Vern Pitt why the country must get on board High Speed Two, the UK’s biggest off-site construction project
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NewsNetwork Rail awards tender points on green criteria
Rail operator introduces incentive to boost emphasis on sustainability within its supply chain
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NewsSellafield chooses three firms for £280m framework
Amec, Hertel and Shepley Engineers chosen as the preferred partners for the £280m Multi Discipline Site Works framework
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NewsChancellor told to fund shovel ready infrastructure projects
Civil engineers report two consecutive quarters of falling workloads
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NewsVinci confirmed for £184m Gatwick job
Gatwick confirms Vinci is the winning bidder for the job to build a new baggage facility and a replacement for Pier 1
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NewsNo major NHS building work until 2014
New NHS property boss says work will not begin until after ‘transition stage’ – which will take 18 months to two years
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NewsAirports impasse undermines UK expertise
Experts warn that continuing indecision on airport capacity is endangering UK construction’s global reputation
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NewsICE president call for industry to inspire a generation
Barry Clarke says industry can use major projects to increase the numbers of young people coming into the profession
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NewsMoD's estate arm delays £400m outsourcing contract
Defence Infrastructure Organisation delays issuing invitiation to tender for £400m strategic business partner
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NewsSpending watchdog slams £1bn of overruns at Sellafield
National Audit Office says lack of nuclear decommissioning skills are causing delays and contributing to up to £1bn of cost overruns at Sellafield
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NewsCouncil pension funds could be freed to double investment in infrastructure
Eric Pickles set to unveil plans that could unleash £22bn in investment in local building projects
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NewsGreen light for Skanska's £170m energy plant
Skanska is gearing up to build a £170m combined heat and power plant in Bradford after the council gave the green light to the scheme
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NewsBoris Johnson slams government 'inertia' over airports
Mayor clashes with Sir Howard Davies as terms of airport review are unveiled
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FeaturesInfrastructure: Water companies
Water companies are changing their business models and the way in which they work with their construction partners. Simon Rawlinson and Mike Nugent of EC Harris examine the water industry’s growing focus on whole life performance