Infrastructure – Page 104
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NewsGovernment appoints top mandarin to oversee HS2
David Prout to move from Department for Communities and Local Government to lead the project in Whitehall
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NewsHS2 challenge opens in High Court
Opponents of the £32bn high speed rail line to Birmingham and the north of England will put their case against the project to a judge this week
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NewsFlood defence schemes get £120m boost
The government has announced £120m of new funding to boost flood defences around the country
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NewsEDF granted nuclear site licence at Hinkley
Regulator approves organisation’s ability to manage construction and operation
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NewsTransport infrastructure in slow lane, business group says
British Chambers of Commerce calls for “urgent” government action as it publishes new research ahead of chancellor’s autumn statement
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NewsJudge throws out London Bridge legal challenge
Planning decision on Costain and Grimshaw station revamp to stand after judge dismisses judicial review bid
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NewsBlacklisting row threatens to entangle Crossrail
Exclusive: Blacklisting history of Crossrail’s industrial relations manager emerges in court papers
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NewsPension funds may bear risk on infrastructure projects
Experts say funds may take on construction risk but need further government help
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NewsDavis Langdon and Mace advise on Thames Estuary airport
Two firms provide expertise on Foster + Partners proposed scheme for new air traffic hub
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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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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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NewsMPs reject Foster and Halcrow airport scheme
Poll claims that less than a fifth of MPs back Thames Hub project
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NewsChancellor told to fund shovel ready infrastructure projects
Civil engineers report two consecutive quarters of falling workloads