NCE Bridges Awards 2025 recognises the year’s structural standouts
This post was originally published on this site The best of the bridges sector was recognised at the annual New Civil Engineer Bridges Awards, held…
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Planning and Infra Bill amendments tabled in response to pressure from environmentalists
This post was originally published on this site Environmentalist concerns about the “most damaging” parts of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill have led to the…
Water company pollution incidents in England surged by 60% in 2024
This post was originally published on this site The number of serious pollution incidents caused by water companies in England increased sharply in 2024, according…
Office for Nuclear Regulation says its ‘insufficient organisational capability’ is increasing strategic risk
This post was originally published on this site The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has identified its “insufficient organisational capability” as an increasing strategic risk…
From drizzle to drought: Why the UK must rethink water, fast
This post was originally published on this site Recent years have shown that Britain is no longer the land of endless drizzle. Successive droughts and…
Government lifts 85-year safeguarding on London Gateway Bridge land to boost growth
This post was originally published on this site The UK government has formally lifted the safeguarding direction on land earmarked for the long-proposed London Gateway…
Hinkley Point C’s second reactor dome successfully lifted into place
This post was originally published on this site Hinkley Point C’s second reactor building has reached a significant milestone with the installation of the 245t…
ORR expresses concern over Network Rail scaling back asset renewals amid financial struggles
This post was originally published on this site Regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its annual assessment of Great Britain’s railway,…
Trump blocks $4bn federal funding for California High Speed Rail, state to sue over ‘illegal action’
This post was originally published on this site The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has terminated approximately $4bn (£2.9bn) in federal funding for the California…
Midland Main Line electrification pause down to lack of funds and bi-mode trains, Hendy says
This post was originally published on this site The government’s decision to put an indefinite pause on the electrification of the Midland Main Line (MML)…