HS2 main works contractor EKFB has started excavation of the two longest cuttings which will see the removal of 1.9 million cubic metres of rock and earth.
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Ray O’Rourke to stay as CEO at Laing O’Rourke
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In consideration of the current environment, Ray O’Rourke will remain as CEO of Laing O’Rourke for the next two financial years.
HS2: First of six giant tunnel boring machines (TBMs) begins its journey under London
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HS2 and Skanska Costain STRABAG JV launch Sushila, the first tunnel boring machine to dig over 26 miles of tunnels under London.
First stage of excavating the HS2 Chiltern tunnels completed
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HS2 is making huge progress as the tunnelling machines under the Chilterns approach the four-mile mark.
PUNCH Flybrid technology trialled on HS2 cranes
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HS2 trials technology developed for PUNCH Flybrid to cut fuel consumption, carbon emissions and improve air quality on construction sites.
HS2: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion report results continue to beat industry averages
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HS2’s performance continues to beat industry averages for the number of female and BAME employees working on the project.
HS2 reveals significant progress of the new tunnel at Euston station
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HS2 makes progress at Euston as Mace Dragados JV excavates a 20-metre deep ‘box’ that will be home to a new Traction Substation (TSS).
HS2 celebrates tunnelling breakthrough on Europe’s largest infrastructure project
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History made as Dorothy – HS2’s state-of-the-art tunnel boring machine (TBM) – completes the project’s first tunnel.
Hydrogen generator trial results announced from HS2 construction site in London
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HS2’s main contractor, Skanska Costain STRABAG (SCS JV), successfully trials two zero-emissions hydrogen generators.
Tunnelling career trial offered by HS2 in Warwickshire
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HS2 is proposing an opportunity to trial a new career working on giant tunnelling machines in partnership with Balfour Beatty VINCI.
Laing O’Rourke secures HS2 Interchange Station contract worth £370m
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Located in Britain’s new high-speed rail network, the new Interchange Station in Solihull is to be built by Laing O’Rourke.
Foundation work begins on HS2’s carbon-saving Wendover Dean Viaduct
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HS2: Ground engineers have started work on the 450m-long Wendover Dean Viaduct which will be UK’s major low-carbon railway bridge.
