Hinkley Point C is the UK’s first nuclear power station in over 20 years and will contribute to the shift towards low-carbon energy sources.
Category: UK
Construction ramps up on HS2’s Curzon Viaduct in Birmingham
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Construction on HS2’s Curzon Viaduct in Birmingham ramps up with the completion of 26 piers and the pouring of concrete for deck spans.
HS2: Half of Chiltern tunnel cross-passage mining complete
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HS2 finishes mining 19 out of 38 underground cross-passages between the northbound and southbound Chiltern tunnels.
HS2: the last section of earthworks for East West Rail in Calvert completed
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HS2 has completed the construction of two bridges, one underpass and 3.4km of earthworks for East West Rail in Calvert, Buckinghamshire.
Project Spotlight: A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross
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A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross is a road upgrade infrastructure project focused on transforming a single-carriageway into a dual-carriageway.
Jonathan Willcock appointed as Costain’s new Transportation Managing Director
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Costain announces the appointment of Jonathan Willcock as the new Managing Director for Transportation as of April 2024.
HS2’s viaduct construction passes halfway mark
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HS2’s viaduct construction that will carry high-speed trains across the Colne Valley between London and Chiltern tunnels reaches halfway.
Working Holiday Visa: Young Brits aged 18-35 can now work in New Zealand for up to 3 years
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From July 2023, the age limit for UK applicants coming to New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa will go up from 30 to 35 years old.
People born in England continue to be Australia’s largest migrant group
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People born in England continue to be the largest migrant group in Australia at 961,000, followed by people born in India, at 754,000.
Gloomy outlook for UK’s construction industry as close to 6,000 firms on the brink of collapse
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The UK construction industry is facing recession, as the number of companies on the brink of collapse has surged by 46% in the past three months.
Beams lifted for HS2’s Thame Valley Viaduct
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The first of 72 huge beams have been lifted by two massive cranes to support the deck of HS2’s Thame Valley Viaduct in the UK.
HS2’s Tunnel Boring Machine Emily prepares for launch in Ealing
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HS2’s 1700-tonne Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Emily has been lifted into the 25m deep ancillary shaft to prepare for launch in Ealing, UK.
