HS2 CEO Mark Thurston celebrates a momentous list of achievements over 2022 as UK’s new high speed rail line nears peak construction.
Tag: sustainability
HS2 is leading the way in sustainability with two of its contractors awarded the gold standard
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Supply Chain Sustainability School awards HS2’s Civil Contractors Skanska Costain STRABAG JV and EKFB JV gold for sustainability.
Ten HS2 construction sites become 100% diesel-free
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Ten HS2 construction sites have become 100% diesel-free ahead of schedule, as projects continue to reduce carbon emissions.
New Zealand: Building Act changes introduced to protect the environment
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NZ Government takes action to reduce waste from the building and construction sector with significant Building Act amendments.
HS2 introduces new hydrogen power to its Euston station site
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Mace Dragados trials a Hydrogen Fuel Cell on HS2’s Euston station to provide mobile emission free charging for electric equipment on site.
Cross River Rail adopts five sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon footprint in QLD
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Cross River Rail has implemented five new sustainability practices to minimise its environmental impact during construction.
Parramatta Light Rail infrastructure works package achieves record-breaking ‘As-Built’ rating
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The highest ever ‘as-built’ rating has been awarded to the Parramatta Light Rail project in NSW by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council.
Winners announced for 2022 Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) Gala Awards
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The 2022 ISC Gala Awards honours excellence in sustainability and outstanding contributions to infrastructure transformation across Australia & NZ.
Metro Tunnel Project trial reveals how geothermal energy can reduce emissions
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The Metro Tunnel’s new State Library Station trials a world-first method to capture geothermal energy, potentially starting a revolution.
City Rail Link’s work on Waitematā Station (Britomart) awarded with ‘Leading As Built’ rating
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The City Rail Link’s work on the Waitematā Station (Britomart) has been awarded a ‘Leading As Built’ rating.
Australian Constructors Association releases 2023 strategic plan
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The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) is doubling down on its efforts to improve the sustainability of the construction industry.
Parramatta Light Rail Project ISCA Award
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Parramatta Light Rail project works package has achieved an Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia ‘Leading’ rating for design.
