HS2 have removed 10 million tonnes of material from construction sites, reaching the target of cutting carbon emissions ahead of schedule.
Tag: UK
HS2: first concrete pour in West London complete
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HS2’s Old Oak Common station continues to take shape as workers complete the first base slab concrete pour in West London.
National Highways demolish old Solihull Road bridge for £282m M42 upgrade
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Specialist teams demolish the old Solihull Road bridge as part of the £282m M42 junction 6 major upgrade scheme in the UK.
RICS UK releases reports on workloads, labour, finance, and materials in construction
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RICS UK Construction Monitor reports that construction workloads are rising, whereas labour, finance, and material shortages remain a concern.
HS2 trials world’s first hydrogen dual-fuel piling rig on London site
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HS2 has completed a world first hydrogen dual-fuel piling rig to achieve an average fuel displacement of 36%.
Katy Dowding appointed President and CEO for Skanska UK
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Newly appointed President and CEO Katy Dowding to take over Skanska UK in May 2023 following the retirement of Gregor Craig.
HS2’s 345m Small Dean Viaduct given green light
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HS2’s 345m Small Dean Viaduct design has been given the green light, as construction continues to ramp up on UK’s high speed railway.
Low carbon concrete to become standard on all Laing O’Rourke UK projects
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Laing O’Rourke will switch to low-carbon concrete on all of its new UK projects to accelerate towards its net zero targets.
HS2’s third tunnelling machine launches in London
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HS2 launches third tunnelling machine to deliver construction materials and remove spoil from the northern portal in London.
HS2 completes 200m porous portal for the 700m Burton Green Tunnel
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HS2’s main works contractor installs over 160 roof segments as part of the 200m porous portal for the Burton Green Tunnel near Kenilworth.
Why New Zealand needs your engineering skills more than ever
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We are now recruiting Civil Engineers and Construction Professionals with piling, concrete and marine experience to help rebuild New Zealand.
HS2 tunnelling team celebrates a milestone breakthrough
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HS2 reaches milestone as 2000 tonne tunnel boring machine ‘Dorothy’ completes second bore of the Long Itchington Wood Tunnel in Warwickshire.
