The collapse of ISG has created significant shockwaves throughout the UK construction sector and it is now becoming clear that numerous government, private and local authority projects have been jeopardised.
Author Archives: Rob Hakimian
National Highways and AtkinsRéalis trial graphene-enhanced asphalt on A12 in Essex
National Highways, working with AtkinsRéalis, has embarked on a project to test a new graphene-enhanced asphalt on a stretch of the A12 trunk road in Essex.
Podcast | Why developing more pumped storage hydropower is crucial in the energy transition
The latest episode of the Engineers Collective is out now: listen in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, your usual platform or the player below.
Leading industry organisations launch new UK standard for zero carbon buildings
A new technical standard developed by leading industry organisations that is intended to help UK construction achieve net zero carbon buildings has been launched.
Leeds United announces intent for major stadium expansion with expert team
Leeds United Football Club has unveiled ambitious plans to enhance and expand its historic Elland Road Stadium, aiming to increase the capacity from 37,645 to approximately 53,000 seats.
Contractors wanted on £850M Liverpool highways framework
Liverpool City Council has started procurement for its £850M Highways Planned Works Framework for use by multiple authorities in the region.
Wessex Water names capital delivery partners for £3.7bn AMP8 plans
Wessex Water has announced a significant group of major engineering and consultancy firms as its capital delivery partners for its £3.7bn plans for the eighth asset management period (AMP8), 2025 to 2030.
Luton Town submits planning application for Aecom-led 25,000 capacity stadium
Luton Town Football Club’s development arm, 2020 Developments, has submitted a planning application for a new 25,000-capacity stadium to Luton Borough Council.
What can be done to resolve the UK’s local road crisis?
Local roads in the UK are at a crisis point after years of underfunding, which has left authorities unable to maintain them to the required level.
Plans being drawn up to safely reopen Bradford Interchange bus station by January
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Wyca) has announced that it is working with engineers from Jacobs on plans to safely reopen Bradford Interchange bus station by January 2025.