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Speakers announced for Inspiring Women webinar on flexible working
Business leaders from Kier, Bam and flexible working specialist TimeWise will join the panel for a free webinar on 8 March to look at how the move to flexible working will help the sector address its skills crisis.
Creating homeowner value for sustainable drainage systems
Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are an important tool in helping developers to offer the environmentally friendly, future-ready new build housing that people want to buy. However, in 2022, new research commissioned by Wavin revealed that public awareness of SuDS remains low. This is despite the fact SuDS are a key part…
First speakers announced for Flood Resilience conference
More speakers are expected to be announced soon for the event that will take the form of a hybrid event with delegates able to attend in person at the venue in London or stream the content live online. As well as looking at policy and strategy, project case studies will…
Chancellor declares vision for HS3, HS4 and HS5 despite cost concerns on HS2
Building a network of high speed rail links in the UK is key to improving connectivity and delivering levelling up, according to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
Platform progress on Grand Paris Express’ deepest station
Images released by Société du Grand Paris show the work being delivered by the Horizon consortium on the Vert de Maisons station, a key interchange on the new Line 15 south of the Grand Paris Express project.
Balfour Betty bags £196M North Carolina roads upgrade deal
North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT’s) planned upgrade of Interstate US 70 will be undertaken on a design and build basis by Balfour Beatty following award of a US$242M (£196M) contract for the work.
Halfway stage achieved by both bores on HS2’s Chiltern Tunnel
Both tunnel boring machines (TBMs) being used to drive the 16km long tunnels through the Chilterns for High Speed 2 (HS2) have just passed the halfway point on their journeys towards the north portals at South Heath in Buckinghamshire.
Interview | Outgoing ICE director general Nick Baveystock reflects on his decade-long tenure
ICE director general and secretary Nick Baveystock is preparing to step down from his role in late January. He will hand over the reins to Cabinet Office head of government property profession Janet Young. As he does so, he reflects on the unanticipated 11 year civilian part of his career…
Webinar | Unlocking gender, diversity and inclusion potential through flexible working
The Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering programme for 2023 will kick off on 8 March with a free webinar looking at how the move to flexible working will help the sector address its skills crisis.