Tunnelling technology has taken huge strides forward in the last 50 years to deliver ever more complex and larger projects, but what challenges must the sector address over the next 50 years?
Tag Archives: Mott MacDonald
East West Rail appoints Mott MacDonald-WSP JV as technical partner for final stages
East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has appointed Mott MacDonald-WSP joint venture as technical partner for the final stages of the East West Rail (EWR) project.
HS2 reveals design of ‘Bellingham’ bridge in Birmingham
HS2 Ltd has revealed designs for the viaduct mid-section for the railway’s approach into Birmingham’s new Curzon Street station.
Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in November 2022
Construction never sleeps, and even as the shorter and darker days roll in, many of the country’s top firms are making new appointments.
Predicting future cities: What could London look like in 2050?
I was asked to speak on a panel recently about what London would be like in 2050. In thinking what to say I was reminded of Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau’s 2018 quote that "change is faster than ever but will never again be this slow".
‘This is our time’: Importance of sustainability leaders within the construction sector
The number of sustainability directors and environmental leads within the construction sector has seen a meteoric rise within the past decade.
Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in October 2022
October saw plenty of new appointments at some of the industry’s biggest consultancy firms, while Transport for London and Balfour Beatty have undertaken shake ups at senior level.
Crystal Palace’s £100M stadium expansion earmarked for planning approval again
Croydon Council planning committee has been recommended to grant approval for Crystal Palace Football Club’s expansion of its Selhurst Park stadium at its meeting tonight.
Contractors alerted to £250M rail test track construction opportunity
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has begun the procurement process for £250M worth of contracts to build its test tracks and associated facilities in south Wales.
What the Northern Powerhouse Rail connection in Bradford could look like
Connecting Bradford to the revived Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) line across the North will require a new through station in the city centre, according to experts.