Powerlines needed to drive the UK’s transition to net zero carbon will have to be built in unpopular places, but the government hopes it can minimise the disruption, a minister has said.
Author Archives: Ian Weinfass
Energy market review ‘misses golden opportunity’ to help decarbonise steel
The trade body for steel producers has warned that government reforms to energy pricing could hit plans to transition to green steel production.
Spring Budget 2024: what the industry wants from the chancellor
Industry figures have called for certainty and warned against further cuts to infrastructure spending, ahead of chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget on Wednesday.
Legal challenge over £2.7bn Birmingham roads contract imminent
A judicial review hearing that will determine the future of Birmingham City Council’s £2.7bn highways provision is set to take place within weeks.
Norwich Western Link road cost jumps £23M due to DfT delay
The cost of delivering Norfolk County Council’s Norwich Western Link project has jumped by almost £23M, but central government could cover the shortfall.
£3M funding awarded for RAAC testing project
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has been awarded £3M for research into non-destructive testing of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
Transport Scotland reveals shortlisted contractors for long-awaited A9 Tomatin to Moy dualling
Transport Scotland has revealed the shortlist of contractors for the long-awaited A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project.
Graham wins £86.9M contract for A164 upgrade
Graham has been awarded an £86.9M contract for the A164 and Jock’s Lodge Improvement Scheme in East Yorkshire.
Rothera construction to continue through Antarctic winter for first time
Eight people will work through the next Antarctic winter to help complete a building at the Rothera Research Station for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).
Network Rail chair hopes HS2 Euston Partnership can continue under private sector model
Network Rail chair Lord (Peter) Hendy of Richmond Hill has said he wants the Euston Partnership Board to continue its work despite the government's decision to develop High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Euston Station with a private Development Corporation.