The start of 2024 has seen a number of changes amongst the big contractors and consultancies. As the industry continues to celebrate sustainability, firms such as Arup, Balfour Beatty, Galliford Try and Ramboll are bolstering their environment departments.
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ICE pushes civil engineers to help achieve UN sustainability goals
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has called on civil engineers and other built environment professionals to focus on supporting the delivery of the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Biodiversity net gain is real – what you need to know
After a couple of delays, the government has finally implemented legislation that makes biodiversity net gain (BNG) mandatory from 12 February 2024 for larger permissions and 2 April 2024 for smaller ones. What do you need to know?
Coroner’s report into HS2 fatality sends warning to drilling and pipeline workers
The coroner’s report into the fatality on an HS2 site last year has been sent to the Pipeline Industries Guild and British Drilling Association warning of the potential for further deaths if action is not taken to ensure safety procedures are followed.
Aecom launches recruitment drive in environment, water and energy business
Aecom has announced plans to hire around 380 people in its Environment, Water and Energy (EWE) business this year.
Transition from diesel to renewable fuels for onsite power is no longer a straight choice
It was with great interest that I read NCE’s recent debate about construction companies switching to lower carbon fuels to cut emissions, in particular Martin Hamilton of World Kinect’s claim that setting carbon targets is easy, but delivering them from a supply chain and financial perspective can be problematic.
UK civils contractors set priorities for incoming government, including HS2 reinstatement
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has set out its agenda for the next government following the General Election “to deliver economic growth and set the nation on a path to a more prosperous, sustainable future”.
6 supply chain risk management issues facing the civil engineering sector in 2024
The civil engineering and infrastructure sector faces ongoing challenges in managing supply chain risks, and 2024 is poised to bring additional complexities.
Engineering in 2024: Sunny uplands, or down in the doldrums?
Last year was tough for the UK construction sector, battered by strong economic headwinds, and everyone is hoping the next 12 months will see them die down. If Glenigan’s November Forecast is correct, whilst the industry’s suffered a 20% decline in project starts in 2023, 2024 sees us start on…
Movers and Shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in December 2023
There were some major appointments at a global level at the likes of WSP, Aecom, Arup and Jacobs during December.