Construction materials firms have warned of the impact to the sector from “eye-watering” energy prices.
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Lower Thames Crossing | Five bidders shortlisted for £1.9bn road building jobs
National Highways has announced the companies shortlisted for the road building contracts either side of the Lower Thames Crossing.
What jobs are covered in £1.6bn nationwide civils framework?
National framework provider Pagabo has launched the bidding for suppliers to join its brand-new, £1.6bn civils and infrastructure framework, which is set to go live at the start of 2022.
East West Rail | Arcadis lands major role on Cambridge to Oxford link
The East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has brought in Arcadis to drive the project’s business case forward ahead of applying for planning permission to build the next stage of the Oxford to Cambridge rail link.
Philip Hammond’s investment firm in £300M Amey takeover bid
Former chancellor Philip Hammond is reportedly involved in a £300M takeover bid for Amey.
Countdown to COP26 | Companies to face ‘greenwashing’ challenge
Construction and engineering firms will have to prove their green claims under a new code published by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
West Midlands £2bn bid to extend metro network, upgrade railways and overhaul cycling routes
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board has approved bids to the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) fund and Bus Service Improvement Plan fund worth up to £2bn.
‘Significant gaps’ in Nightingale Hospitals contract data
The NHS has been accused of failing to uphold its “legal obligation to provide information to the public” in relation to infrastructure contracts for four Nightingale Hospitals.
Six international lessons for UK freeports
As an island nation, the UK has strong historical trading ties to the sea. To this day 95% of its trade volume comes through seaports. Only a small proportion travels by air. When the government released the list of new English Freeports, it was no wonder seven of the eight…
ICE crowns 27 Carbon Champions for their sustainability excellence
The ICE has named 27 civil engineers as Carbon Champions for their efforts in building sustainable infrastructure.