The UK’s first plant to produce a bio-based raw material from sewage sludge is set to be installed by Royal HaskoningDHV at Blackburn Wastewater Treatment Works in Lancashire.
Author Archives: Belinda Smart
CECA CEO: New government a ‘mixed bag’ for infrastructure
For any industry, there are few more disruptive things that can happen than a change of government, says Alasdair Reisner.
Network Rail to undertake repairs and upgrades in and around 1.3km Ore tunnel in Sussex
Network Rail is to undertake major improvement work in and connected to the 1,282 m long Ore tunnel between Hastings and Rye this autumn.
Is the uptake of Nature-based Solutions advancing quickly enough?
Among the Labour government’s policy priorities, the protection of Britain’s nature and communities from climate change is set to play a central role.
East Anglia tidal power, port and flood defence mega-project edges ahead
The planned Centre Port scheme, which comprises a 18km tidal barrage across The Wash in East Anglia, along with the world’s first tidal-powered deep-sea container terminal, is edging forward.
NI Water appoints firms including Mott MacDonald, Stantec and WSP to capital works programme
Northern Ireland Water (NI Water) has awarded contracts valued at £800M to design, plan and build water and wastewater infrastructure under its capital works framework.
Winners revealed at 2024 Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards
The winners of the 2024 Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards were applauded at an awards ceremony in London last night.
Blue-green solutions can help future-proof London
Extreme weather and climate change are undoubtedly two of the most pressing challenges facing the UK’s cities today.
New 42m long bridge to be installed over M62 at Castleton in coming days
Network Rail is to complete the second phase of its M62 Castleton bridge replacement this weekend.
‘Distinct movement cluster’ evident on Carola bridge in Dresden prior to its collapse
Following the partial collapse of Carola Bridge in Dresden, Germany last week, research has revealed early indicators of the structure’s instability.