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National Grid given key role in energy bill
Grid operator National Grid has been appointed delivery body for the government’s much anticipated energy bill, which has released in draft yesterday.
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Cable highlights need to invest in skills
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Deputy transport mayor to set out sustainable vision
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Dartford Crossing toll hiked to help pay for barrier-less toll gates
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Welsh government unveils £15bn infrastructure plan
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Amey takes Balfour Beatty highways maintenance job with savings promise
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Engineers to scrutinise energy reform plan
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Mace and EC Harris land £72M Qatar programme management contract
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London's own 'Sydney Harbour Bridge' walk on top of the 02
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Motorway network unfit for 80mph speed limits, say safety experts
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Welsh government due to unveil £15bn spending plan
Exclusive news from NCE magazine
Engineers say £118M Wear bridge is waste of public money
Bridge experts this week slammed designs for Sunderland’s £118M New Wear Bridge as a “staggeringly poor example of bridge engineering” and a “scandalous waste of public funds”.
Berlin airport opening delayed after failing fire regulations
The opening of Berlin’s new €2.5bn (£2bn) airport has been delayed by nine months following a dispute over fire safety regulations.
Colas takes off with Gatwick job and hunts for international work
UK highways maintenance contractor Colas is targeting international wins to boost its growing airport resurfacing operation, NCE has learned.
Brenner Base Tunnel edges closer to full funding
Promoters of what will be the longest rail tunnel in the world are close to securing funding to begin construction proper, NCE has learned.
Reform of PFI needs impetus to soothe investors, warn engineers
Engineers have this week urged government to stop procrastinating over the future of private finance and commit to a model that will give investors confidence to back infrastructure schemes.
BIM: Change culture
Widespread adoption of Building Information Modelling techniques across construction is as much a cultural challenge as a technical one. Antony Oliver reports on progress and Mott MacDonald’s Richard Shennan explains how adoption can benefit the entire supply chain in NCE’s BIM quarterly.
Harnessing wind power and making it work for the UK
Offshore wind is a central part of the government’s energy policy. Constructing up to 32GW of capacity of the coast of Britain is aimed at providing low carbon energy for the country and help meet ambitious European Union renewable energy targets of 15% of energy coming from renewable sources by 2020.
Joint working sees Colas and Volker Fitzpatrick scoop £32M A45 contract
As companies, Colas and Volker Fitzpatrick have many similarities. With turnovers of £253M and £400M and staff of 2,000 and 1,100 respectively they both fall into the medium sized firm category.
News analysis
The yawning gap that lies between form and function
We’re used to the age old friction between architects and engineers, but in these unrelenting economic doldrums the clash of ideals between what is iconic and what is affordable or appropriate is heightening.
Picture stories
Orbit observation: Preview from the top of the Olympic Park sculpture
Last week saw the official unveiling of the ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture and visitor attraction on the Olympic Park in London. A gathering of invited guests and press were able to take in the views from the top. Here, NCE takes a look at how the UK’s tallest sculpture came to life.
This week's top story
Engineers say £118M Wear bridge is waste of public money
Bridge experts this week slammed designs for Sunderland’s £118M New Wear Bridge as a “staggeringly poor example of bridge engineering” and a “scandalous waste of public funds”.
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