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New twist in Rio stadium row

New research has called into question the decsion to  close Rio di Janeiro’s Joao Havelange stadium in March because of  fears that the roof was unsafe. 

Scottish and Southern to take legal action over Glendoe hydro scheme

Energy firm Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has confirmed it is to take legal action against contractor Hochtief for losses it has incurred on the Glendoe hydro scheme.

Watchdog questions HS2 economic case

Department for Transport (DfT) officials have defended the government’s work on the economic case for High Speed 2 (HS2) after coming in for criticism last week.

HS2 chief engineer rails against construction inefficiency

High Speed 2’s (HS2) chief engineer has heaped criticism on high costs of infrastructure in the UK and set out ways that his scheme will keep costs down.

New twist in Rio stadium row

New research has called into question the decsion to  close Rio di Janeiro’s Joao Havelange stadium in March because of  fears that the roof was unsafe. 

New guidance issued for jack-up barges

Improving offshore safety is the main aim of a new guidance document issued by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) for jack-up barges used in the offshore renewable energy market.

Thames Water paves way for 12 year spending plan

This week’s announcement that Thames Water had chosen capital works partners signals the start of a possible 12-year spending programme, a senior figure within the firm has said.      

EdF cuts jobs on Hinkley Point C

Energy firm EdF Energy announced today it will be cutting jobs on its Hinkley Point C new nuclear project.

Many dead following Dhaka building collapse

Scores have been killed and hundreds injured following the collapse of an eight-story building on the outskirts of the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka.

A-Plant buys temporary access company

16 May 2013

A-Plant today announced that it has acquired the entire share capital of temporary access specialist Eve Trakway.