New Civil Engineer
Kevin Walsh
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£26.4M for Yorkshire and Humber transport schemes
5-Aug-2008
Four transport development schemes identified as regional priorities by the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Transport Board are vying for £26.4M in government funding. -
Pier fire sparks call for tougher rules on historic structures
30-Jul-2008
Devastation caused by this week's fire at Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier has highlighted the need for tougher guidelines on risk assessments for historic structures, a leading fire-resistance expert has told NCE. -
Weston-Super-Mare blaze claims iconic pavilion
28-Jul-2008
Weston-Super-Mare’s Pavilion at the end of the historic Grand Pier was gutted by a huge blaze in the early hours of the morning. -
Construction industry braced for 6% drop in output by 2012
18-Jul-2008
According to a pessimistic market forecast published this month, the construction industry’s output for 2008 is expected to fall by 6%, as a result of the increasing cost of energy and materials as well as the credit crunch. -
In the papers today - 17th July
17-Jul-2008
Rolls-Royce is creating a nuclear unit to ensure that it gets a slice of the global civil nuclear market that the engineer believes will be worth £50bn in 15 yers' time... -
Economic downturn to claim 13,000 contracting jobs
16-Jul-2008
Bleak economic results and predictions have once again pointed to a severe downturn in the contracting sector, the most pessimistic claiming 13,000 contracting jobs and 165 companies are at risk in the coming year. -
MPs back chief construction officer post for Parliament
16-Jul-2008
A Commons select committee today recommended the creation of new Government post for a chief construction officer, who will champion the concerns of the industry in Parliament. -
CBI sets up its own Construction Council
11-Jul-2008
A new Construction Council is to be set up by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in an attempt to provide 'one unified voice' on issues affecting the construction industry. -
Tradesmen nominate Peter Andre as 'ultimate celebrity tool'
8-Jul-2008
Pop icon Peter Andre has been nominated in a survey of 10,000 UK tradesmen as the 'ultimate celebrity tool'. -
Rapid growth for Balfour Beatty's order book
2-Jul-2008
Contractor Balfour Beatty today announced that their forward order book grew by £400M in the first five months of this year, taking current total orders to £11.8bn -
Four shortlisted for carbon capture trials
1-Jul-2008
EON UK, BP Alternative Energy International Ltd, Scottish Power Generation, and Peel Power Ltd have been shortlisted to take part in the government's carbon capture and storage demonstration competition. -
Collision Division
20-Jun-2008
Crash barrier technology has been a hotbed of debate since 2005 when the Highways Agency ruled in favour of concrete. Much has changed since then, discovers Kevin Walsh. -
Summer public consultation for Manchester congestion charge
20-Jun-2008
A detailed map of the inner zone of Manchester’s proposed congestion charging scheme has been published today, ahead of a plans for a public consultation throughout the summer. -
Highland Haven
12-Jun-2008
Redevelopment of Inverness harbour is set to bring a new lease of life to the highland city. Kevin Walsh flew north for some heavy duty land reclamation and dolphin spotting. -
South East region eyes £200M Community Infrastructure Fund
11-Jun-2008
South East Regional Transport Board is bidding for £124M of the government's Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF) for 15 transport projects planned across the region's fastest-growing areas. -
Scott Wilson picks up Merit award
10-Jun-2008
ICE East Midland's annual Merit Awards (EMMAs) attracted a record number of entries again this year including eventual winners Scott Wilson, Derbyshire County Council and Nottinghamshire County Council. -
Manchester Congestion charge gets the green light
9-Jun-2008
Greater Manchester is set to introduce the first congestion charging scheme outside of London after transport secretary Ruth Kelly approved £3bn of funding for public transport in Manchester. -
AA survey reveals road quality across UK worse than 10 years ago
5-Jun-2008
A nationwide opinion poll of AA members has shown that two thirds of UK motorists believe road surface conditions have worsened over the last ten years. -
Atkins thinks big and cuts UK regional staff
5-Jun-2008
Atkins has axed 51 jobs in four UK offices as part of a strategy to move away from small projects, it was confirmed this week. -
FoE tells government to stump up for microgeneration subsidies
3-Jun-2008
Campaign group Friends of the Earth (FoE) are appealing to ministers for an amendment to the Energy Bill that could encourage more homeowners and small businesses to make use of the technology. -
Brown signals more nuclear new-build on horizon
29-May-2008
Prime Minister Gordon Brown yesterday announced there needs to be greater expansion of the UK's nuclear energy programme to counteract rising energy prices and avert future energy shortages. -
Procurement conference discusses best practice
28-May-2008
Industry leaders gathered at an ICE East Midlands event at Nottingham Racecourse last month to add their weight to the argument for a long-term infrastructure planning process for the UK. -
Scott Wilson acquisition shows intent for rail sector growth
28-May-2008
Scott Wilson today announced plans to acquire mechanical and electrical services consultant Terence Lee Partnership, in a move which aims to strengthen their position in the global rail market. -
Survey reveals engineering firms struggling with property costs
22-May-2008
A survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and GVA Grimley shows engineering firms are not exploiting opportunities arising from the credit crunch and are instead contracting their property holdings. -
IT: Mapping - Mix and match
21-May-2008
Compiling accurate data at the beginning of a project can be complex. Kevin Walsh reports on a system that could make it easier. -
WWF: Coal power plants must capture carbon
21-May-2008
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) last week attacked regulations surrounding the construction of coal-fired power stations for failing to demand they adopt Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology. -
Scott Wilson picks up Merit award
20-May-2008
ICE East Midland's annual Merit Awards (EMMAs) attracted a record number of entries again this year including eventual winners Scott Wilson, Derbyshire County Council and Nottinghamshire County Council. -
Thames Water tunnel link gets underway
20-May-2008
Two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) were lowered into position last week to begin work on a 4.7km underground connection between Thames Water's Copper Mills reservoir and its 80km-long London ring main. -
Procurement conference discusses best practice
20-May-2008
ICE East Midlands event at Nottingham Racecourse last month to add their weight to the argument for a long-term infrastructure planning process for the UK. -
Singapore Prime Minister opens Buro Happold's 'leaf' bridge
20-May-2008
A pedestrian and cycle bridge linking east and west Singapore has been opened by Singapore's prime minister after construction was completed earlier this month. -
CPRE report refutes Brown's Eco-towns policy
20-May-2008
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) today slammed the governments focus on eco-towns, instead of improving resourcing and planning measures for existing settlements. -
Train parts manufacturers hit hard by steel price hikes
19-May-2008
Members of the European Railway Wheelset Association (ERWA) have expressed concerns for the future of the industry after revealing production costs have increased by 20% since the beginning of 2008. -
Out with the old
8-May-2008
At 86 years old, the service reservoir at Castlewood had been nearing the end of its operational life for a long while. Kevin Walsh reports on the job of demolishing and replacing the reservoir, using an interesting approach to contend with space constraints. -
Boris urged to draw up London flood plans
8-May-2008
Insurance brokers have appealed to London's new Mayor for plans to ensure the capital is prepared for a major flood event. -
PB-led group win Severn Barrage assessment
6-May-2008
Consultant Parsons Brinckerhoff will lead a consortium appointed to carry out a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the proposed 10-mile long Severn Tidal Barrage. -
Wind of change
2-May-2008
A new delivery system for offshore wind farms could reduce installation and construction costs writes Kevin Walsh. -
What does the public think of construction?
2-May-2008
NCE asked Londoners whether last week's events had tarnished the image of the construction industry, and what should be done to repair its reputation. -
Gifford wins 3-year Gloucestershire deal
29-Apr-2008
Gifford has signed a three year deal with Gloucestershire County Council to provide strategic mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy services for projects up to £2M. -
BPF back ABI's demand for flood defence funds
28-Apr-2008
Responding Sir Michael Pitt's 'Lessons Learned' review of the summer floods, the British Property Federation (BPF) has backed the Association of British Insurers (ABI) call for the government to provide more funding for flood-threatened properties. -
REA launches microgeneration ahead of commons vote
22-Apr-2008
Green energy campaigners are today launching a campaign to encourage feed-in tariffs for microgeneration schemes ahead of next week's parliamentary vote on the Energy Bill. -
Scottish wind farm plans halted
21-Apr-2008
Wind energy company Lewis Wind Power (LWP) has had plans to build a 652 MW onshore wind farm rejected by the Scottish government because of environmental concerns. -
CPRE lobby for 10p plastic bottle deposit
16-Apr-2008
British charity organisation Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) is lobbying the government in an attempt to introduce a 10p deposit on plastic bottles to encourage the public to recycle. -
Design and planning completed for M4 junction improvements
15-Apr-2008
Improvement works on junction 11 of the M4 and Mereoak junction are scheduled to start later this month as part of a £65M initiative led by Reading Borough Council, Wokingham Borough Councils and the Highways Agency. -
Food fight
9-Apr-2008
Does the looming global food shortage mean we must reassess the managed retreat of the UK's coastline? -
£3bn PFI waste contract on track for Greater Manchester
9-Apr-2008
Europe's largest waste private finance initiative contract is on track to begin construction of key facilities. Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) confirmed it was close to agreeing the terms of a 25-year, £3bn deal with preferred bidder Viridor/Laing Consortium. -
Severn Trent to be fined £35.8M for 'deception'
8-Apr-2008
Ofwat has today announced it will fine Severn Trent Water £35.8M for providing false information to the regulator and overcharging customers. -
Row looms over need for Norfolk flood protection
2-Apr-2008
Drainage authorities, farmers and the Environment Agency were this week squaring up for a battle over the need to maintain sea defences for key farming areas in Norfolk. -
'Business as usual' despite new property relief rates introduced
2-Apr-2008
New relief rates for unoccupied commercial properties came into effect yesterday under the Empty Property ratings Act 2007. -
'Business as usual' despite new property relief rates introduced
2-Apr-2008
New relief rates for unoccupied commercial properties came into effect yesterday under the Empty Property ratings Act 2007. -
Utilities unite to tackle waste
1-Apr-2008
A ground-breaking agreement brokered by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) will see UK utility companies enshrine measures reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill in company policy. -
Utilities unite to tackle waste
1-Apr-2008
A ground-breaking agreement brokered by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) will see UK utility companies enshrine measures reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill in company policy. -
New Traffic Management Act in force
31-Mar-2008
Under new legislation coming into effect today, local authorities now have extra powers to limit traffic disruption caused by parking offenders and utility companies carrying out road works. -
New Traffic Management Act in force
31-Mar-2008
Under new legislation coming into effect today, local authorities now have extra powers to limit traffic disruption caused by parking offenders and utility companies carrying out road works. -
ORR castigates Network Rail over 'poor' Western Route
27-Mar-2008
Network Rail has been warned by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) that unless services on its Western route improve soon the operator could face severe punishment – including revocation of its licence. -
ORR castigates Network Rail over 'poor' Western Route
27-Mar-2008
Network Rail has been warned by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) that unless services on its Western route improve soon the operator could face severe punishment – including revocation of its licence. -
Sea smashes through port lock gate after bolt failure
26-Mar-2008
Investigators were this week examining a unique lock gate at Shoreham Port following an unexpected structural failure in January. -
Speed dating, Wembley and workshops encourage students
26-Mar-2008
The ICE celebrated National Science and Engineering Week earlier this month, by holding a series of events across the country recognising the impact of engineering on our lives. -
DfT appoints new Traffic Commissioner
26-Mar-2008
A new traffic commissioner has been appointed by the Department for Transport (DfT) to manage the Eastern area of England. -
DfT appoints new Traffic Commissioner
26-Mar-2008
A new traffic commissioner has been appointed by the Department for Transport (DfT) to manage the Eastern area of England. -
CIOB International Innovation and Research Award-winners announced
25-Mar-2008
This year's winners of the International Innovation and Research Awards have been announced today by the Chartered Institute of Building. -
CIOB International Innovation and Research Award-winners announced
25-Mar-2008
This year's winners of the International Innovation and Research Awards have been announced today by the Chartered Institute of Building. -
European Tram-Trains to be trialled in Yorkshire
19-Mar-2008
Part of Yorkshire's rail network is set to become the first in the UK to run European style tram-trains, following a partnership between Northern Rail, Network Rail and the Department for Transport. -
European Tram-Trains to be trialled in Yorkshire
19-Mar-2008
Part of Yorkshire's rail network is set to become the first in the UK to run European style tram-trains, following a partnership between Northern Rail, Network Rail and the Department for Transport. -
WSP wins £30M Da Nang bridge design contract
17-Mar-2008
WSP has won a £30M contract to design a landmark 700m long cable-stayed bridge for the city of Da Nang, in Vietnam. -
WSP wins £30M Da Nang bridge design contract
17-Mar-2008
WSP has won a £30M contract to design a landmark 700m long cable-stayed bridge for the city of Da Nang, in Vietnam. -
Sunday Times ranking is 'worth its weight in gold' on recruitment front
14-Mar-2008
Civil engineering's image as a great profession to belong to was boosted last week as nine consultants and three contractors made it in to the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For 2008 list. -
Wales and the south emerge battered but not beaten
14-Mar-2008
Storm-force winds of up to 130kmh combined with high spring tides to cause overtopping of coastal defences in southern England and Wales earlier this week, leaving hundreds of properties flooded. -
Fluor wins £942M refinery contract
12-Mar-2008
One of the world’s largest engineering firms, Fluor Corporation, has won the £942M procurement and construction contract for expansion of an oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, owned by Total Petrochemicals. -
Fluor wins £942M refinery contract
12-Mar-2008
One of the world’s largest engineering firms, Fluor Corporation, has won the £942M procurement and construction contract for expansion of an oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, owned by Total Petrochemicals. -
Hyder acquisition boosts Middle East presence
11-Mar-2008
Middle-East consultant Holford Associates has been purchased by Hyder Consulting for £9.2M. -
Hyder acquisition boosts Middle East presence
11-Mar-2008
Middle-East consultant Holford Associates has been purchased by Hyder Consulting for £9.2M. -
Quake damage avoided
7-Mar-2008
Although last week's earthquake in Lincolnshire was felt as far away as Amsterdam there have been no reports of significant damage to buildings or infrastructure, according to the British Geological Survey (BGS). -
Micro Drainage bought by Aussie firm
7-Mar-2008
Micro Drainage, the industry-leading software provider for water engineers has been acquired by Australian consultants Cardno. -
Micro Drainage bought by Aussie firm
7-Mar-2008
Micro Drainage, the industry-leading software provider for water engineers has been acquired by Australian consultants Cardno. -
M74 joint venture gets the green light
6-Mar-2008
A joint bid from Balfour Beatty, Morgan Est, Morrison Construction and Sir Robert McAlpine to design and build an extension to the M74 has been awarded the £445M contract by Glasgow City Council. -
Carillion's profits up 39%
6-Mar-2008
Contractor Carillion today reported a 39% rise in pre-tax profits for 2007, following completion of its acquisition of Alfred McAlpine last month. -
Carillion's profits up 39%
6-Mar-2008
Contractor Carillion today reported a 39% rise in pre-tax profits for 2007, following completion of its acquisition of Alfred McAlpine last month. -
CUTTING EDGE LONDON
5-Mar-2008
A London-based structural engineering consultant is using 4D CAD technology to communicate its designs more effectively to clients, contractors and the local community. -
Livingston formally opposes third runway
5-Mar-2008
London Mayor, Ken Livingstone, claims Heathrow's proposed third runway would produce 3M tonnes of CO2, making it impossible to achieve London's target of a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025. -
Livingston formally opposes third runway
5-Mar-2008
London Mayor, Ken Livingstone, claims Heathrow's proposed third runway would produce 3M tonnes of CO2, making it impossible to achieve London's target of a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025. -
Atkins wins Highways Agency contract
4-Mar-2008
Atkins has been appointed as the Highways Agency's managing agent contractor responsible for the maintenance of trunk roads in the East of England. -
Atkins wins Highways Agency contract
4-Mar-2008
Atkins has been appointed as the Highways Agency's managing agent contractor responsible for the maintenance of trunk roads in the East of England. -
WSP posts £40m profit for 2007
3-Mar-2008
WSP Group today posted before tax profits of £40.1M for 2007, a 46% rise on last year's figures. -
WSP posts £40m profit for 2007
3-Mar-2008
WSP Group today posted before tax profits of £40.1M for 2007, a 46% rise on last year's figures. -
Bans, fines and jail if you employ illegal foreigners
27-Feb-2008
Civils firms face a ban on recruiting foreign workers if they are found to be employing illegal immigrants, under new rules introduced this week. -
Atkins appointed to monitor East of England transport schemes
27-Feb-2008
Atkins has been appointed to monitor and report on the development of high priority transport schemes highlighted in the East of England's Regional Funding Allocation (RFA). -
Tube Lines reveals increase in customer delays
26-Feb-2008
Tube Lines has released its quarterly performance report yesterday, showing an increase in of customer delays caused by faults at stations. -
Biofuels under spotlight
22-Feb-2008
Transport minister Ruth Kelly has announced a comprehensive review of the wider impacts of biofuels will be conducted by the Renewable Fuels Agency (RFA). -
Common European nuclear safety standards paramount says EU Commissioner
21-Feb-2008
The EU energy commissioner yesterday said formulating a common European doctrine on nuclear safety is his primary responsibility. -
Surge of takeovers expected next month
20-Feb-2008
City analysts predict a surge in civil engineering firms rushing to finish the sale of their businesses before the Capital Gains Tax reform comes into effect in April. -
Buro targets energy efficiency benchmark
19-Feb-2008
Construction work started yesterday on an office development, designed by Buro Happold and Nord Architecture, which could smash existing industry standards for energy efficiency. -
Online training scheme needs more firms
13-Feb-2008
A new online pilot project allowing employers to easily manage engineers' applications to ICE-accredited training programmes is seeking the participation of more firms after successful trials. -
ICE report calls for more investment in Liverpool
13-Feb-2008
Congestion charge could improve public transport and reduce carbon emissions. -
500 engineers needed for nuclear fusion project
13-Feb-2008
Around 500 engineers will need to be trained in the workings of a new type of nuclear reactor over the next four years, a leading nuclear fusion research scientist told a meeting at Great George Street last week.
