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Business reignites call for third Heathrow runway
Business leaders have slammed the government’s decision to rule out the construction of a third runway at Heathrow airport as “negligent”.
Special report: funding for the floods
Next week environment secretary Caroline Spelman is expected to announce a raft of new flood defence schemes across England and Wales that will receive funding. NCE reports on how the Environment Agency is increasing the number of homes protected despite a 15% budget cut.
Business news
High Speed Two seeks new chiefs
High Speed Two kicks off its search next week for a new chief executive and a number of new non-executive directors
Transport news
Network Rail bonus 'u-turn' could swell coffers of safety fund
Network Rail chief executive David Higgins has said any “bonus” awarded to him and his directors would be donated to the safety improvement fund for level crossings.
Structures news
No clues in Ilford steel building collapse
Preliminary investigations into the cause of a steel framed building collapse in Ilford in east London has yet to reveal any clues into why it failed.
Geotechnical news
Tunnelling machine set for Beckton sewage works run
A tunnel boring machine named Beckton Becky has been lowered into position 20m below ground in London, as part of a £190M project to extend one of Europe’s largest sewage treatment works.
Water news
Businesses urged to adopt risk based approach to dealing with climate change
Owners and operators of infrastructure are being urged to adopt a risk-based approach to climate change adaptation in response to a new government report.
Energy & Waste news
Davey determined to carry on green agenda
New energy secretary Ed Davey said he is “determined” to carry on green agenda following Chris Huhne’s resignation.
International news
Wear red for RedR on 10 February
Engineering charity RedR’s annual “Wear Red for RedR” fundraising event will take place on 10 February, to help raise funds and awareness for the organisation.
Contracts news
Top Features
Building Information Modelling: New Shared Dream
Crossrail and software house Bentley Systems last week agreed a unique technology partnership. It underpins the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) on the £14.5bn project. Antony Oliver reports.
Mark Bew: Why BIM is important to the UK
Last year marked an important year for UK plc and the construction industry. There were a record number of high profile BIM seminars, workshops and press articles leading up to the launch of the Construction Strategy in May with BIM as an integral part.
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Mating call of an extinct bush-cricket rings out again after 165m years
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Anadarko shows exploration programme success
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How £50m in UN food aid for starving went to buy wheat from Glencore
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Nick Clegg defends wind power subsidies after Tory-led attack
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Bans airlines from paying EU carbon tax
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Offshore wind turbines set to benefit British industries
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Offshore wind turbines set to benefit British industries
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Country diary: Portland, Dorset: Contrasting coastlines
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Floods threaten Queensland town's levees
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Ousting Nat would be bad for Bumi and the Bakries
