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Paul Morrell publishes interim low carbon construction findings
The chief construction adviser, paul Morrell, has called for a government Programme Manager to oversee the low-carbon transition, and that London will be a new Low Carbon Economic Area.
Tube Lines loses £34M Northern Line claim
Tube Lines has lost a second consecutive claim under the London Underground PPP, for losses it says it incurred on the upgrade of the Northern Line.
Business news
NCE Major Projects Hub goes live
NCE has launched its new Major Projects Hub - an invaluable online resource tracking the progress of more than 100 of the biggest global infrastructure projects.
Transport news
Bridge collapse blamed on engineering ignorance
The official report into the collapse of the Malahide Viaduct near Dublin last summer has found a complete failure of railway engineers to understand what type of structure they were dealing with.
Structures news
2010 Civic Trust winners announced
More than 50 projects have been recognised in the Civit Trust awards, which reward some of the best projects in the built environment.
Geotechnical news
'Jumping Lice' to keep Knotweed in check
The invasive Japanese knotweed plant affecting plant life across much of the UK is to be brought under control by the release of foreign “jumping plant lice”, it has been revealed.
Water news
Water company board members sacked over procurement failures
Four Northern Ireland Water board members have been sacked following an independent review of the company’s procurement procedures.
Energy & Waste news
Mandelson approves £80M loan for Forgemasters
Business secretary Peter Mandelson today approved a £80M loan for Sheffield-based Forgemasters, as part of the government’s pledge to invest in the nuclear supply chain.
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VT Group drops Mouchel takeover bid
VT Group has this morning told the London Stock Exchange that it has decided to abandon its takeover bid of consultant Mouchel.
Tunnel bids for Crossrail
Full tender documents for the lucrative main TBM tunnel packages on the £15.9bn Crossrail scheme are expected to go to bidders in the next few weeks as the project presses forward with main works procurement.
Oakervee reaffirms Thames Estuary plans
Thames Estuary airport champion and former ICE president Douglas Oakervee this week publicly reaffirmed his commitment to the scheme.
