Geotechnical News
Anthrax concern for Crossrail dig
Crossrail will test for “Anthrax spores or bacteria causing plague” from a suspected 488 year-old burial pit close to Farringdon, transport secretary Lord Adonis confirmed yesterday although it would be unlikely to delay the project.
Crossrail awards second round of enabling contracts
Crossrail has awarded the second round of enabling works for the £15.9bn scheme for portals at Royal Oak and Pudding Mill, and demolition works at Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road.
ACE Excellence Awards
ACE has announced the shortlist for its Engineering Excellence Awards for excellence in building structures, infrastructure, and building services.
'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.
NCE Exclusives
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.
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.
Defendant’s illness holds up corporate killing trial
A judge last week adjourned the first case to be tried under the Corporate Manslaughter Act 2007 until October because the director of the company charged needs “urgent and intensive” medical attention.
Features & analysis
The tale of the Tyne Tube
Immersed tube elements for the New Tyne Crossing are been floated into place. Gemma Goldfingle reports.
Big interview
Morrell - the first interview
The newly appointed Chief Construction Adviser (CCA), Paul Morrell has pledged to keep a ‘team’ of Civil Engineers on call to ensure adequate representation to government.
Crossrail
Delivering Crossrail: Major project report
NCE presents its major project report on Crossrail - a comprehensive guide to the project featuring interviews with Crossrail chief executive Rob Holden and Crossrail chairman Terry Morgan.
