Alex's Blog
The yawning gap that lies between form and function
We’re used to the age old friction between architects and engineers, but in these unrelenting economic doldrums the clash of ideals between what is iconic and what is affordable or appropriate is heightening.
Why don't more British contractors work abroad?
There’s no question that the UK’s lingering economic troubles keep stifling the construction industry but, in the dawn of a global economy, can and should engineering firms be doing more to exploit overseas opportunities?
News from Alexandra Wynne
Olympic Park sculpture tower nears completion
Site workers were this week beginning to put the finishing touches to the Olympic Park’s £22.7M ArcelorMittal Orbit as the sculpture was prepared for handover to the Olympic legacy organisation.
Mersey Gateway promoter confirms commitment to cable stayed bridge
The promoter of the Mersey Gateway crossing this week restated its commitment to building an “iconic” cable-stayed structure.
Atkins drawn into dispute over Cambridgeshire guided busway
Contractor Bam Nuttall this week refuted a £55M claim made against it by Cambridgeshire County Council for delays to its guided busway scheme and issued its own £43M counterclaim.
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Panama Canal programme defended
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High Speed 2 case further undermined
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Christchurch gets cardboard cathedral
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Confirmed: Arup, Atkins, Motts and Capita win High Speed 2 civils contracts
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Consultants File: Halcrow staff cuts hit over 1,000
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Cracks found in key Olympic Road Network bridge
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Arup, Mott MacDonald, Atkins and Capita tipped for High Speed 2 civils contracts
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Blow for new nuclear as RWE and Eon confirm withdrawal from Horizon
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Fehmarnbelt bidders could be compensated
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Fehmarnbelt crossing on hunt for bidders
