New Civil Engineer
Sarah Rana
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Government urged to detach road charging from TIF funding
24-Jul-2009
MPs have urged the government to justify road user charging in order to fund transport improvements in the future, and suggested removing congestion charging as a condition of schemes receiving Transport Innovation Fund (TIF) cash. -
Tanker blaze brings down Detroit bridge
23 July 2009
A fuel tanker explosion and subsequent fire last week caused a reinforced concrete bridge to collapse onto the Interstate 75 motorway in the Hazel Park suburb of Detroit, United States. -
Slough town centre plans get go ahead
22-Jul-2009
The regenration masterplan for Slough has been given the go-ahead by Slough Borough Council’s planning committee. -
US stimulus package kickstarts major Ohio bridge resurfacing
22-Jul-2009
The US economic stimulus package is to help cover a major bridge resurfacing project of £6.2m in Ohio, USA. -
Construction industry swine flu guidelines issued
22-Jul-2009
Engineers have been warned: ‘not to panic’ in the face of the growing Swine Flue pandemic, despite the death-toll rising from 17 to 29 last week, however many companies have put contingency measures into place regardless. -
London 2012 Olympics remains on time and on budget
21-Jul-2009
The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games remain on time and on budget according to new data published this week by the Government and Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). -
A new Skydeck for Chicago's Sears Tower
20-Jul-2009
The new Sky deck observation boxes have been masterfully built by the means of engineers at Halcrow Yolles who have been at the heart of detailed design for all the glass and steel components. -
Bridge collapses in Detroit following a fuel tanker explosion
17-Jul-2009
A fuel tanker explosion has caused an overhead bridge to collapse in Detroit, Michigan -
Mott MacDonald leaps into lead on Crossrail design contracts
16-Jul-2009
Mott MacDonald has scooped two more Crossrail design contracts making it the biggest winner of work on the £16bn project to date. -
A new beach for Blackpool
14-Jul-2009
A brand-new beach has appeared on Blackpool promenade providing residents and visitors alike with the opportunity to sharpen up on their beach sports skills - or simply to chill out in style - regardless of whether the tide is in or out. -
Balfour Beatty's Dean & Dyball awarded Pont y Werin bridge contract
13-Jul-2009
Dean & Dyball Civil Engineering, a division of Balfour Beatty Regional Civil Engineering, has been awarded a £3.4 million contract by Cardiff Council for the design and construction of the Pont y Werin bridge over the River Ely. -
England failing to meet renewable energy targets for 2010
13-Jul-2009
England’s regions are set to comprehensively miss their targets on generating electricity from renewables, according to the latest report from British Wind Energy Association ‘England’s Regional Renewable Energy Targets: Progress Report’. -
London's landmarks amongst those at risk of flooding in event of barrier breach
13-Jul-2009
A “catastrophic breach” of London’s river defences would mean floods could hit Parliament, Downing Street and MI5’s headquarters within 30 minutes, Westminster City Council has warned. -
Hyder ACLA secures Beijing's latest Green Resort design brief
13-Jul-2009
Hyder ACLA - the landscape and planning subsidiary of Hyder Consulting has been appointed by Zhong Hong Group to design the Hong Luo Lake Resort, a 54 hectare holiday resort and conference development located in Huairou, northwest of Beijing. -
Mayor revives Silvertown crossing
10-Jul-2009
Transport for London has issued a review of potential of river crossings in East London, to replace the proposed Thames Gateway Bridge, which Mayor Boris Johnson has axed. -
New designs for Sunderland's Wear bridge unveiled
10-Jul-2009
Sunderland City Council has released new designs for its iconic Wear bridge ahead of public consultation. -
New Serpentine 'cloud' pavilion unveiled
9-Jul-2009
The Serpentine Gallery’s latest summer Pavilion was unveiled yesterday in London’s Hyde Park, designed by Arup and Japanese architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of the Sanna practice. -
Anderson to head new Balfour Beatty Rail division
9 July 2009
Balfour Beatty has named Peter Anderson as managing director of its new rail division. He took up his new role last week. -
Infrastructure to lead construction recovery
9 July 2009
The construction industry is to face even harsher economic times ahead, according to updated forecasts published this week by the Construction Products Association (CPA). -
London 2012 plan for a 'Gold medal standard' Athletes' Village
7-Jul-2009
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) today outlined the plans and designs for a ‘Gold medal standard’ Athletes’ Village. -
A bleak prospect - construction output to fall by a record 16%
6-Jul-2009
The Construction industry is to face even harsher economic times ahead according to forecasts published today by the Construction Products Association. -
Queensway Tunnel to celebrate 75th anniversary
3-Jul-2009
The Queensway Tunnel linking Birkenhead and Liverpool under the River Mersey celebrates its 75th anniversary this month. -
Italian train explosion leaves 15 dead and many more injured
30-Jun-2009
A train exploded in Viareggio, northern Italy last night after suffering a derailment leaving at least 15 people dead and about 50 people injured, according to reports. -
US to provide the major construction opportunities for G20 nations firms, say accountants
29-Jun-2009
Accountant BDO Stoy Hayward said today that the United States Government’s £100bn planned civil infrastructure spend makes the country a prime target for construction firms from the G20 nations.
