Transport & Infrastructure
Ground-breaking work on Harwell research building begins
21 May 19
17th May saw ground broken at Harwell Campus, commencing works on the £40M, 58,000sq ft building.
Report says Northern HS2 should have been prioritised
20 May 19
A report from the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has said that Northern HS2 rail should have priority over the Southern Line.
HS2 green corridor created in Warwickshire
17 May 19
A green corridor has been created on the banks of the River Tame in Warwickshire as part of an HS2 Ltd commitment to ecological development.
Mabey Hire and BAM Nuttall to install flood barrier on River Haven
17 May 19
Mabey Hire is teaming up with BAM Nuttall to install a flood barrier on the River Haven to protect homes in Boston, Lincolnshire.
Long-term infrastructure planning crucial
16 May 19
NIC Chair Sir John Armitt calls for a long term perspective on infrastructure funding up to 2050.
NIC calls on government to commit to post-Brexit infrastructure
16 May 19
Sir John Armitt has called on the government to commit to post-Brexit infrastructure in a speech to MPs.
HS2 Birmingham work progresses
15 May 19
Andrew Jones MP visited HS2 Birmingham sites to view progress and the potential opportunities presented in the city by the high-speed rail.
Highways England contributes to canal restoration
14 May 19
Highways England will contribute to canal restoration of a mile-long stretch of water.
Addressing the construction skills shortage: why we need action now
13 May 19
What is the true extent of the skills shortage and how can it be addressed?
