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Where HS2 went wrong

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In October 2024 the then transport secretary commissioned a review of the procurement and delivery of major transport projects, with specific reference to HS2. It sets out how the politicians in a hurry to build the world’s best and fastest railway meant that cost control went out of the window and gold plating ran riot.

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Costain to design underground hydrogen storage facililty

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The second FEED will focus on the gas storage facilities needed to receive hydrogen from the proposed HyNet system, a network of new and existing hydrogen infrastructure in the northwest of England and north Wales. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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Glasgow approves Graham’s student tower

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Designed by Cooper Cromar, the architecture draws inspiration from the Seagram Building in New York, the developer said. The wider project team also includes Iceni Projects as planning consultant and Etive Engineers as structural and civil engineer. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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Steelwork contractors lobby for new deal

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If we are serious about building a strong, resilient, and low-carbon infrastructure future, then investment must extend across the entire steel ecosystem. Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. Got a story?

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Barratt Redrow joins Pallet Loop

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The number of green Pallet Loop pallets entering the building materials supply chain has now passed one million. Every year, Barratt Redrow accepts delivery of hundreds of thousands of pallets carrying core building materials. And with Barratt Redrow joining the network and embracing the concept, that number is set to keep rising.

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Government commits to Sizewell C and SMRs

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There is talk of Sizewell C being complete in the mid 2030s, but Hinkley Point C (HPC) – identical in scale and European pressurised reactor (EPR) design – has been under construction for nine years already and is not expected to be commissioned for another six. The procurement process began in July 2023.

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Speedy sinks into the red

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Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. Costain to design underground hydrogen storage facililty 2 hours Engie-subsidiary Storengy UK has commissioned Costain to design its planned Keuper gas storage project.