Remove 2013 Remove Schedule Management Remove Wall Systems
article thumbnail

Where HS2 went wrong

The Construction Index

The HS2 Programme has had no such buffers and has been subject to evolving political aims, which pushed forward on the schedule before there was sufficient design maturity and caused progressive removals of scope. It selected the contractual approach and is responsible for the contract management.

article thumbnail

Clowes turns to Roe for Stud Brook expansion

The Construction Index

Units are scheduled for handover around the end of 2025, with occupiers anticipated to begin trading in the New Year. AER recruits MD for site hut division 7 hours Welfare 4 Hire, part of the AER Rents Group, has a new managing director. Developer Clowes has appointed Roe Developments as main contractor with a 30-week build programme.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Aureos to build £45m Howden relief road

The Construction Index

Aureos starts work on the new road at the beginning of July and it is scheduled to take two years to complete. Louise Pavitt, managing director of Aureos Highways, said: “This project is a critical step towards economic development in the region and will provide much needed highways improvements, opening up new routes and easing congestion.

article thumbnail

HS2 “shambolic mess” says transport secretary

The Construction Index

She told the House of Commons today that “billions of pounds of taxpayers money has been wasted by constant scope changes, ineffective contracts and bad management”. He said the overall project with respect to cost, schedule and scope is unsustainable.

article thumbnail

Ripon Barracks redevelopment finally moves forward

The Construction Index

The remaining areas – Claro Barracks, Laver Banks, and the former Engineering Park – will be developed following the scheduled departure of the Royal Engineers to the nearby Marne Barracks in Catterick.

article thumbnail

Sizewell C gets green light with £38bn final investment decision

The Construction Index

That £38bn target construction cost is around £10bn – or 20% – below the expected cost of the virtual replica Hinkley Point C that is currently under construction in Somerset, billions over budget and years behind schedule. AER recruits MD for site hut division 7 hours Welfare 4 Hire, part of the AER Rents Group, has a new managing director.

article thumbnail

Foreign speculators soften Barratt Redrow sales

The Construction Index

We are already seeing tangible benefits from the Redrow acquisition, with cost synergies being delivered ahead of schedule, a new divisional structure in place and revenue synergies progressing well.