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Where HS2 went wrong

The Construction Index

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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Read About the Latest News on US Construction Optimism and Construction Crosshairs

Construction Daily News

Sika CEO Argues Trump Trade Policies Hurt US Construction Optimism Original Source: US construction optimism hit by Trump trade policies, says Sika CEO Sika (SIKA.S), opens new tab, building chemicals maker, said President Donald Trump’s uncertain trade policies have lowered construction industry optimism. These input tariffs are old.

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The Ultimate Guide to Air Quality Monitoring: Protecting Health & Environment

UK Construction Blog

Local and national authorities rely on air monitoring data to make informed decisions about pollution control. London established such a network in 2018, featuring sensors at over 300 monitoring sites across the city. These networks provide hyperlocal data to residents, creating a more comprehensive picture of air quality conditions.

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Competition watchdog to probe road and rail construction

The Construction Index

The National Infrastructure Commission estimated that public and private sector investment will need to increase by 30-50% over the next decade to deliver more complex infrastructure. Koreans buy back Elements Europe contract 14 hours The former owner of a failed modular builder have bought back one of its two contracts.

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Speedy sinks into the red

The Construction Index

He added: “We are focused on what we can control, and we will continue to manage our cost base and balance our investment decisions through the economic cycle. Costain to design underground hydrogen storage facililty 2 hours Engie-subsidiary Storengy UK has commissioned Costain to design its planned Keuper gas storage project.

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The Top 5 Surveyor Posts of 2017

Viewpoint Construction Technology

These posts provide a good mix of fun reads, impressive feats, and useful information so you can head into 2018 with both inspiration and helpful advice. It was an inspiring event, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone again at the conference in 2018. Here’s some inspiration for 2018: impressive bridges of the world.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.