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

UK Construction Blog

Data management involves collecting supplementary meteorological information, implementing quality assurance procedures, and processing raw measurements into actionable insights that can be compared against UK air quality objectives and WHO guidelines.

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Updated NEPA Procedures Could Reshape Federal Environmental Reviews

ENR Construction

The case dealt with a proposal to build a railroad in Utah to transport crude oil, which opponents said would have adverse effects near refineries in Louisiana and Texas. Contractors see benefits, but environmental advocates say reviews will be less open to public participation and may overlook project impacts.

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Embracing Change for Safer, Efficient Facilities

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Building Manuals: Embracing Change for Safer, Efficient Facilities The Building Confidence Report (BCR) In 2018, the Building Confidence Report (BCR) was tabled by State and Territory Building Ministers in response to concerns regarding building defects and cladding fires.

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Cairo & the Built Environment: Past, Present, and Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Luke Carothers A Land in Transition Egypt as a place is no stranger to the change that marches hand-in-hand with the progress of time. The legacy of time and change can still be felt throughout Cairo’s built environment. Once this happens, the formal testing and commissioning phase of the EoN line will begin.

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars in the AEC Industry Jeremy Mano Architect/Project Manager ARRIVE Architecture Group Bedford, TX Jeremy Mano is a bright architectural professional who stands out not only for his innovative designs but also for his commitment to teaching, research, public service, leadership, and exemplary time management.

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Read the Latest News on Customer Experience Can Revive Construction, UK Building Plastic Trash Grows 15 Times Faster Than EU, Mace for Public Sector Construction Strategy and Balfour Beatty in UK Rise at Construction Margins

UK Construction Blog

The post Read the Latest News on Customer Experience Can Revive Construction, UK Building Plastic Trash Grows 15 Times Faster Than EU, Mace for Public Sector Construction Strategy and Balfour Beatty in UK Rise at Construction Margins appeared first on UK Construction Blog. We must change this. points to 50.2.