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80 energy projects unlocked as Ofgem backs grid expansion

Construction Enquirer

Ofgem has approved an initial £24bn five-year funding package to keep the UK’s gas infrastructure running safely and to begin a major upgrade of Britain’s electricity supergrid. The full grid investment programme is expected to top £80bn by 2031 – the largest power network expansion since the 1960s.

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£300m Man City stadium extension approved

Construction Enquirer

The hotel, workspace and public realm works, including City Square, would subsequently complete by late 2026. A covered City Square fan zone, with capacity for 3,000 people and a wide variety of food and drink outlets, a new club shop, museum and a 400-bed hotel are also proposed.

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Boeing taps Jacobs for $1.8B St. Louis campus expansion

Construction Dive

Louis campus expansion The Dallas-based contractor has already started construction and plans to deliver multiple phases of the project between 2026 and 2030. Construction is already underway and will be completed in multiple phases between 2026 and 2030, according to Jacobs.

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Georgia DOT joins 11 states requiring e-Ticketing in 2026

CCR Magazine

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has launched a statewide e-Ticketing initiativestarting in 2026, all contractors will be required to use e-Ticketing under Section 110 of GDOT specifications. GDOTs pilot program is a strategic runway to help contractors fully acclimate ahead of the 2026 mandate. </p>

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Ofgem outlines £24bn electricity grid upgrade

Construction News

Ofgem has provisionally approved £24bn of energy infrastructure investment, setting the stage for the biggest upgrade to Britain’s electricity grid since the 1960s. The draft decision covers the 2026–2031 regulatory period, with £8.9bn allocated for initial upgrades to the high-voltage electricity network.

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First phase of Coffs Harbour Bypass tunnel complete

Roads Online

Related stories: Environment Minister gives Coffs Harbour bypass approval Reports take Coffs Harbour Bypass closer to construction Boral to begin works on Coffs Harbour Bypass The work comes despite a traditional tunnel boring machine not being feasible for use on the short tunnels due to the mobilisation time and cost.

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Blyth relief road construction could start in spring 2026

The Construction Index

Northumberland County Council has agreed to submit a revised outline business case for the Blyth relief road to the Department for Transport for approval next month. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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