article thumbnail

Mark Wild radical reset plan to rescue HS2

Construction Enquirer

Performance-related pay rises for senior managers and excutive bonuses relating to last year have been scrapped. He revealed that costs have ballooned to £61.8bn (excluding Euston) – up from the original £44.6bn – and that the current 2029–2033 target to open between Old Oak Common and Birmingham is no longer achievable.

article thumbnail

Raft of SME firms win £94m framework places

Construction Enquirer

Emma Mottram, director of operations at EN:Procure, said: “The asbestos and demolition sector is of huge importance to the construction industry, with projects needing careful planning to protect workers and the public when dealing with this hazardous material that can have serious legal and health-related consequences. “We

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

Skanska Awarded $444 Million Contract to Replace the Raritan River Bridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Civil + Structural Engineer

Serving as a direct link between Perth Amboy and South Amboy, the project will replace the bridge that formerly suffered damage by Superstorm Sandy. This project will enhance transportation efficiency and safety measures, while simultaneously ensuring the bridges long-term resilience for the region.

Contracts 130
article thumbnail

UK Construction Recovery Constrained by Historic Labour Crisis

UK Construction Blog

The UK construction industry is experiencing a cautious recovery in 2025 with three consecutive months of positive growth, but faces its most severe labour shortage in decades that threatens to constrain a historic £34 billion pipeline of major projects starting this year. annually with projections of £204.12 billion by 2029.

article thumbnail

NCDOT Awards $337M Contract to Modernize I‑85 Corridor

ENR Construction

The project received its categorical exclusion on July 17, clearing the way for full design work. million for utility relocation as part of two combined projects totaling $181.6 NCDOT projects growth to boost volumes to between 171,000 and 183,000 vehicles by 2045. He managed a community newsroom in Santa Monica, covering L.A.’s

article thumbnail

Read About the Latest News on $514 Million US Construction Contracts, $2B Southeast IDIQ Construction Contract, and Construction Engine behind Personalities

Construction Daily News

The project involves removing the bridge, building a new one, and reconstructing the road. Drainage and stormwater management, traffic management, traffic signal modifications, lighting, landscaping, highway utility relocation, and other bridge works will also be included. Plans call for completion in September 2029.

article thumbnail

US Navy Picks Seven Firms for $2B Southeast IDIQ Construction Contract

ENR Construction

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast awarded the $1.999-billion firm-fixed-price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) multiple award construction contract (MACC) for various new construction, renovation, demolition and repair projects. The project is scheduled for completion by September 2029.