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Costain’s planned M6 link road job halted over costs

Construction Enquirer

The decision is a major setback for Costain, which was appointed last March to deliver detailed design and stakeholder engagement, as well as the construction work, once planning approval was in place.

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BAM JV bags UK’s largest electricity transmission project

Construction Enquirer

Following final approval from Ofgem, work is expected to commence in 2024 with a targeted operational date of 2029. These form the terminals for the HVDC cable and convert direct current to the alternating current used in the onshore transmission network. It is understood the project could be worth up to ÂŁ700m for BAM.

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Stantec selected to lead design for 7-kilometre Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Mississauga East corridor in Ontario

Civil + Structural Engineer

Works will also include significant utility relocation coordination, permitting, and approvals facilitation. 4Sight Utility Engineers has been engaged to lead utility coordination and subsurface utility engineering along the corridor through design and construction phases of the project.

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Construction Productivity Solution – Provide support for dealing with the conflicting interests of multiple stakeholders

Job Order Contracting

A robust Construction Productivity Solution must include the ability to provide support for dealing with the conflicting interests of multiple stakeholders is CRITICAL to consistent achievement of best value construction outcomes. – Robust programmatic process with defined phases, workflows, approval, forms, etc.,

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

In simplest terms, to get environmental approvals, agency regulators need the answers to three questions: What resources are at the site? Engaging With Stakeholders Transparent communication with stakeholders is another crucial aspect of the environmental permitting process. What are the potential effects?

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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

Commercial Construction Blog

Early Engagement for Improved Decision-Making Engaging GCs early provides Directors with critical insights that enhance the project’s overall design and feasibility. Here are several strategies for achieving better project outcomes through early collaboration: 1.

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Contract secured for Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade

Roads Online

This included collaborating with TMR and Queensland Rail in design development, stakeholder engagement, site investigations and site preparation activities, and environmental and cultural heritage planning and approvals.

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