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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

Public owners have become more aware of the importance of risk management and its impact on their programs. This tough operating environment could hasten the adoption of more innovative and effective ways of working. Several key strategies are emerging to maximize the impact of BIL funding while managing cost pressures.

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Hinkley trio sign Sizewell civils deal

Construction Enquirer

Sizewell C is forming an alliance with three construction giants to deliver the main civils work at the new power station in Suffolk. A Programme Alliance Agreement has been signed between Sizewell C, Balfour Beatty, Laing O’Rourke and Bouygues Travaux Publics who together form the Civil Works Alliance (CWA).

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Amey profit jumps 31% as £7.8bn pipeline fuels growth plans

Construction Enquirer

Amey has bounced back with a sharp rise in pre-tax profit to £127m last year, up 31% from £87m, as it capitalised on strong public sector demand and new framework wins. Profit Change Turnover Change Transport infra. The firm now manages around 50% of Scotland’s motorway network and 25% of England’s.

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Contractors back New York’s Scaffold Law update

Construction Dive

The proposal comes as Congress begins work on the next surface transportation reauthorization, which will replace the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act when it expires in 2026. The proposed legislation could significantly lower the cost of public infrastructure construction in New York, according to the AGC.

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David Ungemah Joins HDR as Managed Lanes and Alternative Revenue Practice Lead

Civil + Structural Engineer

A recognized national thought leader on road pricing systems, including managed lanes, road user charging and tolling, David Ungemah has joined HDR as its managed lanes and alternative revenue practice lead. Ungemah brings a background working with road pricing throughout the entirety of his 30-year career in transportation.

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£500m Cambridge office plan revised to speed up building

Construction Enquirer

The proposed changes to the existing planning consent include reducing the depth of the basement and delivering both buildings in one phase to shorten construction time by 21 months. The construction cost is now expected to be around £200m with work hoped to start in early 2024.

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Ware Malcomb Announces Construction is Complete on The Arc of Monmouth Day Habilitation Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

Citing the notable impact the firm made in the region through its work on The Arc of Monmouth project and numerous others, Ware Malcomb was recognized as one of the 2023 Leaders in Real Estate, Construction and Design Awards by NJBIZ , a New Jersey business news publication. Ware Malcomb is recognized as an Inc.