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HS2 supply chain fraud claims spark ministerial probe

Construction Enquirer

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has promised a fundamental one-year reset for HS2 after admitting to Parliament that there was no way presently to deliver the project on schedule and to budget. She said: “Phase one could end up becoming one of the most expensive railway projects in the world. ”

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Mark Wild radical reset plan to rescue HS2

Construction Enquirer

He also pledged to overhaul HS2 Ltd’s structure, and renegotiate supply chain contracts. Performance-related pay rises for senior managers and excutive bonuses relating to last year have been scrapped. Flawed contracting model handed too much risk to HS2 Ltd while failing to incentivise cost control among contractors.

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Why cybersecurity matters for construction

Construction Dive

He assists clients in issues including insurance coverage, regulatory, FCPA, labor law, negligence, nuisance, trespass, products liability and breach of contract, and acts as outside general counsel to several construction companies. Opinions are the author’s own. Subcontractors face liability if a hack compromises this data, causing damage.

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Gilbane launches procurement division

Construction Dive

has launched a new subsidiary , NextDirect, to enhance direct procurement of mechanical and electrical systems for complex construction projects, according to a June 12 news release. The division aims to cut project delays and increase pricing transparency, according to Gilbane. Dive Brief: Gilbane Building Co.

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Manage Rising Material Costs: Strategies for Construction Leaders

Inflation, supply chain issues, and contractual constraints are squeezing margins and disrupting schedules. This guide delivers actionable strategies to help you secure pricing, optimize procurement, and manage contracts effectively.

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C.W. Driver Cos. Breaks Ground on College of the Desert’s Palm Springs Campus

Civil + Structural Engineer

The $268 million, 175,000-square-foot project will provide cutting-edge facilities for learning, collaboration, and innovation, while setting new standards for sustainability and community development in the Coachella Valley. This project is a collaboration between C.W. This project is a collaboration between C.W.

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Barhale bags £16m shaft tank for Severn Trent Water

Construction Enquirer

Severn Trent Water has awarded Barhale a £16.35m contract to deliver the latest phase of a major infrastructure project at Etruria Vale in Stoke-on-Trent. It will form a key element of the wider, multi-site Etruria Vale project, delivered under Severn Trent Water’s Framework Directive Scheme. Two connecting pipes – a 7.2-metre-long,