Network Rail revolutionised the way it approaches water management on the rail network in the wake of the fatal 2020 Carmont derailment, according to the rail operator’s head of drainage. The post How Network Rail transformed its approach to drainage and water management after Stonehaven appeared first on New Civil Engineer ..read more

London Luton Airport is seeking potential bidders for a new five-year civil works and maintenance framework. The post Luton Airport seeks suppliers on five-year civil and maintenance framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer ..read more

The first section of the River Clyde’s first opening road bridge has arrived in Renfrewshire ahead of being installed by contractor Graham. The post First section of £79.5M River Clyde opening road bridge arrives from Netherlands appeared first on New Civil Engineer ..read more

Offshore wind plays an increasingly vital role in our energy landscape and it is incredible to remember that the first offshore wind farm only came into existence in 1991. In the years that immediately followed, wind farm development remained slow and small-scale due to economic… The post How to solve the problem of ageing wind farms appeared first on New Civil Engineer ..read more

Government decision making processes can hamper project planning and delivery. Construction leaders feel that too often, ministers ignore the wider benefits of individual projects. So what should the infrastructure sector do to help the government appreciate the benefits it generates? The post Debate | Getting the industry’s message across to the government appeared first on New Civil Engineer ..read more

Cement plants are under constant pressure to avoid operational halts to fulfil the ongoing demands of construction sectors. They face complex challenges including outdated machinery, strict environmental mandates, and unpredictable spare parts supply. A notable approach gaining traction to navigate these challenges involves enhancing digitisation,… The post Digitisation in cement production: 3D scanning, reverse engineering and wear design optimisation appeared first on New Civil Engineer ..read more

Murphy has started replacing 235m of some of London’s “largest and leakiest Victorian pipes” on Baker Street for Thames Water. The post Thames Water starts £20M upgrade of Baker Street pipes appeared first on New Civil Engineer ..read more

The first vertical launch into space from the UK is closer to happening after SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland was granted a range licence by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The post Shetland spaceport closer to vertical launch off after gaining crucial licence appeared first on New Civil Engineer ..read more

High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd has released images of the first completed sections of the viaduct that will carry high-speed services into Birmingham Curzon Street station, being constructed by BBV (Balfour Beatty Vinci JV). The post HS2 reveals first completed sections of Birmingham Curzon Street viaduct appeared first on New Civil Engineer ..read more

The Labour Party has detailed its plans for the UK’s railway network including renationalisation, implementation of a whole-system approach and empowering “rail professionals and experts”, if it comes into power following the next General Election. The post Labour rail strategy: renationalise services, employ system thinking and empower experts appeared first on New Civil Engineer ..read more