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A snapshot of the temporary works being deployed to solve construction challenges across numerous schemes

New Civil Engineer (UK): Temporary works are being deployed to solve construction challenges across numerous schemes, as demonstrated in photos shared by members of the Temporary Works Forum. The post A snapshot of the tem

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Construction insights point toward increased project delivery risk driven by macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures

New Civil Engineer (UK): The combined effects of a rise in inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and fragile construction market sentiment are driving a wedge between project intent and delivery. The post Construction insigh

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Russia’s ‘disregard’ for nuclear safety criticised as 40th anniversary of Chornobyl marked

New Civil Engineer (UK): The 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, which happened on 26 April 1986, has been marked by the UK’s diplomatic service, and Russia was criticised over its “blatant disregard” for nuclear s

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Call to reopen Peak District railway now used as hiking trail

New Civil Engineer (UK): A campaign has been launched with the submission of a feasibility study for the reopening of a railway currently being used as a hiking trail in the Peak District. The post Call to reopen Peak Dist

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Interview: WSP and Nista major projects expert on changing landscape and focus of delivery

New Civil Engineer (UK): An expert in major project delivery has spoken to NCE about how the dial is significantly shifting in terms of scoping for and delivery of the UK’s biggest projects. The post Interview: WSP and Nis

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£16M GWR property construction consultancy framework tender issued

New Civil Engineer (UK): Railway consultancy services are being sought by First Great Western Railway for the Great Western Railway (GWR) route under a £16,128,000 tender, which is divided into seven mini-competitions, inc

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Competence issues and knowledge gaps in temporary works persist despite its raised profile

New Civil Engineer (UK): “Temporary works are not secondary, they are critical engineering for a shorter timescale,” says Siu Mun Li, director at consultancy Constructing Siu-lutions and at the Temporary Works Forum (TWf)

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Iran conflict forces government to reopen CO2 plant to support nuclear power security

New Civil Engineer (UK): A disused carbon dioxide (CO2) production facility has been brought back into commission by the government, in response to a shortage of CO2 due to the Iran conflict – a commodity which is “vital”

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Tees Transporter Bridge listed among UK’s most at-risk structures

New Civil Engineer (UK): The 1911 Tees Transporter Bridge has been included on this year’s Top 10 Endangered Buildings list published by the Victorian Society, highlighting the scale of repair challenges facing ageing infr