In pictures: World’s largest crane lifts Hinkley Point C’s second nuclear reactor into place

A 2-day lifting and installation operation to move Hinkley Point C’s second nuclear reactor into place has been completed using Big Carl – the world’s biggest crane. The post In pictures: World’s largest crane lifts Hinkley Point C’s second nuclear reactor into place appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Watch: Marr installs 121t roof trusses for Hinkley Point C’s Unit 2 turbine hall

NCE has been provided exclusive access to a timelapse video of Marr installing the roof trusses for Hinkley Point C's Unit 2 turbine hall. The post Watch: Marr installs 121t roof trusses for Hinkley Point C’s Unit 2 turbine hall appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Sizewell C’s financing places more risks on public purse ‘than other electricity projects’

The financing of Sizewell C has been scrutinised by the National Audit Office (NAO), which found it “places more risks on taxpayers and consumers than other electricity projects” and that benefits to consumers will only outweigh costs after 2060. The post Sizewell C’s financing places more risks on public purse ‘than other electricity projects’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Hinkley Point C hit by delay and cost hike

EDF has signalled a shift in the timeline for Hinkley Point C’s nuclear build, with the first reactor expected to start production in 2030, a year later than planned. The post Hinkley Point C hit by delay and cost hike appeared first on Construction Management.

Hinkley Point C’s cost climbs to £35bn with confirmation Unit 1 will power up in 2030

EDF Energy has revealed Hinkley Point C’s Unit 1 will not come online until 2030 amidst costs for the project rising to £35bn (in 2015 prices), nearly double the estimate given when the nuclear power plant was given the go ahead. The post Hinkley Point C’s cost climbs to £35bn with confirmation Unit 1 will power up in 2030 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Target Cost contracts compared: NEC4 Option C versus JCT TCC

The launch of the Joint Contracts Tribunal's (JCT) Target Cost contract (TCC) 2024 introduces a compelling new contender to NEC4 Option C's dominance in target cost contracting, potentially reshaping procurement strategies across both public and private sectors.