Neso is avoiding keeping records of how grid operational decisions are made, Coutinho says

The UK’s shadow energy minister Claire Coutinho has called out the National Energy System Operator (Neso) for allegedly avoiding having to keep an “audit trail or records of how key operational decisions are made”. The post Neso is avoiding keeping records of how grid operational decisions are made, Coutinho says appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

NAO urges DfT to get reset of HS2 right and revise cost and timeline estimates

The National Audit Office (NAO) has urged the Department for Transport (DfT) and HS2 Ltd not to confirm revised plans for the reset of the HS2 programme until they are “confident” the proposals can be delivered. The post NAO urges DfT to get reset of HS2 right and revise cost and timeline estimates appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

HS2 running out of time to renegotiate civil contracts, watchdog says

HS2 Ltd is running out of time to save costs on civil work after failing to renegotiate contracts, the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned. Those running the megaproject have been trying to reshape contracts with joint ventures delivering the London to Birmingham rail scheme… The post HS2 running out of time to renegotiate civil contracts, watchdog says appeared first on Construction News.

State Audit Clouds Future of Proposed NC Outer Banks Bridge

Increases in construction costs have more than doubled the project’s original estimate, with the current cost now estimated at approximately $1.2 billion.

MPs warned that delays in restoring parliament will cost up to £420m a year

The National Audit Office said a timely decision from parliament on one of two restoration proposals was vital to ensure the programme provides value for money. The post MPs warned that delays in restoring parliament will cost up to £420m a year appeared first on Property Week.