BSR to morph into ‘shadow’ Single Construction Regulator

The Building Safety Regulator is set to operate as the shadow Single Construction Regulator (SCR) before the overarching body begins formal operations, officials said last week. Before Christmas, the government’s prospectus for the new regulator said the SCR would “take over [the BSR’s] responsibilities” and… The post BSR to morph into ‘shadow’ Single Construction Regulator appeared first on Construction News.

Costain chief’s reasons to be cheerful

Costain chief executive Alex Vaughan has little time for doom-laden narratives about the state of UK construction. Sitting down with Construction News shortly before Christmas at the firm’s offices in the distinctive ‘Can of Ham’ building in the City of London, he acknowledges the challenges… The post Costain chief’s reasons to be cheerful appeared first on Construction News.

Transpennine Route Upgrade delivers variety of works over festive period

Engineers working on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) completed a series of major works over the Christmas and New Year period aimed at speeding up journeys and boosting capacity across the Pennines. The post Transpennine Route Upgrade delivers variety of works over festive period appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Wind developers back in court as Trump cancels offshore schemes

Just before Christmas, the Trump administration renewed its attack on major offshore wind schemes. One is 87% complete. Developers are fighting back. Two major offshore wind developers, Ørsted and Equinor,… The post Wind developers back in court as Trump cancels offshore schemes appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Christmas progress for HS2 viaducts

Work never steps on the late-running and badly over-budget High Speed 2 London-Birmingham rail project.