Scotland provides highest value to UK’s £105bn net zero economy

Scotland and other regional clusters in the Midlands and Yorkshire provide the most value to the UK’s £105bn net zero economy, new figures have revealed. The post Scotland provides highest value to UK’s £105bn net zero economy appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

HS2 and the growing cost of long-term uncertainty

The government’s latest update on HS2 has reignited debate around the UK’s ability to deliver major infrastructure projects on time and within budget. The post HS2 and the growing cost of long-term uncertainty appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

ICE encouraged government ‘maintaining focus’ on net zero

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has welcomed the publication of the proposed seventh carbon budget, which was released today (2 June). The post ICE encouraged government ‘maintaining focus’ on net zero appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Cowi acquires Punch Consulting Engineers in Ireland 

International engineering consulting group Cowi has acquired Punch Consulting Engineers. The post Cowi acquires Punch Consulting Engineers in Ireland  appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Midland Main Line upgrades increase freight usage despite electrification pause

Work conducted on the Midland Main Line has helped to increase freight use, despite the government's pause on electrifying the line. The post Midland Main Line upgrades increase freight usage despite electrification pause appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

New Civil Engineer - Future of Roads, 29072021 and 05082021

Attached are two articles from the NCE about the Future of Roads: - How is the current approach to decarbonising UK roads taking into account the challenges of today and the future? - A successful motorway trial confirms the status of Tarmac’s waste tyre rubber modified thin surfacing as a pointer to the future of asphalt layers