Tunnel work completed on Manchester flood reduction project

Murphy has reached a key milestone in a scheme to install a new larger sewer in Eccles, Greater Manchester, to help reduce the risk of flooding in the area. The post Tunnel work completed on Manchester flood reduction project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Nova and RSK install floating solar farm at Cheshire quarry

Solar and marine energy systems firm Nova has switched on the UK’s newest floating solar farm for one of the largest producers of high-quality industrial silica sand. The post Nova and RSK install floating solar farm at Cheshire quarry appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

VolkerRail completes first set of switches and crossings for Radlett freight interchange

VolkerRail has completed major works to install the first set of switches and crossings on the Midland Main Line for the Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) project. The post VolkerRail completes first set of switches and crossings for Radlett freight interchange appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Creativity and awareness shine through this year’s ICE CityZen Awards entries

A pitch to install solar panels on grey field sites, instead of farmland, has won the top prize in a student competition run by the ICE. The post Creativity and awareness shine through this year’s ICE CityZen Awards entries appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

RPS brings sun to Vico homes

RPS Group has formed an £8.2m partnership with Vico Homes, which will see it install PV panels on over 2,000 social homes in West Yorkshire, funded in part through the Warm Homes: Social Homes Fund.