Kier creates single infrastructure division and reshuffles executive committee

Kier has combined its transportation and natural resources, nuclear and networks operations into a single infrastructure division, alongside a raft of personnel changes on the company’s executive committee. The move pools Kier’s work in road, rail, aviation, water, energy and environmental sectors into one unit,… The post Kier creates single infrastructure division and reshuffles executive committee appeared first on Construction News.

Boosting local jobs to be key in public procurement shake-up

Firms seeking work on major infrastructure schemes will need to set out plans to boost local jobs and skills under a tightening of procurement rules to be considered by the government. Ministers are to consult on proposals that would see companies bidding for road, rail,… The post Boosting local jobs to be key in public procurement shake-up appeared first on Construction News.

What are the different modes of freight transport?

Whether you are a small business or a large corporation, if you sell products, you have to move the logistics in or outside the country. In logistics, there are four major modes of transportation: ocean, road, rail, air, and multimodal (in which you can use one or two methods of transportation simultaneously). There are several […] <p>The post What are the different modes of freight transport? first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

In pictures | Giant generator stator arrives at Hinkley Point C

A 12m-long generator stator arrived yesterday (17 November) at Hinkley Point C after completing a road, rail and sea journey from Belfort, France. The post In pictures | Giant generator stator arrives at Hinkley Point C appeared first on Construction Management.

Debt rule change to salvage infrastructure spend plans

Chancellor to free up £50bn for road, rail and hospital building plans