BAM wins ASTI contract

BAM UK & Ireland has won its first contract under the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework for a substation in Aberdeenshire, delivered under a JV with Siemens Energy, for SSEN Transmission.

National Grid to replace wires on 40km route between East Dorset and Southampton

Wires will be replaced by Balfour Beatty on behalf of National Grid on a 40km section of the electricity transmission network, covering 115 pylons, between Mannington substation in East Dorset and Nursling substation in Southampton. The post National Grid to replace wires on 40km route between East Dorset and Southampton appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

FERC Weighs Federal Oversight of AI Data Center Grid Connections

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans action on proposal expanding oversight of AI-driven data center grid connections as utilities accelerate transmission upgrades.

Balfour Beatty expects profits growth

Balfour Beatty has said it expected 'high single digit percentage' growth in profits from operations in 2026. In the UK, the group has 15 power transmission schemes in the design phase, and highlights two major highways projects.

Burns & McDonnell strengthens power delivery

Burns & McDonnell has appointed Sean McHugh as operations manager in its UK transmission and distribution division, as it seeks to strengthen the delivery of major energy infrastructure projects across the UK.

Practical Engineering - How do Electric Transmission Lines Work?

In the past, power generating plants were only able to serve their local areas. As power plants grew larger and further away from populated areas, the need for ways to efficiently move electricity over long distances has become more important. Stringing power lines across the landscape to connect cities to power plants may seem as simple as connecting an extension cord to an outlet, but the engineering behind these electric superhighways is more complicated and fascinating than you might think

saVRee - The Electrical Grid and Electricity Supply | A Simple Explanation

This video covers the basics of the power grid works and how electricity is delivered to your home. The electrical grid’s main components and design features are explained The Power Grid consists of:- Generation; Transmission; Distribution; as well as Consumption (both Business & Residential)