ORR cuts rates for third party upgrade and maintenance investment in rail infrastructure

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has cut the charges that third parties pay to invest in the UK’s rail network, in a move it says will reduce costs for companies and investors to support economic activity. The post ORR cuts rates for third party upgrade and maintenance investment in rail infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Amazon Deal Backs $3B-Plus Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Upgrade

Amazon’s power agreement will support major improvements at Constellation’s 1.79-GW plant while its electricity continues flowing to the regional PJM Interconnection grid.

Shropshire station step-free upgrade approved with two lifts and new footbridge

Plans to make Wellington station step-free have been approved, with work to install two lifts and a new footbridge scheduled to begin later this year. The post Shropshire station step-free upgrade approved with two lifts and new footbridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

TRU works progress during Huddersfield rail closure

Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) teams have made progress on works in the Huddersfield area during a 16-day railway closure, with work continuing until Sunday 4 October. The post TRU works progress during Huddersfield rail closure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Auckland international airport check-in overhaul ramps up

Behind the scenes at Auckland Airport’s international terminal, work is underway to modernise the original 1990s baggage handling system with a major upgrade, creating a faster, more seamless departure for travellers. More than 10km of baggage conveyor equipment will be added or replaced as part of the new system, making it three times longer than […] The post Auckland international airport check-in overhaul ramps up appeared first on Building Today.

What New York LaGuardia Airport’s $8 Billion Upgrade Will Look Like | WSJ

Construction at LaGuardia Airport has frustrated travelers, but relief is in sight. Rick Cotton, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, discusses highlights and renovation challenges.

HeidelbergCement to build the world’s first carbon-neutral cement plant

HeidelbergCement announced its intention to upgrade its plant on the Swedish island of Gotland to become the world’s first carbon-neutral cement plant

For major rail upgrade projects, what is the best way to assess whether early contractor involvement genuinely reduces long-term programme risk?

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