CANCELLING EUSTON WOULD BE COMPLETE FOLLY OLD OAK COMMON DOES NOT HAVE PLATFORM CAPACITY TO BE LONDON TERMINUS EUSTON TERMINUS ESSENTIAL TO ALLOW MANCHESTER SERVICES TO OPERATE An industry response to the speculation about the potential cancellation of the Euston terminus of HS2, suggesting that the station at Old Oak Read more…
We spoke to Ben Rix, Apprentice Project Manager with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? I work on planning, designing, executing, and monitoring every aspect of a construction project. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was previously employed in the hospitality industry whilst Read more…
We spoke to Joshua Preater, Apprentice Project Manager with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? Organising and overseeing the delivery of projects. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was working at a labourer in construction. What was your perception of the sector before Read more…
We spoke to Elise Crawford, trainee quantity surveyor with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? My role involves being able to really understand a client’s needs to help effectively cost a project. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was doing A- levels in Read more…
HS2 now has 10 diesel-free construction sites, exceeding the project’s original target of one diesel-free site in 2022. Earlier in 2022, the Canterbury Road Vent Shaft in South Kilburn, managed by Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture (SCS JV), became HS2’s first diesel-free site. Also managed by SCS, the Euston Approaches and Victoria Road Crossover Box sites have achieved diesel-free status.
Align – a joint venture formed of Bouygues Travaux Publics, Sir Robert McAlpine, and VolkerFitzpatrick, have also announced that seven of their 14 sites are now diesel-free. These include five vent shaft sites along the route of the 10 mile Chiltern tunnels in Buckinghamshire, and two sites involved in the construction of the Colne Valley Viaduct.
We spoke to Jack Embling, Apprentice Electrical Engineer with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? I am part of the Electrification and Power team, creating designs for the railways for Network Rail. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was a Team Leader for Read more…
We spoke to David Lowe, Apprentice Rolling Stock Technician with Hitachi Rail Can you describe your role in a few words? To carry out maintenance work on the Hitachi AT300 fleet of vehicles including preventative maintenance and rectifying defects that may have occurred in service. What were you doing prior Read more…
We spoke to Cian Murphy, Apprentice Quantity Surveyor with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? As an Apprentice my role is to go round members of the team and try to develop my knowledge to develop my skills in the industry. What were you doing prior Read more…
HS2 has a rapidly expanding supply chain that is supporting jobs, investment and economic growth at a pivotal time for the economy. 2,760 businesses have delivered work on the project so far, with 96% of contracts being awarded to UK-based businesses. One example is GCN Tipperhire Ltd, who began their HS2 Read more…
We welcome the Government’s renewed commitment to delivering HS2 to Manchester, as set out in the Autumn Statement. HS2 is essential to national prosperity. As well as supporting 34,000 jobs, the project is vital for creating better connected, modern infrastructure, benefiting the UK and growing the economy for decades to come. HS2 Read more…