HS2 Ltd has launched the fifth round of its successful Innovation Accelerator programme. The latest cohort will base tech start-ups with project’s main civil engineering contractors to help tailor innovative solutions for the construction industry. Focused on harnessing technologies new to the construction sector, the Accelerator will utilise Artificial Intelligence Read more…
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 Jaziba Syed, apprentice Project Manager with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? My role involves making sure that that daily tasks on any given project are met to the highest quality and time standards. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? Prior 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…
We spoke to Lewis Harrison, Electrical Technician with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? I am a member of the Rail Electrification and Power Engineering team, and my role involves creating designs for the railways for Network Rail. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? 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 George Worsfold, Apprentice Civil Engineer with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? I work in the Environment team, assisting engineers in the detailed design of many water projects across the UK. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was in doing Read more…
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…