Undergraduates from 12 universities will gain experience supporting construction of the high-speed railway project

HS2’s West Midlands contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci joint venture has completed the four huge piers of the Curzon 2 bridge in Birmingham.

Buckinghamshire Council said it “bitterly regret[s]” the damage that HS2 construction will cause on Grim’s Ditch, an ancient earthwork in Great Missenden, after giving consent to high-speed rail route proposals that will affect the national asset.

A high court judge has dismissed an Environment Agency bid for an interim injunction on works at two HS2 Warwickshire sites until a full hearing is held.

HS2 has appointed former Crossrail CEO Mark Wild OBE as its new chief executive.

The Digital Construction Awards attracted 165 entries this year, 84 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the shortlisted entries for the Best Use of Data On A Project award.

Balfour Beatty’s Steve O’Sullivan FCIOB was recently appointed senior project director on HS2’s ‘superhub’ station at Old Oak Common. He tells Will Mann about imposter syndrome, 4D planning and what makes a successful major project.

HS2 engineers have finished sliding the second part of the Wendover Dean Viaduct deck into position.

The equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) team for BBVS JV at HS2’s Old Oak Common Station aims to go beyond legal and contractual requirements to demonstrate industry-leading practice and achievements.

Balfour Beatty has appointed Steve O’Sullivan FCIOB as project director for the HS2 Old Oak Common station project.

A fourth giant boring machine has arrived at the site of HS2’s Northolt Tunnel.

“I want BIM.” “I want a clash-free model.” “Achieve Level 2 BIM.” “Comply with the BEP.” These are just some of the nonsensical or unachievable contract terms that all levels of the supply chain should be wary of.

University students who live or study in the Midlands can apply to join HS2’s construction partner on an eight-week paid work placement this summer

Natalie Smith is believed to be the first woman in the UK to become a fully qualified rig driver

Former service personnel from the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force are receiving support to transition into new careers

HS2’s first giant tunnelling machine broke through this week at the end of her 10-mile (16km) journey under the Chilterns, excavating the longest tunnel on the HS2.

A round-up of the best images of February 2024.

Two new sinkholes have opened up in a field above the route of the HS2 Chiltern Tunnel in Buckinghamshire.