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.

HS2 has paused works at Colne Valley Viaduct to allow for “urgent remedial works” to be carried out inside the viaduct.

Timelapse footage shows Solihull-based demolition firm Armac removing a 4,000-tonne bridge over the M42 for HS2.

Apprentice Leena Begum is challenging the availability of inclusive PPE for construction workers

Successful candidates will gain experience across a varied programme of work, learning and study

A round up of the best images from January.

A tunnel boring machine named Lydia finished digging a 853m long tunnel into HS2 Old Oak station.

The coroner who investigated the death of an HS2 worker last April has said in his report that “action should be taken to prevent future deaths”.

The Thame Valley Viaduct on HS2 is being built from giant precast blocks weighing up to 90 tonnes. Hamish Champ watches as this offsite manufacturing marvel is slotted together.

HS2 has completed the first 920-tonne deck span on the first precast segmental viaduct being built at the Delta Junction.

A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community.

Over 2,000 cubic metres of concrete were poured to create the first two 90-metre sections of the viaduct deck structure that will bring HS2 trains into Birmingham’s Curzon Street Station.

Work on a new skills facility for Camden adjacent to the HS2 Euston site has been completed