People HS2 welcomes new early careers cohort New intake has joined the high-speed railway project as “peak construction” gets underway
People HS2 reaches workforce milestone More than 4,500 people who were out of work have started jobs on the HS2 project, new figures show
People HS2 hoardings promote Birmingham’s ‘Hidden Heroes’ charities New hoardings around the Curzon Street Station construction site reflect HS2’s commitment to support charities in the region
Video Video | Drone flight through HS2’s Old Oak Common station box ‘First-person view’ drone footage shows the completed excavation of the huge underground box structure 20m below ground at HS2’s Old Oak Common, in west London.
People HS2 welcomes students for summer placement scheme Undergraduates from 12 universities will gain experience supporting construction of the high-speed railway project
Video Video | Balfour JV completes HS2 Bellingham Bridge piers HS2’s West Midlands contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci joint venture has completed the four huge piers of the Curzon 2 bridge in Birmingham.
News Council ‘bitterly regrets’ HS2 impact on ancient site 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.
News Environment Agency loses bid to pause HS2 works 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.
News HS2 appoints new chief executive HS2 has appointed former Crossrail CEO Mark Wild OBE as its new chief executive.
News Digital Construction Awards 2024 shortlist: Best Use of Data 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.
Technical Meet Balfour Beatty’s HS2 ‘superhub’ supremo 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.
Video Video | HS2 slides 3,130-tonne deck into position HS2 engineers have finished sliding the second part of the Wendover Dean Viaduct deck into position.
CIOB Community CIOB Awards 2024: EDI Company 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.
News FCIOB gets Balfour project director role on HS2 super-hub Balfour Beatty has appointed Steve O’Sullivan FCIOB as project director for the HS2 Old Oak Common station project.
Video Video | Fourth giant TBM arrives at HS2 Northolt Tunnel A fourth giant boring machine has arrived at the site of HS2’s Northolt Tunnel.
Digital Construction Information management vs contracts: the terms to avoid “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.
People HS2 summer placements open for university students 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
People UK’s first female rig driver lands HS2 role Natalie Smith is believed to be the first woman in the UK to become a fully qualified rig driver
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