Industry News Roundup
8th February 2019
The latest news this week in the Built Environment:
Proposals for £39bn investment in Northern Powerhouse Rail to be submitted to government
A business case for up to £39bn of investment in Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) are to be submitted to the government, marking “the region’s single biggest transport intervention” since the industrial revolution. Read more…
Kier pulls off contracts league double
A flurry of contract wins took Kier to pole position for greatest value of orders taken in the opening month of 2019, also keeping the firm at the top of the 12 months rolling league. Read more…
Spurs stadium opening delayed again
Spurs have announced further delays to their late-running £1bn stadium. Read more…
Tideway scoops sustainability award
Tideway, the company delivering the Thames Tideway Tunnel, has been rewarded at the Sustainability Leaders Awards 2019 for its green approach to the use of transport in the project. Read more…
Biffa Gets The Green Light For £15m Durham Plastics Recycling Plant
Biffa has announced it has received planning approval from Durham County Council for a £15m plastics recycling plant near Seaham. Read more…
