Industry News Roundup
5th January 2022
We’ve rounded up some top news stories from across the Built Environment
National Rail Christmas and New Year engineering works complete
Network Rail have completed hundreds of Christmas and New Year projects across Britain’s railway. Giving you better and more reliable journeys for the long term. Read more…
Leaves on the line: a thing of the past?
Poor adhesion is now in the news following the collision between two trains at Salisbury Tunnel Junction, on the evening of 31 October. Read more…
Construction project starts dip but contract awards soar in mixed picture for sector
The number of construction projects started at the back end of the year has dropped sharply. However, a spike in contract awards indicates that the sector remains on track as it recovers from the Covid-19 hit. Read more…
Kier wins 142 rental home job at BBC TV centre site
Joint venture developer Stanhope, Mitsui Fudosan has picked Kier to build 142 affordable homes at its wider former BBC Television Centre development in West London. Read more…
Anglian Water CEO Peter Simpson says cross-sectoral collaboration crucial to tackle challenges and find solutions
It was a huge breakthrough to see water play a central role for the first time at any COP, with the first ever dedicated Water Pavilion and widespread acknowledgement that water is critical to the climate debate. Read more…
Water UK launches campaign to get the UK winter ready
Industry body Water UK is encouraging customers to take some immediate steps, such as lagging pipes and checking central heating, to ensure they stay safe and warm over the winter months. Read more…
