The construction of a bridge that will allow HS2 trains to pass under the A43 near Brackley has made progress with the structure’s steel beams lifted into position recently during a series of three weekend closures. The A43 links Oxford, Brackley and Northampton and provides access to Silverstone and connections Read more…
Construction of a 14,500-tonne box structure designed to take the new HS2 line under the A46 Kenilworth Bypass in Warwickshire is proceeding at pace following the successful installation of 120 gigantic beams. The concrete beams, ranging between 13 metres and 24 metres in length were carefully lifted into place using Read more…
HS2’s civils contractors have doubled their total spend with SMEs – companies with 250 or fewer employees – in 2022/23 when compared to the previous financial year. Small and medium sized businesses account for over 70% of HS2’s supply chain and this year shared in the £942m spend, which is Read more…
In June 2021 permanent work began on HS2’s super hub station, Old Oak Common, in West London. Since then, significant progress has been made, with a total workforce of 1,900 people now supporting the delivery of the HS2 ‘super-hub’ station, with the site itself welcoming around 1,000 workers each day. Read more…
We spoke to Joshua Preater, Apprentice Project Manager with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? Organising and overseeing the delivery of projects. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was working at a labourer in construction. What was your perception of the sector before Read more…