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…
Our High Speed Rail Group Apprentice Network is designed to connect apprentices and graduates from across our membership – providing opportunities for mentoring, networking, meeting other apprentices with different roles and sharing experiences and best practice. We recently welcomes Advanced Fitter Apprentice Nathan Gibson to the network. Can you describe Read more…
HS2’s 3.4km long viaduct across the Colne Valley recently won in the engineering category of the Fine Art Commission Trust’s third annual Building Beauty award. Four members of the delivery team from HS2 Ltd, its main works civil engineering contractor, Align, and viaduct architects Grimshaw accepted the award on behalf of Read more…
Engineers have begun assembling a new green bridge at Turweston on the edge of Buckinghamshire and West Northants. The 5,940sq/m structure, near Brackley, will carry a country lane and footpath across the new high-speed railway with space on either side to provide a safe corridor for small animals, insects and birds. Read more…
Our Apprentice Network is designed to connect apprentices and graduates from across our member companies and provide opportunities for mentoring, networking, meeting other apprentices and sharing experiences and best practice. We spoke to Apprentice Building Surveyor Daniel Bunn. Can you describe your role in a few words? I am an Read more…
Work to build HS2’s 700-metre-long Burton Green Tunnel in Warwickshire has reached the halfway mark. The tunnel will carry HS2 trains through the village of Burton Green, near Kenilworth, and will feature a green space above for use by the local community. It is one of five ‘green tunnels’ being Read more…
Following the government’s announcement as part of the Budget statement giving the green light to the building of HS2’s Euston Tunnel, HS2 Ltd has released a new image of the tunnel boring machines that will build the 4.5 mile twin bore Euston Tunnel. Copyright HS2 Ltd.
Our Apprentice Network is designed to connect apprentices and graduates from across our member companies and provide opportunities for mentoring, networking, meeting other apprentices and sharing experiences and best practice. We spoke to Project Controls Apprentice William Hone. Can you describe your role in a few words? My role at the Read more…
Our Apprentice Network is designed to connect apprentices and graduates from across our member companies and provide opportunities for mentoring, networking, meeting other apprentices and sharing experiences and best practice. We spoke to Apprentice Technician Adam Salum Can you describe your role in a few words? As an Apprentice Technician Read more…
Our Apprentice Network is designed to connect apprentices and graduates from across our member companies and provide opportunities for mentoring, networking, meeting other apprentices and sharing experiences and best practice. We spoke to Project Controls Degree Apprentice Megan McCreadie. Can you describe your role in a few words? I am Read more…