Mott MacDonald has begun work as programme designer for Heathrow Airport’s programme to reduce the airport’s carbon footprint by 2.3Mt by the end of 2026.
The work forms a core part of the airport’s capital development programme for the current five-year regulatory period (H7), which runs from 2022 to 2026. Heathrow…
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Entry deadline for NCE Awards extended by two weeks
The deadline for entries to the NCE Awards has been extended until 5 May, maximising the opportunity for UK-based civil engineering consulting firms to achieve recognition as leaders in the sector.
The NCE Awards celebrate achievements by civil engineering consultancies in the UK and are open to both large and small…
10 days left for consultants to enter the NCE Awards
UK-based civil engineering consulting firms have until 21 April to enter the new NCE Awards and get onto the shortlist for the event that will put a spotlight on the best in the business.
As well as categories to determine the top consulting firm and SME consulting firm of the year,…
Controversial £17M Southampton Airport runway extension breaks ground
VolkerFitzpatrick has broken ground on the £17M extension of the runway at Southampton Airport.
The plan to extend the runway by 164m at the northern end, erect a blast screen to the north of the extension and add 600 new spaces in the car park was approved by Eastleigh Borough Council…
Atkins wins fresh role on Hong Kong airport expansion
Atkins has won a key role on the latest chunk of works at the rapidly expanding Hong Kong International Airport.
The firm was awarded a consulting services contract by the Airport Authority Hong Kong for forthcoming works on the transport hub’s Three Runway System megaproject. The Chinese city has been upgrading…
Second judicial review to stop reopening of Manston Airport granted
A second judicial review aimed at halting the conversion of Manston Airport into an air freight hub has been granted by the High Court.
The plans for the airport were given the green light in August last year by parliamentary under secretary of state for transport Karl McCartney. Following this, Ramsgate…
MPs push for revival of £900M Heathrow Western Rail link proposals
A group of MPs have come together to voice their support for reigniting proposals to build a £900M rail link with Heathrow Airport.
An AGM was held last week to reconstitute the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Western Rail Link to Heathrow with renewed call for the project to be…
Government reveals climate-conscious revision of National Policy Statement for building road, rail and freight networks
The Department for Transport (DfT) has released its draft revised National Networks National Policy Statement (NNNPS) to bring it in line with recent decarbonisation and environment policies. This draft is now open to public consultation.
The NNNPS sets out the government’s overriding policy for decisions on major road and rail projects.…
Sustainability was at the heart of Luton Dart rail project from outset
The concept of sustainability was at the heart of the Luton Direct Air-Rail Transit link (Dart) project from its beginning in 2014 all the way up to its official opening today, Friday, March 10.
Today, the 2.1km light rail link Dart project connecting Luton Airport terminal buildings with Luton Airport Parkway…
Planning application submitted for Luton Airport expansion
The planning application for the expansion of Luton Airport has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.
Luton Rising, Luton Council’s company that owns the airport, submitted the development consent order (DCO) application yesterday. The DCO application for a second terminal at the airport was originally due to be submitted by the…