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Entry deadline for NCE Awards extended by two weeks

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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

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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,…

Atkins wins fresh role on Hong Kong airport expansion

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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

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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…

Government reveals climate-conscious revision of National Policy Statement for building road, rail and freight networks

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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.…

Planning application submitted for Luton Airport expansion

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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…