12 April 2022 - Micro-report
Traditionally, those working in the construction industry lacked flexibility in their working hours, regardless of the role conducted. The coronavirus pandemic forced the industry into allowing certain roles to work...
13 April 2022 - Micro-report
After the peak of works, many Costain Skanska joint venture (CSJV) team members were offered roles with follow-on High Speed 2 (HS2) contracts which delivered on career progression and job...
The Transition stage of the project lifecycle is the change of state from delivery to operation, which in context for the Enabling Works Contract (EWC) South, relates to successfully enabling...
This paper shares a good practice approach to capturing lessons learnt from work packages which has been used effectively and matured by the Enabling Works Contractor on the southern section...
On High Speed Two (HS2), the contractor is responsible for ensuring that the Contract and Works Information requirements are followed. Part of these requirements is to deliver a completely self-assured...
Early identification, adoption and system development for the workflow management of deliverables is critical to overall success of a project. Looking forward, the Super Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP) should...
9 January 2025 - Micro-report
HS2 Ltd is committed to minimising the carbon footprint of HS2 towards a goal of net zero carbon emissions. The Net Zero Carbon Plan supports this objective and HS2 Ltd...
9 December 2024 - Micro-report
The extension of Bromford tunnel by 3km represents a major design change; how was this achieved without additional land take whilst also bringing wider benefits? Although an extended tunnel reduces...
2 December 2024 - Micro-report
As part of demolition works for the northern section of the High Speed Two (HS2) Phase One, the Main Works Civils Contractor - Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), will handle an...
25 November 2024 - Micro-report
Community Resource Information Support Platform (CRISP) is a web-based platform which allows the full value of resources to be realised. Sites are able to share surplus goods with one another,...
This paper details the approach taken to developing an innovative electric powered piling rig as part of the approach to achieving a diesel-free site on Euston Approaches as part of...