Project Insights



  • HS2 moves A43 traffic onto new bridge

    HS2 has moved A43 traffic onto its new bridge deck. Excavation for the railway cutting can now proceed beneath the live road near Brackley.


  • West Burton battery clears construction financing

    Fidra Energy has fully financed West Burton C’s construction programme. The 500MW battery project will enter delivery later in 2026 and reach full operation during 2028.


  • Webuild completes Trebisacce Tunnel excavation

    Webuild has completed excavation of Calabria’s longest new road tunnel. The 3.3km twin-bore structure forms part of the wider SS106 Jonica upgrade in southern Italy.


  • TfW starts £33m Caerphilly interchange procurement

    Transport for Wales has launched procurement for Caerphilly’s new interchange. The £33m scheme will combine rail, bus, taxi, cycling, and pedestrian facilities in one hub.


  • Muse appointed for Central Bletchley regeneration

    Muse will lead Central Bletchley’s station-focused mixed-use regeneration development programme. New homes, public space, and a £22m eastern entrance will connect the town centre with East West Rail.


  • Railpen clears 12 Smithfield office retrofit

    Railpen has secured consent for a major Smithfield office retrofit. The retained structure will be extended and upgraded to demanding operational and wellbeing standards.


  • Geotechnical alliance formed for Sizewell C

    Three specialists have formed a geotechnical alliance for Sizewell C. The scope covers piling, soil mixing, diaphragm walls, and cut-off systems for the 3.2GW project.


  • Severn Trent prepares £25bn capital framework

    Severn Trent is preparing capital frameworks worth up to £25bn. Covering three regulatory periods, the programme will shape water and wastewater delivery across the Midlands.


  • Esh starts Elland active-travel bridge works

    Esh Construction has started preparatory works on Elland’s access package. Two pedestrian and cycle bridges will improve connections between Elland, West Vale, Riverside Park, and a planned railway station.


  • SBS expands Wave 3 retrofit across Midlands

    SBS is expanding occupied-home retrofit delivery across the Midlands region. Thousands of social homes will receive insulation, solar, ventilation, window, door, and hot-water improvements by 2028.