Ground Engineering News and features on all aspects of geotechnics, engineering geology and geo-environmental engineering Contractors picked for £500M southern civils and highways framework
Hampshire County Council has selected a line-up of contractors for its fifth generation southern highways and civils framework for 2024-2028 covering the south of England.
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Council seeks contractor for fifth phase of Portsmouth flood defence scheme
Portsmouth City Council is looking for a contractor to carry out £22.3M of work that includes the construction of an earth bund on a major coastal defence project in Portsmouth.
Construction partner sought for £500M River Thames Scheme
The Environment Agency has launched the search for a construction partner to work on a £500M flood protection scheme on the River Thames in Surrey and Greater London.
Aecom JV selected for water conveyance tunnel project in New York
An Aecom joint venture has been appointed to provide inspection services for the Kensico – Eastview Connection project to build a new 3.2km long water conveyance tunnel in New York State.
Geotechnical contract tendered for Norfolk coastal defence investigation
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is seeking a contractor to undertake a survey of the sea defences in Hunstanton.
Webuild-FCC team scoops Toronto subway tunnel and stations contract
Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have chosen the Pape North Connect team, led by Webuild and FCC Canada, to deliver the Ontario Line Pape tunnel and underground stations contract.
Subcontractor sought for £35M earthworks on A417 dualling scheme
Kier Transportation has advertised a £35M earthworks contract as part of a wider £84M programme of works that it is subcontracting for the £500M A417 “missing link” road upgrade scheme.
National Grid seeks suppliers for £250M marine survey framework
National Grid is looking to fill spaces on a £250M marine survey framework that will support its plans to lay an extensive network of offshore cables as part of a major upgrade to the electricity grid.
Lyneham Banks repair job hits market as ground movement continues
Wiltshire Council has launched its search for a contractor to repair a major road that suffered severe damage because of a landslide in early 2022, as ground movement continues to affect the road.
Devon council tenders £12.5M highway job with major earthworks
A contractor is being sought for a £12.5M highway job near Exeter, which involves building a major new link road and delivering 14,500m3 of soil mixing to improve the ground.