Humanity is now more aware of its impact on the planet than ever before. The dangerous effects of climate change are well documented and, unless governments, businesses and society as a whole take drastic action in the near future, irreversible damage may be caused. Encouragingly, some businesses are taking steps to address the situation and a number of innovations have […]

The electric vehicle market experienced a record year in sales in 2017, averaging over 4,000 new registrations per month in the UK — a significant increase compared to 2013 figures, which witnessed just 3,500 new registrations over the entire year! Perhaps this is because diesel has received a lot of scrutiny lately for the levels of Nitrogen Oxide it emits […]

When it comes to sustainability, there are some brands who are way ahead of the game and others who are not. Brands who embrace a more sustainable outlook, can gain so much potential, as becoming more sustainable can make them appeal to both a wider audience and in the long run, save money. But, in order to achieve a more […]

When it comes to building houses, a number of factors are deemed important, from using sustainable materials to implementing and maintaining high levels of energy efficiency. Energy in particular has been a core focus of the building services and construction industries for a long time, with insulation and airtightness being pushed right to the top of the agenda. This prioritisation […]

It’s big, it’s bright pink, and it’s 25 years since the company that has become arguably Britain’s biggest independent drainage specialist was launched. Lanes Group plc is celebrating its first quarter of a century of unblocking Britain’s sewers by sending out two specially liveried new jet vac tankers onto the nation’s roads. Dodgy drains and sewers can be a problem […]

A 160-tonne tunnel boring machine has embarked on a journey 15 metres below the historic town of Newark in Nottinghamshire, as part of a £60m waste and water infrastructure overhaul. The BNM Alliance – a partnership between Barhale plc and North Midland Construction Plc – is working with Severn Trent on the  improvement scheme, which will upgrade its legacy water […]

ESG, the UK provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is carrying out geotechnical surveys to support Yorkshire Water in boosting the salmon population in the River Don. The Socotec company is conducting ground investigation and structural analysis to assist the design process for the construction of a series of fish passes. Salmon have gradually been returning to the River […]

Sweco is to start work on the second stage of the development of Sighthill, the largest Transformational Regeneration Area in Glasgow. Working closely with Glasgow City Council and Gardiner+Theobald, Sweco will lead on the design and consultancy engineering integration services supporting the delivery of the second phase of the project, with a focus on the construction of infrastructure at the […]

Engineering, environmental and design consultancy Sweco has been appointed on a £multi-million Land Regeneration Consultancy framework for National Grid Property across Great Britain. Sweco’s environment and landscape teams will provide regeneration consultancy services and the framework will run for a minimum of three years. Sweco has been regenerating brownfield land for beneficial use with National Grid Property for over 20 […]

A joint venture between BAM Nuttall and Mott MacDonald has been awarded a £23 million contract for a major flood defence scheme in Hull. They will carry out vital work to design and build new defences at a number of locations along the River Hull, as well as upgrading the existing defences. The work will help ensure the existing river […]