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£16.5M budget increase approved for Botley Bypass ahead of spring 2025 construction start

New Civil Engineer

boost to the budget for the Botley Bypass has been approved by Hampshire County Council’s (HCC) cabinet, bringing the total value of the scheme to £47.5M. budget increase approved for Botley Bypass ahead of spring 2025 construction start appeared first on New Civil Engineer. The post £16.5M

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Willenhall and Darlaston stations heading £30M over budget as opening slips to late 2025

New Civil Engineer

The post Willenhall and Darlaston stations heading £30M over budget as opening slips to late 2025 appeared first on New Civil Engineer. A further £15M cost hike is expected on plans build new Willenhall and Darlaston stations in the Black Country due to complications in changing contractor from the failed Buckingham Group to Kier.

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Construction industry set for big changes in 2025

Plant & Civil Engineer

With updates to European legislation also coming into play in 2025, including both the EU Data Act and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, rapid change and adoption of technology has become paramount to the success of construction companies and its projects. For more information please visit: www.smartconstruction.io

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Budget: £1bn for cladding remediation

Construction News

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her Budget speech to announce more than £1bn for cladding remediation, alongside further billions to support housebuilding. Government investment in removing unsafe cladding, including new funds for social housing remediation, will exceed £1bn in 2025/2026, budget documents show.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. 📆 February 25, 2025 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm GMT 🚀Optimize project timeline - Use digital tools to accelerate approvals and prevent bottlenecks.

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PHMSA Drug Testing Updates for 2025: What You Need to Know

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Learn about PHMSA drug testing and other updates Staying compliant with safety regulations is always a challenge, and the updates from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for 2025 add new layers to manage. Dont worryweve got you covered.

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Costain’s major M62 upgrade axed over soaring costs

Construction Enquirer

It will now syphon off allocated funding for the M62 to top up the M1 J10-13 planned motorway scheme which is also forecast to exceed the original budget and had struggled to get final sign-off. Slater said that even after trying cuts to scope, Costain’s projected cost would be 10% above the available budget.