HS2

The Leeds leg of HS2 may have been pulled but, in west London, construction is powering ahead. Paul Thompson reports on the techniques employed at the megaproject to aid delivery of two major schemes in one

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With the government having spent billions on the coronavirus response, the pressure on megaprojects to deliver value has never been greater. Megan Kelly examines the influence of schemes such as HS2 and Crossrail, and asks how best to budget in a post-pandemic world

Friday 4 September marked the start of main works on the HS2 rail megaproject – a largely symbolic moment given the scale of endeavours to date. It is not every project where the installation of 2,750-tonne bridge – the first permanent structure, moved into position in early August – might…

The Court of Appeal provided both good and bad news for HS2 last week, issuing verdicts on two fiercely contested cases involving the megaproject. In the first, the court ruled that HS2 was not subject to the same arguments that in February saw government decisions on Heathrow expansion ruled unlawful.…

When facing HS2 critics, Michael Dyke doesn’t want his staff to hide or be fearful. The Balfour Beatty/Vinci (BBV) HS2 joint venture managing director says he insists on respect and sensitivity, but doesn’t believe in running away. Leading the development of the £5bn central section of the megaproject, between north…

Following the government’s decision to approve HS2 Construction News spoke to the industry leaders about the implications of the megaproject getting the go-ahead

With work on the first phase of the rail scheme linking London to Birmingham set to go ahead, Ian Weinfass looks at the timeline of imminent procurement information for the project

There was some cheer in the construction industry yesterday as HS2’s future was – apparently – confirmed by the prime minister. A pipeline of work worth billions and guaranteed for up to 20 years is now in place. Don’t be fooled, however, into thinking the way ahead is clear. There…