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Serious failures in work systems cause life changing injuries at Hull site

Siemens Gamesa has been fined £600,000 plus costs following an incident in which an employee suffered serious, life-changing injuries at a site in Hull.

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Enhanced engineering consultancy launches in Scotland

Scottish local authorities are now able to source specialist engineering consultancy services via an enhanced Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework that is expected to be worth £160 million over four years.

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Architects call for infrastructure strategy changes over safety and procurement risks

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has called on the Scottish Government for a fundamental rethink of Scotland’s Draft Infrastructure Strategy. In a letter the architects warn it does not sufficiently address building safety, design quality or procurement risks highlighted by recent public inquiries.

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Mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities

The government will launch consultation on new devolved powers to help mayors introduce mass transit systems. The proposed powers will allow mayors to have the final say over decisions related to public transport, including mass transit.

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Planning reform needed to remove barriers to investment, says manufacturers’ report

Manufacturers have thrown their weight behind calls for planning reform in a bid to unlock investment. A report from manufacturers’ group Make UK says that the current planning system is too often acting as a barrier to industrial growth, rather than enabling investment.

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Consultation launched on new strategy for construction professions, trades and occupations

The government has launched a consultation to gather evidence to inform development of a new strategy for built environment professions, trades and occupations.

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Chancellor to fast track power plants and infrastructure

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves promises to fast track major energy projects and other infrastructure by curbing legal challenges and boosting Parliament's approval powers.

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Government launches ‘reset’ of HS2 with new costs and timelines

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has set out new HS2 costs and timelines after a full review of the project, taking control of the project to cut waste, speed up delivery and save billions of pounds. She told Parliament the expected cost of completing HS2 is now between £87.7 billion and £102.7 billion in 2025 prices.

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Government crackdown on late payments sees landmark Bill enter Parliament

Legislation has been introduced to Parliament to tackle late payments and ban retentions in construction contracts.

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NAO sees risks with novel approach to Sizewell C funding

The National Audit Office has highlighted risks associated with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) deal with Électricité de France (EDF) and other investors to construct and operate the £38 billion Sizewell C nuclear power plant.

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