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  Shift into second gear this weekend with the latest edition of the Friday Feed 🚉 Read about the £2bn contract Network Rail awarded this week, why the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange decision has been delayed and the new station project that Keltbray has been appointed to. ⚡ National Grid has been busy this week, receiving funding from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund, and awarding Balfour Beatty a £363m contract. Also, find out more about the plans for a new solar scheme in Norfolk, and what community renewable projects the Scottish Government has allocated funding for. 🚗 Learn why the £1.3bn A12 widening scheme is now under review by DfT and find out more about the bypass scheme Galliford Try has been appointed to in North Somerset.  🏠 Lots in aviation this week, with the government delaying their decision on Luton Airport’s expansion, and Heathrow appointing Kier to deliver a quiet neighbourhood scheme. Also find out about the proposed Hertfordshire data centre, which would be one of the largest in Europe. 💧Read about the completed construction of an innovative biofilm tank as part of a United Utilities upgrade and the concerns raised about EDF Energy’s plans of relocating a saltmarsh near Hinkley Point C. Find all this out here ➡ https://lnkd.in/dN9fPKRu #Construction #Transport #Property #Renewables #Infrastructure

Our recent Onshore Wind Roundtable, co-hosted with Pinsent Masons, provided a timely platform to discuss the challenges and opportunities for onshore wind in the UK. With the government’s recent decision to lift the nine-year ban on new onshore wind farms, the sector is poised for significant growth. However, key issues around planning, infrastructure, and local support remain. Aimée Howard kindly pulled together the Key Takeaways From Our Onshore Wind Roundtable, take a look here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d8e9P65p #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #OnshoreWind #Infrastructure #Communications

Last week we got the whole company together for our annual conference, celebrating a record-breaking year and planning our path to a sustainable future. 💡 With 30+ new team members onboard and strategic hires on the horizon, we’re more ready than ever to drive the UK’s transition to net zero. 🌱 Keele University, a sustainability champion with its renewable energy facility, is the perfect backdrop for our ambitious goals. Collaborative sessions, networking, updates, tours and a few giggles along the way, you can find out more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dbjrbCgS #TeamWork #Sustainable #Growth #CompanyGoals #RSKFamily

The winds of change may be blowing, but Copper’s Friday Feed isn’t budging.     🚉 We know reform is around the corner but what progress has the government made? Find out why bidders are being sought in the Midlands and why HS2 is celebrating.    🚗 Roads news coming from across the country this week, learn about tenders in Scotland, successes in Manchester, and good news for the capital.     ⚡ The Government has been busy with energy announcements this week from CfDs to nuclear power plants and solar farms.  🏠 Homes, homes, homes are the news this week. Learn about which new projects will be supporting the government’s new targets and the energy efficiency framework where firms are fighting to be retained. 💧 Metaphorical sewage blockages removed in Oxford this week, Thames Water’s plan for the future gets approval, and Portsmouth City Council commissions new flood defences.  Find all this out here ➡ https://lnkd.in/dN9fPKRu #Construction #Transport #Property #Renewables #Infrastructure

📢Are you free Tuesday 24th September at 12.30pm? The upcoming Blue Thread webinar will explore the significance of educating the public about the decisions and strategies UK water utilities are implementing to ensure a sustainable water future. Join Martin McCrink and the panel to discuss: 🔵The power of education 🔵Effective communication 🔵Importance of polling 🔵Customer engagement 🔵Next steps for the sector #Water #Renewables #Communication #Engagement

👀You may have spotted us in PRWeek UK recently! National Grid has been at the heart of Copper for over two decades. From T-Pylons in Somerset to interconnectors across the North Sea, our work with National Grid has played a pivotal role in Copper’s growth over the past 25 years. We are thrilled to be continuing our journey with National Grid to deliver the vital infrastructure the UK needs to reach net zero You can find out more about the community relations agency framework here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/et2nu_3w #Renewables #CompanyGrowth #Partnership #NetZero #Communications

Light up your weekend with the latest edition of Copper’s Friday Feed. 🚉Find out why Translink are procuring a new £150 million framework in Northern Ireland 🚗Discover which road improvement project has thwarted a legal challenge in growing hope to commence works ⚡Read into the most productive onshore windfarm in Britain where power has started flowing 🏠 Discover how large the investment into the former Isle of Dogs printworks site is to transform the area 💧 Which Reservoir has recently finished its public consultation? Find all this out here ➡ https://lnkd.in/dN9fPKRu #Construction #Transport #Property #Renewables #Infrastructure

👀 Did you know that historically Town Planners could also compete for Olympic Gold? 🏗️ While no longer an Olympic sport, town planning continues to play a crucial role in the Olympics by preparing cities for hosting and shaping post-event legacies. With the Paralympics 2024 set to kick off this week, Rusheen Bansal, Junior Account Executive, takes a look back at the history of town planners and Olympic podium positions, check out the blog here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d2f98Rhx #Olympics #TownPlanners #Infrastructure #Events #Legacy

Roll into the long weekend with this week's latest edition of Copper's Friday Feed! 🚉 Find out how HS2 steamed ahead to build two new bridges and see the very first images of what the regenerated Darlington Station might look like. 🚗 Find out why pedestrians and cyclists in Nottingham will have to wait until 2025 to use the first bridge over the Trent in 60 years. ⚡ As controversy roars over Ofgem’s announcement that the energy price cap will rise this winter, read up about how transmission connection streamlining and brand new solar farms are driving the energy transition. 🏠 Is the UK commercial real estate really recovering from years of economic downturn? 📈 Find out what is driving Costain’s confidence boost as they launch a £10 million market share buyback. Read the latest here ➡ https://lnkd.in/dN9fPKRu #Construction #Transport #Property #Renewables #Infrastructure

Hear from Scott Thomson, Account Executive and his views on the landscape of flood defences in the UK His blog explores the current landscape infrastructure and funding in regards to flooding, looking at new ways forward, engaging on flooding infrastructure and long-term solutions Read the full blog here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dGNrSqyk #Flooding #Water #Infrastructure #FloodDefences We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below 👇