# civil engineering (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover civil engineering. Page: Feed: --- ## [Network Rail seeks rock cutting EOIs for Wales & Western](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/network-rail-seeks-rock-cutting-eois-for-wales-western) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Network Rail is inviting expressions of interest for a 93m contract for rock cutting, as it develops a new framework. ## [Hardies acquires Storrier & Donaldson](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/hardies-acquires-storrier-donaldson) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Scottish chartered surveyor Hardies has acquired Storrier & Donaldson Quantity Surveyors. The incoming team members will join the Glasgow offices of Shepherd and Hardies. ## [HLM recruit blue light expert](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/hlm-recruit-blue-light-expert) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ HLM Architects has recruited Russell Geary as associate, emergency services lead, to support the design of sensitive, high-security public-sector environments. ## [Lambkin joins Caddick in East Midlands](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/lambkin-joins-caddick-in-east-midlands) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Caddick Construction has appointed Mark Lambkin as construction director for the East Midlands, as it seeks to grow its pipeline in the region. ## [McLaughlin & Harvey help cut test wait for Braintree patients](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/mclaughlin-harvey-help-cut-test-wait-for-braintree-patients) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ McLaughlin & Harvey has completed a new community diagnostic centre (CDC) at Braintree Community Hospital for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. ## [Ridgway on a roll with JCB](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/ridgway-on-a-roll-with-jcb) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Ridgway Rentals has ordered three of JCB's brand new VM118D soil compactors, along with 220X tracked excavators and articulated booms, through Gunn JCB. ## [Ridgway on a roll with JCB](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/ridgway-on-a-roll-with-jcb) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · Plant & Equipment News | Construction Index_ Ridgway Rentals has ordered three of JCB's brand new VM118D soil compactors, along with 220X tracked excavators and articulated booms, through Gunn JCB. ## [Majestic stands with Huddersfield fans](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/majestic-stands-with-huddersfield-fans) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Majestic Construction has completed new safe standing at Huddersfield Town's Accu Stadium, boosting the matchday experience while keeping fans safe. ## [Trifecta launches fire door directory](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/trifecta-launches-fire-door-directory) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Wirral fire door specialist Trifecta has launched a new directory to help customers find a fire door company near them, across the UK, even where the Trifecta doesn't operate itself. ## [New Magna CFO targets international growth](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/new-magna-cfo-targets-international-growth) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Dutch off road specialist Magna Tyres Group has appointed Arnold van Woerkum as CFO, as it seeks further international growth. ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dgUDHtKGO4gx) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Groundforce props picked for Chatham development](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/groundforce-props-picked-for-chatham-development) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Lashi Contractors is using Groundforce Shorco modular hydraulic props while it constructs an underground car park for new apartments developed for Callisto Homes in Chatham. ## [Plasterboard manufacturer cuts carbon](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/plasterboard-manufacturer-cuts-carbon) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Drywall manufacturer Siniat has demonstrated a 5% cut in carbon intensity of its products, after a 170m investment in its Bristol and Ferrybridge sites. ## [Blade picks Böcker](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/blade-picks-bcker) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Blade Lifting and Logistics have placed a multi-unit order for long and light B cker cranes, and taken delivery of the first, an AK 48 with a 3t, 49m boom. ## [Blade picks Böcker](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/blade-picks-bcker) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · Plant & Equipment News | Construction Index_ Blade Lifting and Logistics have placed a multi-unit order for long and light B cker cranes, and taken delivery of the first, an AK 48 with a 3t, 49m boom. ## [Sellafield engineers plan decommissioning in the round](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/sellafield-engineers-plan-decommissioning-in-the-round) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ AtkinsR alis has helped nuclear engineers at Sellafield implement an immersive environment for decommissioning planning, using technology from Igloo Vision. ## [Speedy approves Syntech biofuel](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/speedy-approves-syntech-biofuel) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Speedy Hire has approved Syntech's ASB B100, a UK-sourced 100% waste vegetable oil based biofuel, for use across its full range. The decision means customers can benefit from full fuel duty relief, as well as cutting their carbon emissions. ## [Sisk profit before tax up 27%](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/sisk-profit-before-tax-up-27) _2026-08-19 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Sicon Limited, the parent company of John Sisk & Son's construction and related businesses in Ireland, the UK and Europe has reported 2025 full year profit before tax up 27.7% to 74.2m. Turnover growth in the UK made up for declines in Ireland and Europe. ## [Kier, Arcadis directors join High Speed Rail Group board](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/kier-arcadis-directors-join-high-speed-rail-group-board) _2026-08-19 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ The High Speed Rail Group has appointed Mandy Duncan of Kier Infrastructure and Jonathan Sharrock of Arcadis to its board of directors. ## [Drees & Sommer puts down roots in Bristol](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/drees-sommer-puts-down-roots-in-bristol) _2026-08-19 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Construction, real estate and infrastructure consultancy Drees & Sommer UK has opened a permanent office in Bristol, seeking to reinforce its presence in the South West. ## [Wernick's RestPod upgrades site accommodation](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/wernicks-restpod-upgrades-site-accommodation) _2026-08-19 · The Construction Index · Plant & Equipment News | Construction Index_ Wernick has launched an upgrade to site accommodation, with its new RestPod aiming to offer more of the comforts of home or hotel, particularly suitable for small teams on early works in isolated locations. ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/At0QlJTaQAHX) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Finning Power heads south](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/finning-power-heads-south) _2026-08-19 · The Construction Index · Plant & Equipment News | Construction Index_ Finning Power has opened a new depot in Ashford, Kent, bringing its power solutions and support closer to customers in London and the South East than is currently offered through its Cannock, Staffordshire, HQ. ## [First Liebherr 90m boom, 300-tonner for Forsyth's](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/first-liebherr-90m-boom-300-tonner-for-forsyths) _2026-08-18 · The Construction Index · Plant & Equipment News | Construction Index_ Forsyth of Denny has taken delivery of the first Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 in Scotland. The crane is the hirers second with a 90m main boom from Liebherr. The long boom will aid work on tower crane erection and wind turbine maintenance. ## [NiftyLift adds hydrogen option, retrofit](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/niftylift-adds-hydrogen-option-retrofit) _2026-08-17 · The Construction Index · Plant & Equipment News | Construction Index_ NiftyLift will launch a new fuel cell powered version of its HR21 access platform at Vertikal Days, with the hydrogen electric option available for retrofit on two existing models. A diesel electric system will now also be offered on larger machines.