# the future of (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover the future of. Page: Feed: --- ## [Anglian Water completes 145km of mains renewal in first year of £348m programme](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/anglian-water-completes-145km-of-mains-renewal-in-first-year-of-348m-programme-26-08-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Lee Kenny · New Civil Engineer_ Anglian Water has completed 145km of water mains renewal in the first year of its AMP8 programme, making it the company’s largest water mains renewal programme in more than 20 years. The post Anglian Water completes 145km of mains renewal in first year of £348m programme appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Essential upgrades on London’s Weaver line in September](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/essential-upgrades-on-londons-weaver-line-in-september-26-08-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Lee Kenny · New Civil Engineer_ Network Rail will carry out essential overhead line and structure renewals between Bethnal Green and Cheshunt/Enfield Town over two consecutive weekends in September. The post Essential upgrades on London’s Weaver line in September appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [CFD modelling promises bridge scour prevention cost efficiencies for Network Rail](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/in-depth/cfd-modelling-promises-bridge-scour-prevention-cost-efficiencies-for-network-rail-26-08-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Belinda Smart · New Civil Engineer_ Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling is trimming bridge scour prevention costs across Network Rail’s asset base by bringing greater accuracy to assessments. The post CFD modelling promises bridge scour prevention cost efficiencies for Network Rail appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Polish billionaire’s financing plans for 14 UK SMRs analysed](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/polish-billionaires-financing-plans-for-14-uk-smrs-analysed-25-08-2026/) _2026-08-25 · Tom Pashby · New Civil Engineer_ Financing plans from Polish billionaire Michał Sołowow’s SGE to enable the deployment of 14 small modular reactors (SMRs) in the UK have been revealed by NCE and analysed by an expert. The post Polish billionaire’s financing plans for 14 UK SMRs analysed appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [£53M Dover Western Docks Revival project completed](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/53m-dover-western-docks-revival-project-completed-25-08-2026/) _2026-08-25 · Lee Kenny · New Civil Engineer_ A joint venture partnership between McLaughlin & Harvey and Boskalis Westminster has completed the £53M Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) Stage 3B project at the Port of Dover. The post £53M Dover Western Docks Revival project completed appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Scape opens procurement for £8bn national construction framework](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/scape-opens-procurement-for-8bn-national-construction-framework-25-08-2026/) _2026-08-25 · Lee Kenny · New Civil Engineer_ Public sector procurement specialist Scape has published the Tender Notice for its next-generation Construction Works and Services Framework, which has a total value of £8bn over four years. The post Scape opens procurement for £8bn national construction framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [£10M improvement package for A38 in Devon](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/10m-improvement-package-for-a38-in-devon-25-08-2026/) _2026-08-25 · Lee Kenny · New Civil Engineer_ National Highways will start a series of enhancements on the A38 in Devon next month as part of an investment of more than £10M in the coming months. The post £10M improvement package for A38 in Devon appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Thames Water deploys AI, satellites and 75,000 acoustic sensors to tackle leaks during extreme heat](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/thames-water-deploys-ai-satellites-and-75000-acoustic-sensors-to-tackle-leaks-during-extreme-heat-25-08-2026/) _2026-08-25 · Lee Kenny · New Civil Engineer_ Thames Water is using artificial intelligence, satellite data and more than 75,000 acoustic sensors to identify and repair underground leaks as prolonged dry weather puts additional pressure on water supplies. The post Thames Water deploys AI, satellites and 75,000 acoustic sensors to tackle leaks during extreme heat appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Value engineering exercises’ major impact on the A9 Tomatin to Moy project](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/in-depth/value-engineering-exercises-major-impact-on-the-a9-tomatin-to-moy-project-25-08-2026/) _2026-08-25 · Sotiris Kanaris · New Civil Engineer_ The Tomatin to Moy project, part of the wider A9 Dualling scheme, is a prime example of the extent that value engineering exercises during tender stage and post contract award can provide cost, carbon and programme efficiencies. The post Value engineering exercises’ major impact on the A9 Tomatin to Moy project appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [CrossCountry services resume after power cut at control centre shut network](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/crosscountry-services-back-after-power-cut-at-control-centre-shut-network-24-08-2026/) _2026-08-24 · Tom Pashby · New Civil Engineer_ A power cut in Birmingham affected operations at CrossCountry’s control centre, which resulted in “major disruption” across its network on Sunday 23 August, but services have since resumed. The post CrossCountry services resume after power cut at control centre shut network appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yoEv9ATMMehm) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [GBE-N outlines £730M-£1.1bn early works package](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/gbe-n-outlines-730m-1-1bn-early-works-package-21-08-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Lee Kenny · New Civil Engineer_ Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) has outlined plans for an early works package with an estimated contract value range of £730M to £1.1bn. The post GBE-N outlines £730M-£1.1bn early works package appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [HS2 agrees to mitigate ‘foul odour’ from construction site exacerbated by heat](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/hs2-agrees-to-mitigate-foul-odour-from-construction-site-exacerbated-by-heat-21-08-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Thomas Johnson · New Civil Engineer_ HS2 has agreed to introduce further mitigation measures to stop a foul odour emanating from a construction site in North Warwickshire that is being exacerbated by the recent heat. The post HS2 agrees to mitigate ‘foul odour’ from construction site exacerbated by heat appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Network Rail seeks expressions of interest for £77.6m Wales & Western civils framework](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/network-rail-seeks-expressions-of-interest-for-77-6m-wales-western-civils-framework-21-08-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Lee Kenny · New Civil Engineer_ Network Rail has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a proposed £77.6M framework covering geotechnical and civil engineering works across its Wales and Western regions. The post Network Rail seeks expressions of interest for £77.6m Wales & Western civils framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [£28M in grants for battery technologies with more than 100 hours capacity](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/28m-in-grants-for-battery-technologies-with-more-than-100-hours-capacity-21-08-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Thomas Johnson · New Civil Engineer_ The UK Government has launched a £28M competition to accelerate the development of energy storage technologies capable of supplying electricity for 100 hours or more. The post £28M in grants for battery technologies with more than 100 hours capacity appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Lewes train services set to resume after derailment damage repairs](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/lewes-rail-services-set-to-resume-after-derailment-damage-repairs-21-08-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Thomas Johnson · New Civil Engineer_ Rail services between Haywards Heath and Lewes will resume on Tuesday, 1 September following a passenger train derailment last week, Network Rail and Southern have confirmed. The post Lewes train services set to resume after derailment damage repairs appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [TechFest 2026: Shortlist revealed with 185 finalists across 21 categories](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/techfest-2026-shortlist-revealed-with-185-finalists-across-21-categories-21-08-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Lee Kenny · New Civil Engineer_ The shortlist for the TechFest Awards 2026 has been announced, with 185 finalists recognised across 21 categories for their use of technological innovation across the construction and civil engineering industries. The post TechFest 2026: Shortlist revealed with 185 finalists across 21 categories appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Cambridge water reuse scheme not operational five years after installation](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/cambridge-water-reuse-scheme-not-operational-five-years-after-installation-21-08-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Thomas Johnson · New Civil Engineer_ “Legislative constraints” are restricting a Cambridge housing development from turning on a water reuse scheme five year after it was put in place, said Cambridge Water. The post Cambridge water reuse scheme not operational five years after installation appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Sizewell C appoints Rullion to lead early careers recruitment](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/sizewell-c-appoints-rullion-to-lead-early-careers-recruitment-21-08-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Lee Kenny · New Civil Engineer_ Sizewell C has appointed recruitment provider Rullion to lead its early careers programme as the project builds the skilled workforce needed to deliver the nuclear power station. The post Sizewell C appoints Rullion to lead early careers recruitment appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [What is standing in the way of desalination plant investment?](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/in-depth/what-is-standing-in-the-way-of-desalination-plant-investment-21-08-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Tom Pashby · New Civil Engineer_ This year’s hot dry summer in England has reignited conversations on establishing new sources of drinking water to avoid supply issues. Water companies have included desalination in their long-term plans, but will they make that investment? The post What is standing in the way of desalination plant investment? appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [‘Long-neglected’ London-Devon rail route needs investment in face of successive heat related closures](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/long-neglected-london-devon-rail-route-needs-investment-in-face-of-successive-heat-related-closures-20-08-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Thomas Johnson · New Civil Engineer_ Devon MP Richard Foord is calling on the government to invest in the “long-neglected” Exeter to London Waterloo line after its second year closing due to heatwaves affecting the track bed. The post ‘Long-neglected’ London-Devon rail route needs investment in face of successive heat related closures appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TRBERJ1KZNvD) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Highlands Council says it cannot afford any remediation options to reopen road bridge to traffic](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/highlands-council-says-it-cannot-afford-any-remediation-options-to-reopen-road-bridge-to-traffic-20-08-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Thomas Johnson · New Civil Engineer_ Highland Council will tell a committee today, 20 August, there is no chance of funding work to reopen Balnaan Bridge to vehicles after a structural report set out three options but none are affordable. The post Highlands Council says it cannot afford any remediation options to reopen road bridge to traffic appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Gleeds named on Anglian Water’s commercial assurance framework](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/gleeds-named-on-anglian-waters-commercial-assurance-framework-20-08-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Lee Kenny · New Civil Engineer_ Property and construction consultancy Gleeds has been appointed as one of six suppliers on Anglian Water’s new multi-million-pound Client-Side Commercial Assurance Services framework. The post Gleeds named on Anglian Water’s commercial assurance framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Is industry confidence the real key to successfully overhauling the grid and achieving clean power by 2030?](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/is-industry-confidence-the-real-key-to-successfully-overhauling-the-grid-and-achieving-clean-power-by-2030-20-08-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Lee Kenny · New Civil Engineer_ The UK government has its sights firmly set on achieving clean power by 2030, with a goal for clean sources producing at least 95% of electricity generation by the end of the decade. The post Is industry confidence the real key to successfully overhauling the grid and achieving clean power by 2030? appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [AtkinsRéalis wins places on six of seven lots for TfL’s professional services framework](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/atkinsrealis-wins-places-on-six-of-seven-lots-for-tfls-professional-services-framework-20-08-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Thomas Johnson · New Civil Engineer_ AtkinsRéalis has secured places on six of the seven lots of Transport for London’s (TfL's) new Professional Services Framework (PSF3). The post AtkinsRéalis wins places on six of seven lots for TfL’s professional services framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Heathrow expansion policy statement scrutinised for not assuring delivery of rail links](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/heathrow-expansion-policy-statement-scrutinised-for-not-assuring-delivery-of-rail-links-20-08-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Thomas Johnson · New Civil Engineer_ The Transport Committee has published it’s written evidence relating to the scrutiny of the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS) where a number of bodies have questioned the government’s lack of guaranteeing the delivery of much needed infrastructure. The post Heathrow expansion policy statement scrutinised for not assuring delivery of rail links appeared first on New Civil… ## [M3 capacity improvement scheme turns into one of National Highways’ most complex](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/in-depth/how-a-straightforward-improvement-became-one-of-national-highways-most-complex-infrastructure-schemes-20-08-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Lee Kenny · New Civil Engineer_ For more than a decade, plans to transform one of southern England’s busiest motorway junctions have evolved from a relatively straightforward capacity improvement to one of National Highways’ most technically and environmentally complex schemes. The post M3 capacity improvement scheme turns into one of National Highways’ most complex appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Tributes paid to pioneering engineer Wilem Frischmann, who ‘helped reshape London’s skyline’](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/tributes-paid-to-pioneering-engineer-wilem-frischmann-who-helped-reshape-londons-skyline-19-08-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Lee Kenny · New Civil Engineer_ Wilem Frischmann - the engineer behind Centre Point, one of London’s first skyscrapers - and a number of other recognisable structures - has died, aged 95. The post Tributes paid to pioneering engineer Wilem Frischmann, who ‘helped reshape London’s skyline’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer . ## [Lewes derailment: Initial Raib report does not establish if hot weather was a factor](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/lewes-derailment-raib-report-does-not-establish-if-hot-weather-was-a-factor-19-08-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Thomas Johnson · New Civil Engineer_ The preliminary report into last week's train derailment in Lewes has not establish whether the hot conditions contributed to the accident, with the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (Raib) continuing to examine the role of weather conditions and other factors. The post Lewes derailment: Initial Raib report does not establish if hot weather was a factor appeared first on New Civil Engineer .