Tag: Balfour Beatty
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In memoriam: Charlotte Neilson MCIOB, a trailblazer in construction project management
I first met Charlotte during the construction of Birmingham Hospital. From the outset, it was clear she was someone special: a focused, determined woman who had chosen to enter a field that, at the time, was overwhelmingly male-dominated. While there were a few women in the industry, very few stepped into the front line, managing…
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Balfour Beatty gathers MPs to highlight road worker abuse
Lee Hewitt, UK health, safety, environment and sustainability director at Balfour Beatty, said: “No one should face threats, intimidation or violence simply for doing their job: but this is the reality for far too many of our road workers every day. At Balfour Beatty, we are committed to standing up for our people, raising awareness,…
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Balfour, Laing and Bouygues sign Sizewell C civils agreement
The agreement brings the three contractors into a single delivery organisation, which will be responsible for extensive areas of the project. These include enabling works and earthworks; marine and tunnelling works; main civils works; and ancillary works, permanent roads and networks. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Balfour Beatty wins £833m Teesside carbon capture plant project
Leo Quinn, Balfour Beatty Group’s chief executive, said: “Net Zero Teesside Power is an ambitious scheme, forging the path towards the sustainable infrastructure of the future and positioning the UK as a leader in cleaner, greener energy consumption. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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How to enhance the natural environment during construction projects
In this month’s Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) column, Desiree Blamey looks at how construction project managers can enhance the natural environment at a local level. Image: Dreamstime This article supports Q.2.3.1 of the Considerate Constructors assessment: How is the registered activity identifying, assessing and planning to maintain or improve the natural environment locally? The construction…
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The 5% Club announces honorary role for outgoing Balfour Beatty chief
Balfour Beatty Group’s chief executive, Leo Quinn, has been appointed life president of The 5% Club. Quinn founded the national charity in 2013 to drive skills development and combat youth unemployment. The 5% Club was established on the principle that businesses should aim for at least 5% of their workforce to be in ‘earn and…
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HS2 contractor welcomes 500th apprentice – Construction Management
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Balfour Beatty’s EV charging business signs council deal
Oli Freeling-Wilkinson, CEO of Urban Fox, said: “Securing our first-ever contract and delivering one of Wales’ first lamp-post EV chargers is a major milestone in our mission to revolutionise on-street charging. By integrating chargers into existing infrastructure, we’re not only cutting costs and reducing street clutter, but making EV charging more accessible.” View the original…
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Balfour Beatty chief exec Leo Quinn to step down
“Leo has transformed Balfour Beatty into a strong, resilient group, setting it firmly on a trajectory of profitable growth. This is underpinned by a culture across its workforce which is committed to expertise, discipline and excellence, resulting in a trusted reputation for delivering value for all stakeholders.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Tales from a globetrotting MCIOB engineer
Engineer Adam Jeffery MCIOB has spent the past decade working in three global cities: first in London, then in New York, before returning to his native Melbourne. He tells Rod Sweet about these three very different construction cultures. Over the next five years, he worked on projects including student accommodation at the Royal College of…