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How did the UK end up in such a mess over high-speed rail megaproject HS2?
Why has the UK government cut part of the HS2 high-speed rail project and what happens now?
Contractors grapple with scope 3 emissions
Many major contractors are already getting to grips with their scope one and two emissions. But how are they faring with scope 3? Lucy Barnard finds out.
Former CEO of collapsed Carillion disqualified for 8 years
The former chief executive officer of UK construction contractor Carillion, which collapsed under £1.3 billion of debt in 2018, has been disqualified as a director.
How to navigate yearly insurance renewal
Lauren Fronczek discusses tips to streamline the insurance renewal process.
US Congress urged to reauthorise EPA brownfield funding program
Demolition association says “the program is a critical tool” that helps local communities remain safe 
US construction: How new laws and investment needs impact the sector
Construction in the US has performed strongly in recent years, with government support and growing sectors such as infrastructure and sustainability-related spending providing impetus, reports Andy Brown
Evergrande chairman under investigation over suspected ‘illegal crimes’
Trading in shares of Chinese property company Evergrande have been suspended 
UK construction body unveils plan to boost industry productivity by 25%
A UK-government sponsored body that aims to lead transformation in the construction industry, has set out a plan to boost productivity in the industry by 25%.
US civils contractors eye healthy backlogs amid ‘once-in-a-generation’ infrastructure spending
More than three-quarters (78%) of US civils contractors expect their project backlog to increase or remain the same over the next year as new federal infrastructure funding ramps up.
ESTA backs SPMT operator licence
SPMT licence will be a first from the European Crane and Transport Operators Licence (ECTOL) organisation
Germany’s government attempts to prop up struggling construction industry
The German government has announced that it will shelve proposed building regulations as part of a €45 billion (US$47 billion) relief package to prop up the country’s ailing construction industry.
Construction equipment bodies respond to UK’s net zero shift
Association bosses say ‘softer package’ sends wrong message to the industry
UK equipment bodies react to government changes on net zero policies
CPA and CEA express disappointment about policy changes
Number of English schools containing RAAC climbs to 174
The number of schools in England containing crumbling reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has increased to 174 according to the latest official figures.
South Korea to help reconstruction in Ukraine
Hyundai signed a partnership with the city government of Mykolaiv to provide construction equipment
Judge orders South Korean subcontractor to pay $9m for defrauding US military
A US federal judge has ordered a South Korean repair and maintenance subcontractor to pay a fine and restitution totalling nearly US$9 million for bid rigging and defrauding the US military.
Seeking new standards for highway safety
New legislation in the USA would set standards to ensure trucking companies are licensed, registered and insured. 
Vinci and Bouygues among six firms fined €31m for bid rigging in nuclear work
France’s competition watchdog, Autorité de la Concurrence, has fined six companies a total of €31 million for anticompetitive practices.
Balfour Beatty sued in sexual harassment case at construction worksite
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against construction company Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, alleging that a female truck driver on one of its worksites suffered long-term sexual harassment.
Fluor pays $14.5 million to settle SEC probe over improper accounting
Texas-based engineering and construction company Fluor is to pay $14.5 million to settle a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) probe into improper accounting.
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