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The Hütte HBR 204MP has an innovative segmental mast design, which allows the rig to be reconfigured on site.

New Hütte piling rig enhances Roger Bullivant fleet capability

9 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

Roger Bullivant Limited (RBL) has added a new machine to its specialist piling fleet. The Hütte HBR 204MP is designed to install 300mm to 600mm Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) Piles and Sectional Flight Auger (SFA) […]

Monitoring shallow groundwater as part of the British Geological Survey's Common Ground project.

BGS secures funding for Common Ground project to enhance value of GI data for UK construction and environmental sectors

6 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

The Government Office for Technology Transfer has pledged additional funding for the British Geological Survey (BGS) to continue and expand its pioneering Common Ground project. This initiative aims to develop a national geotechnical properties data […]

Jon Harley takes over as managing director of Renewable Energy Assurance on 7 April 2026.

Jon Harley appointed MD of Renewable Energy Assurance

6 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

Market assurance provider Renewable Energy Assurance has appointed Jon Harley as its new Managing Director with effect from 7 April 2026. Previously, Jon has held senior leadership roles at Gemserv (now Talan), where he was […]

Once an industrial site, Barking Riverside is now one of Europe’s largest residential developments.

Mackley contracted to enhance the Barking Riverside foreshore

6 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) has appointed civil engineering specialist Mackley to deliver a £12 million programme of works to enhance the Barking Riverside foreshore. The largest single infrastructure contract awarded by Barking Riverside to date, […]

Tapping into even just a small portion of its geothermal resources increases the UK’s energy security by reducing the need for imported energy.

Geothermal resources can increase UK’s energy security – report

6 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

A new study by experts from around the UK has found that geothermal could underpin a new era of energy security: clean, domestic heat for generations that lowers bills, strengthens resilience, and eases pressure on […]

The new extension to the London Cancer Hub will include additional laboratory and research facilities.

Plans for £1bn expansion of London Cancer Hub approved

5 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

Plans for a £1 billion expansion of the London Cancer Hub, led by Aviva Capital Partners and development manager Socius, have received consent from Sutton Council. The approved scheme will deliver around 1 million sq […]

Aerial view of Wylfa nuclear power station site.

Mott MacDonald and WSP win £25M environmental services and permitting contract for Wylfa SMR

5 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) has appointed management and development consultancy Mott MacDonald and professional services firm WSP to provide specialist environmental services and permitting support for the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme at […]

Fugro's compact ARAN® 250 specialist jack-up platform, which is helping to build a detailed understanding of the seabed and coastline.

Fugro commences site investigations for Western Isles power transmission link

5 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

SSEN Transmission (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks) is planning to build a Western Isles High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Link to transfer 1,800 MW of renewable energy from Scotland’s islands to the UK mainland. The […]

Probably the world’s most southerly hot water drilling rig.

Drilling through the Thwaites Glacier didn’t go exactly to plan

5 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

Researchers from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and South Korea (KOPRI) have concluded a highly ambitious field operation at Thwaites Glacier, West Antarctica, after instruments deployed during hot-water drilling became lodged within the ice during […]

The Palace of Westminster, which houses the UK Parliament, is in need of substantial repair.

First stage of Palace of Westminster restoration and renewal capped at £3 billion

5 February 2026 GeoCon News 0

Parliament’s Restoration and Renewal Client Board has published its report ‘Delivering restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster: the costed proposals’ The report marks significant progress towards securing the future of the home of […]