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[ 28 October 2026 ] Complex support delivered for bridge restoration Case Studies
[ 12 October 2026 ] What happens when an irrigation canal cannot stay out of service? Case Studies
[ 6 October 2026 ] Funding approved for DeepWind offshore testing facility Company News
[ 2 October 2026 ] James Brotherton to take over as CEO of Breedon Group Company News
[ 2 October 2026 ] £4.2 billion framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works awarded Company News

UKRI’s Infrastructure Fund has awarded EMEC £3 million to develop the DeepWind floating and deepwater wind test site.

Funding approved for DeepWind offshore testing facility

6 October 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), the world’s leading facility for demonstrating and testing wave and tidal energy converters, has been awarded £3 million by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to advance the development of […]

TaperedPlus has launched a suite of digital design tools for flat roofing that enable clearer communication across project teams and improve design accuracy.

New advanced digital suite enables smarter flat roofing design

11 August 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

A new suite of digital tools designed to streamline flat roofing design and installation, including an advanced 3D modelling system and an online U-value calculator, has been unveiled to the industry. With its headquarters on […]

JCB’s Hydromax streamliner set a Bonneville Speed Week record of 368.347mph and is now preparing to attempt the FIA World Speed Record.

JCB hydrogen-powered speedster achieves 368.347mph and now eyes the world record

7 August 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

A streamlined car powered by a JCB hydrogen engine has set one speed record and is soon to attempt more, including the World Speed Record for cars of its type. JCB’s hydrogen-powered Hydromax streamliner clinched […]

Connected Places Catapult has launched a scheme to promote diesel-free worksites.

Diesel-Free Sites Programme to help fund SME trials

3 August 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

A new Diesel-Free Sites Adoption Programme has been announced by the UK’s innovation agency for transport, construction and data infrastructure – Connected Places Catapult – in conjunction with Costain and Anglian Water and funded by […]

Wordsensing has launched its new Loadsensing G7 Digital Data Logger.

New datalogger from Worldsensing

21 July 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

A new datalogger, designed to transform wireless data acquisition for digital sensors across the industrial, structural, geotechnical and environmental monitoring sectors, has been launched by Worldsensing, the specialist in IoT (Internet of Things) remote monitoring […]

The acquisition of Galt Geotechnics will enable Fugro to establish an Australian hub for GroundIQ®.

Fugro to acquire Galt Geotechnics and establish Australian hub for GroundIQ

20 July 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Leading geo-data specialist Fugro is to acquire Galt Geotechnics, a company of consulting geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists and environmental scientists based in Perth and Darwin, Australia. The acquisition will enable Fugro to establish an Australian […]

Ballard has bought British hydrogen specialist GeoPura for around £300 million.

GeoPura sold to Canada’s Ballard

25 June 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

GeoPura, the leading hydrogen-power specialist which, by integrating hydrogen generation, storage, and fuel cell technology, is creating a resilient hydrogen ecosystem that delivers low-carbon energy where and when it’s needed, has been sold to Canada’s […]

V-Data, developed by Partrac, brings datasets, metadata and operational reporting together in a single platform.

New V-Data platform transforms offshore wind data access

18 June 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Partrac, the specialist metocean and seabed consultancy that is part of the Venterra Group, has developed V-Data, a cloud-based platform that gives offshore wind project teams direct, real-time access to their metocean measurement data. V-Data […]

Murphy has laid negative-carbon asphalt for a car park in Golborne, near Wigan.

First negative-carbon car park laid in north-west England

12 June 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

To demonstrate its green credentials and commitment to sustainability, Murphy has constructed a carbon-negative carpark at its new One Murphy Hub depot in Golborne, ACLA was added to the asphalt that was used to construct […]

The UK Concrete Show's Charlotte Shacklock presents the New Product Award to Volumech's general manager Steve Cartwright.

Volumech’s Accu-Pour wins new product award at the 2026 UK Concrete Show

16 April 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Volumech, the UK distributor of volumetric concrete mixers that is part of the American Cemen Tech group and is based in Wednesbury in the UK, has been voted winner of the 2026 UK Concrete Show […]

RICS reports infrastructure is “strongest part of the UK construction market”

10 August 2026 Comments Off on RICS reports infrastructure is “strongest part of the UK construction market”
Software licences are one thing. Hardware licences are quite another!

30 July 2026 Comments Off on Software licences are one thing. Hardware licences are quite another!
The UK needs to change if productivity is to increase

15 July 2026 Comments Off on The UK needs to change if productivity is to increase
Wetter winters and major infrastructure projects drive demand for temporary roadways

1 July 2026 Comments Off on Wetter winters and major infrastructure projects drive demand for temporary roadways

Who Ate My Lunch? The AGI Foresight Report 2030 Six Months On

23 June 2026 Comments Off on Who Ate My Lunch? The AGI Foresight Report 2030 Six Months On
The Heat is On: UK’s Geothermal Revolution becomes a reality in Cornwall

27 February 2026 Comments Off on The Heat is On: UK’s Geothermal Revolution becomes a reality in Cornwall
Beyond the File: How Data-Driven Workflows Are Changing Engineering Delivery

25 February 2026 Comments Off on Beyond the File: How Data-Driven Workflows Are Changing Engineering Delivery
Autonomous Equipment Is Here. Construction’s Information Handoffs Aren’t Ready.

19 February 2026 Comments Off on Autonomous Equipment Is Here. Construction’s Information Handoffs Aren’t Ready.
AI – a growing risk in Surveying

14 February 2026 Comments Off on AI – a growing risk in Surveying

Complex support delivered for bridge restoration

28 October 2026 Comments Off on Complex support delivered for bridge restoration
What happens when an irrigation canal cannot stay out of service?

12 October 2026 Comments Off on What happens when an irrigation canal cannot stay out of service?
Funding approved for DeepWind offshore testing facility

6 October 2026 Comments Off on Funding approved for DeepWind offshore testing facility
James Brotherton to take over as CEO of Breedon Group

2 October 2026 Comments Off on James Brotherton to take over as CEO of Breedon Group
£4.2 billion framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works awarded

2 October 2026 Comments Off on £4.2 billion framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works awarded
Capturing the Dubai Metro Blue Line with Millimeter Accuracy

1 October 2026 Comments Off on Capturing the Dubai Metro Blue Line with Millimeter Accuracy
GSA awarded CICES Institution Medal in recognition of long-standing relationship

28 September 2026 Comments Off on GSA awarded CICES Institution Medal in recognition of long-standing relationship
A fi wi wata: Why mapping Jamaica’s ocean space is a national imperative

25 September 2026 Comments Off on A fi wi wata: Why mapping Jamaica’s ocean space is a national imperative

Repair, replace or reline? Rethinking the canal maintenance decision

21 September 2026 Comments Off on Repair, replace or reline? Rethinking the canal maintenance decision
The Survey Association becomes Geospatial Survey Association (GSA)

17 September 2026 Comments Off on The Survey Association becomes Geospatial Survey Association (GSA)
Systra wins hydrological surveys and assessments contract from Anglian Water

14 September 2026 Comments Off on Systra wins hydrological surveys and assessments contract from Anglian Water
Jacobs AECOM to act as Programme Delivery Partner for Dublin MetroLink

11 September 2026 Comments Off on Jacobs AECOM to act as Programme Delivery Partner for Dublin MetroLink
Emiel Jongerius nominated as Fugro CFO

31 August 2026 Comments Off on Emiel Jongerius nominated as Fugro CFO
UK aquifers showing “remarkable resilience” despite driest July on record

17 August 2026 Comments Off on UK aquifers showing “remarkable resilience” despite driest July on record
Railway station platform replacement needed improved ground conditions

13 August 2026 Comments Off on Railway station platform replacement needed improved ground conditions
Trade association invests to meet increased demand for apprentice training

12 August 2026 Comments Off on Trade association invests to meet increased demand for apprentice training

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