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Mammals to be monitored under the EirGrid programme include harbour porpoises.
Company News

Fugro to monitor activity of marine mammals in support of Ireland’s offshore windfarm programme

1 June 2026 GeoCon News 0
Leading geo-data specialist Fugro has secured a two-year environmental services contract to deliver long term marine mammal monitoring along Ireland’s south coast. The work will support Ireland’s state owned electricity transmission operator EirGrid with its […]
Bauer Technologies is supporting the Belfast Harbour D3 Berth Development.
Company News

Bauer Technologies provides support for Belfast Harbour deepwater terminal development

23 April 2026 GeoCon News 0
A new deepwater terminal for cruise ships is currently under construction.  Named the Belfast Harbour D3 Berth Development, the work is being undertaken by Graham Construction, based in Hillsborough, County Down. This significant marine infrastructure […]
The final phase of Elephant Park will deliver 695 co-living homes, a major NHS health centre and active ground floor amenity across three buildings.
Major Projects

Landmark mixed-use scheme in Elephant and Castle receives planning approval

18 March 2026 GeoCon News 0
The London Borough of Southwark has granted planning permission for the final phase of the 10-acre regeneration masterplan at Elephant Park in Elephant and Castle. Designed for independent developer HUB by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris […]
VolkerFitzpatrick will build the Didcot Science Bridge section of the area's major infrastructure scheme.
Major Projects

VolkerFitzpatrick to build Didcot Science Bridge

13 March 2026 GeoCon News 0
As part of a major scheme to improve travel through Didcot and the surrounding villages, Oxfordshire County Council has formally entered into a contract with VolkerFitzpatrick to build the Didcot Science Bridge section of the […]
Wylfa is the site of a decommissioned Magnox nuclear reactor.
Geotechnical

Arup to support delivery of the UK’s first small modular reactor

12 March 2026 GeoCon News 0
Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) has appointed Arup to provide early-phase foundation engineering and design support for the Wylfa nuclear power plant project, the UK’s first small modular reactor (SMR). Wylfa on Anglesey is […]
The work will include two parallel railway tunnels each 900 metres long.
Major Projects

Ferrovial Construction and Budimex to build major new railway line in Poland

7 March 2026 GeoCon News 0
Leading global infrastructure company Ferrovial, working in joint venture with its Polish subsidiary Budimex, has won the contract for the Podleze-Gdow sections of the new Podłęże to Piekiełko railway line in the Małopolskie region of […]
Company News

National Highways splits Legacy Concrete Roads Reconstruction framework three ways

4 March 2026 GeoCon News 0
Three contractors will share a £968 million National Highways framework for the delivery of concrete roads reconstruction schemes. The Legacy Concrete Roads Reconstruction (LCRR) framework, which has a duration of six years (2026-2031), includes: The […]
Scottish Water's proposed business plan for 2027–2033 includes £8.1bn investment in infrastructure.
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Scottish Water proposes £13.4bn five-year investment plan

28 February 2026 GeoCon News 0
Scottish Water has published its business plan for 2027–2033, setting out proposals to invest £13.4 billion to protect and improve water and wastewater services across Scotland over the next six years. The plan explains how […]
The extended terminal will have more space and almost double the number of shops and restaurants.
Major Projects

Farrans wins £30m Bristol Airport terminal extension contract

27 February 2026 GeoCon News 0
National leading civil engineering and building contractor Farrans has been awarded a £30 million terminal extension project by Bristol Airport as it continues with its plans to invest £400 million to transform the airport experience […]
Artist's impression of Portishead station.
Major Projects

Work to start on restoring the Portishead to Bristol railway

24 February 2026 GeoCon News 0
Major work to restore the railway between Portishead and Bristol, which was closed in 1964, will start in Spring 2026, funded by the Department for Transport, the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and North […]

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  • Mammals to be monitored under the EirGrid programme include harbour porpoises.
  • MGF's new facility will be located close to its current HQ near Wigan.
  • The new UrbanCore strategic partnership should make the delivery of complex urban construction projects simpler and safer.
  • Hyperion will manufacture 3D-printed concrete sleepers at its Forge I manufacturing facility near Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire.
  • JCB is stepping up efforts to improve the security and emissions visibility of its Stage V generator range.
  • Bauer Technologies is supporting the Belfast Harbour D3 Berth Development.
  • Vinci Energies has acquired telecoms infrastructure services provider Novo Technologies.
  • Andrew Waghorn has joined Keller UK as foundations director.
  • The UK Concrete Show's Charlotte Shacklock presents the New Product Award to Volumech's general manager Steve Cartwright.

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    Beyond the File: How Data-Driven Workflows Are Changing Engineering Delivery
    25 February 2026 0
  • Autonomous Equipment Is Here. Construction’s Information Handoffs Aren’t Ready.
    19 February 2026 0
  • AI – a growing risk in Surveying
    14 February 2026 0

  • Using geospatial technology procured through the Space Technology Solutions Market
    11 February 2026 0
  • From Gatekeeper to Enabler: Shifting the Role of GIS Professional
    12 November 2025 0
  • The Importance of a Desk Study in Delivering Value
    17 May 2025 0
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Geo Business 2026

LATEST NEWS

  • Mammals to be monitored under the EirGrid programme include harbour porpoises.
    Fugro to monitor activity of marine mammals in support of Ireland’s offshore windfarm programme
    1 June 2026 0
  • MGF's new facility will be located close to its current HQ near Wigan.
    MGF to invest in major new manufacturing facility
    28 May 2026 0
  • The new UrbanCore strategic partnership should make the delivery of complex urban construction projects simpler and safer.
    UrbanCore strategic partnership launched by Bachy Soletanche and Kilnbridge
    15 May 2026 0
  • Hyperion will manufacture 3D-printed concrete sleepers at its Forge I manufacturing facility near Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire.
    Teesside carbon capture project to use 3D printed concrete
    23 April 2026 0
  • JCB is stepping up efforts to improve the security and emissions visibility of its Stage V generator range.
    JCB backs identification and emissions checks for diesel generators
    23 April 2026 0
  • Bauer Technologies is supporting the Belfast Harbour D3 Berth Development.
    Bauer Technologies provides support for Belfast Harbour deepwater terminal development
    23 April 2026 0
  • Vinci Energies has acquired telecoms infrastructure services provider Novo Technologies.
    Novo Technologies acquired by Vinci Energies
    16 April 2026 0
  • Andrew Waghorn has joined Keller UK as foundations director.
    Andy Waghorn moves to Keller UK
    16 April 2026 0

  • 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 0
  • Funding from DRIVE35 will allow GEL to expand lithium production at United Downs.
    Geothermal Engineering Limited wins backing for lithium extraction in Cornwall
    15 April 2026 0
  • The board of Van Elle has accepted an offer from Strabag UK.
    Van Elle to be bought by Strabag UK
    10 April 2026 0
  • Michael Speakman, former CEO of Keller Group, passed away on 3 April 2026.
    Michael Speakman RIP
    10 April 2026 0
  • Ecopia’s online data portal allows users to browse off-the-shelf datasets, download free samples, and make purchases.
    Launch of new platform for high-precision geospatial data downloads
    9 April 2026 0
  • ECS Engineering Services, a major part of the Engineering Solutions Group, will now sit under NG Bailey.
    Engineering Solutions Group acquired by NG Bailey
    1 April 2026 0
  • Bespoke attachments, such as this one for moving heavy pipe segments, can make materials handling quicker, simpler and safer.
    Bespoke solutions to materials-handling challenges
    1 April 2026 0
  • Hyperion Robotics has chosen Flixborough, near Scunthorpe, as the site of Force 1, its first UK factory.
    Hyperion Robotics chooses Scunthorpe for its first UK factory
    25 March 2026 0

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