Nov 17, 2025 | Case Study, Rail: Civils & Structures
By shifting construction operations away from site and into controlled manufacturing environments, consultants and contractors can achieve higher precision, reduce programme risk, lower costs, and realise measurable sustainability gains across infrastructure projects....
Oct 13, 2025 | Energy & Power
Whether building new substations, or deploying large-scale battery storage, the early stages of project design can go a long way to ensuring successful delivery. Front-end design is where early-stage assumptions about a site and its constraints are investigated in...
Sep 29, 2025 | Energy & Power
High-voltage substations within the UK and Ireland’s transmission network rely on robust design to manage inherent fire risks, particularly those associated with oil-filled transformers and their insulating fluids. Fault-induced fires can threaten personnel safety,...
Sep 3, 2025 | Case Study, Energy & Power
In a small village in North Yorkshire, a major piece of the UK’s energy future is taking shape. Monk Fryston, a 320MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), is SSE Renewables’ largest battery project to date. Designed to power over half a million homes for up to two...
Aug 20, 2025 | Energy & Power
Cable route design is a critical component of any grid connection project, involving complex ground conditions and multiple infrastructure interfaces, particularly when navigating dense urban environments. Despite its importance, cable route design is often overlooked...
Aug 18, 2025 | Rail: Civils & Structures
Slope stability is critical to the safety, reliability, and longevity of rail networks. As extreme weather events become more frequent owing to climate change, the risks posed by unstable slopes — ranging from service delays to significant infrastructure damage — have...
Aug 4, 2025 | Capability & Credentials, Energy & Power, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
In the Rail and Power & Energy sectors, projects are characterised by high risk, technical intricacy, and stringent regulatory conditions. Every element must be planned and executed with precision. Delivering these projects smoothly and on schedule requires more...
Apr 30, 2025 | Rail: Civils & Structures
The role of civil design in rail infrastructure projects is fundamental to their successful planning, execution, and long-term viability. Civil engineering solutions are critical in addressing the complex demands of maintaining and improving railway networks, ensuring...
Apr 16, 2025 | Energy & Power
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming a key part of the global shift toward a more reliable, low-carbon energy network. These systems help balance supply and demand on the grid, support renewable generation, and improve overall grid stability. At...
