UK: 6 of 48

 Cementation Skanska and Bauer Maschinen (BMA) join forces to bring the world’s first plug-in, high-capacity drilling rig to work on the UK’s HS2 high-speed rail project
PILING

Cementation Skanska trials first use of plugged-in drilling rig

Cementation Skanska and Bauer bring the world's first plug-in drilling rig to work in UK

17 April 2023

 HS2’s TBM ‘Lydia’ being assembled at the Atlas Road, London, site prior to its launch
INFRASTRUCTURE

HS2 launches third tunnelling machine under London

HS2 now has three TBM operating under the UK's capital as third machine is launched

14 April 2023

 The goal of the FPS’ ‘Sustainability by Design’ working group is to publish guidance for the piling and wider construction in 2024
PILING

FPS launches 'Sustainability by Design' working group

A new working group at the FPS will help members with move toward net zero carbon

13 April 2023

 HS2’s tunnelling team in Warwickshire, UK, has celebrated the milestone breakthrough of tunnel boring machine ‘Dorothy’ as the cutterhead has broken through the wall of the Long Itchington Wood Tunnel south portal
INFRASTRUCTURE

HS2 tunnelling team celebrate TBM breakthrough in Warwickshire

TBM Dorothy break through marks first complete twin-bore tunnel on the HS2 project

11 April 2023

 The Emerald Challenge grant scheme has been created by the IQ to support and recognise members as they help their organisations meet climate challenges
MINING

£5,000 financial grant to support minerals industry sustainability projects

Quarrying industry grant established to help sector achieve net zero ambitions

05 April 2023

 The UK government's NUAR platform
INFRASTRUCTURE

New underground digital map launched in the UK

Digital map of underground utilities in the UK launched to improve safety and work efficiency

05 April 2023

 SSE Renewables has awarded Fugro a ground investigation contract for its Coire Glas hydro pumped storage scheme located in the Great Glen in Scotland
SITE INVESTIGATION

Fugro supports development of UK's large-scale hydro pumped storage scheme

Fugro geo-data supports development of UK's newest large-scale hydro pumped storage scheme

03 April 2023

 Map showing Carboniferous limestones with geothermal potential in the deep subsurface of Great Britain © Bluesky International Limited
GEOTHERMAL

Scientists map UK for potential geothermal sites

Scientists discover regions of the UK with greatest potential to use heat from deep thermal waters

03 April 2023

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Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

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A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

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Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

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Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.