New Civil Engineer

New Civil Engineer is a monthly publication designed for members of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the official body that regulates civil engineering in the UK. Launched in May 1972, the magazine is currently published by Ascential, which took over the title and editorial responsibilities from ICE in 1995 under the name Emap. Despite this change in ownership, the ICE continues to engage with the magazine's content through an editorial advisory board and a supervisory board.

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Reformed siting policy facilitating new nuclear to launch by year-end

2 days ago | newcivilengineer.com | Tom Pashby

The National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation (EN-7) will be formally introduced by the end of 2025, according to a minister. EN-7 is a policy framework that guides decision-making for developing new nuclear power infrastructure, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced modular reactors (AMRs). It outlines the criteria developers must meet in their applications for Development Consent, including site assessment and design.
Framatome awarded backup power and remote sensing Sizewell C contract

2 days ago | newcivilengineer.com | Tom Pashby

Framatome has been awarded a contract to provide conventional field instrumentation (CFI) and emergency backup power generation capacity to Sizewell C. The company is 80.5% owned by EDF – a French state-owned company, which is the minority owner of Sizewell C. The remaining 19.5% of Framatome is owned by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The UK Government is currently the majority owner of Sizewell C, which has sunk £6.4bn of taxpayer cash into the project.
Clients leading the way on closing the gender pay gap

1 week ago | newcivilengineer.com | Tom Pashby

Gender pay gap data for 2024-25, which shows the difference between the pay for women and men, has shown clients leading the towards equality compared to consultants and contractors. Employers are required by law to report their gender pay gap figures to government if they have 250 or more employees on a specific date each year.
First two packages of £17bn Dubai sewerage tunnels project go out to tender

1 week ago | newcivilengineer.com | Thames Menteth

Dubai Municipality has started its search for a public-private partnership (PPP) developer to deliver its Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project, projected to cost US$22bn (£17.2bn). NCE sister title Ground Engineering reported that the DSST project will involve the construction of wastewater tunnels and assets across the cities of Dubai and Hatta.
Aerial photos show state of Sizewell C preparatory works

1 week ago | newcivilengineer.com | Tom Pashby

Aerial photos of the proposed Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk have revealed the state of preparatory works ahead of its final investment decision (FID). Despite the nuclear power plant having received development consent in 2022, its FID is still yet to be achieved and the mood of potential investors has been the subject of intense speculation.
European Commission says SMRs face ‘limited market uptake and slow commercialisation’

1 week ago | newcivilengineer.com | Tom Pashby

The European Commission has said small modular reactors (SMRs) face “limited market uptake and slow commercialisation” as it calls for evidence on nuclear investment needs in the European Union (EU). The Commission is the central government and civil service function of the EU and exerts significant influence over policy and investment both within the EU and further afield.
Neom | New imagery shows concrete works have started at Saudi’s The Line

1 week ago | newcivilengineer.com | Tom Pashby

A large structure apparently made of concrete and dozens of wind turbines have appeared at the Line in Saudia Arabia, according to photos shared by a Neom executive. Neom the flagship project of Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 programme of development, intended to diversify the country’s economy away from oil and gas exports. Neom is in the Northwest of the country.
Peer advocates for AMR to power Port Talbot steelworks

1 week ago | newcivilengineer.com | Tom Pashby

Port Talbot steelworks should be powered by an advanced modular reactor (AMR), according to a Conservative shadow minister in the House of Lords. Domestic UK steelmaking has shot up the agenda this month as concerns have increased about the last British Steel blast furnaces being shut off as its Chinese owner Jingye sees it as a money loser.
Siemens Energy named as preferred bidder for substations on Kent-Essex offshore link

1 week ago | newcivilengineer.com | Rob Hakimian

National Grid has selected Siemens Energy as the preferred bidder for the construction of two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations for the Sea Link interconnector between Kent and Essex. This milestone is crucial for securing market capacity and enables both organisations to initiate planning efforts necessary for the project ahead of a full contract award. National Grid submitted its development consent order (DCO) application for Sea Link last month.
Council advised to back Leeds stadium expansion as ‘major economic growth opportunity’

1 week ago | newcivilengineer.com | Rob Hakimian

Leeds City Council has been recommended to enter into negotiations to sell land to Leeds United Football Club (LUFC) that would enable it to expand its Elland Road Stadium. It has also been told to start collaborating with the football club to seize the “major economic growth opportunity” available in regenerating the area surrounding the stadium. LUFC is seeking to enhance Elland Road Stadium in south Leeds, a venue synonymous with the club since 1919.