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HS2 celebrates big carbon saving on UK’s longest rail bridge
15 Nov 2021- Design and construction teams on track to cut carbon footprint of the Colne Valley Viaduct by at least 28.4% through innovative design and reducing use of concrete and steel.
- The cut in the amount of embedded carbon in the viaduct – 63,300 tonnes CO2e – is the equivalent of 234,500 flights from London to Edinburgh.
- Images of the construction of the Colne Valley Viaduct and design images, can be found here: https://mediacentre.hs2.org.uk/resources/f/construction/colne-valley-viaduct-the-uk-s-longest-railway-bridge
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HS2 releases hundreds of new job opportunities in the West Midlands
12 Nov 2021Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), HS2’s construction partner for the West Midlands, has announced it has hundreds of new jobs to fill across its supply chain.
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New Balfour Beatty VINCI training academy to upskill local people ready for work on HS2
08 Nov 2021A new training academy established by HS2’s construction partner for the West Midlands, Balfour Beatty VINCI, has opened its doors to the public.
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HS2 wins Gold Award for investment in staff development
05 Nov 2021HS2 Ltd has received the highest possible accolade from The 5% Club for its continued investment in the development of its employees.
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HS2 sets equality and diversity standard across its supply chain
01 Nov 2021HS2’s pledge to increase diversity and champion inclusion across its supply chain has taken another giant leap forward with the launch of its new Marketplace platform.