by David Lavender | 17th March 2023 | News Article
New figures released today by HS2 Ltd show that over the last six years, 422 West Midlands companies have received a share of over £1.7bn in contract awards. The figures demonstrate how HS2’s construction is playing a vital role in the survival and growth of...
by David Lavender | 6th March 2023 | News Article
A new, state-of-the-art Burton Green Village Hall was officially opened at a recent event attended by Jeremy Wright MP, Warwick District Councillor Andrew Day and Cheryl Wall, Chair of the Burton Green Village Hall trustees. HS2 has worked with the Burton Green...
by David Lavender | 9th February 2023 | News Article
HS2’s plans for the Balsall Common Viaduct in Warwickshire, recently submitted to Solihull Council, incorporate local feedback focussing on environmental sustainability, landscape integration, visual connectivity and public access. HS2’s main works contractor, Balfour...
by David Lavender | 6th February 2023 | News Article
The West Midlands is set to benefit from yet another HS2 jobs boost, after it was announced today (6 February 2023) that over 200 new apprenticeship jobs are coming to the region. The commitment was sealed as 20 contractors, working on behalf of HS2’s construction...
by David Lavender | 23rd January 2023 | News Article
HS2 has revealed images of a big construction milestone in Birmingham city centre, as Balfour Beatty VINCI completes construction of the first giant V-shaped pier for the 300 metres long viaduct that will bring high speed trains into the new Curzon Street Station. The...
by David Lavender | 11th January 2023 | News Article
Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) has partnered with HS2 and Build UK, the leading representative organisation for the UK construction industry, to support the ‘Open Doors 2023’ programme, running from Monday 13 – Saturday 18 March 2023. Open Doors takes young people, and...
