Greg Pitcher
As a freelance reporter, I follow major projects such as High Speed 2 and the Thames Tideway Tunnel and cover hot topics including engineering equality and construction technology, as well as reacting to breaking news as it happens.
Contact Info
- Tel:
- 020 3033 2757
- Email:
- greg.pitcher@emap.com
Stories
Civils 4.0 | Future PresentSubscription
Modern technology is set to drive a step change in construction productivity as more and more projects adopt drones, sensors and the Internet of Things.
Industry urges focus on Brexit and spending plans when MPs returnSubscription
MPs have been urged to bring urgent clarity to infrastructure investment and post-Brexit trading arrangements when they return to Westminster next week.
Network Rail urged to improve infrastructure following 'unacceptable' eventsSubscription
Network Rail is considering whether to install extra expensive in-rail heating following a major incident that left passengers stuck on trains in “intolerable” conditions during the so-called Beast from the East cold spe
More than 400 rail schemes this bank holidaySubscription
More than 400 projects are planned on Britain’s railway this bank holiday weekend.
Government threatens to claw back Crossrail funds from Network Rail Subscription
Ministers have warned that Crossrail funds earmarked for Network Rail projects could be reallocated to other parts of the government’s transport budget.
Major cities make zero carbon pledgeSubscription
Leaders of major cities across the world have pledged to make their buildings “net zero carbon’’ by 2050.
Costain targets new type of engineer for the digital ageSubscription
Costain chief executive Andrew Wyllie has outlined the new type of civil engineer that the firm is seeking as it transforms itself for the digital age.
Bechtel wins new role on Wylfa nuclear buildSubscription
US engineering giant Bechtel has been appointed as project manager contractor for the Wylfa Newydd nuclear new build project on the Isle of Anglesey.
Track works up for grabs on Tyne and Wear Metro Subscription
Local transport body Nexus is on the hunt for contractors for the next slice of track renewal work through its £350M upgrade of the Tyne & Wear Metro.
£42M Hull flood defence scheme in for planningSubscription
Bam Nuttall and Mott MacDonald could start work on a £42M flood defence scheme in Hull by the end of the year, after a planning application was submitted this week.
