eviFile’s digital methodology assists ARQ in Network Rail embankment safety project
Leeds-headquartered digital progressive assurance and evidence capture solution, eviFile has enabled ARQ to efficiently implement a complex overhead line electrification (OLE) project. The engineering works form part of a £13.2m programme by Network Rail to stabilise a railway embankment on the East Coast Mainline, near Morpeth Station in Northumberland.
Ascendant Solutions gets royal seal of approval
A Doncaster-based technology company, which became an unsung hero of the Covid-19 pandemic, has been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Innovation.
Ascendant Solutions is one of 148 companies across the UK to be recognised with a King’s Award for Enterprise, with only 47 King’s
Leeds College of Building celebrates electrician training milestone
One hundred electricans have benefitted from free Level 3 ‘18th Edition Wiring Regulations’ training at Leeds College of Building thanks to funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).
Delivered through the West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges, and subsequent Skills Connect training is designed for adult learners looking to upskill,
White Rose and Trinity increase investment in Leeds
Landsec, owner of both Trinity Leeds and White Rose Shopping Centre, is announcing a new partnership with Resurgo’s ‘Spear Programme’ and the Ahead Partnership, which both aim to help local young people into employment.
The partnership is funded by Landsec’s new social impact programme, Landsec Futures, a £20m
UNTHA UK helps firm divert over 24 tonnes of wooden pallets from landfill
MC Refrigeration Ltd has diverted over 24 tonnes of wood waste from landfill just three months after investing in a PS1300 pallet shredder from UNTHA UK — saving thousands in off-site disposal fees in the process.
The company — which specialises in the installation, removal, repair, and disposal of commercial refrigeration display
Transforming Leeds train station, New Station Street closure announced
As part of the next stage in the transformation of Leeds City Rail Station’s main entrance and surrounding area, New Station Street will be closed from Friday 19 May to all traffic (except service vehicles and emergency services). Due to the closure, the station taxi rank will be moved
Logistics work buoyant as commercial property consultancy reports strong Q1
Leading commercial building, project and sustainability consultancy Jones Hargreaves has reported a 73% revenue increase in Q1 compared to the same period last year as the firm continues to grow its team and widen its services.
The national consultancy firm, which has offices in Leeds, has also seen a 60%