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\nHS2\u2019s Colne Valley viaduct<\/a> opened in September. At 3.3km, it is the longest of more than 50 viaducts being built for the high-speed rail megaproject.<\/p>\n

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\nThe Grade II*-listed Tyne Bridge carries 70,000 vehicles daily, and with its 2028 centenary fast approaching, a major restoration<\/a> by Esh is underway.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nSir Robert McAlpine\u2019s new Museum of London complex<\/a>, being built on the site of the former Smithfield Market, is notable for a new roof with portals in place at either end.<\/p>\n

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\nManchester United FC announced plans<\/a> in March to develop a new 100,000-seater\u00a0 stadium, including a lightweight umbrella roof supported by three 200-metre-high masts.<\/p>\n

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\nMultiplex is building a new integrated London Underground ticket hall 33 metres below ground \u2013 and three towers up to 34 storeys high<\/a> \u2013 at Elephant & Castle in South London.<\/p>\n

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\nIn July, 13-year-old Finlay Gallagher became the UK\u2019s youngest qualified digger driver<\/a> after passing his Construction Plant Competence Scheme test.<\/p>\n

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\nThe EKFB joint venture is building a pair of cut-and-cover tunnels<\/a> with precast M-shaped arches for HS2 in Northamptonshire.<\/p>\n

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\nIn October, contractor Reds10 released images of a new prototype hospital ward<\/a>, as part of government efforts to industrialise the delivery of new NHS hospitals. (Image credit: Steph Simmons)<\/p>\n

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\nHollywood legend Robert de Niro visited Manchester in November as one of the investors breaking ground on a \u00a3360m 76-storey development<\/a> in the city.<\/p>\n

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The US-based owners of Birmingham City FC have unveiled plans for a new 62,000-capacity stadium<\/a>, as part of a broader urban regeneration programme.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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