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Bridging communities across the River Trent

26 November 2025

UK

The construction of the Waterside Bridge in Nottingham marks a historic moment for the city – its first new river crossing in more than 65 years. As part of this landmark project, the 87-metre, 161-tonne bridge was lifted into place over the River Trent, connecting the Trent Basin area and Lady Bay to bring together the communities in Nottingham and Rushcliffe. Delivered on behalf of Nottingham City Council through the SCAPE Civil Engineering Framework, the bridge will improve sustainable travel for pedestrians and cyclists and help shape a greener, more connected future for the city.

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Balfour Beatty features on the HR Grapevine podcast discussing how AI is transforming the way employees work

25 November 2025

UK

Balfour Beatty has featured on the HR Grapevine podcast in a discussion exploring how artificial intelligence and Microsoft 365 Copilot is helping employees across its business work smarter – and why collaboration between IT, HR and Learning & Development is key to its success. 

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Balfour Beatty features in Project Scotland showcasing Scotland’s first net-zero higher education building

14 November 2025

UK

Balfour Beatty has been featured in Project Scotland highlighting how the recently completed Fife College Dunfermline Learning Campus, Scotland’s first net-zero higher education building, is set to inspire the next generation of students.

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Balfour Beatty secures £162 million contract to deliver landmark Dunard Centre in Edinburgh

24 October 2025

UK

Balfour Beatty today announces that it has been awarded a £162 million contract by IMPACT Scotland to deliver the Dunard Centre, Edinburgh’s first purpose-built concert hall in over a century.

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Balfour Beatty features in the Financial Times discussing how businesses can unlock Gen Z’s leadership potential

23 October 2025

UK

Balfour Beatty has featured in the Financial Times in an article exploring how employers can better support, nurture and develop the next generation of leaders as Gen Z enters the workforce in growing numbers.

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We are Balfour Beatty Living Places

22 October 2025

UK

Working in partnership with local authorities, Balfour Beatty Living Places provide highways maintenance, street lighting and public realm services. We improve every day through engaging with our customers, investing in our people and using the latest technology to create positive, more efficient long-term outcomes – ultimately creating communities where people want to live, work and play.

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Building the fusion future

16 October 2025

UK

Fusion energy represents the ultimate test of human ingenuity – harnessing the process that powers the sun to create safe, abundant, low-carbon energy. As the UK pursues its ambition to lead the world in fusion research, the urgency of the climate crisis and rising energy demands make its success more critical than ever.

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Balfour Beatty VINCI celebrates final Birmingham tunnel breakthrough for HS2

13 October 2025

UK

Balfour Beatty VINCI’s enormous tunnelling machine broke through today, marking the completion of major tunnel excavation between London’s Old Oak Common and the West Midlands on HS2’s Birmingham approach tunnels.

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Building Wyre’s coastal resilience legacy

8 October 2025

UK

Discover how the Wyre Beach Management Scheme is safeguarding more than 11,900 homes and businesses from coastal flooding, while creating a lasting legacy for the community. Delivered through the SCAPE Civil Engineering framework on behalf of Wyre Council, this project provides vital flood defences, biodiversity improvements and community-focused upgrades to create a safer, more resilient coastline.

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Balfour Beatty JV celebrates opening of Cesar Chavez Elementary School

7 October 2025

UK

Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with Clark/Sullivan, celebrates the completion and grand opening of the new Cesar Chavez Elementary School for Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD). The newly constructed campus replaces both Edward Kemble Elementary and Cesar Chavez Intermediate School, uniting them into a single, modern learning environment. As the district's largest campus to date, the school serves as a vibrant new home for 850 TK–6 students.

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2025 Early Careers Festival – the highlights

3 October 2025

Group

This week, we hosted our 2025 Early Careers Festival, bringing together almost 400 apprentices and graduates from across the UK. From inspiring talks and interactive workshops to making new connections and exploring career opportunities, it was a true celebration of talent, ambition and possibility. Watch the highlights and hear what our apprentices and graduates had to say. #ECFest2025

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Balfour Beatty welcomes Joanna Vezey as Managing Director of its UK Highways business

30 September 2025

UK

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has today announced the appointment of Joanna Vezey who will join the Group in December 2025 as Managing Director of its UK Highways business.