News and Opinion The latest news and insights from the Construction Wave team and our partners. Abandonded Rail Schemes Get Injection of CashNine further abandoned rail schemes have been granted cash for restoration says the New Civil Engineer. Wendy Morton – Rail Minister announced a further £15 million in funding to reopen nine railway schemes across England. The scheme is designed to reopen disused services, railway lines, and stations. M&S Publicly Calls Out Michael GoveMichael Gove has ordered a public inquiry into its plan to demolish and then rebuild its Oxford Street location from the ground up the Guardian reports. Suez Aims To Buy Old UK Waste BusinessReformed and reshaped French water and waste company Suez is preparing to buy back its old UK business says FT.com. Suez is positioning itself as an alternative if the regulator blocks the takeover of the unit by Veolia. Jon Hale appointed as CFO of 3D RepoJon Hale has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at 3D Repo. Jon has an impressive and varied background and will be a key member of the team. Grenfell Inquiry – What Did We Learn Five Years On?It’s been just over five years since Grenfell Tower caught fire back in 2017. 72 people tragically died in the blaze and put a focus on the construction industry and the practices that regulate the Industry. Where Is The Best Buy-To-Let Yield on the Elizabeth LineRevolution Brokers has released a new report which shows which cross rail stations currently make the best investment for buy to let. Critical Skills for Resillience in the WorkplaceResilience was a hot topic during COVID-19. It was something that we always spoke about before the pandemic but we never really felt the full impact of it. Contractors partner to mentor university studentsMorgan Sindall Construction and Willmott Dixon are offering final-year university students invaluable support through a mentor programme that helps prepare them for the world of work. City of York hands over keys to renovated GuildhallCity of York Council is marking the successful completion and handover of the historic Guildhall as it hands over the keys to the building to its new leaseholder, the University of York. Mark Cutifani joins Laing O’Rourke boardExperienced global CEO, Mark Cutifani will join the Laing O’Rourke Board as senior independent director, also chairing the board’s sustainability committee. Trading matches expectations at Balfour BeattyOverall trading has been in line with shareholder expectations, including continued strong cash performance. Get The Free Newsletter Subscribe to Construction Wave to receive our email every Thursday. Leave this field empty if you're human: