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Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
AtkinsRealis to Seek Nuclear License as Part of Trump Initiative
Canada's AtkinsRealis Group plans to apply for a US nuclear reactor license in a bid to leverage President Donald Trump's atomic power initiative, the Financial Times reported. Joe St. Julian, global president of the nuclear division at the Montreal-based engineering company, told the newspaper AtkinsRealis is exploring 'opportunities for alternative large nuclear reactor technologies, notably Candu reactors, in the US.'
Malay Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
AECOM to enhance mobility across the Greater Bay Area by delivering the Hong Kong Section of Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu-Qianhai)
The Highways Department signed an investigation, design and construction consultancy agreement with AECOM and AtkinsRealis joint venture for the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu-Qianhai). HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 July 2025 - AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced that its joint venture with AtkinsRéalis has been awarded the consultancy agreement by the Highways Department of the HKSAR Government for the Hong Kong Section of Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu-Qianhai) (HSWRL). This cross-boundary railway projecta key initiative under the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy, will significantly enhance connectivity across the Greater Bay Area, particularly between Hong Kong and Shenzhen."We're proud to support Highways Department as it expands its world-class railway network for greater regional mobility," said Mark Southwell, chief executive of AECOM's global Transportation business. "Our teams have delivered some of Hong Kong's most transformative railway projects, and we look forward to applying our expertise as the world's top rail and mass transit firm to realize this complex infrastructure initiative."HSWRL will contribute to a more sustainable urban environment while fostering economic integration, cultural exchange, improved accessibility across the region, and facilitating Hong Kong's better integration into the national development. A trip from Hung Shui Kiu to Qianhai will only take approximately 15 minutes — an improvement that supports the development of a "one-hour living circle" in the Greater Bay Area and facilitates cross-boundary commuting."This award reflects the global experience, Mainland-Hong Kong cross-border expertise and deep sector knowledge that our integrated team brings to complex infrastructure projects," said Ian Chung, chief executive of AECOM's Asia region. "Having worked extensively on key projects in the region, we are honored to collaborate with the HKSAR Government on this vital cross-boundary link. By combining our technical excellence with a proven track record, we remain committed to achieving the highest standards of service for our clients."The consultancy agreement covers investigation, design and construction for the approximately 7.3-kilometer Hong Kong Section of the HSWRL, which will connect Hung Shui Kiu to the boundary with Shenzhen. The full railway will span around 18.1 kilometers, including 10.8 kilometers in Shenzhen, comprehensively integrating metro networks across the western regions of both cities. To maximize efficiency, transparency and quality, the project will adopt a single Common Data Environment (CDE) and a unified Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform across all project stages, supporting collaboration and cost-effective, timely project is among the strategic transport initiatives highlighted in Hong Kong's 2023 Major Transport Infrastructure Development Blueprint. AECOM contributed to the development of this long-term vision through its involvement in the Strategic Studies on Railways and Major Roads beyond 2030, helping to shape the region's future transport network and advancing greater integration within the Greater Bay Area. In addition to this strategic support, AECOM has delivered numerous high-profile railway projects across Hong Kong, including Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Shatin to Central Link and Tuen Mun South #AECOM #HongKongShenzhenWestRailLink #HSWRL #NorthernMetropolis #Transportation The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. AECOM AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of US$16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at
The National
18-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Dubai Metro Blue Line: How city's mega-project is being delivered
The Dubai Metro Blue Line is as 'complex' a project as they come because it will deliver rail into existing communities. A senior representative of Parsons Corporation – picked by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority as project management consultants for the build – has told The National about the huge challenges and major benefits of the mega-project that is set to carry 320,000 passengers a day by 2040. 'We're delivering a project in the middle of a live city – into very busy and very dense environments … such as International City and Mirdif,' said Pierre Santoni, president for infrastructure in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The RTA awarded the $5.6 billion contract last year and construction has started. It will have 14 stations, 30km of track, connect to the existing metro, have a bridge spanning Dubai Creek, an iconic station at Dubai Creek Harbour and a huge underground interconnector station at International City that all bring a 'huge number of challenges'. The project will involve diverting traffic, tunnelling, pumping water out of the ground so workers can operate in a dry environment and, crucially, rerouting utilities as they pass gas and transmission lines. 'Everybody wants to go home and be able to turn on the electricity,' he said. 'Probably traffic management around the construction zones and making sure the utilities continue running … are the two most visible parts of the challenges.' Parsons Corporation, along with its partner AtkinsRealis, has a five-year contract on the project. A growing metropolis Aerial maps of Dubai clearly show why the new line is needed. The city has expanded south in a bulge of industrial, commercial and residential developments that will now be served by the new rail system. The catchment area for the new metro line is expected to be about 1 million people and Mr Santoni said it was going to be 'totally transformational'. 'It is connecting parts of Dubai that are in dire need of public transport connectivity,' he said. "If you're in International City today and are looking to get to the airport, while it is now partially possible through public transport with the Blue Line travelers will be able to get to the airport within 15 mins making journeys much more efficient and convenient." The line is set open on September 9, 2029 – twenty years after the very first Metro opened – and is set to add about 30 per cent capacity to the current system with the RTA previously stating it would reduce traffic along the alignment by 20 per cent. The metro will also serve Dubai Silicon Oasis, a strategic centre under the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, and Dubai Academic City, anticipated to host more than 50,000 university students by 2029. Mr Santoni said the stations are 'marginally larger than previous ones' but the size of the trains and length of platforms are largely the same so capacity cannot be increased by adding more trains. Therefore much work has focused on getting trains faster through stations and getting people in and out of the stations quickly using technology and ease of access. Integration is key The soaring station at Dubai Creek Harbour has caught the eye but the project also includes an underground interchange station at International City. Mr Santoni said two tunnels will be dug underneath International City and this will happen largely without disruption to the community. Another station, at the sprawling Chinese Dragon Mart, is noteworthy. Integrating the metro with other modes of transport from ferries to taxis is crucial. He said lessons were learnt from the existing Metro. 'We have personal electric vehicles, mopeds … [and] electric vehicles, charging stations and things like this need to be accommodated in some of the parking areas. 'Whatever mode of transport people use … they should be able to leave it there in a safe way, protected. At the end of the day, nobody wants to spend time getting to the station.' He also pointed to what's known as 'transit-oriented' development – where communities are planned around the system – and this became more prevalent during the metro's Expo extension. 'That was a perfect example,' he said. 'That's why when you arrive, it's a seamless experience in and out and we're trying to do that for the Blue Line a lot more.' The Blue Line also supports urban planning initiatives such as the 20-minute city, ensuring that more than 80 per cent of services are accessible in a 20-minute commute without having to use a car. Turning to the broader economic benefits, it has been put at a '2.6' benefit to cost ratio, meaning for every dirham spent then at least Dh2.6 would come back. This considers time savings, reduced carbon emissions and traffic benefits but crucially does not take into future benefits such as property price rises. Mr Santoni also paid tribute to the RTA and the government of Dubai and said Parsons was grateful to be entrusted with the responsibility of the project. Parsons, meanwhile, has been involved in some of Dubai's most epic projects from the Dubai Canal to the iconic Infinity Bridge that spans the Creek. And Mr Santoni, a civil engineer by trade who arrived in 2005, has had a front-row seat to the huge changes in the city. 'My first project was Discovery Gardens,' he said. 'My second was Jumeirah Lakes Towers. It is amazing to see the growth of the city and … to see that it is doing so well.'
South Wales Argus
14-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Monmouthshire parking review finds further review needed
Should another report be ordered, to consider variations in parking charges and inconsistencies including why there are no charges in some towns, it will be the third in five years, commissioned by Monmouthshire County Council. Usk councillor Tony Kear said he couldn't understand why a further review is necessary following the most recent, a 309 page tome produced by consultants AtkinsRealis. The Conservative said: 'I don't know how much this report cost but I find it astonishing the result is to say you've not got enough data and we've got to revisit it. I struggle to understand why a report is being presented, and why it was initiated, without the correct analysis required to produce a result. 'It seems to me this is now going to have to cost the council more money to get more analysis on car park usage and I struggle to understand that.' Labour member for Caldicot West End Jill Bond told the council's place scrutiny committee which considred the review: 'I'm quite surprised we didn't have this level of information before.' Council regeneration manager Daniel Fordham said had the authority requested that level of data when the report was commissioned there would have been an additional cost at that point and he said it didn't know it would need the additional information. He said the council needed to understand what data it requires 'to make an informed decision about a charging strategy.' AtkinsRealis were commissioned in 2024 to review Monmouthshire's parking services including car park usage patterns and pay and display sales trends. It was also asked to make recommendations for improved or amended charges, assessment of enforcement functions and capacity, how additional responsibility for enforcing pavement parking expected later this year will impact it, use of technology and benchmarking against neighbouring local authorities. The council said the work would build on a strategy commissioned from Capita in 2020 which set out the council's policy framework for managing parking. The latest review found a lack of consistency in existing parking charges, and changes to the local context since the existing structure was introduced in 2014 but said the data needed for a specific recommendation isn't yet available and a further review of existing car park use is required. The report has also said as well as supporting the local economy, encouraging sustainable travel and reducing reliance on private vehicles, facilitating parking and reducing competition between towns the parking stragegy should recognise the importance of revenue from parking to meet the costs of providing facilities, enforcement and contribute towards highways and transport services. As a result the council's Labour-led cabinet will be recommended that it keep the existing charging structure in place until it has the results of the further review.
Globe and Mail
10-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
AtkinsRéalis to hold its second quarter earnings webcast and conference call on August 7, 2025
MONTREAL , July 10, 2025 /CNW/ - AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (TSX: ATRL), a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, will hold a webcast and conference call to discuss and present its second quarter financial results. The public is invited to listen to the webcast or the conference call on Thursday, August 7, 2025 , at 9:0 0 a.m. (Eastern Time). Participants will be Ian L. Edwards , President and Chief Executive Officer and Jeff Bell , Chief Financial Officer. Financial results will be released prior to the market open that day. The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed using this link. To participate to the conference call, please pre-register using this link. Registrants will receive a confirmation email with dial-in details and a unique access code required to join the live call. The accompanying slide presentation will be posted on the Company's website here on the day of the call, along with the release of the financial results. A recording of the webcast and a transcript of the conference call will be available on the Company's website within 24 hours following the call. About AtkinsRéalis Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn.
