Engineering and infrastructure news ACE, the Association for Consultancy and Engineering, brings you the latest news on and from the engineering industry, including infrastructure projects, the construction business and political developments.

	Wind-to-heat project planned for Shetlands Wednesday, 22 February 2012 300 homes to benefit from heating proposals DIO opens up £4.35billion in contracts Tuesday, 21 February 2012 Contract values range between £500m and £1.8 billion HSE swooping for nationwide clampdown Tuesday, 21 February 2012 HSE targeting construction industry Shell awards £75m gas contract Tuesday, 21 February 2012 Wood Group contract extended Innovative affordable housing to be built in London Monday, 20 February 2012 477 homes part of self-financing project Britain and France in nuclear accord Monday, 20 February 2012 Cameron and Sarkozy in nuclear pact Artist wants to build 500 eco-homes Friday, 17 February 2012 Artist's representative announces plans for Ilfracombe NAEA puts forward high street housing plan Friday, 17 February 2012 Turn retail properties into homes, says NAEA Crossrail tendering process extended Thursday, 16 February 2012 £200m contract will now be awarded next year Firms shortlisted for Battle of Bannockburn tender Thursday, 16 February 2012 5 firms shortlisted for 700th anniversary project Police stations to be built and run by contractors Wednesday, 15 February 2012 G4S has signed contract with Lincolnshire Police £470m gain for knocking down chimneys Wednesday, 15 February 2012 Battersea Power Station to go on sale again Contracts boost from Olympics work Wednesday, 15 February 2012 Games contractors secure other stadium work 'Meet the buyer' event being held in Kent Tuesday, 14 February 2012 Chance for businesses to meet decision makers Street works permit scheme consultation open Tuesday, 14 February 2012 Government wants to give power to local authorities