New Technology To Test Bridge Integrity After Vehicle Strike
Bridge repairs that are required due to a strike by an oversized vehicle cost millions of pounds every year. New technology could help to address the problem.
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Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange box slide completed
Autoripage® of 6000 tonne box structure across railway The Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) development involves the construction of a new rail to road freight depot on the site of the former Radlett Aerodrome near St Albans. The project…
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How Are Tunneling Projects Reducing Environmental Footprint?
There is growing emphasis on eco responsibility in civil engineering projects. Here’s a look at how tunneling schemes are reducing their environmental impact.
National Botanic Garden of Wales Restores Regency Bridges
The Regency Restoration project at the National Botanic Garden of Wales was a 5 year project to restore features including the construction of six new bridges.
Tunnel Boring Machine Arrives For Snowdonia Cable Project
The Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for National Grid’s transmission tunnel through Snowdonia is due to arrive on site. The Visual Impact Provision (VIP) project will convert an existing 3km or overhead cable across the Dwyryd Estuary to a subterranean tunnel,…
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Green Light For £261m Expansion Of West Midlands Metro Line
The West Midlands Metro is set for further expansion from the Flood Street in Dudley town centre to Brierley Hill, including several tram bridge replacements.
Freyssinet is Safecontractor accredited
Freyssinet has become accredited by Safecontractor. Safecontractor is a SSIP certification, which assesses a company across health, safety, financial, ethical and sustainable practices. The certification is testament to Freyssinet’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance…
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New Policies To Drive Investment In UK Water Infrastructure
An Independent Commission has been launched to make a comprehensive review of the UK’s water infrastructure, which has been plagued by a series of problems.
Specialised Vessel To Aid Construction Of Fehmarnbelt Tunnel
A specialised vessel will be used to help put in place 89 73,000t. precast concrete elements to form the 18km Fehmarnbelt Tunnel between Germany and Denmark.
Renovation Of Iconic Wheatley Viaduct In Yorkshire Completed
The iconic Wheatley Viaduct in Halifax has undergone a £1.2m renovation, including masonry arch refurbishment and the replacement of water damaged brickwork.