In light of the recent damage caused in towns like Cockermouth in Cumbria as a result of Storm Desmond, a fellow at the Royal Academy of Engineering has said that the standards of flood defence must be re-evaluated. Speaking to…
Read more
Whether it’s issues with concrete coating or slope stabilization, the poor performance of the roads sector is serving as a brake where the growth of the wider economy is concerned. This is according to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association’s (CECA’s)…
Read more
Bedford has seen major construction work carried out with the help of civil engineering consultants recently to build a bypass. However, the opening of the highway to the public finally marks the end of the huge project. Bedford Borough Council…
Read more
Civil engineering consultants could see a huge increase in work over the coming months as more money is directed towards flood relief in the UK. This is according to senior economist at Markit Tim Moore who observed that in spite…
Read more
This year’s Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Roads Conference, which took place on April 20th, made smart motorways and roads its focus, with investment priorities, analysis of performance, technological demand and future change all on the agenda. Despite the fact…
Read more
North Somerset can expect to see construction of a major rail network in the area to begin next year, with the help of tunnel lining experts. Councillor Nigel Ashton stated North Somerset Council has agreed to buy land that will…
Read more
The capital budget needed to sort out bridge repairs on the Forth Road Bridge was so affected by the 2008 removal of bridge tolls and 2011’s budget cuts that plans to repair the structure were shelved five years ago. This…
Read more
The concrete repairs currently taking place on the 18th century Tadcaster Bridge are progressing well, according to North Yorkshire County Council, although the route the bridge is on is expected to still be closed until the beginning of 2017. The…
Read more
Whether it’s for marine structure construction or bridge repairs, councils and hospitals in the UK are being called on by the government to make sure they use British steel wherever possible in a bid to save the stricken industry. A…
Read more
After a few slow years, the construction industry is getting ready to expand, with sales of construction tools and materials, including bridge bearings, anticipated to grow next year. This is according to Off-Highway Research consulting firm, which predicts a rebound…
Read more