Final Connection Made For The Thames Tideway ‘Super Sewer’
The Thames Tideway Tunnel, known as London’s new super sewer, has officially been activated after the final connection was made between the existing structure.
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The Friendly Bus receives funding from VINCI UK Foundation
Shropshire-based charity The Friendly Bus, a community transport service in Broseley, Much Wenlock and surrounding areas, has been awarded £7,000 by the VINCI UK Foundation. The charity, nominated by Freyssinet’s Framework Coordinator Ginette Pardoe, aims to reduce loneliness and isolation…
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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.
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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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.
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.