Step Forward For The World’s First Ship Tunnel In Norway
Norway is a step further towards the construction of the world’s first ship tunnel, as a technical advisor is appointed for the project in Vestland County.
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Freyssinet joins the Temporary Works Forum (TWf)
Freyssinet is delighted to have joined the Temporary Works Forum (TWf). The TWf leads the UK construction industry’s discussion and research on best practice in temporary works. The main objectives of the TWf and its members are: Give authoritative guidance…
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Complex Repair Works On The Only Sliding Rail Bridge In UK
Renovation works have been completed on a unique sliding rail bridge in Keadby near Scunthorpe. The sliding structure was added to cross the canal in 1925.
Historic Northumberland Railway Bridges Saved From Infilling
A series of unstable disused 19th century masonry arch railway bridges have been saved from infilling after they were leased to a community interest company.
Immediate Remedial Works For Historic Aberdeenshire Bridge
A historic road bridge over the River Deveron at Banff in Aberdeenshire is to undergo immediate scour remedial work to safeguard it from structural failure.
Fresh Calls For Tees Tunnel To Link Redcar And Hartlepool
A new feasibility study has been requested to assess the possibility of building a tunnel under the River Tees to provide a link between Redcar and Hartlepool.
DAMAC Tower highly commended at Concrete Society Awards
DAMAC Tower, part of the Nine Elms complex in London received the Highly Commended accolade at the Concrete Society’s 2023 Awards. The DAMAC Tower, often referred to as the ‘Jenga’ tower due to its unique building silhouette, is a residential…
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Repair And Clean Up Plans For Historic Stockport Viaduct
The Grade II listed Stockport Viaduct in Greater Manchester is in danger of becoming a safety hazard unless repair works are carried out, say Network Rail.
Milestone as Chiltern HS2 Tunnelling Is 90% Complete
Florence and Cecilia, the giant tunnel boring machines that are being used to hollow out the Chiltern Tunnels for HS2, are 90% of the way through their journey.
Myton Swing Bridge project wins Balfour Beatty award
Freyssinet won the Quality Award for works on Myton Swing Bridge at the Balfour Beatty UKCS Regional Civils Supply Chain Awards 2023 at end of December. Freyssinet Site Engineer Conor Cusack is pictured accepting the award from Stephen Semple, Balfour…
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