Why Is A Straw Bale Dangling From The Millennium Bridge?
Under an ancient bylaw, a straw bundle must be dangled from London’s Thames crossings to warn river traffic work is being carried out and headroom is reduced.
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Double ICE Award Winners for Marston Box Slide
Freyssinet received two awards at the ICE West Midlands Awards in September – winning the Small Project Award, and highly commended in the Innovation category for the HS2 Marston Box Slide. Project Director Kevin Bennett and Project Manager Maria Teresa Sanchez Sanchez collected the…
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Freyssinet wins CECA Midlands Project of the Year 2023
Freyssinet was awarded Project of the Year 2023 up to £3 million by CECA Midlands for its works on the HS2 Marston Box Slide. Over Christmas 2022, the 85m long, 12,600t box structure was moved 165m into position to facilitate the…
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Refurbishment Programme For World’s Oldest Railway Viaduct
Network Rail is embarking on a refurbishment of Sankey Viaduct in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, which opened in 1830 and is the world’s oldest railway viaduct.
Freyssinet achieves ISO 44001 collaborative accreditation
Freyssinet has achieved BS ISO 44001 certification in collaborative business relationship management systems as part of its commitment to providing the best customer experience. ISO 44001 helps organisations implement a system of establishing, maintaining and managing collaborative relationships, enhancing performance…
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Social inclusion charities receive over £220k from VINCI UK Foundation in 2023
This year the VINCI UK Foundation has awarded a total of £220,440 in grants – ranging from £3,000 to £9,500 – to 43 local charitable projects across the UK. VINCI group companies including Freyssinet, VINCI Energies, VINCI Construction UK, Bachy…
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Join Freyssinet, Hebetec and Roll Group at the SPE Offshore Europe exhibition
Join Freyssinet UK, Hebetec Engineering AG and Roll Group at the SPE Offshore Europe exhibition in Aberdeen from 5 – 8 September. 🤝 Together, we offer integrated specialist solutions for the build, repair and life extension of offshore structures. 🔎 Discover our products and services for the…
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Could Coffee Be The Secret Magic Concrete Ingredient?
A study has found coffee grounds could be used in place of some sand content to make ultra high performance concrete that is up to 30% stronger than normal.
Wandsworth Bridge Undergoes Critical Repair Programme
Wandsworth Bridge, which opened in 1940 and spans the River Thames in south London, is to undergo a critical bridge bearing replacement over the next few weeks.
Fundraising Campaign For Historical Tyne Swing Bridge
A £5m fundraising campaign has been launched to restore the Grade II listed River Tyne swing bridge in Newcastle, which has been unable to open since 2019.