Marine structure repairs have recommenced to renovate a 154-year-old bridge in a scenic area of North Wales. The Grade II listed Barmouth viaduct was built in 1867, and is now undergoing its biggest ever upgrade, New Civil Engineer (NCE) reports….
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The Humber Bridge is set to close to allow essential repairs to take place over the weekend. This marks only the third time the structure in Hull, East Yorkshire, has been closed during its lifespan, according to Hull Daily Mail….
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Freyssinet has been awarded a place on the National Highways (formerly Highways England) Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) in Lot 10 for Structures, Structural Services and Concrete Repairs. The six-year £3.6 billion framework is part of National Highways’ roll-out of its…
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A leading expert on the world-famous Tower Bridge in London has said that the hydraulic system is likely to be in need of refurbishment.
The VINCI UK Foundation, which is funded by VINCI businesses across the UK, has announced grants totalling £175,178 awarded to 39 charities focusing on improving access to training, employment, housing, healthcare, mobility and leisure activities for society’s most vulnerable and…
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St Albans Road, South Mimms, Hertfordshire – Bearing replacement and concrete repairs Client: Jackson Civil Engineering (JCE)Designer: AtkinsPrincipal Contractor: Jackson Civil Engineering (JCE)Works Commenced: February 2021Works Completed: April 2021 St Albans road bridge crosses the A1(M) near Potters Bar. Regular…
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Langley Footbridge, Langley Interchange, Slough – Bearing replacement Client: Slough Borough CouncilDesigner: Freyssinet LimitedPrincipal Contractor: Freyssinet LimitedWorks Commenced: April 2021Works Completed: July 2021 Langley Footbridge crosses the M4 junction 5 interchange in Slough and provides a vital link for cyclists…
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Freyssinet recently completed bearing replacement works on Langley Footbridge, which crosses the M4 junction 5 interchange in Slough. Regular monitoring inspections by Client Slough Borough Council had indicated that the bridge bearings had reached their designed life span and were…
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The name Trent Bridge is usually associated with the famous cricket ground, home of Nottinghamshire and frequent venue of international matches.
Freyssinet is celebrating after receiving an internationally-recognised RoSPA award for demonstrating high health and safety standards for the second consecutive year in the row. Freyssinet received the RoSPA Gold Health and Safety Award for working hard to ensure its employees,…
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