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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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For those in the business of highways and concrete repair, one significant development in recent years has been the advent of the smart motorway. Previously known as ‘managed motorways’, these stretches of roads are monitored by traffic cameras, so that…
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While George Osborne’s latest budget has received mixed reviews to say the least, it did contain some good news for civil engineering consultants, especially in the north. Not only has money been ring-fenced for continuing work on the Crossrail 2,…
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The government has announced its intentions for a number of major construction projects that will involve expert civil engineering consultants, as part of its Northern Powerhouse initiative. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne published the Budget for 2016 earlier this…
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A multi-billion pound investment in road and rail will create thousands of opportunities for women to become apprentices with civil engineering consultants, thanks to an agreement between the Department of Transport and rail operators. According to Get West London, major…
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The civil engineering consultants behind Blackpool Tower would no doubt be proud of the fact that the structure has just been presented with the inaugural North West Civil Engineering Heritage Award by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). According to…
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Freyssinet played a key part in rescuing Lamington Viaduct, which was in danger of collapse following flooding of the River Clyde on New Year’s Eve. Scour beneath the central pier caused a 140mm depression on part of the bridge deck…
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