Hammersmith Flyover, constructed in the early 1960s, was an innovative design for its time and an early example of a precast segmental post-tensioned superstructure. However the details adopted for the post-tensioning system, particularly with regard to protection from water ingress…
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Prestressing specialist Freyssinet has supplied and installed the post-tensioning system on the new £429M Royal Liverpool University Hospital, which is being constructed adjacent to the existing hospital building and is due for completion in 2017. The project will be the largest all single-bed hospital in the…
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The final five-mile stretch of track laying has begun on the Borders Railway project following the Christmas break. The 30-mile railway will call at seven new stations – Shawfair, Eskbank, Newtongrange, Gorebridge, Stow, Galashiels and Tweedbank – reopening part of…
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Battersea Place is London’s first luxury retirement village. Located on Albert Bridge Road and overlooking Battersea Park, the project provides 128 one and two-bedroom apartments complete with nursing facilities, pool, gym and restaurant. The development provides independent living with integrated…
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Freyssinet have been visiting schools in the South West to tell them about the work we are doing at Yanley Viaduct. The presentations were well recieved, with some very intelligent and thoughtful questions being asked of our Business Manager, Graham…
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There has been a bridge at Walton on Thames since 1750, providing an important link across the River Thames between Shepperton and Walton on Thames. This new £32.4 million bridge is the sixth bridge is under construction, with previous bridges,…
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The £184M scheme to replace Gatwick Airport’s pier 1 involves demolition of the old pier and construction of a totally new facility in its place. It will accommodate five aircraft of a larger size than can be accommodated at the…
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Freyssinet have been awarded the Award for Innovation and its Adoption at this years Construct Awards. The award is for our ongoing works at Hammersmith Flyover in London. The innovation relates to the use of Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced…
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Over 40 attended a seminar on ‘Corrosion, Structural Repair and Post Tensioning’ at Novotel London West, Hammersmith on Tuesday 30th September 2014. Guest speakers included David Halifax, Reinforced Earth Manager and Jon Ball, Associate Director, Roger Bullivant. Freyssinet’s Southern Repairs…
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We are delighted to announce that Freyssinet have appointed new Rail Manager. Brian Smith, who started in his new role last week has over 30 years experience in the Construction Industry. He is excited to begin his work with Freyssinet…
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