Aberdeenshire is suffering from a large-scale problem of crumbling bridges, so much so that it requires a significant funding of £3.35 million to be able to bring them back into good condition. The Press and Journal revealed that 65 out…
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London Bridge Station was recently reopened by the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William after a five year, £1billion transformation by Network Rail, nearly doubling its passenger capacity and providing faster connections for passengers. The Thameslink route, created in partnership between…
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The A14 Orwell Bridge Strategic Management and Studies project was awarded a certificate of excellence at the ICE Yorkshire and Humber Awards 2018. Principle Contractor Amey, on behalf of Highways England, undertook industry-leading asset management on the A14 Orwell Bridge…
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A new independent study published this week has highlighted the positive impact Borders Railway has made on the community it serves, attracting people to live, work and visit the route. Humza Yousaf, Minister for Transport says the findings demonstrate a…
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The A14 Orwell Bridge Strategic Management and Studies project has been shortlisted for the Sir John Fowler Award by The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Yorkshire and Humber. The annual ICE Yorkshire and Humber awards showcase outstanding work done by…
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Jacking and Bearing Replacement Client: North Yorkshire County Council Principal Contractor: CR Reynolds Limited Works Commenced: February 2016 Works Completed: March 2016 DOWNLOAD THE CASE STUDY PDF HERE Thornton on Swale Bridge is a single span Grade II listed bridge…
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Rehabilitation works on Old Flatts Bridge in Rotherham received a certificate of excellence from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in the Smeaton Award category for projects greater than 500k/less than £5 million. Freyssinet supplied and installed bridge bearings on…
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Expansion Joint Installation and Bridge Bearing Supply – Centenary Way Viaduct, Burnley Client Lancashire County Council Contractor AE Yates Limited Works Commenced April 2015 Works Completed January 2016 DOWNLOAD PDF CASE STUDY The A682 Centenary Viaduct is a seven span…
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Bridge Strengthening and Bearing Maintenance – M6 Toll Bridges B443 & B518, Warwickshire Client Midland Expressway Limited (MEL) Works Commenced October 2015 Works Completed December 2015 CASE STUDY PDF DOWNLOAD Freyssinet was engaged by Midland Expressway Ltd in 2013 to carry…
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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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