A National Infrastructure Commission has been set up to provide analysis on the long-term future needs of infrastructure in the UK to ensure that agreements are reached so that vital projects are brought to fruition, whether that be concrete repairs,…
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In light of the recent damage caused in towns like Cockermouth in Cumbria as a result of Storm Desmond, a fellow at the Royal Academy of Engineering has said that the standards of flood defence must be re-evaluated. Speaking to…
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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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With sub-zero temperatures a regular appearance throughout British winters, the need for concrete repairs to roads and structures isn’t going away any time soon – however, there’s a very special concrete which could provide the answer to some of our…
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A month’s worth of concrete repairs is about to get underway on the Dee Bridge at Banchory in Aberdeenshire, with work starting on February 23rd to fill in scour damage on the three piers that support the arches of the…
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Client Peterborough City Council Principle Contractor Osborne Ltd Consultants Atkins Contract Duration 26 weeks Works Completed March 2011 PDF Download The A1260 is a dual carriageway that serves the city of Peterborough. The road, also known as the ‘Nene Parkway’, is…
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Swimming Pool Repairs Client Tees Active Ltd Principle Contractor Morgan Ashurst Engineer Mott McDonald Value £300,000 Works Completed May 2011 PDF Download Billingham Forum swimming pool underwent re-development by Tees Active. Tees Active was a charitable leisure management organisation operating in the…
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Client London Underground Limited Principal Contractor Freyssinet Makers Contract Value £420,000 Contract Duration 32 Weeks PDF Download Bridge ES301 supports the A40 (Western Avenue) through Acton where it crosses the Central Underground Line. The structure showed severe signs of distress…
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Freyssinet has been awarded a certificate by the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) for ongoing bridge repair work on Yanley Viaduct in Bristol. The structural and civil engineering company received the certificate following an assessment by the CCS, which indicated a high level…
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