A former station undercroft characterised by a series of listed brick arches is to be turned into a new luxury development, linked to an adjacent residential skyscraper in central Manchester. Developer Salboy has unveiled details of its plan for the…
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ExoLeaf® Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete The redevelopment of 9-11 Elmer Approach in Southend-on-Sea required two additional floors to be added to the existing 10-storey building as part of its transformation into a 108 room hotel. To facilitate the…
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Cleveland Bridge, a Grade II listed structure in Bath, is set to undergo repair work to ensure it can continue to provide passage across the River Avon for thousands of vehicles each day. The BBC reported that Bath and North…
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It could cost up to £3 million to carry out the necessary repairs to roads and bridges in the Yorkshire Dales that have been damaged by flooding in recent weeks. Rishi Sunak, the local MP, told the BBC that he…
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If you’re keen for your next building project to be big, bold and beautiful, even if your primary construction material is concrete, then you’re in luck… a team of scientists from the University of Dundee have succeeded in using toner…
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The Environment Agency has started work on its yearly programme of investment on the locks of the River Thames, a £2.1 million scheme that will help to support both recreational and commercial boating along the 135 miles of river, work…
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Network Rail has announced that it will raise the height of two railway bridges in Pembrokeshire, because they are frequently hit by lorries. The BBC reported that the organisation will spend £4.25 million to construct new bridges at Haverfordwest and…
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The proposed Swansea Bay tidal lagoon – which would cost £1.3 billion to build – has been dismissed by the government because it is believed it would not represent value for money. In a statement delivered to parliament on June…
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There are always challenges when carrying out bridge repair works, but when the structure in question is Grade II listed, there will be additional concerns to consider as well. Prestolee Packhorse Bridge in Stoneclough, which is a listed structure crossing…
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A number of bridges in Norfolk that are part of an old railway line and now form a popular walking and cycling route are in need of repairs. This is according to a report that is set to go before…
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