How to avoid breaking fish protection laws on site

Dr Peter Walker is a technical director and aquatic ecologist at RSK Biocensus The UK is home to important species of fish. Many are migratory, including charismatic species such as Atlantic salmon and European eels. Fish are particularly vulnerable to construction activities, as disturbances can… The post How to avoid breaking fish protection laws on site appeared first on Construction News.

Largest aquatic facility in Southern Hemisphere opens in Christchurch

Set to become the largest indoor aquatic, recreation and sports facility in the Southern Hemisphere, the Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre represents a significant milestone in Christchurch’s ongoing rebuild. Warren and Mahoney is proud to mark the upcoming opening of the centre, delivered in collaboration with Christchurch City Council, the Crown-led Anchor Projects programme, Peddle […] The post Largest aquatic facility in Southern Hemisphere opens in Christchurch appeared first on Building Today.

Award of Merit, K-12 Education: Francis Parker School Phase 8 Athletic Complex

Located on top of a post-tensioned concrete parking structure, this $34-million, 48,770-sq-ft athletic complex features a full-size basketball court, locker rooms, support spaces for the neighboring aquatic center, classrooms and administrative spaces.

Chicago Trump Tower to Pay $4.8M Over Water System That Harmed Aquatic Life

The 96-story Trump International Tower and Hotel in Chicago must make changes to its water cooling system to protect fish and aquatic life in the Chicago River.  

Best K-12 Education — Dallas College Natatorium

An old aquatic center originally built in the 1970s featured an outdoor recreational pool and was in need of an upgrade.

Mega Projects - Kansai Floating Airport (That's Sinking into Osaka Bay) 20092021

Long before Dubai started hauling vast amounts of earth into the ocean to create its famed artificial islands, the Japanese were already streets ahead when Kansai international airport opened in 1994; it immediately became an engineering marvel.