Delivering HS2’s Old Oak Common station box

The consortium digging out the box for HS2’s Old Oak Common station is operating on a grand scale Client: HS2 Ltd Contract value: £1.67bn (entire station) Contract type: NEC Main contractor: Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra JV Suppliers: Select (tower crane), Expanded (excavation plan). Structural engineering… The post Delivering HS2’s Old Oak Common station box appeared first on Construction News.

Dublin Docklands brownfield project requires major ground investigation and soil sampling

A major Dublin Docklands brownfield redevelopment project has required an excavation of 17 m below ground level, with RSK Ireland collecting more than 500 soil samples as part of its ground investigation work. Waterfront South Central is a Ronan Group Real Estate project, with the site set to become Citibank’s new head office. Fellow RSK […]

Hydrovacing: Revolutionizing Excavation Power

Excavation is often a tedious and time-consuming part of construction that nobody wants to deal with. The hours put into measuring, digging, and clearing to create smooth and large surfaces to work is extremely expensive.  Thankfully, technology has progressed enough that we have new options that have revolutionized this process! Hydrovac excavation is one of […] The post Hydrovacing: Revolutionizing Excavation Power first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

Future of Tunnelling | Mix of tunnelling methods required to construct the 57.5km Mont Cenis base tunnel in the Alps

Construction of the world’s longest railway tunnel is progressing with all excavation contracts now awarded. When complete, it will boost rail freight capacity between France and Italy. The post Future of Tunnelling | Mix of tunnelling methods required to construct the 57.5km Mont Cenis base tunnel in the Alps appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Coates and Keller: Bracing for success at Bowline Wickham

When Keller, a specialist in civil works and retention, began planning how to support a large basement excavation for the … The post Coates and Keller: Bracing for success at Bowline Wickham appeared first on Inside Construction.

HS2 - Progress on HS2’s Copthall Green Tunnel (as Western portal is complete) 15062023

Engineers working on the HS2 project are celebrating progress as they have completed the western portal of the Copthall Green Tunnel. Located in Hillingdon, the 880m long tunnel structure sits between the twin bored Northolt Tunnel and the Colne Valley Viaduct.

60 Minutes Australia - The urgent repairs needed for Australia's national icon, 21012023

The Sydney Opera House urgently needs a major overhaul otherwise it actually could cease to be a functioning opera house. An creator Yoon Utsan has been invited back to advise on the A$600m renovation This includes excavating the sandstone beneath so the whole floor can be lowered a full level that will increase the size of the stage by 70%, providing for more seating and lifting the orchestra seating area.

Cheddar - The Challenge Of Skyscraper Construction In The Most Crowded City In America, 22092022

New York's skyline is constantly changing as the city continues to build up. But building here comes with its own particular set of challenges: confined spaces, subways and a general lack of land. It's a task New York's construction workers and architects are particularly well-trained to face. Cheddar & CuriosityStream explore the unique histories and modern challenges, defining the future of each of New York City's one-of-a-kind infrastructure systems

CABE - Japanese Knotweed Management, 16012019

Webinar held by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers and the Property Care Association looking at the management of Japanese Knotweed. Dr Peter Fitzsimons highlights the botany and scale & scope of the Japanese Knotweed 'problem'; the legal framework for JKW and other invasives; surveying and controlling JKW; and Warranties

Robotic roadworks and Excavation System

Electric powered multi task robot for works to utilities.

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