Laing O’Rourke delivers prefab lift module prototype

Construction contractor Laing O’Rourke and elevator company Kone have joined forces to produce a prefabricated passenger lift module for rail footbridges.

Replacement of Droitwich Canals footbridges presented engineering challenges

Contractor Griffiths and marine engineering specialist The Rothen Group have overcome engineering challenges to replace two footbridges spanning the Droitwich Canals in Worcestershire. The post Replacement of Droitwich Canals footbridges presented engineering challenges appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Re:Construction podcast – Episode 158

M&A upswing, Picking leaders and Footbridges (Pt II)

Prototype AVA adaptable modular footbridge completed for Network Rail

Construction of the prototype fully accessible AVA modular footbridge, which has the potential to disrupt the way rail footbridges are designed and delivered, has completed. The post Prototype AVA adaptable modular footbridge completed for Network Rail appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

£42M upgrade to Leeds’ Armley Gyratory enters final phase as prefab footbridges to be lifted into place

The removal of the Spence Lane footbridge over the Armley Gyratory in Leeds is to begin later this month as the wider £41.97M Armley Gyratory upgrade scheme nears completion. The post £42M upgrade to Leeds’ Armley Gyratory enters final phase as prefab footbridges to be lifted into place appeared first on New Civil Engineer.