Portable Burning Man installation aims to extend physical/mental boundaries

In 2022, a fractal amphitheater of timber modules, titled Catharsis, was installed for the annual Burning Man event in Black Rock Desert, Nevada. Intended to symbolize a venture into the realm of dreams, the art installation was designed to be disassembled and later carried to other parts of the world—to give accessibility to audiences incapable of visiting Burning Man. The post Portable Burning Man installation aims to extend physical/mental boundaries appeared first on Construction Specifier.

SterlingOSB Zero offers all-round performance for Smart Spaces Surrey

A Surrey-based business specialising in the design and installation of modular garden rooms and home offices has based its manufacturing process around the performance benefits of West Fraser’s fully-certified SterlingOSB Zero T&G panels. The post SterlingOSB Zero offers all-round performance for Smart Spaces Surrey appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

‘Unsuitable ground conditions’ thwart Costain/ Keltbray A30 bridge lift

The installation of a new bridge in Cornwall has been delayed due to “unsuitable ground conditions”. The post ‘Unsuitable ground conditions’ thwart Costain/ Keltbray A30 bridge lift appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

INSTALL Introduces New Executive Director David Gross

INSTALL, the North American leader in floorcovering installation training and certification, announces the appointment of David Gross as INSTALL Executive Director. Gross began his new position on December 1, 2022, upon the retirement of the organization’s previous executive director, John T. McGrath, Jr. who held the leadership role for 16 years. Gross will continue to […] The post INSTALL Introduces New Executive Director David Gross first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

Oldcastle Infrastructure Partners with Canadian Artist to Present Unique Industrial Art in Candiac

Who: Oldcastle Infrastructure and Canadian Artist Pierre Leblanc What: The opening presentation of the industrial art installation on a new Oldcastle Infrastructureventilation tower. Entitled L’idee du Chiendent et Autres Jardins Suspendus and inspired by thepoem Tete de Caboche from Gaston Miron, the tower stands 26 meters tall and is eight meters incircumference. The art installation […] The post Oldcastle Infrastructure Partners with Canadian Artist to Present Unique Industrial Art in Candiac appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Crossrail railway systems: Elizabeth line permanent track installation complete

The completion of the permanent track is a significant milestone in the delivery of the Elizabeth line. More than 50km of new, permanent track has been installed between Westbourne Park in west London and through to Plumstead and Pudding Mill Lane in the east. The final section of the track was completed in the eastbound tunnel of the new Whitechapel station earlier this summer.

Crossrail railway systems: Platform screen doors installation trial

Crossrail railway systems: Platform screen doors installation trial

Crossrail railway systems: Track installation update, December 2016

Crossrail railway systems: Track installation update, December 2016

Crossrail station design: installation of architectural components at Bond Street station

Crossrail Programme Director Simon Wright explains the design reasoning behind the huge, sweeping concrete shapes being installed at the new Elizabeth line BondStreet station. Glass-fibre reinforced concrete is being used to line the station platform tunnels and cross-passages, leaving smooth, sweeping, curved edges that promote easy navigation and reduce blind spots for passengers. Find out more about Crossrail's design approach here: http://www.crossrail.co.uk/route/design/

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