How Geosynthetics Improve Road Subgrade Stability and Reduce Aggregate Use

The post How Geosynthetics Improve Road Subgrade Stability and Reduce Aggregate Use appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Road construction performance is not determined only by the asphalt or concrete surface. In many projects, the long-term behaviour of a road depends heavily on what happens below the pavement layer. Weak subgrades, poor drainage, unsuitable aggregate, heavy traffic loading and poor installation practices can all contribute to rutting, settlement, cracking and premature maintenance. This […]

Afterimage: Cambridge University’s student show 2026

The Architects’ Journal Afterimage: Cambridge University’s student show 2026 Lightly hung in Euston’s Crypt Gallery, the second and smaller chapter of the University of Cambridge’s student exhibition made for a compelling student show alongside its inventive installation, says Nile Bridgeman. Photography by Vasilios Frantzis, Danaë Passarelli The post Afterimage: Cambridge University’s student show 2026 appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Fran Williams

Tilbury Douglas tops out £100m Dorset emergency department

Tilbury Douglas has celebrated the installation, by Bayards, of the rooftop helipad at Dorset County Hospital's new emergency department and critical unit, topping out the structure.

Insulated Plasterboard for Retrofit Wall Upgrades: What to Check Before Ordering

The post Insulated Plasterboard for Retrofit Wall Upgrades: What to Check Before Ordering appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Older properties often lose heat much faster than homes built to current standards. Insulated plasterboard is widely used during retrofit projects because it combines a PIR insulation core with a plasterboard finish, allowing the wall to be insulated and finished in a single installation. Before you place an order, check these four points: Missing any […]

Watch: Engineers complete HS2 Burton Green tunnel roof installation

HS2 engineers have installed the final roof segment on the 700m Burton Green tunnel, in the West Midlands. The post Watch: Engineers complete HS2 Burton Green tunnel roof installation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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