In pictures: HS2 lifts first huge beams for Birmingham’s Curzon Street station

Crews have completed the installation of the first prestressed precast concrete beams that will support Curzon Street’s seven platforms, in preparation for HS2. The post In pictures: HS2 lifts first huge beams for Birmingham’s Curzon Street station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

World's Longest Immersed Tunnel Passes Milestone, But Faces Delays

The $8-billion Fehmarnbelt Tunnel set to link Germany and Denmark below the Baltic Sea has seen placement of its first precast concrete elements, but a series of delays now have the project running at least two years behind schedule.

Getjar revenue up a third as Gateway 2 bottlenecks start to ease

Concrete frame specialist expands cut-and-carve and precast operations

Behind tilt-panel construction

Tilt-panel construction uses precast concrete panels to form the primary structural walls, offering advantages such as speed, cost efficiency and long-term durability. ( Ivan Casas/shutterstock.com)As tilt-panel construction has become more common on Australian sites, Hobson Engineering has focused on the fastening systems that sit … The post Behind tilt-panel construction appeared first on Inside Construction.

Crowne Plaza Shell Cove Marina demonstrates precast capability

The hotel’s structure and façade feature 668 precast concrete elements. ( Advanced Precast)The Crowne Plaza Shell Cove Marina in Shellharbour uses precast concrete to resolve the geometric, logistical and durability demands of … The post Crowne Plaza Shell Cove Marina demonstrates precast capability appeared first on Inside Construction.

Understanding workforce motivational factors to incentivise improved productivity in pre-cast concrete construction

Improving productivity in construction is a focus for government and industry. The drive to succeed in both domestic and international markets has increased pressure on the construction industry to deliver greater efficiency. While innovation and technology have a significant part to play in achieving this goal, labour remains an essential component of success.

HS2 - Production of HS2's Northolt Tunnel segments begins at new Hartlepool facility 25072023

This video looks at the off-site fabrication facility in Hartlepool that has started to manufacture concrete tunnel segments for the HS2 project, including the 'Northolt tunnel east' and 'Euston tunnel'

Everton Football Club - New Everton Stadium, one year on, 01012023

Check out the remarkable progress of the new Everton Stadium over past 12 months at the Bramley-Moore Dock side

Akla Gelen - Incredible modern construction technology, 12102022

This video shows a compilation of machinery being used on construction projects including: hydraulic staircase mould, slipform concrete kerbs and barriers, precast wall concrete panels, high-tip dumper and a concrete recycling robot!

CIOB - An Introduction to MMC & Offsite Manufacturing, 26012022

Join Michael Brearey, Fellow of the CIOB and Group Head of Construction and Maintenance at Mount St John. Michael will be providing an overview of Modern Methods of Construction, including what this approach to building means for the industry, and how it has been proven to be effective through offsite manufacturing. Within the presentation, viewers will gain a better understanding of what is meant by offsite manufacturing, and the different methods used to achieve a more sustainable future

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