Marine tunnel parts for Sizewell C to be manufactured in Avonmouth from 2028

Planning permission has been granted for Sizewell C to build a factory at Avonmouth near Bristol, which will manufacture pre-cast marine tunnel segments and heads. The post Marine tunnel parts for Sizewell C to be manufactured in Avonmouth from 2028 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Sizewell C gets green light for Bristol tunnel segment factory

Avonmouth factory will make 38,500 precast concrete segments

Precast concrete puts schools back in session

Explore two projects which show precast concrete's ability to meet tight schedules while delivering distinctive architecture The post Precast concrete puts schools back in session appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Why Precast Retaining Walls Are Becoming the Default Choice for UK Contractors

The post Why Precast Retaining Walls Are Becoming the Default Choice for UK Contractors appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Very few materials are as versatile and beneficial to construction as concrete – and there are two options for any developer or contractor to choose from when it comes to utilising concrete on their site.  On the one hand, they can pour and cast concrete on-site. On the other hand, they can have tailored solutions […]

Britain Built Fast in 1948 and the Mortgage Market Still Has Not Forgiven It

The post Britain Built Fast in 1948 and the Mortgage Market Still Has Not Forgiven It appeared first on UK Construction Blog. After the war Britain needed housing at a speed the traditional trades could not deliver. The answer was systems. Precast reinforced concrete panels, steel frames, factory produced components assembled on site by semi skilled labour. It worked. Hundreds of thousands of homes went up, quickly, and families moved out of prefabs and slums into something […]

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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