1Q 2026 Cost Report: Data Centers Propping Up a Fragile Construction Market

Construction exec optimism edges higher, despite headwinds.

‘Precise as civil engineering can get’: Expert monitoring aids Leeds flyover bearing replacement

Work to replace 27 ageing bearings on the New York Road Flyover in central Leeds was carried out this winter by Mabey Hire with high-precision structural monitoring and bespoke temporary propping enabling the deck to be lifted by a controlled 2mm during each changeover. The post ‘Precise as civil engineering can get’: Expert monitoring aids Leeds flyover bearing replacement appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

New managing director for Groundforce

Groundforce, the propping and shoring subsidiary of Vp, has appointed Warren Buckland as managing director.

Modular engineering preserves Bondi heritage façade

Coates’ modular propping and bracing system was designed to support the heritage façade during redevelopment. ( Coates)Coates has delivered a bespoke temporary works solution to preserve the heritage-listed façade of a four-storey apartment building in Bondi, … The post Modular engineering preserves Bondi heritage façade appeared first on Inside Construction.

Heavy propping for Ardmore's King’s Cross scheme

Groundforce Shorco has supplied specialised props and beams to support a complex deep excavation in the centre of London.

Andun Engineering Consultants - Four Complex Demolition Case Studies 22082022

A review of four complex demolition case studies: Keynsham - Pull Downs Gladstone Docks - Industrial Demolition Premier House - Basement Demolition Centre Point - Cut & Carve Demolition

Andun Engineering Consultants - Temporary Works For Demolition 2022 - Webinar 24062022

Andun Engineering's CPD Webinar looking at Temporary Works For Demolition, presented by Angus Holdsworth and Joshua Martin

Andun Engineering Consultants - Basement Temporary Works - CPD Webinar 28112022

This webinar looks at Temporary Works when constructing basements. Topics covered include: Loadings, Types of basement retaining walls, Flying shores, Raking Props, Proprietary Propping or Fabricated Steel, Capping Beams, Underpinning, and sequence of works

Andun Engineering Consultants - Propping and Needling 26112021

Introduction and overview of propping and needling as part of the monthly Andun Engineering Consultants temporary works webinars for the construction industry. This webinar is presented by Joshua Martin and David Stevens

FT - Xi Jinping’s Evergrande dilemma has repercussions far beyond China, 15102021

Evergrande has become a problem for Chinese president Xi Jinping. There appears to be 3 policy options: bankrupting Evergrande to send a message to the rest of the property sector; propping it up because it is simply “too big to fail”; or facilitating an orderly distribution of assets Kevin Rudd, a former prime minister of Australia, is the global president of the Asia Society highlights that Beijing could let the property behemoth go bankrupt, but that risks shockwaves both at home and abroad