Buffered By Steel, Concrete and Collaboration, A Railroad Bridge Becomes a Kansas City Public Gathering Space

$16M Rock Island Bridge reuse could be emulated on other abandoned structures, say advocates.

Epiroc tunnels in Himalayas

Epiroc has supplied mechanised rock excavation equipment for parts of a job in Shimla, India, where drill and blast was not suitable.

What Happens If An Employee Is Injured While Performing Work Duties Off-Site In Rock Hill

The post What Happens If An Employee Is Injured While Performing Work Duties Off-Site In Rock Hill appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Getting hurt on the job is stressful enough, but what happens when that injury occurs away from the main workplace? If an employee is injured while performing work duties off-site in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the situation can feel confusing. Many workers are unsure whether they are still covered or what to do next. The […]

Gotthard tunnel crews advance 32m-a-day beneath Swiss Alps

Tunnelling crews have achieved a major milestone on the northern section of the second tube of the Gotthard Road Tunnel after advancing at rates of up to 32m per day through hard Alpine rock. The post Gotthard tunnel crews advance 32m-a-day beneath Swiss Alps appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Rock & Alluvium installs its deepest ever piles at London development

Crews from Rock & Alluvium, part of Van Elle, have completed the installation of its deepest ever continuous flight auger (CFA) piles, reaching 40m, at the Bow Green development in East London. The post Rock & Alluvium installs its deepest ever piles at London development appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Applying rock dust to croplands could absorb up to 2 billion tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere, research shows - University of Sheffield

Using crushed rock dust on farmland to absorb CO2