Category: News
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Menai Suspension Bridge closed for urgent bolts replacement
“We have explored every option to keep the bridge open safely, but following this latest feedback on enforcement from UK Highways A55, who are responsible for the maintenance of the bridge, our hand has been forced to introduce a full closure,” he said. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Skanska-Fay JV Builds Howard Street Tunnel Modernization Ahead of Schedule
A joint venture between Skanska and Mid-Atlantic builder Fay S&B USA Construction, has reached substantial completion on CSX’s $450 million Howard Street Tunnel modernization project in Baltimore—months ahead of schedule. The upgrade is part of CSX’s capital improvement program to eliminate clearance restrictions for double-stack trains along the Baltimore-to-Philadelphia corridor. By increasing the 8,700-foot tunnel’s…
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Skanska-Fay JV Builds Howard Street Tunnel Modernization Ahead of Schedule
A joint venture between Skanska and Mid-Atlantic builder Fay S&B USA Construction, has reached substantial completion on CSX’s $450 million Howard Street Tunnel modernization project in Baltimore—months ahead of schedule. The upgrade is part of CSX’s capital improvement program to eliminate clearance restrictions for double-stack trains along the Baltimore-to-Philadelphia corridor. By increasing the 8,700-foot tunnel’s…
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McShane Construction to Build 50-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Madison, Wisconsin
McShane Construction Company’s Wisconsin Regional Office has been selected to build The Conway at Huxley Yards, a new affordable housing community in Madison, Wisconsin. The five-story development, commissioned by repeat client Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC), will feature 50 affordable apartments designed to meet high standards of sustainability and resident comfort. “We’re proud to continue our…
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Bovis signs £237m East Midlands barracks upgrade contract
Andrew Mackay, executive general manager of regions at Bovis, said: “We are delighted to have secured this contract. As a longstanding and valued client, we have worked closely with the DIO since 2011. We are now focused on delivering this latest phase of works to the very highest standard, providing modern, sustainable facilities that will…
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Laing first in construction to achieve group-wide quality standard
Laing O’Rourke’s certified companies include Laing O’Rourke, Laing O’Rourke Delivery, Explore 2050 Engineering (Crown House Technologies), Explore 2050 Manufacturing (Vetter, Expanded Piling, Enterprise Solutions, CEMC) and Select Plant Hire Company. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Ayers Saint Gross Reveals Dynamic Environmental Graphics for Coppin State University
Ayers Saint Gross has unveiled a bold new suite of environmental graphics and branded signage across 55 key spaces at Baltimore’s Coppin State University, reinforcing campus identity and enhancing the daily experience for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The award-winning interdisciplinary design firm, which completed Coppin State’s Facilities Master Plan in 2022, collaborated with the…
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Grenfell Inquiry expert appointed interim chief construction adviser
David Barnes, head of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), welcomed the appointment: “The Grenfell Tower Inquiry made clear that greater oversight, accountability, and collaboration are needed across the construction sector to deliver safe and high-quality buildings. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CIOB seeks experts for Sector Led Group for Quantity Surveying
The scope of the group focuses on competence in building safety across the built environment, encompassing all stages of the RIBA Plan of Work. It includes client-side, contractor-side and dispute resolution competencies, with an emphasis on collaboration and shared learning. This initiative goes beyond responding to legislation – it is fundamentally about keeping people safe.…
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‘Who’s going to build these homes?’ – industry reacts to Labour’s new towns
(Image: David Calvert via Dreamstime.com) The government has pledged to start building three new towns before the next general election. The government has accepted the recommendation and is looking at Tempsford in Bedfordshire, Leeds South Bank and Crews Hill in north London as the most promising sites to start building. The new towns are expected…