Tag: pictures
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In pictures | Erith completes demolition of Sizewell A turbine hall
Demolition contractor Erith has completed an 18-month project to fully demolish the turbine hall at Sizewell A nuclear power station, marking a milestone in the ongoing decommissioning of the site. The football-pitch-sized hall has now been razed to the ground using innovative techniques, which allowed the project to be completed significantly faster than using traditional…
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In pictures | The best images from May
A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Historic pier brought back to life Civils contractor Octavius has completed a nine-month programme of critical repairs to Ryde Pier on the Isle of Wight, the oldest pier in the UK. The £11.5m project included a complete refurbishment of all of the pier’s…
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In pictures | National Highways unveils new green bridges designs
National Highways is set to double its stock of green bridges across the UK within the next two years. The public body said there are currently only “a handful” of these wildlife-friendly structures on the country’s strategic road network. National Highways has already constructed green bridges over the A556 near Chester and the A21 at…
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Pictures show a miniature Miliband and tiny Farage ‘debating’ green issues in Good Energy model village
In a playful yet poignant display, Good Energy has transformed Southsea Model Village into “Sunshine Place,” a miniature neighborhood showcasing the potential of renewable energy in everyday life. The installation features tiny eco homes equipped with solar panels and heat pumps, alongside miniature figures of prominent political figures, including Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Reform…
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In pictures | Leeds United’s new Elland Road Stadium design
Leeds United Football Club has published images of the design for the revamp of its Elland Road stadium. Last September, the club outlined plans to modernise its home ground and increase capacity from 37,645 to up to 56,500. (Image: Leeds United) The estimated final capacity of the design in progress is approximately 53,000. Leeds City…
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In pictures | The best images from April
A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Image: Richard Storey Mace turned some of its major projects red for a day last month – including the £330m restoration of Manchester Town Hall – in support of Become, the national charity for children in care and care leavers. Image: Jacques Basile…
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In pictures | Bespoke ground shoring built for challenging large excavation
Temporary works specialist Altrad RMD Kwikform has provided a bespoke ground shoring and formwork structure for K Rouse Civil Engineering for the construction of the Fujifilm Borealis biotech manufacturing facility in Billingham. The project involved a 10m-deep excavation in a confined industrial environment, which required a bracing system (‘GeoBrace’) with a modular hydraulic design for…
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In pictures | The best images from March
A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. New ‘floor’ for Sunderland’s footbridge VolkerStevin has laid the last of 91 deck planks of the New Wear Footbridge in Sunderland. They were installed using a bespoke trolley system, with each of the 10m-wide planks lifted by crane from the southern riverside park…
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In pictures | How Mace’s retrofit of Euston Tower will look
Mace has revealed new designs of the Euston Tower redevelopment it is delivering for client British Land. The project involves refurbishment of the 1960s 31-storey building, retaining “considerable amounts” of the original structure, including the foundations and core. Mace said the new 372 sq m office development will be all-electric in construction and operation. The…
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In pictures | Mace turns projects red to support care leavers charity
Mace turned some of its major projects red for a day in support of Become, the national charity for children in care and care leavers. Mace is delivering a £330m restoration of Manchester City Council Town Hall (Image: Richard Storey) The Go Red for Become campaign lit up projects across the country on 13 March.…