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Esh starts Hull bridge works

The Construction Index

The deck was replaced in 2001 and footways in 2012 but a more recent routine inspection revealed that several of the load-bearing columns under the bridge have significantly deteriorated and a major repair programme is required to ensure its safety and longevity. Drypool Bridge is one of seven bridges across the River Hull in the city.

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New crane for façades specialist

The Construction Index

PCE, founded in 1969 by Vince Wetton, began investing in its own cranes in 2001, buying two Liebherr LR 1100, one LR 11300 and two earlier models of the LR 1160. PCE’s new Liebherr LTR 1150 The LTR 1150 is PCE’s first telescopic crawler crane , joining a fleet of two Liebherr LR 1160.1 lattice jib crawler cranes. Got a story?

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Berkeley chief to become executive chair

The Construction Index

Rob Perrins, a chartered accountant, has been with Berkeley since 1994, joining the board as finance director in 2001. Rob Perrins Rob Perrins, chief executive of Berkeley Group Holdings, is to become executive chair of the board in September, subject to shareholder approval.

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Changes at Barratt North East

The Construction Index

Milburn joined Barratt Homes in May 2001 as land manager and has been development director since July 2004. His replacement is Kerry Moore, who is currently senior land manager. In retirement he is taking on a new role as a World War One tour guide, mainly in the Ypres area.

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Skilled labor shortage amplifies need to boost vocational education

The Korte Company

We can see the writing on every wall we put up: The underlying driver of today’s skilled labor shortage has not been adequately addressed, so the gap between available workers and construction demand is sure to widen. And yet, school systems still devalue vocational education as a matter of policy. million by April 2001.

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Best Online Lighting Stores in 2023

CCR Magazine

Sometimes you may have wished to light or redo your home's lighting systems. Not to mention the specifics of pendant lights, chandeliers, wall and table lighting, and floor lamps. YLighting YLighting is a lighting store known for its modern lighting systems. VAXLAMP Now, this would have ended with mentioning the VAXLAMP.

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Q&A On Interpretations of Fall Protection for Steel Erection

Safety Services Company

And since the latest version of this final rule was published on January 18, 2001, OSHA has issued several interpretations from private businesses asking questions about problems they have come across. Is moving from one point to another on a concrete wall to make initial connections of structural steel considered connecting work?