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AI fuels data center demand: Can precast concrete keep up?

Construction Specifier

Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. EnCon Design, LLC, a division of EnCon United Company, has seen suspended loads exponentially doubling and roof live loads tripling from 2010 to 2024.

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National Grid trials 3D printed foundations

The Construction Index

First batch of foundations for National Grid waiting for integrity testing at the University of Sheffield National Grid is trialling the use of 3D printing to make reinforced concrete substation foundations. The collaboration aims to optimise grid development through the automated production of low-carbon foundations.

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Van Elle and VolkerWessels get close

The Construction Index

The assumption is that Van Elle will become sole supplier of concrete foundations for VolkerWessels UK, since VolkerGround Engineering specialises in driven and in-situ steel piling. Neither the value nor the volume of machinery changing hands has been disclosed.

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Boot begins Sheffield children's hospital

The Construction Index

Going up on the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, the 43,000 sq ft NCCHT is being built for the Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust to improve healthcare for the young and offer a centre of expertise. Henry Boot was appointed to deliver the £17m scheme earlier this year. Completion is expected before the end of 2026.

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New owner for Cubby Construction

The Construction Index

Cubby Construction has been under the ownership of the Cubby family since its foundation in 1968 but had recently ran into financial troubles. It bought the telecoms, plant hire , transport and site accommodation divisions of NMCN in 2021 and then Aberla Energy and Aberla Utilities in 2022.

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Contractor named for Oldham industrial park expansion

The Construction Index

We’ll be implementing materials, construction methods, and operational systems to achieve a BREEAM excellent rating. National Grid trials 3D printed foundations 9 hours National Grid is testing Hyperion Robotics technology and design for use on its infrastructure. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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Hulme succeeds Bourne at Eric Wright Civils

The Construction Index

From a group perspective, we have a strong foundation in social value, compliance, environmental standards that we can continue to build upon. I’m positive the division will go from strength to strength under Gavin’s direction, alongside the wealth of knowledge and experience across the team. Got a story?