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$1.34B Phoenix light rail expansion opens

Construction Dive

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Planning began in 2012 and design work started in 2017, followed by the launch of construction in 2019. The project was hard-won.

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From History to Hospitality: The Transformation of a Minneapolis Landmark

STAHL

McGee Building, this historic structure served as the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office until 2012. Building on a Postage Stamp The urban site posed its own challenges. The site, located near the Minneapolis Police Department’s temporary Third Precinct, was surrounded by fencing topped with razor wire and jersey barriers.

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Tutt Bryant: Making a big impression

Roads Online

We found that businesses that supply compaction equipment generally don’t have the full range,” Anderson says. “We saw an opportunity to be a one stop shop for solutions that could cater for a variety of requirements on the one construction site.” This led TKR to BOMAG equipment.

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Bauer secures piling for Beckton depot expansion

The Construction Index

The project is on the former Beckton Gas Works brownfield site so additional environmental measures are required throughout construction to mitigate ground contamination risks and health hazards The expansion also includes the extension of southern sidings and the creation of new northern sidings to accommodate 15 complete train units.

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Robot brickie builds Durham houses

The Construction Index

There are plans to increases it reach to five metres. The first demonstration model of the mobile robot was tested by Wienerberger Czech Republic and KM Robotics on a construction site near Prague in July and October 2020. metres high without scaffolding regardless of the weather conditions.

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Gleeds report reveals industry caution

The Construction Index

Construction News Plans approved for £800m Poplar estate renewal 1 hour The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has approved plans for the transformation of the Teviot Estate in the borough. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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More work for Winvic preparing Weyside Urban Village

The Construction Index

Winvic has been on site at Weyside since February 2024, delivering the on-site infrastructure works for the future residential development. Winvic has been on site at Weyside since February 2024, delivering the on-site infrastructure works for the future residential development.