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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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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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Francis starts Wokingham school expansion

The Construction Index

Francis Construction’s contract, for a steel framed structure on pad foundations , glazing and brickwork to the façade and internal finishing and MEP services throughout, is valued at £6.2m. The project is jointly funded by Wokingham Borough Council and the Bohunt Education Trust. The scheme was budgeted at £4.5m by July 2023.

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Management restructure at Reds10

The Construction Index

National Grid trials 3D printed foundations 9 hours National Grid is testing Hyperion Robotics technology and design for use on its infrastructure. Reds10 founder and chairman Paul Ruddick Reds10 has promoted Phil Cook, Joe Shepherd and Ryan Geldard to managing directors of their respective divisions. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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Admixture manufacturer acquires waterproofing specialist

The Construction Index

Malcolm Thornton and Scott Wilson shake hands with the Pudlo team behind them Concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete has acquired structural waterproofing specialist Pudlo. Pudlo supplies structural waterproofing and gas protection systems across the UK. In 2023 Oscrete bought a 90% shareholding in Adcrete. Got a story?

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Government commits to Sizewell C and SMRs

The Construction Index

Construction News National Grid trials 3D printed foundations 9 hours National Grid is testing Hyperion Robotics technology and design for use on its infrastructure. Management restructure at Reds10 8 hours Modular builder Reds10 says it is preparing the future with a new senior leadership structure. Got a story?

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Audit reveals state of SEO among top construction companies

The Construction Index

The results indicate that many high-revenue firms have yet to implement foundational practices for online performance: 36% of homepages were missing an H1 tag. This is a basic structural element that helps search engines interpret the primary topic of a page.