article thumbnail

Hinkley trio sign Sizewell civils deal

Construction Enquirer

With our CWA partners, we will use replication and innovation to build on that progress and deliver Sizewell C more efficiently and with improved productivity. “We Leo Quinn, Group Chief Executive, Balfour Beatty, said: “Sizewell C represents a critical investment in Britain’s energy security and net zero future. “As

article thumbnail

Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

Infrastructure project delivery is at a crossroads. On one hand, the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has catalyzed unprecedented infrastructure investment, while on the other, rising costs for materials, labor and energy are squeezing project budgets and complicating project planning and execution.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

C.W. Driver Cos. Breaks Ground on College of the Desert’s Palm Springs Campus

Civil + Structural Engineer

The $268 million, 175,000-square-foot project will provide cutting-edge facilities for learning, collaboration, and innovation, while setting new standards for sustainability and community development in the Coachella Valley. Driver Companies C.W. Driver Companies is a premier builder serving California since 1919.

article thumbnail

With Climate Events on the Rise, Material Selection is Critical for Long-term Resilience

Civil + Structural Engineer

When Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26, it began a 500-mile path of destruction that wreaked havoc on homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Sustainability : The construction industry accounts for 36 percent of global energy consumption and 40 percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

article thumbnail

Snowy 2.0 project progress

Roads Online

team as they venture on an almost decade long project to connect two existing dams owned by energy business SnowyHydro. For 75 years, SnowyHydro has remained one of Australia’s leading integrated energy providers. The company ensures energy security and supports the transition to renewables through its Snowy Scheme.

article thumbnail

Pilbara infrastructure upgrade embraces innovation

Roads Online

As the Pilbara continues to evolve into a global logistics powerhouse, infrastructure is being upgraded to keep pace. Light weight and safer to install: Easier handling and installation reduce on-site risks and improve construction efficiency. Image courtesy of Geoquest Australia. Image: Geoquest Australia.

article thumbnail

SANY eMixer: Leading the charge

Roads Online

The use of electric-powered machinery has become a crucial part of the construction industrys green transformation as it struggles with the requirement to lower its carbon footprint and increase energy efficiency. When compared to conventional diesel-powered machinery, electric machinery significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions.