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Duralite® is revolutionizing underground enclosures

Civil + Structural Engineer

For decades, these enclosures have been constructed from polymer concrete – a heavy, bulky, unwieldy, unsafe, and environmentally unfriendly product. Environmental impact crucial Oldcastle Infrastructure is committed to improving manufacturing methods to be more sustainable. Duralite has over 30% recycled material in the final product.

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Skanska completes Portsmouth Marine Terminal offshore wind upgrade

CCR Magazine

This project strengthens vital port infrastructure while advancing sustainable energy production and benefiting local communities through job creation. and 27,000 globally, it creates innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime. In 2023, construction in the U.S. generated $7.1 </p>

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Sustainability and the Port of Virginia

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Port of Virginia, along with numerous other American ports, is actively pursuing ambitious sustainability goals. The Port of Virginia’s Sustainability Commitment The Port of Virginia’s commitment to sustainability is underscored by its ambitious goal to become NetZero by 2040.

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Qube making big moves

Roads Online

Qube Heavy Lift’s new TRT ESS Platform Trailer, was recently put through its paces and showing its versatility, especially with the Electronic Steering System steering capability. Image courtesy of TRT. The trailers ESS offers all axle steering up to 45° from the centre for maximum control and manoeuvrability.

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Smarter, safer propping solutions with Quadshore

Roads Online

Traditional propping systems, while effective, come with significant drawbacks: heavy materials, complex assembly, high labour costs, and inefficiencies in both handling and transport. Heavy, bolted propping systems require significant manual handling and pose risks associated with lifting and alignment.

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Efficient Home Construction: Optimizing Rim Transport Frames

CCR Magazine

Key Highlights Discover the impact of rim transport frame optimization on sustainable building practices. Implement lifecycle assessments to evaluate and improve the sustainability of your choices. Implement lifecycle assessments to evaluate and improve the sustainability of your choices.

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Transforming Transportation Infrastructure: Improving Resilience by Protecting Road and Bridge Embankments with GEOWEB® Geocells

Civil + Structural Engineer

In a rapidly changing world, maintaining and improving our transportation infrastructure’s resilience and sustainability has become a critical concern for civil engineers. So how can civil engineers meet these growing demands without compromising sustainability or longevity?