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Engineers pull-off 220m HS2 viaduct slide in 3 days

Construction Enquirer

The 220m-long structure is the last of five “double composite” viaducts on the central section of HS2 to be installed using the technique. The weathering steel viaduct spans a floodplain and Banbury Lane and is designed to blend with the surrounding countryside while managing local drainage.

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How unpiloted systems are changing the landscape for civil and structural engineers

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Josh Rayburn Unpiloted systems continue transforming civil and structural engineering by improving efficiency, accuracy, and safety while empowering civil and structural engineers to control costs. Modern unpiloted systems include robotics with sensors that can be deployed on a schedule and a specific path.

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Britcon targets £70m turnover after string of framework wins

Construction Enquirer

The civil engineering, building and structural steel specialist said it had established a strong base for growth after reporting a revenue rise of 10% to £37m in the year to 30 September 2024. Managing director Nick Shepherd said: “2024 was a truly transformational year for Britcon. Pre-tax profit dipped to £844,000 from £1.2m

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Mark Wild radical reset plan to rescue HS2

Construction Enquirer

He also pledged to overhaul HS2 Ltd’s structure, and renegotiate supply chain contracts. Performance-related pay rises for senior managers and excutive bonuses relating to last year have been scrapped. His letter gave a damning early assessment of HS2’s progress, which he described as “systemic failure”.

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Guide to Solving Labor, Equipment, and Materials Management Gaps

Specialty contractors operate in a high-pressure environment where labor, equipment, and materials must be managed with precision. This guide offers a structured approach to managing LEMs using integrated systems, predictive analytics, and transparent workflows.

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East Baltimore Development, Inc. Taps STV To Lead Project and Construction Management for Phase 2B Public Roadway Infrastructure Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

BALTIMORE, MD STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced it has signed a contract with East Baltimore Development, Inc. EBDI) to serve as the project and construction manager for the Phase 2B Public Roadway Infrastructure Project.

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Boeing taps Jacobs for $1.8B St. Louis campus expansion

Construction Dive

Deep Dive Opinion Library Events Press Releases Topics Sign up Search Sign up Search Commercial Corporate News Economy Infrastructure Labor Safety Tech Sustainability Legal/Regs An article from Project Wins Boeing taps Jacobs for $1.8B Award: Campus expansion Value: Contract value undisclosed, overall campus project $1.8