Author Archives: Rob Horgan

Final design revealed for HS2’s Warwickshire viaduct

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Final designs have been revealed for HS2’s Balsall Common Viaduct in Warwickshire.

It comes after the plans were submitted to Solihull Council for approval. The plans have been drawn up by HS2’s main works contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV), supported by a design joint venture of Mott MacDonald, Systra and architects…

Keltbray/Costain A30 bridge lift delayed for second time

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The installation of a new bridge in Cornwall has been delayed for a second time.

Costain and Keltbray were originally due to carry out the bridge lift in January as part of National Highways’ A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross upgrade. However, the project was pushed back after “unsuitable ground conditions” meant…

Morgan Sindall sues consultant over Old Trafford steel defects

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A high court judge has ruled that Morgan Sindall can pursue damages for defective steelwork carried out by a subcontractor as part of its upgrade at Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

The work was carried out by the now defunct steel specialist Sabre Structures in 2012. Morgan Sindall’s £10M claim is against…

Tall building steel demand demonstrates market confidence

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Steel orders for multi-storey office blocks reached an all-time high last year.

In 2022, overall demand for steelwork rose by more than 11% (year-on-year) to 894,000t, according to research by Construction Markets for Steel for Life and the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA). An all-time high 77.2% market share for steel…

Atkins lands Anglian Water asset management role

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Anglian Water has appointed Atkins on a specialist framework to support its asset management.

In its role on the Asset Management Specialist Consultancy Framework, Atkins will provide technical services for Anglian Water’s physical and digital assets. It will also include data and information asset management reflecting Anglian Water’s focus on capitalising…

Trio of bridge upgrades begin on M62

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Upgrades to three bridges have begun on the M62.

Contractors are replacing parapets on the bridges that carry the motorway, in both directions, over the A162 at junction 33 (Ferrybridge). National Highways has announced that there will be a mix of daytime hard shoulder and lane closures on the M62 and…