VINCI Lands HS2 Line Contract in United Kingdom

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HS2 Ltd has awarded Taylor Woodrow*, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, the contract to build a set of key infrastructure works for the future British high-speed rail line bearing the same name. Located on a 70-hectare former brownfield site, the project represents a major driver of urban regeneration for Birmingham, England. The £856-million (990€-million) contract includes design, construction, testing and commissioning of a highly technical maintenance depot for HS2 trains. The site will include a maintenance building, train washing facility, automatic vehicle inspection building, stabling tracks and a test track. It will also house the operational control center for the … Read more

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Pilot Project Uses Steel Fiber-Reinforced Tubbings in Construction of U5

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During construction of the new underground U5 line in Hamburg, Germany, U5 GmbH will use steel fiber-reinforced concrete segments in tunnel construction for the first time in Germany, marking a major milestone for the project. These prefabricated concrete components, used to line and stabilize tunnels, reduce traditional steel reinforcement by replacing steel bars with finely distributed steel fibers within the concrete. U5 has received an “approval in individual cases” from the technical supervisory authority for the application. As a result, the joint venture between ZÜBLIN and Wayss & Freytag will be able to install the reduced-steel tubbings in the machine-excavated … Read more

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Construction Milestone Reached at Birmingham England Temple

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McLaren Construction Midlands and North has marked a significant milestone on the Birmingham England Temple project for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, with steelwork progressing well across the scheme and the Temple spire successfully installed. Click here to view video. Steel will be incorporated across two buildings, and steel erection is now underway on the main Temple building. Rising to 38 meters from ground level, the spire is a defining architectural feature and will become a prominent addition to Birmingham’s skyline. Work on the ancillary building is also progressing with the commencement of its steel installation. This … Read more

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PCL Takes Home Two Toronto Construction Association Awards

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PCL Constructors Canada earned high honors at the Toronto Construction Association’s Best of the Best Awards, with two wins recognizing professional excellence and outstanding contributions to the GTA construction industry. Presented at the TCA’s 158th Annual General Meeting, PCL was awarded Project Achievement Awards for the Kingsway College Senior School Phase 2 renovation and George Brown Polytechnic’s Limberlost Place. The awards spotlight excellence across the GTA construction industry, recognizing those who set new standards for performance and professionalism and commending teams that excel through innovation, strong leadership and collaborative execution. Best of the Best Small Project Achievement Award: Kingsway College … Read more

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Iconic Bendor Island Project South of France Reopens

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After undergoing several years of renovation, Bendor Island officially reopened and will be open to the public May 1, operating under the Zannier Hotels brand. This iconic project, which was led by the Paul Ricard Company and carried out by a consortium headed by Bouygues Bâtiment Sud-Est, is the crowning achievement of an exceptional development combining heritage restoration, new construction and compliance with stringent environmental requirements. Just off the coast of Bandol, in the South of France, Bendor Island was acquired by Paul Ricard in 1950. It has undergone a massive transformation that has brought it up to date, while … Read more

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