PORR Consortium to Build Tunnel in Poland

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ŚWINOUJŚCIE, Poland; VIENNA, Austria – The contract for the construction of the Świnoujście tunnel was recently signed. The project will be implemented by a consortium consisting of PORR, Gulermak and Energopol-Szczecin. The contract value is around EUR 150 million and the project is expected to take 48 months to complete. The total length of the project is approximately 3.2 kilometers. This includes a 1.44-kilometer tunnel boring machine excavation in the slurry shield procedure. The breakout diameter of the tunnel will be 13.5 meters. A two-way roadway will be constructed with traffic lanes with a width of 3.5 meters and evacuation … Read more

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Turner Completes Expansion of Cam Ranh International Airport in Vietnam

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The Turner team managing construction of Cam Ranh international passenger terminal near Nha Trang, Vietnam, recently celebrated the end of construction and the grand opening of the expanded airport. The pace was not the only challenge the team faced as they worked to deliver the terminal, noted Project Manager Vinh Anh Ha. “One of our most difficult challenges was starting construction when the design was only at the schematic stage,” he explained. “In many cases the small subcontractors selected to complete the work had little to no experience working on such a large project, under a main contractor.” So to … Read more

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Gammon Appointed Management Contractor for M+ Project

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Gammon Construction Limited was appointed by the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority as the management contractor to oversee the completion of the M+ project. Thomas Ho, chief executive of Gammon, said, “Gammon is delighted with the opportunity to play a key role in facilitating the sustainable development of Hong Kong as an international arts and cultural metropolis and an attractive tourist destination in the region. We are fully committed to embracing the challenges ahead and are confident that we will safely deliver the project to the highest quality and within the construction program.” To ensure safe and efficient project delivery, … Read more

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Driving Schedule through Teamwork

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Methods for staying ahead, anticipating future challenges By Josh Farr As a superintendent, there are three things that are completely non-negotiable on a job: creating a safe culture on the jobsite, ensuring customer satisfaction and meeting the schedule. For many, even the word “schedule” can evoke immediate feelings of stress as it can be one of the most obstacle-riddled parts of construction. What makes it that way, is how it ties into every decision a project team makes. When evaluating safety, there are countless opportunities to ensure safe work planning. While you’re digging into drawings and establishing your job flow, … Read more

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Milwaukee Introduces OSHA-Compliant Dust Box

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Milwaukee Tool is building upon its M12 Universal HAMMERVAC Dust Extractor and M18 Dedicated HAMMERVAC designs with an updated dust box. Both HAMMERVAC units utilize a replaceable HEPA filter for efficient debris filtration. An updated dust box will allow users to easily clean the filter with the press of a button, making these tools OSHA-compliant solutions through Table 1 Requirements. Per HEPA standards, the certified HEPA filter removes 99.97 percent of particles greater than 0.3 µm. However, the M12 Universal HAMMERVAC and M18 Dedicated HAMMERVAC feature unique replaceable filters so users can replace the filter independently of the dust box … Read more

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