Second Major Bridge Replacement Completed at Amsterdam Centraal Station

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The second major bridge replacement at Amsterdam Centraal Station has been finalized, following its successful completion of the first in 2025. Five bridges are being upgraded in total, with this work forming part of the High-Frequency Rail Transport Program led by ProRail and covers track optimizations, infrastructure adjustments and civil work inside the station building, aimed at enabling more trains to run to and from the station in the future. Working alongside construction company Dura Vermeer, Mammoet managed the load-out, transportation and installation of three steel deck sections manufactured by Hollandia Infra that make up the second bridge — two … Read more

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Topping-out Milestone Celebrated at Greenfield Academy in Newton Aycliffe

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Another key milestone has been marked at Greenfield Academy in Newton Aycliffe (England) as Esh Construction celebrated the topping out of the academy’s new three-story teaching block. Representatives from the Advanced Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust, Durham County Council, Atkins Realis, staff and pupils joined the project team to mark progress on the multi-million-pound development, which is delivering a modern education hub alongside enhanced sports and community facilities. Durham County Council is helping to fund the new education hub and updated facilities alongside the Multi Academy Trust, with provision ultimately for up to 750 students. As the Academy’s new three-story … Read more

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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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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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Multi-million Pound Development to Deliver Supported Needs Home in England

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Plans to deliver an extra care scheme, and two apartment blocks for residents over 55 at England’s Seaham Garden Village, have been given the go ahead by Durham County Council’s planning committee. The multi-million pound development at the garden village site, led by housing association Karbon Homes, will deliver 118 extra care apartments, designed to help people with differing levels of care and support needs to live well and independently, and 93 apartments for residents over 55. Esh Construction is the lead contractor for the 750-home development, with the recent planning approval marking the fourth phase of the project since … Read more

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