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North Harbour Boulevard Update! As we continue to expand with the successful launch of North Harbour Business Park, we're thrilled to share progress on our latest road construction. But some fun facts and figures first. • Road Type – 2 lane Sub Arterial with land dedicated (average 56.5m width) for future upgrade to 4 lane Arterial. • Length – 2215m • Intersections – 3 (all to be signalised) • Bridges – 1 • Culvert crossings – 2 • Number of pipes installed – 850 • Diameter of biggest pipe – 2050mm • Dirt Moved – 400,000m3 • Number of machines during peak construction – 60 Detail approvals required following preliminary approval, for commencement of construction – o Bulk earth works – COMB o Operational Works (OPW) Civil construction – COMB o OPW Civil construction Intersection 1 – COMB o OPW Civil construction Intersection 2 – COMB o OPW Civil construction Intersection 3 - COMB o Landscape Approval – COMB o Electrical - Energex o Water reticulation – Unity Water o Department of Environment o Department of Transport and Main Roads o Department of Agriculture and Fishers o Road design period – 22 Months o Number of Environmental basins Since completing design and gaining the above-mentioned approvals construction has been progressed very well despite significant challenges, namely the 2764mm of rain that has fallen and some 140 working days of delay due to inclement weather. The rain delays have allowed detailed design and approval of other major infrastructure for North Harbour to catch up to road construction. As a result, 2000m of water main pipework is currently being installed alongside North Harbour Boulevard. Constructing this now will avoid lane closures and traffic delays once North Harbour Blvd is open to traffic. We’re pressing on with an anticipated opening date of November 2024 as currently programmed. We had hoped to open the road earlier however with 50 working weeks delay due to inclement weather since commencement this has been challenging. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work towards completing this important project. #northharbour #development #cityofmoretonbay #portbinnli #roads #businesspark #northharbourbusinesspark #business #smallbusiness

North Harbour Boulevard Update! As we continue to expand with the successful launch of North Harbour Business Park, we're thrilled to share progress on our latest road construction. But some fun facts and figures first. • Road Type – 2 lane Sub Arterial with land dedicated (average 56.5m width) for future upgrade to 4 lane Arterial. • Length – 2215m • Intersections – 3 (all to be signalised) • Bridges – 1 • Culvert crossings – 2 • Number of pipes installed – 850 • Diameter of biggest pipe – 2050mm • Dirt Moved – 400,000m3 • Number of machines during peak construction – 60 Detail approvals required following preliminary approval, for commencement of construction – o Bulk earth works – COMB o Operational Works (OPW) Civil construction – COMB o OPW Civil construction Intersection 1 – COMB o OPW Civil construction Intersection 2 – COMB o OPW Civil construction Intersection 3 - COMB o Landscape Approval – COMB o Electrical - Energex o Water reticulation – Unity Water o Department of Environment o Department of Transport and Main Roads o Department of Agriculture and Fishers o Road design period – 22 Months o Number of Environmental basins Since completing design and gaining the above-mentioned approvals construction has been progressed very well despite significant challenges, namely the 2764mm of rain that has fallen and some 140 working days of delay due to inclement weather. The rain delays have allowed detailed design and approval of other major infrastructure for North Harbour to catch up to road construction. As a result, 2000m of water main pipework is currently being installed alongside North Harbour Boulevard. Constructing this now will avoid lane closures and traffic delays once North Harbour Blvd is open to traffic. We’re pressing on with an anticipated opening date of November 2024 as currently programmed. We had hoped to open the road earlier however with 50 working weeks delay due to inclement weather since commencement this has been challenging. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work towards completing this important project. #northharbour #development #cityofmoretonbay #portbinnli #roads #businesspark #northharbourbusinesspark #business #smallbusiness

Roadway Closure Alert - Construction begins April 22nd on the Bruce Road Reconstruction Project. The public is advised to expect temporary delays and detours during the 15-18 month construction period. Beginning April 22nd, there will be full road closures at two key sections of the project: (1) Bruce Road immediately south of East 20th Street to approximately 100 yards north of the Skyway, and (2) Bruce Road south of Banner Peak Drive to north of Concord Ave/Picholine Way. While public access will be maintained at key intersections, motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and plan additional travel time to navigate marked detours during construction. The City of Chico recognizes the inconvenience posed by construction activities but assures residents that the long-term benefits of the Bruce Road Reconstruction Project will outweigh temporary disruptions. To stay up-to-date on roadway closures, see the Announcements section at www.chico.ca.us. #ChicoRoadConstruction #MeasureH #CityofChico

Nothing makes you realise you’re getting old more than seeing a previous project of yours being demolished……. The walkways I designed using innovative SPS plates in lieu of concrete slabs at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 have gone, not sure how long the lift shafts have left! #engineer #structuralengineering #construction #demolition

Public inquiry into infilled bridge due to start A three-year-long battle to force National Highways to remove #concrete used to infill a historic bridge is to be decided by the #planning inspector at a #publicinquiry. According to #NationalHighways, "#infilling is when we support a #bridge by placing #structural fill material under the whole of the arch to prop it up from underneath". A century after #ConghamBridge was opened, it had become #corroded and began to develop #fractures. This led to National Highways deciding to fill it in with concrete in 2021, arguing it had “serious structural issues” meaning it had become unsafe and that it was the most #costeffective action it could take. Why was the action #controversial? It was supposed to be a #temporary measure. #HighwaysEngland said the work carried out was an emergency measure to support the structure - but it later broke permitted development regulations when it failed to remove the concrete within 12 months. In October, Borough Council of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk councillors rejected an attempt by National Highways to apply for retrospective permission for the work to be made #permanent. Instead, the council took #enforcement action against National Highways. Why is the bridge special? Congham Bridge is one of just six which were built in the 1920s by William Marriott, engineer of the Midland and Great Northern #Railway, featuring curved wingwalls and a "rare surviving example of an early modular concrete structure". #Heritage groups claim the structural issues were misrepresented and that it should have been repaired to preserve this piece of railway history. What do all the groups want to happen next? Michael de Whalley, chairman of Congham Parish Council, said in December: "National Highways' actions were very frustrating. "There are fantastic possibilities if it is reopened, but how do you maintain a bridge if it is encased in concrete?" The parish council had hoped the work would be undone so the bridge "can be used as something more constructive such as a cycleway or greenway". Hélène Rossiter, head of the Historical Railways Estate at National Highways, said recently that infill was "essential to ensure the bridge can carry traffic safely" Meanwhile, Graeme Bickerdike, of the Heritage Railway Estate Group which wants the infill removed, claimed new information had revealed a “clearer picture” about the circumstances and decision-making that resulted in the bridge’s infilling. Congham Bridge is one of 51 bridges that have been infilled since 2013 at a cost of £8m, according to the Heritage Railway Estates Group. Engineers have recently completed digging out hundreds of tonnes of concrete from Great Musgrave Bridge in Cumbria after Eden District Council ordered it to restore the Victorian structure last year.

Province allocates $73M towards Gardiner reconstruction project, accelerating completion by a year. #ProvincialFunding #Gardiner #Reconstruction #Projects #ConstructionProjects #CivilConstruction #Construction #NewTimeline

Why did Francis Scott Key bridge collapse so catastrophically? It didn't stand a chance. https://lnkd.in/eefBTUUQ Three issues IMHO: 1. Design considerations: no redundancy of supports should one major support fail, long, heavy and narrow, reminds this author of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse in Washington State. 2. Operational considerations: no bridge traffic should be allowed when a container ship is approaching or passing under the bridge. 3. Maintenance concerns: apparently a crew was working on repairing lighting on the bridge and this may have caused the container ship to lose visual line-of-sight of bridge support in its path. #Keybridge #Tacomanarrowsbridge #safety

NYS Department of Transportation completes Long Island bridge projects - Transportation Today https://hubs.ly/Q02nPY6h0 Say hello to Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) – the revolutionary material that is taking these bridges to the next level! UHPC is a game-changer, offering unparalleled strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal. These completed bridge renovations will withstand the test of time, weather, and heavy traffic, providing reliable and resilient infrastructure to the traveling public. A huge shoutout to the incredible engineers, architects, and construction teams who made this possible! Their dedication and expertise are what make these projects a success. #BridgeRehabilitation #infrastructure #UHPC #civilengineering #BridgeConstruction #BuildingConnections #TeamWork #BridgeConstruction #Innovation #Infrastructure #EngineeringMarvel #FutureOfConstruction #UHPC #preservation #repair #bridges #engineering #construction #civilengineering #concrete #structural #rehabilitation #civil #maintenance #constructionnews #durability #contractor #ABC

Seattle leads the nation with 45 construction cranes, but this is a decrease from its peak in 2018. Construction costs in Seattle have increased by nearly 9.2% year-over-year. Portland and Boston also saw cost increases. Despite economic challenges, the construction industry remains resilient, with over 8 million people employed in the sector. However, there is a slowdown in recent activity, and some concerns include softer public sector work and financing issues. #smartcap #redmond #kirkland #bellevue #cranewatch #construction #seattle #economictrends