civil engineering
Old tyres being used to improve concrete fire resistance
Posted in Civil Works, Environment, Latest News, Technology Update//February 21, 2019Researchers from the UK have successfully tested a new way or protecting concrete from fire damage using materials recycled from old tyres.
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Sydney Skytrain bridge named 2018 project of the year
Posted in Bridges, Civil Works, Industry News, Latest News, Project Report//October 04, 2018Salini Impregilo has been awarded this year’s project of the year by US industry magazine Engineering News-Record for its work on the Sydney Skytrain bridge and other civil works for Sydney Metro Northwest.
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Parramatta carpark in the big leagues
Posted in Civil Works, Latest News, Project Report//September 27, 2018Precast concrete is playing an important role in the three-stage upgrade of the Parramatta Leagues Club, most recently for the construction of its new seven-storey car park.
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TSA implements Demonstration and Infrastructure funding stream
Posted in Industry News, Latest News, Project Report//September 21, 2018Tyre Stewardship Australia has expanded to include a Demonstration and Infrastructure stream to grow the end market for tyre-derived products.
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GSM cutting costs on civil construction projects by using mining tech
Posted in Civil Works, Latest News, Technology Update//July 26, 2018Global Surface Mining is using mining technology and applying it to a number of civil construction projects to avoid expensive drilling and blasting.
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Mott MacDonald appoints new AU transport technical director
Posted in Civil Works, Industry News, Latest News//July 11, 2018The consultancy firm’s new technical director will be based in Victoria and responsible for leading its tunnel projects and pursuing new opportunities across the country and Asia-Pacific.