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Bid race to finish Tolent’s Vaux job in Sunderland

Construction Enquirer

The 26-acre site of the old brewery on the south bank of the River Wear has been vacant since it closed in 1999. It was bought by the council in 2011 which drew up a regeneration plan with then partner Carillion in 2014. Bids are due in by the start of June for an award at the start of August.

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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

Sustainable site design is a hot topic in the AEC industry. As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. Skilled site designers excel at creating an engaged outdoor environment that meets the needs of the project users.

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Full steam ahead for Lendlease at Euston, Budget confirms

Construction News

Lendlease will work up new plans for development around London's Euston Station, the government confirmed in today’s Spring Budget, amid a growing rift over the shape of the scheme.

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Apple is building a 192-room hotel on its billion-dollar Austin Campus

BD+C

Announced in a revised site plan approved by the City of Austin on April 29, Apple is adding a 75,500-sf, six-story hotel to its billion-dollar corporate campus that is currently under construction in Northwest Austin.

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Crafting a Blueprint for Safety: The Significance of Traffic Control Plans

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Greg Ryan Traffic Control Plans are an integral part of civil and structural engineering projects, impacting safety, efficiency, and success. These comprehensive blueprints provide a structured framework for managing vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around construction sites, roadwork zones, and various infrastructure projects.

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The Construction Industry Has The Potential To Reduce Carbon By 40% – Will It?

UK Construction Blog

To do so would be a massive achievement considering that, according to government statistics, construction, demolition, and excavation work generated 62 per cent of the UK’s waste in 2018. Similarly, the transportation of these materials to construction sites can also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Will it happen?

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C.W. Driver Companies Breaks Ground on First Phase of Malibu High School  Expansion for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

Civil + Structural Engineer

Located a short mile from the Pacific Ocean at 30215 Morning View Drive, the $100M Malibu High School core building will be built on the site of the former Juan Cabrillo Elementary School campus, immediately adjacent to the existing high school. The project is funded by Measure M, passed by Malibu voters in 2018.