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Governor Signs Bill to Expedite Port’s Pier Wind Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

We now have the ability to plan and build Pier Wind in a way that is smarter, faster and more cost-effective, thanks to Gov. AB 2235 allows the Port to use alternative construction delivery methods to design and build Pier Wind.

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Sean Yaghobi to Lead Vertical Transportation at WSP

Civil + Structural Engineer

As vertical transportation department manager, Yaghobi focuses on enhancing and reinforcing the firm’s growing range of elevator and escalator design services on transportation and building projects. WSP designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. WSP in the U.S. wsp.com

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Government review moots new public body for building remediation

Construction News

A government-commissioned review has floated the creation a new body for transforming existing buildings – to oversee cladding work, retrofitting and decent homes standards.

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UGL, ADCO JV wins WA contract

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government. UGL will provide the project’s civil works, track construction, signalling and trackside equipment installation, electrification works and connection to the site’s existing High Voltage Traction Power substation.

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Contract awarded for WA’s High-Capacity Signalling project

Roads Online

The preferred proponent has been selected to design, supply, build and maintain the Public Transport Authority’s High-Capacity Signalling project in Western Australia. The HCS project is funded by both the State and Commonwealth governments and will be delivered in stages over the next 10-years to minimise disruption to train operations.

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Antarctic runway is upgraded to support UK hub for polar science

Civil + Structural Engineer

The enhancements delivered will greatly support our strategic aim to provide and operate world-leading research infrastructure enabling scientists from the UK, and colleagues from other nations, to work safely and effectively in the polar regions.” The AIMP is a long-term programme to support the UK’s polar research capabilities.

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EU delegation Visits Ireland to investigate MICA crisis

Plant & Civil Engineer

The delegation inspected the affected buildings, met with homeowners who are impacted, engaged with experts in the field and held discussions with the Minister for Housing before submitting a comprehensive report to the European Commission. Additionally, the banks need to step up and offer zero-interest loans to the homeowners.”