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HS2 | Beams lifted into place for wildlife bridge in Buckinghamshire

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The post HS2 | Beams lifted into place for wildlife bridge in Buckinghamshire appeared first on New Civil Engineer. Engineers from EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial, Bam Nuttall) have commenced work on a significant green bridge at Turweston, located on the borders of Buckinghamshire and West Northamptonshire, as part of High Speed 2 (HS2).

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Manufacturing, transportation gains lift construction starts

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Public sector lifts nonresidential construction spending as private projects lag

Construction Dive

MAY 1, 2024

While the two sides of the industry are going in opposite directions, overall nonresidential outlays have outpaced inflation since the start of the pandemic, an economist said.

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Morgan Sindall lifts order book to nearly £9bn

Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

John Morgan, chief executive, said this year’s performance would be weighted towards the first half which has seen contract wins lift the order book 4% to £8.8bn. Morgan Sindall has reported a strong start to the year putting it on track to deliver targets for 2023 despite increasingly challenging market conditions.

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Robotics firm Kewazo gets a $10M lift

Construction Dive

JANUARY 25, 2023

The company’s automated hoist bot provides more than just muscle, offering onboard data analytics for site management, too.

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Collett unveils new heavy lift warehouse

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

Transport and logistics specialist Collett & Sons Ltd has opened its new build Heavy Lift Warehouse at the Elland Depot Complex. Powerful Gantry Crane: At the heart of the facility is a brand new 25 Tonne capacity overhead gantry crane, offering a significant lifting capability.

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Exoskeleton suit allows construction workers to lift 200 lbs

Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2019

Sarcos Robotics' Guardian XO Max full-body exoskeleton robotic system is controlled by sensors that respond to human movement within milliseconds.

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The tide that lifts all boats

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 12, 2024

by Lauren Aguilar, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of illuceo From The Zweig Letter How to make all employees feel safer at work and more willing to build authentic connections. The architecture, engineering, and construction industry is in a recruiting and retention crisis. So how do we attract the right talent and retain them?

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America’s infrastructure notches first-ever ‘C’ grade

Construction Dive

MARCH 25, 2025

Federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act helped lift the condition of many categories in the American Society of Civil Engineers’ new report card.

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Washington state bans construction, Boston extends moratorium

Construction Dive

MARCH 26, 2020

Jay Inslee’'s clarification updated Monday's mandate that appeared to exempt construction while Boston Mayor Martin Walsh extended his construction ban despite calls from his governor to lift it.

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Flatiron’s E.E. Cruz to use unique lift system on NYC bridge project

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The contractor aims to minimize traffic disruption during construction on the $138 million Bronx River Parkway Bridge.

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$2.5B tower completed in Times Square

Construction Dive

JULY 12, 2024

The contracting team on the 47-story TSX Broadway used lifts to raise the site’s original theater by 30 feet.

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Lift-off for construction at Scottish Spaceport

Construction Enquirer

MAY 4, 2023

Construction has started at Sutherland Spaceport on the North coast of Scotland after rocket manufacturer Orbex secured a £14.6m funding deal.

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Exploring the Versatile Uses of a Boom Lift

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The boom lift, also known as the cherry picker and the aerial lift, represents one of the most important devices used in many industries. This post covers information about applications, variations, and pinpoint uses for a boom lift. Boom lifts offer a steady, secure platform to support such operations efficiently and safely.

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Skanska Awarded $444 Million Contract to Replace the Raritan River Bridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 8, 2025

The scope of the bid-build project includes replacing the Raritan River Bridge through the demolition of the existing swing bridge superstructure and the construction of new vertical lift bridge towers, lift span, two flanking systems, and communication and signal systems.

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Integrating Lift Equipment Solutions in Modern Construction

Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Integrating Lift Equipment Solutions in Modern Construction The integration of lift equipment in modern construction is revolutionizing project efficiency and safety. From tower cranes to mobile lifts, these solutions are essential for material handling and worker mobility.

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Kangaroo Jack Simplifies Forklift & Construction Lifting

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Built to Perform in Any Environment: The Kangaroo Jack features an adjustable lifting bracket , offering flexible positioning for a wide range of applications, from forklifts to construction vehicles and beyond. Unmatched Lifting Capacity: 12,000 lbs. at the lift bracket. Unmatched Lifting Capacity: 12,000 lbs.

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Big Carl completes third and final ring lift

The Construction Index

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The third and final liner ring has been lifted into place by giant crane Big Carl at Hinkley Point C’s second reactor building. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Leaf Home Announces Winners in Stair Lift Giveaway for Veterans

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Any veteran residing in one of the 17 markets where Leaf Home operates is eligible to apply for the company's stair lift sweepstakes, a news release states. With this stair lift, life just became a little easier," said Jeff Weller, a Navy veteran from Columbus, Ohio. The company itself currently has more than 184 veterans on staff.

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Tech Toys: Autonomous drones that don't use GPS, refreshed crane lift planning software

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Other new products include an application that can manage point clouds with billions of data points and a production-scale 3D printing system.

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King Lifting adds second 700-tonner

The Construction Index

MARCH 12, 2025

Crane hire specialist King Lifting has taken delivery of a second Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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HS2 Interchange Station progresses with 15 ‘colossal’ bridge beams lifted into position

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Work on the High Speed 2 (HS2) Interchange Station in Solihull is seeing progress as a team of 20 engineers working for Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) has lifted 15 “colossal” bridge beams into position. The post HS2 Interchange Station progresses with 15 ‘colossal’ bridge beams lifted into position appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Hinkley Point C’s first reactor dome lifted into place

New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The dome for Hinkley Point C’s first reactor building has been lifted into place. The post Hinkley Point C’s first reactor dome lifted into place appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Strand Jacks Lift 1.7 Million Pound Box Truss for New UPS Aircraft Hangar

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 29, 2023

Engineered Rigging once again demonstrated its heavy lift prowess — this time helping to build the largest aircraft hangar under construction in the United States. After helping to load the strand, a single company operator — on the ground and positioned safely outside the lift zone — used computer controls to execute the 80 foot lift.

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Graham completes largest beam lift on £170M M25 upgrade

New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 2, 2024

Using a 1,000-tonne capacity crane, the contractor lifted six steel girders in place in pairs for the Duckwood Bridge. According to a statement from Graham, small beams were bolted… The post Graham completes largest beam lift on £170M M25 upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Productivity gets a boost in exoskeleton pilot program

Construction Dive

MARCH 6, 2019

based utility contractor said that lift assistance from the spring-loaded EksoVest reduced fatigue and strain to let workers accomplish more on the jobsite.

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Dual lift, double strength: The TIDD takes on the tank

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This material has been supplied by TRT When it comes to heavy lifting, our TIDD Cranes are in a league of their own. See them handle a 44T plus tank with incredible dual lift power, a testament to their engineering excellence and reliability. Image courtesy of TRT. Image courtesy of TRT. Trust the TIDD for your next challenge.

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‘Robust performance’ lifts Byrne Group profit

Construction News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

to £7.4m, as the firm withstood a “very challenging economic… The post ‘Robust performance’ lifts Byrne Group profit appeared first on Construction News. In what it described as a “robust performance”, profit increased from £6.8m

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Government looks to simplify lifting rules

The Construction Index

MARCH 17, 2025

The government is planning to review the rules around the use of cranes and lifting machinery, believing them to be too onerous. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Water frameworks lift Barhale Holdings revenue to £176.6m

Construction News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Barhale Holdings revealed frameworks for water firms had helped lift revenue up to 176.6m The statement for the full year to June 2024, also revealed the pre-tax profit had… The post Water frameworks lift Barhale Holdings revenue to 176.6m Water contracts have boosted revenue and profits at a Midlands infrastructure specialist.

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Skanska wins £357M contract to build vertical lift rail bridge in New Jersey

New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 2, 2025

The NJ Transit board of directors has awarded a contract for the construction of a new vertical lift rail bridge on the Raritan River on the North Jersey Coast Line (NJCL) to Skanska Koch, based in Carteret, New Jersey.

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Works begin on Ballarat Station accessibility upgrade

Roads Online

JANUARY 12, 2025

Plans to improve accessibility at Ballarat Station include installing a pedestrian overpass with a passenger lift and stairs to both platforms, a new ramp and stairs to the northern station entrance, lighting and tactile upgrades, and landscaping. Crews will also start relocating communications services in the project area.

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HS2 achieves beam lift milestones for bridges in Buckinghamshire and Kenilworth

New Civil Engineer

JULY 16, 2024

The construction of High Speed 2 (HS2) has seen recent success with the completion of two important beam lifts for a road bridge in Buckinghamshire and a bridge over the West Coast Main Line in Kenilworth. The post HS2 achieves beam lift milestones for bridges in Buckinghamshire and Kenilworth appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineers explain magnetic resonance testing used to assess Kingsferry Bridge lifting ropes

New Civil Engineer

JULY 24, 2024

The post Engineers explain magnetic resonance testing used to assess Kingsferry Bridge lifting ropes appeared first on New Civil Engineer. Magnetic resonancee testing (MRT), a technology usually used in the oil and gas sector, was used to find faults in the ropes on the Kingsferry Bridge in Kent.

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Hinkley Point C | Final 423t liner ring lifted into place on second reactor building

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Hinkley Point C has hit another milestone with the successful lift of the final 423t liner ring into place on the second reactor, which is being built 20-30% faster than the first. The post Hinkley Point C | Final 423t liner ring lifted into place on second reactor building appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Balfour Beatty Atkins gears up for giant beam lift for £317M M25 junction 10 upgrade

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Balfour Beatty AtkinsRéalis JV, working on behalf of National Highways, is set to lift a series of 80t concrete beams across the M25 in Surrey this weekend as part of works to overhaul junction 10 of London’s orbital motorway.

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JOG: Transforming structural re-levelling

Roads Online

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Were not just talking about lifting a footpath or a residential home, but medium rise to high-rise buildings, large mining assets, and major infrastructure projects. This enables both localised lift and uniform void filling to support the entirestructure. A JOG injection circuit.

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India’s first vertical lift sea bridge will open by end of year

New Civil Engineer

MAY 10, 2024

India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge, which is being constructed to replace the iconic Pamban Bridge, will open to rail traffic by the end of the year, government officials have said. The post India’s first vertical lift sea bridge will open by end of year appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Associated British Ports partners with heavy lift provider Sarens on floating offshore wind

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a strategic collaboration with Sarens, a heavy lift provider, to accelerate the deployment of floating offshore wind (Flow) from Port Talbot. The post Associated British Ports partners with heavy lift provider Sarens on floating offshore wind appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Government lifts safeguard on HS2 land between West Midlands and Crewe

New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 18, 2024

The government has officially lifted safeguarding directions for land between the West Midlands and Crewe, which had been protected for the construction of High Speed 2 (HS2) Phase 2a. The post Government lifts safeguard on HS2 land between West Midlands and Crewe appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Society of Women Engineers Holds Largest Career Fair for Women Engineers at its Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, October 26-28; 15,000 Engineers Expected

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Tamara Robertson, former MythBusters host, will lead a fun and dynamic hydraulic lift-building activity for pre-college students, ages 14-18 right after the opening ceremony. in the afternoon. Career Fair — the world’s largest career fair for women engineers and technologists.

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New 55m bridge lifted into place over A5 in Shropshire

New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The post New 55m bridge lifted into place over A5 in Shropshire appeared first on New Civil Engineer. A 55m-long footbridge, weighing 68t, has been lowered into place over the A5 at Mile End in Oswestry, Shropshire.

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Engineers gear up for largest beam lifts on £170M upgrade to M25 junction 28

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 16, 2024

Contractor Graham is gearing up for the final beam lifts on National Highways’ £170M upgrade to M25 junction 28, which will also be the scheme’s biggest. The post Engineers gear up for largest beam lifts on £170M upgrade to M25 junction 28 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Duralite® is revolutionizing underground enclosures

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 10, 2024

Most Duralite products can be safely lifted and installed by two people by hand, thus reducing installation time while helping contractors install more boxes faster. This is because most Duralite products can be safely lifted and installed by two people by hand while the excavator is prepping the next installation site. Saving time.

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HS2 | Beams lifted into place for wildlife bridge in Buckinghamshire

Manufacturing, transportation gains lift construction starts

Trending Sources

Public sector lifts nonresidential construction spending as private projects lag

Morgan Sindall lifts order book to nearly £9bn

Robotics firm Kewazo gets a $10M lift

Collett unveils new heavy lift warehouse

Exoskeleton suit allows construction workers to lift 200 lbs

The tide that lifts all boats

America’s infrastructure notches first-ever ‘C’ grade

Washington state bans construction, Boston extends moratorium

Flatiron’s E.E. Cruz to use unique lift system on NYC bridge project

$2.5B tower completed in Times Square

Lift-off for construction at Scottish Spaceport

Exploring the Versatile Uses of a Boom Lift

Skanska Awarded $444 Million Contract to Replace the Raritan River Bridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Integrating Lift Equipment Solutions in Modern Construction

Kangaroo Jack Simplifies Forklift & Construction Lifting

Big Carl completes third and final ring lift

Leaf Home Announces Winners in Stair Lift Giveaway for Veterans

Tech Toys: Autonomous drones that don't use GPS, refreshed crane lift planning software

King Lifting adds second 700-tonner

HS2 Interchange Station progresses with 15 ‘colossal’ bridge beams lifted into position

Hinkley Point C’s first reactor dome lifted into place

Strand Jacks Lift 1.7 Million Pound Box Truss for New UPS Aircraft Hangar

Graham completes largest beam lift on £170M M25 upgrade

Productivity gets a boost in exoskeleton pilot program

Dual lift, double strength: The TIDD takes on the tank

‘Robust performance’ lifts Byrne Group profit

Government looks to simplify lifting rules

Water frameworks lift Barhale Holdings revenue to £176.6m

Skanska wins £357M contract to build vertical lift rail bridge in New Jersey

Works begin on Ballarat Station accessibility upgrade

HS2 achieves beam lift milestones for bridges in Buckinghamshire and Kenilworth

Engineers explain magnetic resonance testing used to assess Kingsferry Bridge lifting ropes

Hinkley Point C | Final 423t liner ring lifted into place on second reactor building

Balfour Beatty Atkins gears up for giant beam lift for £317M M25 junction 10 upgrade

JOG: Transforming structural re-levelling

India’s first vertical lift sea bridge will open by end of year

Associated British Ports partners with heavy lift provider Sarens on floating offshore wind

Government lifts safeguard on HS2 land between West Midlands and Crewe

Society of Women Engineers Holds Largest Career Fair for Women Engineers at its Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, October 26-28; 15,000 Engineers Expected

New 55m bridge lifted into place over A5 in Shropshire

Engineers gear up for largest beam lifts on £170M upgrade to M25 junction 28

Duralite® is revolutionizing underground enclosures

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