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Lift-off for construction at Scottish Spaceport

Construction Enquirer

It will be the first vertical launch spaceport to be built on the UK mainland with Orbex planning to use the site to launch up to 12 orbital rockets per year for the deployment of satellites into Earth’s orbit. Construction has started at Sutherland Spaceport on the North coast of Scotland after rocket manufacturer Orbex secured a £14.6m

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Works begin on Ballarat Station accessibility upgrade

Roads Online

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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One of the world’s biggest cranes in action at Gull Wing bridge

Construction Enquirer

The huge crane was in place for when South Approach Viaduct (SAV) sections weighing up to 381 tonnes each arrived at the construction site on Lake Lothing on Sunday evening on a barge from Ghent in Belgium. The Terex Demag CC8800-1 has a maximum lifting capacity of 1,600 tonnes and is one of the largest crawler cranes in the world.

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Worker hit by falling insulation panel

Construction Enquirer

The man was working as a lift supervisor at a site in Jesmond, Newcastle, on 22 January 2020. He had been using a tower crane to lift a structured insulated panel (SIP). During the lifting operation, the SIP struck steel work and fell on top of the worker. in costs at Newcastle Crown Court.

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LAN to Lead Project Management for TxDOT’s 

Civil + Structural Engineer

It serves key facilities including the Texas A&M Galveston campus, industrial and commercial operations and Seawolf Park, a popular recreational site. Coast Guard, involves replacing the aging lift bridge with a modern fixed bridge designed to improve navigational clearance and reduce maintenance challenges. “By

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When is a Crawler Crane Ideal for Your Project?

CCR Magazine

Crawler cranes are known for their heavy lifting capabilities, making them perfect for tasks that require moving large and heavy materials. Because of their design, they dont need outriggers to stabilise themselves, which means they can move around a job site with a load, providing flexibility in tight or challenging spaces.

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Understanding Types of Cranes

UK Construction Blog

Cranes are machines that lift and carry items that are too heavy for people, to places that those people aren’t physically able to carry them. Types of cranes Because there are so many industries that have their own requirements and methods of lifting, there needs to be an array of crane styles and categories to cater for them.