Author Archives: Rob Horgan

VIDEO | Huge concrete deck build begins at London City Airport

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Construction has begun on a 75,000m² concrete deck at London City Airport.

The huge engineering project is being carried out in King George V dock to create new land as part of the airport’s £480M expansion. Delivery Partner Bechtel is leading the project alongside main contractor BAM Nuttal, with piling works…

Grenfell | Fatal list of construction failures revealed

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The cladding used at Grenfell Tower was never tested, did not comply with fire regulations and was incorrectly installed, a group of expert reports has concluded.

The rainscreen cladding was deemed so flammable that the fire brigade’s Stay Put strategy should have been completely abandoned at least an hour before the…

British engineer shortlisted for Eiffel Tower works

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Arcadis is working on a bid to regenerate the Eiffel Tower in Paris, it has been revealed.

As part of the Agence Ter team, Arcadis will provide engineering expertise for the group which also includes architects Carlo Ratti and Exploration Architecture, Berim and Cronos Conseil & Alphaville. Arcadis has been at…