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17/01/2020

Ramboll re-awarded technical advisor role for BAS

Engineering, design and consultancy company Ramboll has been re-appointed as technical advisor for British Antarctic Survey (BAS), successfully winning the next phase of work in a series of projects to improve and modernise Antarctic research stations and infrastructure.

The contract, which is valued at between £40-50 million, secures its ... » Read More

16/01/2020 Schaeffler joins initiative Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has become a steering member ... » Read More

14/01/2020 Siemens helps Hallé Siemens is helping the Hallé orchestra cut its costs by 35% through energy ... » Read More

13/01/2020 Corrosion protected chimney Leeds-based corrosion protection and engineering services specialist ... » Read More

10/01/2020 Ecolighting UK helps CML EcolightingUK has recently been specified for LED lighting at a 206,350ft2 ... » Read More

09/01/2020 New AC calibration lab For the purpose of delivering complete audit traceability and measurement ... » Read More

08/01/2020 Amey turns to AR Amey is to use a new augmented reality (AR) app to help fight ... » Read More

08/01/2020

Earth movers

Tunnel boring machines are anything but boring, having been responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious construction projects. OE investigates these ubiquitous, but largely unseen, underground monsters

Tunnels make a major contribution to economic, environmental and cultural life around the world. In the UK, for instance, London ... » Read More

08/01/2020 Comment: More of the same As we enter a new year, it’s a good time to reflect on 2019. So many major events have taken place, from the political turmoil that has gripped the UK, to mass environmental protests and even severe flooding to parts of the nation. ... » Read More

08/01/2020 Tipping the balance A consortium of construction organisations has developed a seven-point strategy on the proper and safe use of forward tipping dumpers » Read More

08/01/2020 Electric Avenue Global warming concerns have been reignited across the world. In the mobile plant sector, companies are starting to rock down to Electric Avenue to help tackle such problems, among others. Highlights of some latest efforts follows » Read More