Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Japanese Government Mulling Over A $7 Billion Tunnel Project
World Construction Today - According to reports, Japan is contemplating spending $7 billion to build a 31-kilometre tunnel. The Tsugaru Strait Tunnel Project would construct an underground tunnel system linking the Japanese mainland with the northern province of Hokkaido;...
Civil Engineering
Giant HS2 TBM sets off for second tunnel drive in Long Itchington Wood
The 2,000 tonne tunnel boring machine (TBM) ‘Dorothy’ has set off for her second tunnel drive under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire.
The second tunnel drive follows the successful completion of the first one-mile tunnel bore in July this year,...
Civil Engineering
Launch of Tunnel Boring Machine In 2bn UK Tunnel Project
World Construction Today - On the east London Silvertown Tunnel project, the tunnel boring machine (TBM) Jill has begun operations. Riverlinx is a cooperation of Cintra, Invesis, Abrdn, Macquarie Capital, and SK ecoplant.
The consortium was initially given a design,...
Civil Engineering
US Construction Equipment Rental Sales To Rise 12.5% In 2022
World Construction Today - The American Rental Association (ARA) forecasts significant growth for equipment rental revenue in the United States this year despite economic indicators being described as mixed and uncertain. However, the ARA is cautious about the effects...
Civil Engineering
The Value of Health And Safety In Construction Projects
World Construction Today - Construction is a dangerous industry by nature. Daily risks for construction workers range from minor scratches to serious injuries. As a result, those engaged in construction should follow appropriate health and safety procedures. In order...
Civil Engineering
GlobalData Cuts Australasian Building Growth To 4.1% In 2022
World Construction Today - The Omicron variant outbreaks, flooding in eastern Australia, and rising labour and material costs all slowed down construction works in Australasia and New Zealand in the first quarter of this year.
As a consequence, GlobalData, a...
Civil Engineering
Indian CE Industry QoQ Growth Dips 14% In Q1 FY 2022-23
World Construction Today – Earnings in the Indian construction equipment sector decreased 14% quarter on quarter during the first quarter of the current fiscal year (Q1 FY 2022-23). Although this downturn comes on a higher year-end base, given that...
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