Andrew Thorley of PBS Construction talks through its £7m restoration of South Cliff Gardens, Scarborough.
This major restoration project began last year and has been challenging, but also very rewarding. The extensive renovations include a fully accessible path on the Victorian Cliff running through South Cliff Gardens, as well as a new play area, general refurbishment to signs, railings and
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A pile foundation is considered for construction whenever the load of a structure is large, and a thick and weak soil layer is present below. It is a type of deep foundation that transfers the load of the superstructure to a stiff layer through the weak soil strata.
Piles can either be constructed at the
In an attempt to reach improved sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint by cutting its CO2 emissions by 50%, British rock band Coldplay has added a kinetic dance floor and energy-storing stationary bikes to their Music of the Spheres world tour. The band wants to make the tour as sustainable as possible while engaging fans in a fun and meaningful
Kimberly Cornett, PE, CFM, F.ASCE, has joined planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as the Regional Stormwater Manager. Based in the Fort Worth office, Cornett will be managing stormwater initiatives to improve drainage and flood control. A Certified Floodplain Manager, Cornett will also be providing solutions to lessen soil erosion and strengthen floodplain management
The deal completed on Friday 11th November following shareholder approval.
Vistry said that the deal would prove transformational for its business, giving it greater exposure to the market for building affordable homes in partnership with Homes England, housing associations and local authorities.
Vistry already has a presence in this market, through Vistry Partnerships (formerly
Costain has won funding for an innovative feasibility study to see if hydrogen from biogas can fuel boilers to pasteurise fruit juice.
Costain is working with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Wales and West Utilities and food and drink manufacturer Princes Group on the study.
It will explore whether hydrogen from biogas from the Cardiff East Waste Water Treatment Works can
