21.07.2023

RHI Magnesita announces acquisition of Seven Refractories

- RHI Magnesita today announces the acquisition of the Europe, India and US operations of Seven Refractories

- acquisition will complement RHI Magnesita’s existing non-basic refractories portfolio and open new opportunities in the development of low CO₂ emitting manufacturing technologies

Seven Refractories is a specialist supplier of non-basic monolithic refractory mixes with broad applications across all the Company’s customer segments including iron and steel, cement, aluminium and non-ferrous metals.  

20.07.2023

Leighton Asia to design and construct NLEX’s Candaba 3rd Viaduct project in Manila

Leighton Asia to design and construct NLEX’s Candaba 3rd Viaduct project in Manila (Credits: Leighton Asia)

Leighton Asia was selected by NLEX Corporation in February this year to design and construct the third bridge of the Candaba Viaduct in the north of Manila, Philippines. A groundbreaking ceremony was held to commence its construction in June, with House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales in attendance.

Targeted for completion in November 2024, the project entails the construction of a new five-kilometer bridge in the middle of the two existing viaducts between Pampanga and Bulacan. Once completed, this will increase road capacity of the entire Candaba Viaduct from three lanes without shoulder to three lanes with inner and outer shoulders in each direction. These lanes and shoulders will be wide hence, boosting the safety and convenience of those traversing the viaduct.

“We are pleased to be part of this significant project that will not only improve the safety and convenience of the motorists but also aid in the growth of trade and commerce in Central Luzon,” said Leighton Asia Managing Director Brad Davey. “Our company is keen to leverage our experience on major highway projects in the Philippines and continue providing safe and sustainable solutions in the region on the back of our international expertise and local knowledge.”

Green and sustainable engineering practices will be used in building the Candaba 3rd Viaduct and construction will be compliant with the country’s latest bridge design requirements. It will have piers at every 20 meters, with each pier being supported by two columns and two bored piles which will strengthen the structure amidst the swampy condition of the natural ground underneath the viaduct.

Source: Leighton Asia

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20.07.2023

Fugro supports Curaçao’s ambition to become a regional leader in the production and export of green energy

The Government of Curaçao has asked Fugro to map the seabed of the island’s surrounding waters for future development of floating offshore wind farms. The Curaçao Government’s target is to realise 6GW in renewable energy capacity by 2035, which is more than the domestic need for energy, ultimately enabling the production and export of green hydrogen. This development is a hugely important step for Curaçao in its efforts to accelerate the transition to green energy and strengthen its economy.  

19.07.2023

GeoCue unveils three new, high-end, TrueView 3D Imaging Systems

These new survey-grade systems provide highspeed data acquisition for superior aerial mapping and surveying.  

18.07.2023

First complete tunnel on HS2 project to feature in TV documentary

‘Great British Railway Journeys’ to feature HS2’s first completed tunnel in Warwickshire
Journalist, broadcaster and former politician Michael Portillo visited HS2’s Long Itchington Wood site to film inside the tunnel
It will be aired in the ‘Long Itchington to Moseley’ episode on BBC Two at 6.30pm on Wednesday 19 July