11.05.2023

HS2 contractor invests in upskilling Bucks residents ready for jobs on HS2

Buckinghamshire residents have been given a helping hand to launch a career in construction with HS2’s Aylesbury-based contractor, Blackwell Earthmoving Limited. HS2’s construction partner, Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall (EKFB), appointed Blackwell Earthmoving to deliver the earthworks on a 30km section of the route from Calvert South to the North Chilterns.  

10.05.2023

EU-funded MaDiTraCe project: technical solutions for transparent ESG-standards for critical raw material supply chains

In January 2023 MaDiTraCe, a research and innovation project funded by the Horizon Europe programme, started with the goal of developing digital and geo-based approaches for Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) standards for critical raw materials (CRM) and to integrate them with a generic certification scheme for CRMs.  

10.05.2023

Webuild prepares seabed for Genoa Breakwater

• Installation of 70,000 piles to support structure
• Technicians and other workers ready for first stage of preparing seabed since laying of first stone
• Ships shuttle between Piombino and Genoa, bringing gravel to support structure of breakwater  
  
  

09.05.2023

Glencore and Li-Cycle announce joint study to develop a European recycling hub, repurposing an existing Glencore metallurgical facility to be a large source of recycled battery grade lithium

• Expected to create the first European fully closed-loop solution from lithium-ion battery material inputs to battery-grade products; would be the largest source of recycled battery grade lithium as well as recycled nickel and cobalt in Europe
• Expected new Hub processing capacity of 50,000 to 70,000 tonnes of black mass input per year
• Definitive Feasibility Study to commence in mid-2023 and will leverage Li-Cycle’s leading technology and extend first-mover advantage to Europe
• Fast tracked timeline enabled through repurposing part of Glencore’s existing asset base in Portovesme, Italy  
  
  

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09.05.2023

Hatch wins the TAC Infrastructure Achievement Award for the Kingston Third Crossing (Waaban Crossing) project in Canada

Hatch wins the TAC Infrastructure Achievement Award for the Kingston Third Crossing (Waaban Crossing) project in Canada (Credits: Hatch)

Hatch is proud to announce that it has won the Transportation Association of Canada's (TAC) Infrastructure Achievement Award for its work on the (Waaban Crossing) Kingston Third Crossing project. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in transportation infrastructure planning, design, and construction.

The Kingston Third Crossing, also known as the Waaban Crossing, is a new bridge over the Cataraqui River in the city of Kingston, Ontario. The bridge was designed to provide a connection between communities on the east and west sides of the river, improve emergency response times, accommodate future growth of the city, promote active and public transportation alternatives, and be respectful of the crossing's location within the river.

The adoption of an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) contract model was a significant feature of the Kingston Third Crossing project, marking it as the first bridge construction project in Canada to implement this novel approach. The IPD partners, including the City of Kingston as the owner, Hatch and SYSTRA-IBT as designers, Kiewit for construction, and trade partners Bauer Foundations Canada and Walters Group (steelwork), were seamlessly integrated right from the inception of the design process. This enabled them to establish common objectives and maintain a collective responsibility for delivering a high-quality project within the allocated budget and timeline.

The collaborative approach taken in the IPD agreement allowed the project team to optimize the bridge design and navigate the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and rising steel prices. To keep the project within budget, several design modifications were implemented, including simplified bridge piers, a revised main span layout with environmental benefits, and a switch from steel to concrete girders on the approach spans. These design changes resulted in a significant cost savings of around $12 million for the project.

Through close collaboration with Federal and Provincial regulators, Indigenous communities, and surrounding residential groups, the project was able to respect the heritage site of the Rideau Canal while also creating new opportunities for growth within Kingston. Moreover, the project supported local economic development by awarding over $22 million in contracts for goods and services to local businesses and creating over 160,000 direct hours of local employment.

"We are honored to receive the Infrastructure Achievement Award from the Transportation Association of Canada for our work on the Kingston Third Crossing project," said Biljana Rajlic, Global Director, Highways & Bridges at Hatch and Project Manager. "This project exemplifies Hatch's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration in delivering complex infrastructure projects. We are proud to have played a key role in this landmark project that will provide significant benefits to the Kingston community for years to come."

The award will be presented at the TAC's Annual Conference and Exhibition, which will take place from September 25-28, 2023 in Victoria, British Columbia.

Source: Hatch

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