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Foundations: Ground breaking
Foundation works explored, from large-scale projects to digitally-driven precision operations
Drilling: Digging deep
New designs, digital technology and increased efficiency are all part of the modern world of drilling. Construction Europe looks at some of the latest innovations
US trenching rental business NTS moves into UK
Houston, US-based National Trench Safety (NTS) is moving into the UK rental market for the first time and will open its first location on 1 June, managed by former VP plc and Mabey Hire executive Pat Flannery.
A solid foundation for reducing emissions
Keltbray becomes the first company to adopt the Solum crane foundation solution to help cut emissions on construction sites in central London
Tunnelling: Big projects get bigger
Europe is buzzing with major tunnel works. Adrian Greeman takes a look at some of the most interesting projects
Drilling: Bit by Bit
In the world of drilling, research and development teams are working on any number of different ways of improving the efficiency of the machines
Utility One Source adds Toro to rental fleet
Rental company and manufacturer join forces to offer underground utility equipment for rent across North America
New launches from Toro
Manufacturer introduces utility loader together with a new HDD, new trencher attachments and features, and new drilling software
Mexico launch for dual mode TBM
TEP II wastewater project tin Mexico City takes the first rock/EPB tunnel boring machine by Robbins in North America
Vermeer's S3 upgrade
Vermeer’s new range of Navigator S3 horizontal directional drill rigs offer improved speed, simplicity and sound levels.
Radio remote control adopted for foundation rig safety
Soilmec and Bachy Soletanche have worked together to improve safety when loading and unloading large piling rigs with the introduction of radio remote control
Start-up for world’s largest TBM
Bouygues has started excavation work on the 5 km Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok tunnel in Hong Kong using a 17.6 m diameter Herrenknecht tunnel boring machine
Opera house challenges
Bauer and Keller encountered numerous underground obstacles on the already complicated project to renovate the Berlin State Opera building
Groundforce looking to expand in Middle East
Ground shoring specialist sees strong potential in region, where it is supporting Doha metro project
Feature: Drilling
Drilling equipment can often be on the critical path for construction projects and quarry operations, so reliability and productivity of these machines can also be vital.
Kennards adds service locator
Australian rental company expands Test & Measure offering with addition of underground service locator
Trenchless Solutions enters rental
UK-based contractor establishes Trenchless Plant Hire - a new company set up on the back of guided auger boring company acquisition
Stabilisation conference planned
Mass stabilisation companies back international conference to be held in Finland during April
New BG 38 among Bauer foundation equipment
Bauer will have a focus on rigs "engineered in Germany" and manufactured to the company's quality standards at its factories in Tianjin and Shanghai
Rescue finance for Boart Longyear
Private equity company to inject up to US$ 352 million in loans and equity for distressed drilling equipment maker and drilling services provider
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