Geotechnical News
Ground investigation work on London Tideway Tunnels gets underway
The Thames Tunnel, a 32km long sewer deep beneath London to significantly reduce levels of sewage entering the River Thames, has moved a step closer to becoming a reality with the start of ground investigations.
TEC to advise Chinese Government on Hong Kong - China megalink
The Chinese government has chosen an international consortium of consultant to advise it on the design and construction of the 35 km long bridge/tunnel megaproject linking Hong Kong, Macao and the Chinese mainland.
Geotechnical director in court on first corporate manslaughter charge
The country’s first corporate manslaughter case began yesterday as a geotechnical company’s director faced Bristol Crown Court.
Geotechnical In-depth
Piling & foundations spotlight: Firm foundations
GTL Partnership had to overcome a range of challenges when it was commissioned to provide the foundations for this year’s Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London.
Albania highway: Making the first move
At first glance, building a 61km long motorway in a European country might not sound like much. But Albania’s first ever motorway scheme has many twists and turns. Over the next eight pages Alexandra Wynne reports from a scheme where the word “mountainous” is appropriate in more ways than one.
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Major Projects
Crossrail
Building Crossrail: Major project report
Find out how the scheme to revolutionise London’s transport will unfold with NCE’s in-depth Crossrail major project report - featuring interviews with the key players and full details on the technical challenges ahead.
