Claire's blog
Age old problems in worn out Britain
It is impossible to travel far in the UK without being presented with the fruits of Victorian infrastructure innovation.
Should tunnels replace our aging bridges?
Discovery of an additional crack in a critical section of the Boston Manor viaduct has once again placed the civil engineering and highway maintenance industry under the media spotlight. But while the main focus was initially on how quickly the repairs could be completed, civil engineers and asset owners need to consider the broader issues this has raised – should we be looking for a short-term fix or investing in long-term ...
Wall Street
First UK use of a reinforced soil retaining wall is helping one road scheme in Essex meet the client’s architectural and cost demands. Claire Symes reports
A Life In Foundations
Many in the foundations industry were surprised at the news that Roger Bullivant had agreed to sell his eponymous business to Bachy Soletanche. But he’s as committed to the sector as ever, he tells Claire Symes
