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"Bubble curtains" around Tappan Zee Bridge’s pilings protect fish from noise [video]

During the pile driving for the construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge over the Hudson River, keeping noise pollution at a minimum is a significant goal. Noise reduction in the air is accomplished...

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Wimbledon foundation pilings right on schedule

Foundation works for a new basement and a pedestrian tunnel at Wimbledon tennis courts in southwest London, are expected to be completed in December. The project that started in September 20...

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Hayward Baker 2014 Calendar now available

Since first introduced in 1996, Hayward Baker’s annual calendar has become immensely popular with engineering and construction industry professionals across North America. Each year, the illustrat...

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Video shows Crossrail shaft’s construction in fast forward [less than 1.5min]

The construction of the Fisher Street shaft, a 15m diameter emergency access shaft in Holborn, UK was finished almost nine months ahead of schedule. Methodical work allowed for the early completion...

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Last blast for Second Avenue Subway's first phase

The blasting operations for the first phase of the Second Avenue Subway project, the largest expansion of the New York City subway, were completed on November 18. The last blast occurred on the nor...

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Luxurious estate in Boston bolsters a pool in a closed quarry

Although an old limestone quarry in the Berkshires of Massachusetts was closed, it is still being used for a completely different purpose. It was converted to a luxurious swimming pool! Sprayed con...

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Hanford site clean-up making slow progress and high budget

The Energy Department constructed a factory at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington, to enclose the radioactive waste into stable glass. The construction started 12 years ago and is not yet complete...

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HB names Richard Walsh business development manager at Metro San Diego office

Hayward Baker Inc., North America's leader in geotechnical construction, announces that Richard K. Walsh, P.E., G.E. has joined the company as business development manager at the company's regional o...

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Geofoam blocks as road foundation in Washington

Foam blocks were used for the foundation of the Salmon Creek Interchange Project highway, on the westside bridge approach to the new 139th Street overpass in Vancouver, Washington. The geofoam used...

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Drilled shafts ready for new St. Croix Crossing Bridge

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced, last Friday, the completion of the construction of 40 drilled shafts that will support foundations for the new St. Croix River Bridge....

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