‘Civil Engineers’
A Buildingtalk guide
Start with the news release
Online database help designers learn from nature from
Autodesk, which we summarised at the time by saying "Autodesk announce the sponsorship of AskNature.org, the world's first biomimicry database, featuring biology-inspired design strategies.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release New flux-cored welding wires from ESAB from
ESAB: "OK Tubrod 15.14 multi-purpose wire is a highly productive consumable available for manual and mechanised positional welding, providing an excellent bead appearance.".
In November 2008, we covered the news from Corus Northern Engineering Services
- take a look at Corus on keys to safety at work
which says: "Corus Northern Engineering Services training courses designed to give attendees the tools they need to reduce workplace risks.".
Take a look also at the news release from Hilson Moran , Hilson Moran is guest judge at awards,
as well as Permeable paving with heat pumps from Hanson Formpave,
and Residential projects down 30% in 2008 from Glenigan.
Latest stories...
Steam autoclave recycling plant on track (November 2008)
Plans to build one of the world's largest steam autoclave recycling plants on the banks of the River Tyne in Gateshead are steaming ahead on time.
Never been a better time to get a job in Civils (November 2008)
Big name exhibitors like Crossrail, Magnox South, Morgan Est and Dean and Dyball are all actively recruiting at Civils 2008.
Curved Hy-Rib at King's Cross (November 2008)
Expamet's renowned Hy-Rib is currently being installed in phase two of the Kings Cross Underground station development.
LSI Architects set design excellence standards (November 2008)
South Norfolk Council's Design Awards judges were 'stunned' by the quality of the new Wymondham College sixth form centre in Norfolk, designed by LSI Architects.
Hewlett GBP9m drainage and sub-structure contract (November 2008)
Despite the credit crunch and fears of a recession, Hewlett Civil Engineering seems to be bucking the trend by winning two new contracts.
Cintec award-winning Archtec bridge reinforcement (November 2008)
Archtec is a complete diagnostic design and installation service, specially designed to strengthen masonry arch bridges while maintaining the historical integrity of the bridge.
Help for retailers hit by Greenberg Glass collapse (November 2008)
Solaglas Windowcare launch a campaign targeting retailers that are unlikely to have access to 24-hour emergency glazing services after Greenberg Glass goes into administration.
Weetabix outsourcing contract with Eriks (November 2008)
Eriks Integrated Solutions to take control of its MRO (Maintenance Repair and Operations) procurement and stores operation at Weetabix Burton Latimer site in Northamptonshire.
Further reading
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Civil engineers connect at the Civils 2008 Forum
Highlights of this year's civil engineering calendar is the the free-to-attend Civils 2008 Forum and seminar programme.
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Institution of Civil Engineers' MBA scholarship
Winner of ICE International Student Paper Competition will receive a full scholarship to study for MBS Worldwide's MBA for Engineering Business Managers.
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