Ministry names new construction adviser

Thouria Istephan presenting the final report of the Grenfell Tower inquiry last year Thouria Istephan, an architect who spent 25 years with Foster & Partners and served on the Grenfell Tower inquiry panel, has been appointed to provide expert, independent advice to ministers and government on building safety and regulatory reform. Famously, it was Istephan […]

Lagos reopens Ogudu-Ifako Bridge after repairs

By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government on Tuesday reopened the Ogudu-Ifako Bridge following the completion of repair works on 400 metres of its four expansion joints. A section of the bridge was closed to traffic on June 28 to enable construction. The bridge, inbound Alapere, was initially expected to be ready in 100 […]

Kennedy rehabilitation update: Week 2

  CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the rehabilitation of the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94) from the Edens Expressway (I-94) junction to Ohio Street continued to progress the week of March 24. The following are highlights completed during the week:  Week of March 24   Various concrete repairs performed on bridge piers […]