Freyssinet joints approved for highway structures

Freyssinet’s Freyssimod LW modular (multi-element) expansion joint has become Highways England registered for modular highways expansion joints. The approval covers traditional painted expansion joints and also the use of galvanization for extended life. Freyssinet director Matthew Dronfield said: “We are extremely pleased to achieve Highways England registration, particularly at such a crucial time in the […]

Heart surgery

The Queensgate Market building is the centrepiece of Kirklees Council’s “Our Cultural Heart” regeneration scheme When we talk about our ‘built heritage’ we tend to think of venerable ancient structures – cathedrals, castles or country manors. But in Huddersfield one of the most treasured pieces of architectural heritage dates back only to the late 1960s. […]

‘Abundance of caution’: Parts of UW humanities building closed for repairs | Archive

MADISON (WKOW) — UW-Madison is closing portions of its Mosse Humanities Building due to a structural failure that needs repairing. The university said in a press release that it would close its first, second, sixth and seventh floors of the building effective at 4 p.m. Friday. The areas will remain shuttered to staff, students and […]