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(27/1/12)

Engineering errors led to Borneo bridge collapse

The official investigation into November's catastrophic bridge collapse in Indonesian Borneo has found that a catalogue of engineering errors triggered the failure.

(26/1/12)

Heathrow plans temporary Olympics terminal

In the UK, the Financial Times reports that the owner of Heathrow airport is building a temporary terminal as part of a £20m plan to ensure smooth running during the Olympics, "its highest-profile test since the bungled opening of Terminal 5 in 2008".

(26/1/12)

Soletanche Freyssinet moves into Canada and the Middle East

Soletanche Freyssinet has just concluded a majority stake in companies in Turkey and Canada, with acquisitions said to strengthen its development internationally, and to open up new opportunities in Turkey, Central Asia and Canada.

(26/1/12)

Wind turbines' susceptibility to scour

Offshore wind turbines appear to be more susceptible to scour than was previously predicted, according to research published in the latest issue of the Institution of Civil Engineers' journal Maritime Engineering and reported in February's Ground Engineering.

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The EFFC holds the attainment of the highest standard of safety as a key objective. Read more here or download as a pdf.

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