The Surf City Bridge replaces an existing steel truss swing-span bridge that opened every hour to allow marine vessels across the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). The 90 kilometre stretch also includes work on a major junction into central Birmingham at Curzon Street. The new medical centre is designed to meet the internationally recognised LEED Gold standard for environmental performance. The team also carefully moved 10,000,000 m³ of earth - equivalent to around four Great Pyramids of Giza - using trained excavator operators who understand the archaeological impact of the work they carried out. It includes a supermarket, a five-screen cinema, 9,500 m2 of retail units, 2,600 m2 of restaurant / bar units and a 900-space multi-storey car park. The workforce reached 1,700 personnel at peak. We also installed 900 metres of noise barrier environmental fencing and four wildlife ponds during the project. Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the US, a complex ecosystem that supports a wide range of fish and shellfish. This included installing 11,290 Vibro-Stone Columns (approximately 48km in length). Working in a three-way equal joint venture alongside Morgan Sindall and BAM Nuttall, we will deliver the £416 million, seven kilometre âWestâ section of the overall 25km Thames Tideway Tunnel. This includes a digital management platform incorporating mechanised processes and digital solutions to realise efficiencies and create a more reliable railway infrastructure. Many students also attended Building Information Modelling (BIM) sessions to experience first-hand the innovative design and modelling tools used. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Brandt has been personally investing in local real estate for over a decade. We delivered south west Englandâs first Smart Motorway, installing state-of-the-art technology to improve journeys. Typically, they are 2.25m by 2.2m, weighing in at 1.8 tonnes with larger wheelchair-accessible pods weighing 2.8 tonnes. Subscribe now to receive Inside 5 days a week. Part of the works also included installing a temporary footbridge while the permanent structure was being repaired. The scheme has set the blueprint for the next generation of decentralised district energy generation and distribution utilising thermal stores and 3MW of battery storage. We brought together a range of in-house expertise to successfully deliver the project. We prefabricated the plant room and other mechanical and electrical components at our off-site Off-site Solutions facility. It includes a combined heat and power (CHP) based central heating and hot water system serving the entire development, meaning that all heat that may be lost can be recycled to heat or cool the building. It contributed significantly to the projectâs outstanding safety record. During phase three we reduced the roads from three lanes to two and added a 10ft wide multi-use pedestrian path to the new bridge. The team were also able to quickly search reports using hashtags to save time. We used sustainable construction methods to transform a facility that was only ever designed as a temporary stadium, reusing over 6,000m of cable, 3,800 lights and 1,000 mechanical and electrical components. LAWA anticipates that it will carry 85 million passengers per year providing a modern, reliable solution to help ease vehicle congestion and emissions in the terminal loop. If it has to do with real estate then it’s safe to say Brandt probably has experience with it, especially property management and turning around underperforming assets. This meant that the software was fully optimised and customised for the team. The facility also features a competition standard athletics track and velodrome which help make the city of Dundee as a top-class training venue. Additionally, it allowed 20% of the construction dollars to be directed to small business interests. • The upgrades will improve the performance, operating efficiency, capacity, safety, sustainability and reliability of the rail service. A new southern entrance gives passengers access from the south of the river for the first time. Sterling Natural Resource Center, California. In the town centre, the great majority of buildings are Grade 1 and Grade 2 listed: many are of national importance. The project has enabled the sharing of expertise both within Gammon and its joint owners, Balfour Beatty and Jardine Matheson. To do this, we brought together complex material logistics, component types and engineering data into one single system, or âWorkbankâ, to coordinate the works. Our team successfully completed a contract within each Connection. The digital rehearsal is also used to train operatives by simulating construction processes in a controlled environment - improving understanding of what is being delivered before work starts. PRISM, (Pipe Replacement In-Situ Manufacturing) could reduce the number of excavations we dig by up to 75%, making the work safer and more efficient from spring 2017 onwards. The project team of 140 staff has supervised the placement of 110,000 cubic metres of concrete and 12,000 tonnes of rebar. Not only our second student accommodation project between our teams and The Texas A&M University System, this £134 million project at the main campus in College Station is also our sixth student accommodation project in the US. Over 4,400 solar panels (covering 6,000 square metres) were fitted to the roof of Blackfriars station, creating both the biggest solar bridge in the world and the largest solar array in London. In his off-time Garrett enjoys reading novels, playing golf, and hiking trails along the California coast. A seawater district cooling system will be utilised to cool the entire building in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way. Located in Smethwick, the hospital will remain the closest acute hospital to the centre of Birmingham that caters for both adults and children.Â. Fun Fact: Erin loves planting and every year plants a big vegetable garden (disclaimer: the only thing that grows are weeds). Working on the site of an existing tower block, our design team developed an innovative solution to overcome the obstruction of existing piles. For the rare jobs that exceed our maintenance operation’s capabilities, our Maintenance Techs have access to a dedicated network of licensed professional vendors who specialize in a myriad of trades. The construction team was led by Balfour Beatty's Scottish arm of UK Construction Services, with the mechanical and electrical input being provided by Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick. To ensure time, labour and cost efficiencies, the on-site Construction team utilised a âjust in timeâ delivery programme. This enabled us to re-create what had been damaged and establish the exact dimensions for reconstruction. She promises to be nice to any 2B Living tenant and not chew up the rent checks. This recognised the teamâs commitment to encourage its supply chain to help improve the CCS standards and work innovatively. Born and raised in San Francisco, Christy has spent more than 25 years in a variety of roles related to property management with a particular focus in affordable housing. Our experts will use state-of-the-art technology to excavate a total of nine kilometres of tunnel, which will be lined with 38,000 concrete segments forming 6000 lining rings. Running underneath the River Thames, the new tunnel will ensure the capitalâs sewerage system is fit to support its projected population for at least the next 100 years. We carefully planned site logistics and efficiently timed our procurement processes to overcome site restrictions. As part of this approach, the precast concrete frame and façade were manufactured at a factory only six miles from the project site, helping to reduce carbon emissions associated with the project. 650.396.9103. The campus-style layout includes a new 1,213-bed acute hospital, a 137-bed specialist psychiatric hospital and teaching facility, as well as a 21-bed mental health resource. He lives and breathes 2B Living but is also a family man who loves his wife, three sons and dog – so long as they pay rent on time. Our joint venture, Balfour Beatty VINCI, is responsible for extensive earthworks, ground engineering, viaducts and tunnels along a 90 kilometre stretch of the project, working from the south at the Long Itchington Wood Green tunnel to the north at the West Coast Main Line tie-in near Litchfield. It is also within easy reach of Piccadilly Gardens, Market Street and Shudehill interchange for connections to the extensive bus and Metrolink services, as well as Manchester Victoria train station. That care paid off: Each year of the project, the hawks had hatchlings occupying the nest. âThe Lighthouse has been a very complicated project. Offering many benefits to the public and the environment, these green and living structures help to remove air pollutants through the absorption of gases such as Carbon Dioxide. This project is also a key component of the on-going electrification of the Great Western Route. Â, The unique restoration works were carried out in partnership with Network Rail and was one of the largest tasks of its kind. The hard shoulder is also made available to traffic at particularly busy times of the day. Building on that experience, we have worked closely with project stakeholders to design a world-class facility that combines clinical effectiveness and energy efficiency with stress reduction and comfort for patients and visitors. • Scottish perspective on news, sport, business, lifestyle, food and drink and more, from Scotland's national newspaper, The Scotsman. BIM technology was used extensively to minimise waste, by determining the precise volume of cut and fill, and by eliminating rework arising from coordination errors. To rent with 2B Living, click here to see what rentals are available. These include disabled spaces, support for electric vehicles, motorbikes and extensive private cycle storage for 467 bicycles. ââThe Olympic Delivery Authorityâs approach to the London 2012 programme and their sustainability targets set new benchmarks for the construction industry. We created a state-of-the-art training college for the armed forces, developing the local economy and engaging with the local community. As part of this project, we designed and built a new 275/33kV connection substation to connect the wind farm to the Scottish Power transmission network. On December 29th 2015, a devastating flood hit the River Wharfe, Tadcaster, resulting in the partial collapse of the Grade II-listed bridge that connected two halves of the town. Wow. The skills applied through the transitional projects will form the foundation for the future pipeline. I know based on previous experience that, using the GDSPâs âLean, Expert, Trusted and Safeâ operating model, they will provide exceptional customer service and deliver the framework objectives safely, innovatively and efficiently.â, Head of the GDSP contract for the west of England, Cadent, Meeting demand for student accommodation in the US. The Morpeth Flood Alleviation Scheme was designed to protect the town from the level of flooding experienced in 2008 when over 1,000 homes and businesses were flooded. Balvac repaired this 13th century castle in North Wales, helping to preserve the historic ruin for future generations. We treat patients from all over the UK, and actually beyond our own shores, and finally theyâve got the hospital they deserve.â, Morag JacksonPFI Project Director, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, of workers came from within a 15-mile radius. This helped us build in cost effective innovation from the start of the project as well as ensuring all environmental concerns were addressed at the right time. Fun Fact: Christy caught Barry Bonds’ 599 Home Run ball, christy@twobliving.com The centre is designed to supply efficient, low cost heat and power to the local area via 2.5km of heat and private wire network. These two schemes formed the Fylde peninsular coastal programme, the largest project of its kind in the UK. A new, set-back, flood defence wall and flood gates were installed using a variety of materials including reinforced concrete and natural stone. Our works included ventilation, heating, cooling, domestic hot water, power, lighting, data, fire detection, security and building management systems. The provision of building services and airport systems also form a major part of the works. It will connect several substations around the city via tunnels up to 60 metres below the surface. Seven of the 11 new bridges will be built alongside the existing structures which will then be demolished. WOW. Our commitment to putting customers first, understanding and responding to their needs, helps us deliver excellent services and value for money. Prior to joining 2B Living, Alex was a team leader for Lowe’s, which required him to be a licensed forklift operator. Working on behalf of Dundee City Council we installed vital flood defences to the Dundee Waterfront area between Camperdown Dock and Dundee Airport. The new T-Pylon design significantly improves efficiency, reliability and safety by vastly reducing the need for working at height.Â, We are also working on the Hinkley 400kV Cable Works (Mendips) contract, a critical part of the Hinkley Point connection scheme, which will connect the new HPC reactor to the national grid.Â, London Underground track renewals contract. The project replaces the existing truss swing-bridge with a 65ft vertical clearance bridge. This challenging project was located in an Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty with significant cultural heritage. Too much energy. Her favorite foods are rent checks, carrots, rolled toilet paper and internet patch cables. It eliminates long lines of traffic during peak tourist season and also includes a pedestrian walkway. FAU's existing student housing was incorporated into a new non-profit organisation which also owns the new assets we are building, allowing funds to be raised for additional infrastructure. Adopting an off-site construction approach resulted in 107,500 hours of work being removed from site â helping to reduce safety risks and waste produced on-site as well as reducing disruption to the local community. We used our expert range of engineering and construction capabilities to deliver a complex NHS facility. Click to see our best Video content. The project, the largest of the Smart Motorway schemes and a flagship project for Highways England, will help alleviate congestion through widening the carriageway and replacing 11 bridges to accommodate a new lane where there is no existing hard shoulder. 2BL Maintenance Techs are paired with our Property Managers and dedicated to a portfolio of properties allowing them to gain detailed insight into a property’s operations, which often results in saving time and money during repairs. At the dam for example, we are working 8-9 metres in the air, concreting and installing large steel work.â, Anthony MyattProject Manager, Environment Agency. Jon often dreams of spending his weekends golfing, or relaxing with his English Bulldog and watching an entire Saturday of college football undisturbed, however, you can typically find him spending time with his wife and chasing their two kids. At 180 years old, London Bridge is Londonâs oldest surviving rail terminus. 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