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Innovation case studies
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Roads
Colas complete further surfacing work for private contract client: Shouler & Son Estates
Retread is a cold in-situ recycling process which reconstructs the entire carriageway or footway surface to a depth of 75mm. With increasing focus on sustainability, Colas’ Retread process offers a low CO2 emission alternative. By reducing the output of energy, emissions and waste, Colas are able to aid clients in significantly lowering their carbon footprint and cost.
September 2014 -
Technology
Eastman Deploys ProjectWise® to Drive Collaboration, Greater Efficiency, and Cost Savings
ProjectWise is an Integral Part of a New System for Global Engineering Information Sharing
August 2015 -
Rail
Process for Safe Working in Close Proximity to a Live Railway
Devised by Hochtief Murphy Joint Venture, in close partnership with Network Rail, this process ensures that piling and diaphragm wall rigs can be used in close proximity to a live railway line.
September 2014 -
Roads
Colas launches integrated Control Room in Portsmouth
In the summer of 2013 Colas opened its all new high-tech Control Room. Using established practices with new technologies, the Control Room is now the hub of highway maintenance activity in Portsmouth.
November 2014 -
Tunnelling
Segment Tracking System
The Hochtief Murphy Joint Venture has used a Segment Tracking System to control delivery of key components from fabrication through to installation, improving efficiencies in its tunnelling operations.
September 2014 -
BIM
Sweco’s ‘Live BIM’ Railway Project Significantly Improves Efficiency on Hallandsås Project
BIM Implementation Based on Bentley Products Enables Team to Meet the Challenges of Designing in Parallel with Production
September 2014 -
Roads
Colas help North Somerset make £60,000 in savings
Retread is a cold in-situ recycling process which reconstructs the entire carriageway or footway surface to a depth of 75mm. With increasing focus on sustainability, Colas’ Retread process offers a low CO2 emission alternative. By reducing the output of energy, emissions and waste, Colas are able to aid clients in significantly lowering their carbon footprint and cost.
August 2014 -
Transport
Cyclist Safety System
Murphy has worked with Crossrail and Transport for London’s Fleet Operation Recognition Scheme to develop a solution to reduce risks to cyclists and pedestrians from movements of heavy goods vehicles in built up areas.
September 2014 -
Technology
AG5 Uses AECOsim Building Designer for Comprehensive Building Information Modeling
Small Architecture Practice Realizes Optimized Workflows and Higher Productivity
August 2015 -
Rail
Bridge Strike Monitoring Technology
Murphy, in collaboration with Network Rail, has developed a cost-effective system for remote monitoring of damage to rail structures
September 2014