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Innovation case studies
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Rail
Abbey Street Bridge - Bermondsey’s heritage back on track
In 2013 we refurbished Abbey Street Bridge, a 177 year-old structure carrying nine modern railway tracks through to London Bridge on what was originally London’s oldest passenger railway line. The structure reopened in October 2013 following extensive restoration works undertaken in partnership with the London Borough of Southwark, The Railway Heritage Trust, and even the Secretary of State.
July 2014 -
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 -
Energy
ScottishPower Strategy for Asset Management and Process Safety
ScottishPower was the first power generator and the second company in the world to be certified on BSI PAS 55:2008 which benchmarks best practices, in asset management. Bentley's AssetWise Performance Management system played a key role.
September 2014 -
Water & Waste
WaterCAD helps Sabesp identify optimal hydraulic strategy, solving water supply issues
Hydraulic Modeling Project Provides Continuous Water Supply to 240,000 Inhabitants While Reducing Operating Costs
September 2014 -
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 -
Rail
John McAslan + Partners Uses 3D Modeling to Facilitate Design of King’s Cross Station
MicroStation Enables Innovative Redevelopment that Melds Grade 1 Listed Building with State-of-the-Art Design
September 2014 -
Modernising railway examinations
In 2014 leading infrastructure asset management company Amey won a second five-year term as Network Rail’s (NR) sole external supplier of civil examinations, and retained a major footprint in rail structures assessments. The company inspects and reports on the condition assets in the utilities, highways and rail sectors, including over 100,000 assets that make up the vast majority of the UK’s rail network.
November 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 -
Energy
CCTV Pipe Survey Device
The CCTV Pipe Survey Device developed by Murphy enables quick and high-quality surveys to be carried out, saving up to 40% on the costs of traditional methods.
September 2014 -
Transport
Murphy Energy-saving Eco Cabins
Developed to a bespoke Murphy specification in collaboration with the cabin manufacturer, the Energy-Saving Eco Cabin saves carbon, water and costs.
September 2014