Innovation case studies

Energy

STAAD.Pro Saves USD 400,000 on Hamon Air-cooling Island Design

Hamon Thermal (Tianjin) Optimizes Steel Structure for Xinjiang Jinhui Power Plant Using Single STAAD.Pro Model

October 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
BIM

Building Studio Uses Bentley Software to Deliver Exceptional, Large-scale Projects

AECOsim Building Designer Ensures Design Quality while Maximizes Productivity

September 2014
Roads

Repaving the way for A14 junction improvements

Repave is a hot in situ recycling process for rejuvenating and resurfacing existing surface courses on carriageways and airfields. It minimises the need to remove existing material to go to landfill. Our Repave process is the only in situ surface course recycling process that is currently available in the UK.

August 2014
Energy

MOSES Minimizes Redundant Steel in ORCA Offshore’s Analysis of Self-installing Platform

Transport and Installation Specialist Demonstrates Validity of Dynamic Load and Structural Strength Analysis Using Bentley Software

August 2015
BIM

SimpsonHaugh and Partners Uses Generative Design to Shape One Blackfriars Tower Concept

Architects Let Daylight into Neighboring Properties with Blade-thin 50-storey Skyscraper Modeled on Bentley’s BIM Software

August 2015
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
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