Search Results: 'Skanska'

Road Tunnels in Iceland
21 December, 2010
Iceland is building more road tunnels, and they are getting longer. The most recent and longest scheme to date, is Hedinsfjordur Tunnel, which has two single tubes totalling 11km. Built by Metrostav-Hafell JV, the tunnels opened to traffic in October

Working on the west side
29 November, 2010
This summer saw a major milestone for the No. 7 Line Extension project, with the final breakthrough of the two TBMs mining the twin subway tunnels. Nicole Robinson looks into the project and its progress

Finesse in tough environments
10 November, 2010
Technologies employed underground to ensure positional accuracy have advanced at great pace over recent years. The portable computer, data processor and laser have all but replaced the tape, notepad and pencil. These, together with the introduction of lasers as reference axes and the toughening of electronics, have led to major benefits in productivity. Maurice Jones reviews some of the latest developments

Catch up on Crossrail
22 September, 2010
As contractors await the award of the two main tunnelling contracts for the GBP 15.9bn (USD 24.5bn) mega project, work on the stations is gathering pace. Bernadette Redfern gives this report

Hallandsas first drive approaches end
02 June, 2010
Construction of the Hallandsas railway tunnels in western Sweden has often been described as the most difficult tunnelling project in the world. Many readers would probably want to argue that point but there is no disputing how tricky it has been over the 18 years since construction began. Now, however the Vinci-Skanska contracting joint venture is making steady progress. Maurice Jones reports

High Speed Boom
17 May, 2010
Tunnelling in Europe is in a hot period at the moment as the continent meets its demand for flat, high-speed rail routes. Kris Mole reports