Highest bridge required biggest dig
The highest bridge to be constructed on the Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway required 144,000 cubic metres of earth to be excavated beneath it.
Category : Roading
More than a highway
Akin to a giant jigsaw, a transport project made up of interlinking and diverse parts is being constructed in Auckland. Richard Silcock reports. Known as
Tight site and a tight frame
For Fulton Hogan, tasked with constructing a new section of road, installing stormwater pipes and upgrading the sewer on a narrow site near Queenstown Airport,
Mt Messenger to Awakino Gorge improvements
Since 2007 11 deaths and 45 serious injuries have occurred on a section of SH3, making it a high priority for improvement. Richard Silcock checks
Explaining REG and its role in roading
By Andrew McKillop, programme manager, Road Efficiency Group THE ROAD EFFICIENCY Group (REG) has been working with Road Controlling Authorities (RCAs) since its establishment in
UAS case study
At the CCNZ conference last year, Edward Kelly from Fulton Hogan presented a case study on using an unmanned aerial system (UAS) for project work
More CRL innovations and updates
The first contract for the southern end of the City Rail Link project in Auckland was awarded just before the end of last year. THE
Rai Saddle realignment
A key risk-spot on SH6 between Blenheim and Nelson has undergone a challenging realignment. Hugh de Lacy reports. NO FEWER THAN 20 people have died
A milestone for contracting
Whatever it meant to the people of Kaikoura and North Canterbury, the re-opening of SH1 between Christchurch and Picton on December 15, 2017, albeit only
Second stage of the Kapiti Expressway underway
With the construction of the second stage of the Kapiti Expressway now underway. Richard Silcock takes a look at what’s involved. AFTER A TRANCHE of