Widening the Waimakariri bridges
Capacity for extra lanes on a pair of Christchurch motorway bridges was built into the original structures, but the passage of time has complicated the...
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Building for a one-in-2500yr shake
One of the most earthquake-proof buildings in the world was built here in our own backyard. Alan Titchall explains. Electricity flows between the South and...
It’s all changing at interchange
An ‘army’ of earthmovers is remoulding the landscape in preparation for what will be a much improved highway interchange. RICHARD SILCOCK takes a look at...
Unique engineering lessons from Christchurch
THE NEW SUMNER Surf Life Saving Club building was under the triple threats of sea erosion, liquefaction and lateral movement, and engineering consultancy...