2017 James Rennie Medal – Following on from Henry passing the Institution of Civil Engineer’s Chartered Professional Review earlier this year, the ICE have now informed Henry that he has been nominated by his reviewers for the 2017 James Rennie Medal. The medal recognises and celebrates the best performance by… ∞
27th July 2016HENRY BRADY MEng CEng MICE We are pleased to congratulate Henry on passing the Institution of Civil Engineer’s Chartered Professional Review. This is a real achievement by Henry who has consistently demonstrated managerial and technical skills in solving complex problems in practical ways. His work and professionalism has now been acknowledged… ∞
27th May 2016Working with Centregreat Rail Ltd PaSCoE has designed the safe removal of the redundant footbridge at Newport Station at part of the Great Western Route Electrification. At Penmaenmawr Station the existing footbridge requires refurbishment, PaSCoE has designed the safe removal of the footbridge to allow for factory refurbishment and repair… ∞
18th May 2016Update 14/02/2016: Note the competition is now closed. Thanks to all those who entered. The winners can be found here…. Friends, colleagues, associates, on the 14th February 2016 PaSCoE will have provided design support services to the construction industry for 10years. Over this time we have met and worked… ∞
14th February 2016PaSCoE has secured a contract to provide full time on site temporary works design assistance to the Costain Laing O’Rourke JV on the new tunnelling works and station improvements at Bond Street Station. Tunnelling works comprise the construction of new lift shafts, an inclined escalator barrel, station passage and concourse… ∞
14th January 2016We are delighted to announce that our chosen charity for 2016 is The Foxton Centre, Preston. For over 40 years The Foxton Centre has been working with rough sleepers, street sex workers, young people, people with alcohol abuse issues and other marginalised people in the community who need support. The… ∞
1st January 2016Following the introduction of BS EN 1997-1:2004 Eurocode 7 Geotechnical Design both BS 8002:1994 Code of Practice for Earth Retaining Structures and BS 8004:1986 Code of Practice for Foundations were partially superseded and eventually withdrawn in 2010. Eurocode 7 is general in nature and the extensive UK design recommendations and… ∞
5th July 2015Two new temporary works guidance documents have been published by BSI and are currently open for public comment until 16 July 2015. Guide to the Application of European Standards in Temporary Works Design PAS 8812 gives guidance on the application of European Standards in the design of temporary works in… ∞
5th July 2015Following the introduction of BS EN 1997-1:2004 Eurocode 7 Geotechnical Design both BS 8002:1994 Code of Practice for Earth Retaining Structures and BS 8004:1986 Code of Practice for Foundations were partially superseded and eventually withdrawn in 2010. Eurocode 7 is general in nature and the extensive UK design recommendations and… ∞
28th January 2015Subject to Parliamentary approval, the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 will come into force on 6 April 2015 (www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l153.htm). HSE Guidance The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued the draft text of L153, Guidance on the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/draft-l153.pdf). This is being made… ∞
28th January 2015Over the festive period Balfour Beatty Rail Limited (BBR) has been busy reinstating Queen’s Drive at Birmingham New Street Station. As part of the phase 1 works, an opening was made in the Queen’s Drive slab to install a tower crane. With the phase 1 works complete, and the tower… ∞
28th January 2015