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Infographics

Federal Programme for Development of the Russian Transport System 2010-2019
This infographic provides an overview of the number of Road Bridges in Russia. It also sets out the Russian Transport Investment Plan for 2010-2011 and actual spend. Finally it summarises the Revised Federal Program for Development 2012-2019 which is now being followed.

Podcast

The Drive to Maintain the Existing European Bridge Network
Sander den Blanken, Associate Director at Arup, joins Construction IQ to provide an overview of the key projects and trends in the European bridge construction market – highlighting the focus on maintaining the existing network. He explains the key factors in the selection of materials, machinery and equipment and new ideas coming on stream to extend the life cycle of existing bridges. He also offers some best practice tips on how to ensure effective project execution with quality control systems. Finally he provides a snapshot of some of the areas where Arup is particularly embracing or leading on new trends.

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The Drive to Maintain the Existing European Bridge Network
Sander den Blanken, Associate Director at Arup, joins Construction IQ to provide an overview of the key projects and trends in the European bridge construction market – highlighting the focus on maintaining the existing network. He explains the key factors in the selection of materials, machinery and equipment and new ideas coming on stream to extend the life cycle of existing bridges. He also offers some best practice tips on how to ensure effective project execution with quality control systems. Finally he provides a snapshot of some of the areas where Arup is particularly embracing or leading on new trends.

Interview

Update on the Russian Roads and Bridges Network
Alexander Malov, President of Aspor, the All-Russian Employers’ Association, joins Construction IQ to discuss the development of the public roads system in Russia. He discusses the current state of the Russian roads and their development prospects on the whole, inlcuding common challenges faced by both Russian and European design engineers.

Articles

Russia Leads World’s Top 10 Longest Cable-Stayed Bridges
Russia’s Russky Bridge is officially the world's largest cable-stayed bridge, with a record-breaking 1,104m long central span, it was completed in July 2012 to serve the APEC Summit in Vladivostok. Its central span beats China's Sutong Bridge by 16m. The 6-lane bridge also boasts the second highest pylons after the Millau Viaduct as well as the longest cable stays. It was built across the Eastern Bosphorus strait to connect the mainland Nazimov peninsula with Russky Island.

Bridge construction and harsh climate: how climate affects technologies used in construction projects
"(…)However, the construction has not been without its setbacks. Earlier this month, the huge structure to connect Russky Island to the Eastern Strait went up in flames. The fire is under investigation but is thought to have started as a result of the 'human factor'. Despite the stumbling block, which took 11 hours and 167 people to get under control, experts claim it will not cause any delay to completion (...)" Read more

Bridge Infrastructure developments in Russia for ATES Summit in Vladivostok 2012 and Winter Olympics in Sochi 2014
Russia is currently experiencing a major surge in infrastructure investment. With the country due to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Vladivostok 2012 and Winter Olympics in Sochi 2014, the race is on to ensure the country is properly equipped to cope with the demands placed on it. The impact is one which could be transformative and long-lasting, but will it prove a shot in the arm or a short-lived affair?

Choosing a New Service/Solution Provider in the Construction Sector - How to Decide
What information do you need when selecting a service/ solution provider? Who gets involved in service/solution provider selection? What factors are most important when making the decision?
Construction IQ has created this easy-to-assimilate summary of the state of the biggest obstacles when choosing a new solution provider. You can keep it as a handy reference, share it around your colleagues or even stick it on your wall!

Videos

Interview with Dr. Bratislav Stipanic
Dr. Stipanic, the Professor for Steel Structures and Bridges at the University of Belgrade is leading the Sava Bridge project. He discusses the recent focus on construction investment in Central Europe and the importance of learning from other regional case studies.
David MacKenzie, CEO of Flint & Neill
David provides his outlook on the developments within the industry over the next year, and tells us of his eagerness to see the Padma Bridge in Bangladesh to completion.
Davood Liaghat, Director of Bur Happold
Davood discusses the new bridge project spanning the River Liffey in Ireland, the need to work shrewdly over the coming months to meet potential new challenges, and his interest in discovering new engineering ideas.
Marcel Poser, CEO of BBR
Marcel talks about his company’s work across 50 countries worldwide and the long-awaited construction boom in Central and Eastern Europe.
Steve Denton, Engineering Director at Parsons Brinckerhoff
Steve discusses his focus on applying the new Eurocodes and the increase of collaboration in today’s market.

Presentations

Case Study: Mersey Gateway – Early PPP Project Planning
Presented by: Steve Nicholson, Project Manager, Mersey Gateway, Halton Council
View this presentation from Bridges Europe 2010 and see how the Mersey Gateway project has developed from the concept of providing new highway capacity into a modern multi-modal transport and regeneration initiative.
Development of new design codes – The Structural Eurocodes
Presented by Chris Hendy, Head of Bridge Design and Technology, Atkins
Designing Bridges to Best Combine Functionabity and Aesthetics
Naeem Hussain