Author Archives: Nia Kajastie

The Welsh Government and ground engineering firm Central Alliance are working on a study to further map and evaluate coal tips in South Wales using satellite technology.

Some rays of sunshine have been visible following a year of uncertainty, with the ground engineering sector betting big on the power sector.

Construction of the recently opened £145M Gull Wing Bridge in Lowestoft, Suffolk, was supported by an innovative solution combining mass mixing and soil mixed columns.

Ground engineering firm Roger Bullivant is installing continuous flight auger (CFA) piles and precast ground beams for the fourth phase of Compendium Living’s £100M regeneration of Derby’s Castleward area.

GE editor Nia Kajastie highlights the need to rethink work-life balance and inclusion in the geotechnical sector. She emphasises the importance of flexible work practices and addressing diversity challenges to improve talent attraction and retention.

Australia's High Speed Rail Authority kicks off geotechnical investigations for the first stage of a planned high speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle, focusing on geologically complex and sensitive areas.

Foundation engineering contractor Roger Bullivant is supporting Network Rail’s project to strengthen and repair the 175 year old Yarm Viaduct in North Yorkshire.

Ground support solutions company Minova UK has engaged the consultancy services of ground anchor and reinforcement technology specialist Geoserve Global for product development.

Network Rail and principal contractor Dyer & Butler recently completed emergency works at the landslide-prone Honiton tunnel cutting in Devon, but further stabilisation will be needed.

GE editor Nia Kajastie highlights a recent poll showing the ground engineering sector's cautious outlook on the new Labour government.