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Costain Ltd
Manchester Transport Interchange

This new transport hub, links bus, car, tram and pedestrians on one site. Expert advice on selection and use of construction materials.
Titan (Pollution) Control Ltd
GRP Oil/Water Separator Systems
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Design check of structural capacity of buried GRP tank to BS EN 858-1.
Costain Ltd
Gerrard’s Cross Tunnel Collapse
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Secondment of senior engineer to lead team investigating the possible causes for the collapse of a pre-fabricated tunnel and design of remedial measures.
NCD International Ltd
Ramwall – Earth Retaining System
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Conception, design and development of novel retaining wall system formed from corrugated steel mesh.
Byrne Bros (Formwork) Ltd
Broadmead Shopping Precinct, Bristol

Advice on concrete mix design and placement techniques.
Byrne Bros (Formwork) Ltd
New Shires Shopping Precinct, Leicester

Advice on concrete mix design and placement techniques.
Osborne Clarke Ltd
Dockland’s Light Railway, Lewisham Extension
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Expert opinion on efficacy of pre-cast concrete segmental linings forming twin bored tunnels beneath the Thames at Greenwich, London.
Dr G Sauer Corporation
Pajares Tunnel, AVE High Speed Rail, Spain
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Feasibility of constructing deep level TBM assembly chambers and crossover caverns. Assessment of potential locations and design recommendations.
Arup Ltd
London Olympics 2012, Lea Valley Cable Tunnels
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Advice on the application and implementation of measures to ensure the integrity of completed tunnel linings formed from pre-cast concrete segments.
AMEC
Dockland’s Light Railway, Woolwich Arsenal Extension
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Construction design of openings in segmental tunnel linings, sprayed concrete tunnels and independent construction supervision of sprayed concrete tunnel construction.
Barhale Ltd
Ram-mesh – Tunnel Ground Support System
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Conception and design of a ground support system using ram-mesh for small diameter tunnelling.
Titan (Pollution) Control Ltd
GRP Waste Disposal Systems
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Compliance check of buried GRP tanks to BS EN 12566-3.
Dr G Sauer Corporation
Northern Boulevard, East Side Access, Brooklyn, New York
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Assistance in the design of railway tunnels forming a new link into Grand Central Station. Design of tunnel lining to support existing underpinned viaduct foundations.
Mouchel Parkman Ltd
London Underground Ltd – Civil Asset Strategy

Review of factors influencing the cost of bringing existing deep tunnel assets to the required condition.
CMA Ltd
Rockbolts – International Market Survey

Investigation and analysis of the use and consumption of rockbolts worldwide to support pre-purchase due diligence.
Cross London Rail Links
Crossrail
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A senior member from OTB was appointed to the independent expert advisory panel.