Innovation case studies

Roads

Repaving the way for A14 junction improvements

Repave is a hot in situ recycling process for rejuvenating and resurfacing existing surface courses on carriageways and airfields. It minimises the need to remove existing material to go to landfill. Our Repave process is the only in situ surface course recycling process that is currently available in the UK.

August 2014
Roads

Peterborough County Council enjoy benefits of footway Retread

Retread is a cold in-situ recycling process which reconstructs the entire carriageway or footway surface to a depth of 75mm. With increasing focus on sustainability, Colas’ Retread process offers a low CO2 emission alternative. By reducing the output of energy, emissions and waste, Colas are able to aid clients in significantly lowering their carbon footprint and cost.

September 2014
Water & Waste

Toowoomba Regional Council Tackles the Challenges of a Failing Common Effluent System Using SewerGEMS

Bentley Software Helps Council Compare Conventional Gravity and Pressure Sewer Systems to Recommend Optimal System

December 2014
BIM

Sweco’s ‘Live BIM’ Railway Project Significantly Improves Efficiency on Hallandsås Project

BIM Implementation Based on Bentley Products Enables Team to Meet the Challenges of Designing in Parallel with Production

September 2014
Airports

CCC Enhances ROI on Midfield Terminal Project at Abu Dhabi Airport Using BIM-driven Approach

CCC Enhances ROI on Midfield Terminal Project at Abu Dhabi Airport Using BIM-driven Approach

December 2014
Innovation

Ariel Mapping System

Global positioning partner for geo-businesses, Topcon, has helped Caintech Ltd. increase surveying accuracy and safety in the Scottish mountains following the purchase of a Sirius Pro.

July 2015
Technology

AG5 Uses AECOsim Building Designer for Comprehensive Building Information Modeling

Small Architecture Practice Realizes Optimized Workflows and Higher Productivity

August 2015
In with the new: Fostering innovation

Innovation was critical to bringing New Street in on time and on budget – and that meant giving the supply chain a platform to propose their ideas. Paul Dalton, senior project manager for Mace, writes about the lessons he took from the project by using specialist supply chain knowledge to enhance the programme.

December 2015
Rail

Rail Safety Systems Magnetic Barrier

Murphy has utilised this easy to erect and costeffective system developed by Rail Safety Systems to provide a safe working environment close to live railway lines.

September 2014
Energy

CCTV Pipe Survey Device

The CCTV Pipe Survey Device developed by Murphy enables quick and high-quality surveys to be carried out, saving up to 40% on the costs of traditional methods.

September 2014