GRAHAM installs footbridge on South Reading scheme
Construction and development company GRAHAM has achieved a significant milestone in the delivery of the South Reading Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Scheme for Reading Borough Council. The successful installation of a 47.5-metre footbridge marks a major step forward in the project. The footbridge was manoeuvred into place on Sunday 1 December, using two cranes (300 […]
GRAHAM awarded £17.5m next phase of works for the Western Growth Corridor Development
Construction and development company GRAHAM has been awarded the next phase of key infrastructure works to create the eastern access into the Western Growth Corridor development for City of Lincoln Council. Leading on the design and construction, works include, the new bridge crossing Tritton Road across the existing railway line, a new signalised junction on […]
GRAHAM Achieves Gold Standard recognition from National Highways
GRAHAM Group is delighted to announce it has achieved a Gold Standard from National Highways. This recognition signifies GRAHAM’s commitment to excellence in procurement and supply chain practices. National Highways Gold Standard is a rigorous initiative designed to elevate the performance of its supplier network. Suppliers are evaluated on nine key criteria encompassing areas like […]
Essex: New bridge installed at Chelmer Waterside
GRAHAM have installed a new bridge across the River Chelmer for Chelmsford City Council in Essex, marking the first major milestone on the project. The two single-span bowstring arches weighing 110 tonnes were lifted into position by a 500-tonne crawler crane with the aid of a 280-tonne super lift for counterbalance. The arches had been […]
Renfrew Bridge successfully closes for the first time – video
Civil engineering company GRAHAM has successfully achieved the first operational closing of the Renfrew Bridge, bringing its opening a step closer. The company says the testing of the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde marks a significant milestone on the project as GRAHAM continue commissioning works ahead of the official opening later this […]
Final bridge beams set in place on M25 junction 28
GRAHAM have announced that it has successfully installed the Duckwood Bridge beams at Junction 28 of the M25, the last set of beams to be installed on the scheme. The complex operation saw six steel girders lifted into place in pairs for Duckwood Bridge, using a 1000-tonne capacity crane. This operation entails bolting together smaller […]
GRAHAM champions education with £20,000 funding boost
GRAHAM, the national construction and development company, has joined forces with National Highways to celebrate the opening of a brand-new outdoor classroom and accessible footpath for Wells Park Primary School, Chigwell, Essex. The development comes from a joint £20,000 contribution from GRAHAM and National Highways and support from supply chain (Heidelberg and M&O Civil Engineering Ltd) on […]
GRAHAM achieves Gold Standard recognition from National Highways
GRAHAM Group has announced it has achieved a Gold Standard from National Highways. This recognition signifies GRAHAM’s commitment to excellence in procurement and supply chain practices. National Highways Gold Standard is a rigorous initiative designed to elevate the performance of its supplier network. Suppliers are evaluated on nine key criteria encompassing areas like category management, […]
Groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of £22.68m Aurs Road transformation
Construction work to transform Aurs Road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns is underway with the road now closed for 12 months until December 2024. The milestone was marked by a groundbreaking ceremony last week by East Renfrewshire Council Leader Owen O’Donnell and Environment Director Caitriona McAuley met with civil engineering experts GRAHAM who have been […]
GRAHAM appointed to deliver £22.68m Aurs Road upgrade
Construction and civil engineering company GRAHAM has been awarded a contract to deliver a £22.68 million upgrade of Aurs Road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns by East Renfrewshire Council. Commencing on 8 January 2024, the project will see GRAHAM’s engineering team transform of the route from a winding, single carriage road to a safer, straighter road […]