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Hillhead 2016 Dates Announced!

QMJ, the organizers of the Hillhead Quarry Exhibition, have announced that the 17th edition of the biennial showcase event for the minerals and construction industries will take place from 28–30 June 2016 at Lafarge Tarmac’s, Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire, England. Following the hugely successful event in 2014, demand for …

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How to build a tunnel to sky

Volvo Construction Equipment is helping to construct the Larvik and Matineå tunnels in Norway, linking the towns of Bommestad and Sky. Famous for its fjords, vast supply of oil and being a great place to watch the Aurora Borealis – more commonly known as the Northern lights – Norway also …

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Step Forward for Silvertown Tunnel

The proposed Silvertown Tunnel in London, which would run for 0.6 miles (1km) beneath the Thames, has taken a step forward as plans have gone out for consultation. Work on the tunnel to provide a road link between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks is hoped to begin in 2017. …

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