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A steel pedestrian footbridge spans over railway tracks, with green railings and stairs on both sides. People are walking on the bridge. Trees and a fence are in the background.

Network Rail Non-Station Footbridges: The Steel Is the Easy Part

On a 400-series non-station footbridge the steel is the easy part. The cost sits in foundations, clearances and approvals. Here

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Proud to be shortlisted: Matrix Consulting Engineers, Business Growth Award, Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards 2026

Matrix Consulting Engineers Shortlisted for the Business Growth Award at the 2026 Barnsley & Rotherham Business Awards

Matrix Consulting Engineers has been shortlisted for the Business Growth Award at the 2026 Barnsley & Rotherham Business Awards, held

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Bridge-style pedestrian overpass with stairs and black fencing; large white title about Network Rail Approval Process and Form A–H certificates.

Network Rail Approval Process: A Practical Guide to Form A, B, C, G and H Certificates

Confused by Network Rail's approval process? A clear guide to Form A, B, C, G and H certificates: what each

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Aerial view of a modern UK housing development with new roads, green spaces, and parked cars; overlaid text reads “Highway Legislation in the.

Highway Legislation in the UK – A Developer’s Guide

A Practical Guide for Developers and Contractors Highway legislation in the UK plays a key role in how new developments

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A Practical Guide for Building on Shrinkable Soils

Shrinkable soils are a common but often underestimated risk in construction projects across the UK. For project managers, architects, quantity

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Side-by-side comparison of a photographed lock gate structure labelled Survey and a detailed 3D model of the same structure labelled Model.

How Digital Twins Are Revolutionising Asset Management – Saving Time, Cost and Risk

In an age where infrastructure is ageing and maintenance budgets are tightening, asset owners are increasingly looking to technology to

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Industrial electrical substation construction site with a large power transformer mounted on a concrete foundation and metal framework in the.

Constructing Transformer Bund Fire Walls – A Civil Engineer’s Perspective

Transformer bund fire walls rarely get the attention they deserve, until something goes wrong. These structures sit quietly on substations

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View through the inside of a large drainage pipe with a small stream of water flowing, looking out towards trees and foliage at the end.

Why a Smaller Diameter Can Improve Flow Efficiency in Culvert Repairs

When culverts reach the end of their service life, one of the most common intervention strategies is to install a

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A large, multi-storey building with a brick and stone exterior.

Holding History in Place: Façade Retention & Temporary Works Design

In city centre developments, there’s often a delicate balance between preserving historic architecture and delivering modern, functional buildings. This challenge

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