(A)live on site at the Brightwater worksite in the United States
The (A)live on site program was deployed from August 13 to 21, 2008 at
the Brightwater tunnel worksite; the 41 employees involved in the
program learned about the risks associated with operating lifting
equipment. Developed by VINCI Construction Grands Projets and launched
in February 2008 at the Duplex A86 worksite, (A)live on site is a
program designed to raise safety awareness by disseminating knowledge
and promoting appropriate individual behaviour in the face of daily
workplace risk.
Worksites - 10/07/2008
Technical innovation for the piles of the Kincardine Bridge in Scotland
VINCI Construction Grands Projets teams are using an alternative to the
cutting off of reinforced concrete piles. This technique, called
“automatic cut-off,” enhances worksite safety,
saves time, and helps reduce foundation-construction costs.
Worksites - 10/01/2008
Cairo subway: baptism of the Cleopatra TBM
The baptism ceremony for the Cleopatra Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) was held on September 3,
2008. The event was attended by Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nasif,
Minister of Transportation Mohamed Mansour and representatives of the
client, the National Authority for Tunnels (NAT). The ceremony took
place at the launch pit (see photo). Lead contractor VINCI Construction
Grands Projets (28.5%) is currently fulfilling the civil engineering
mandate for Phase 1 on Line 3 of the Cairo subway in conjunction with
Arab Contractors, Bouygues and Orascom.
Events - 09/23/2008