Tuesday April 19th, 2016
Dubai, Hong Kong, Toronto… VSL has provided its expertise in the construction of skyscrapers on a global scale. A look at some breathtaking examples. Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE – 828 m high Since 2010, the Burj Khalifa has held the record for the world’s tallest skyscraper. VSL Heavy Lifting played a leading role in installing the […]
Dubai, Hong Kong, Toronto… VSL has provided its expertise in the construction of skyscrapers on a global scale. A look at some breathtaking examples.
Since 2010, the Burj Khalifa has held the record for the world’s tallest skyscraper. VSL Heavy Lifting played a leading role in installing the tower’s pinnacle, a 143-m structure weighing 450 tonnes.
Before the Burj Khalifa broke all records, the CN Tower was for a long time the world’s tallest tower. At the beginning of the 1970s, VSL took part in the construction of Toronto’s iconic skyscraper, laying its foundations and installing the post-tensioning system.
The ICC is Hong-Kong’s tallest building. Its foundations were built by Intrafor, VSL’s subsidiary specializing in ground engineering. To support this imposing structure, the project team sank a 70-m deep shaft, with diaphragm walls (a retaining structure), as well as 287 barrettes (foundation element). Today, the top of the tower houses one of the highest bars in the world.
MahaNakhon, whose delivery is scheduled for 2016, will be Thailand’s tallest skyscraper. VSL provided its expertise in the post-tensioning field for Bouygues-Thai, the main contractor in charge of the construction of this residential tower.
This building may look small in comparison to the Burj Khalifa; it has, however, another record as being one of the world’s most leaning towers. VSL took part in this project, carrying out post-tensioning work essential for stabilizing the building’s atypical design.
Although L2 Marseille bypass project has existed since 1930, it is only coming to light now thanks to the Société de la Rocade L2 comprised of Bouygues Construction, Colas Midi-Méditerranée, Spie Batignolles, Egis, Meridiam Infrastructure and CDC Infrastructure. This is a real challenge as several obstacles have had to be overcome for this site, which should […]
Diving into the future: discover how the digital model can change the work on construction sites with optimised information sharing and organisation! 2+
From 13-16 March, Bouygues Construction and Linkcity will attend the MIPIM, the international property exhibition for professionals. As well as meeting stakeholders, partners, clients and prospects, they will make their mark as global players who design, build and breathe life into future cities.
Bouygues Construction operates in more than 80 countries on five continents. There are so many destinations to discover, for a complete change of scenery this summer! Travel the world through our most emblematic projects and sites—without the jet lag.
Nature provides an endless source of inspiration. Observing nature to inspire technological innovation is the very essence of biomimicry.
Meet Emmanuel François, Chairman of the Smart Building Alliance (SBA).
Carbon-free driving with Bouygues Energies & Services! Following the installation of recharging terminals for electric vehicles in the Maine-et-Loire department of France, our subsidiary is now set to install around a thousand such terminals in the large newly-formed French region of Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées. The four-year deal is one of the most lucrative signed in France. To […]
The Liantang tunnelling project entered a new chapter on 1st March with the breakthrough of the southbound tube’s Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) section by Hong Kong’s largest dual-mode Earth Pressure Balanced (EPB) TBM. A milestone in this major project for Chinese regional planning.
The aerial cable link between the two banks of the Penfeld River in Brest, a design-construction project for Brest Métropole Océane by a consortium that includes Bouygues Bâtiment Grand Ouest, is symbolic for the city of Brest and a first in France. It links the city centre with the new Les Capucins district, which is […]
