The impossible fix: Engineering under London
November 15, 2024
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Our UK team faced a monumental challenge with high stakes: repair a critical sewer in London without disrupting one of the busiest transportation hubs in the city. In this video, technical director Rob McTaggart shares how we solved this complex infrastructure problem with the level of expertise, innovation, and precision that continuously allows us to tackle the world’s most challenging projects.
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Robert is responsible for the technical governance and development of workflow procedures that maximise efficiency. He works on capital programmes in collaboration with clients and regulators to ensure funded obligations and outcomes are met.
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