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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Oct 2021, 08:07
Replies: 4,380
Views: 905,561
Posted By Constructor

It is good to see most new road schemes actually...

It is good to see most new road schemes actually being constructed albeit they are all some 20 years late.
However in this instance has the effect of this scheme on traffic southbound on the A6,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Apr 2021, 08:02
Replies: 4,380
Views: 905,561
Posted By Constructor

LTN man, Snakes on a Plane, absolutely...

LTN man,
Snakes on a Plane, absolutely brilliant. 😂
keep the progress photos coming
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Oct 2020, 17:49
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,894,377
Posted By Constructor

The choice between the dig out and dispose off...

The choice between the dig out and dispose off site or construct the apron ,with an appropriate design, would probably be commercial. A cost comparison between the two options would be needed.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Oct 2020, 15:37
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,894,377
Posted By Constructor

Provided you get the design right there is no...

Provided you get the design right there is no reason why an apron cannot be built on a council tip. IMO that is.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Nov 2018, 08:44
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,894,377
Posted By Constructor

I have no details of this contract so here is my...

I have no details of this contract so here is my calculated guess. This layer of concrete appears to have been laid to a very high spec. I think it will be a temporary layer immediately under the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Aug 2018, 08:15
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,894,377
Posted By Constructor

The boreholes filled with concrete (and...

The boreholes filled with concrete (and reinforcement) are part of a 'Contiguous Bored Pile Wall'. All these bores will be in contact with each other and will be the outside wall of the station. A...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jun 2018, 07:28
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,894,377
Posted By Constructor

To illustrate my statement google 'Madiera...

To illustrate my statement google 'Madiera Airport Runway Extention. When you see the pictures substitute landfill for fresh air.
I have worked on several projects involving Landfill.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st May 2018, 20:40
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,894,377
Posted By Constructor

There appears to be a bit of misinformation about...

There appears to be a bit of misinformation about dealing with the old tip. From days before I was at work I can remember using the old tip. From memory it was uncontrolled waste including dust...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Aug 2017, 19:49
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

Sorry, cannot answer that question with the info...

Sorry, cannot answer that question with the info available. I can give an Insight into the different types of pile and their selection. Firstly piled rivers are used for banging in steel sheet piles...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Aug 2017, 18:46
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

This plan is very similar to plans produced by...

This plan is very similar to plans produced by Sir Frederick Snow and Partners in a report commisoned by The County Borough of Luton as to the best way forward for the Airport. I cannot remember the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th May 2017, 15:01
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

LLA taxiway alpha

Definitely reinforced concrete with a bitumen coated plastic waterproof layer on top.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Feb 2017, 19:37
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

The posts from EastMids and gilesdavies are both...

The posts from EastMids and gilesdavies are both spot on. In addition EMT do not have the right type of carriages for short case laden journeys. Each carriage has only 2 single doors at each end,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Oct 2016, 17:56
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

Set down area and parking. I have used the set...

Set down area and parking. I have used the set down area 6 times this year at all times of the day. Busy every time but twice had problems. Both with taxi drivers deciding to stop to pick up right on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Sep 2016, 20:24
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

The figure I remember being in the Contract brief...

The figure I remember being in the Contract brief was that these works are necessary to increase passenger numbers from 5 mil to 10 mil. However it was almost 20 years since I first read the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Sep 2016, 13:47
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

Spanish eyes you are correct as to the tie in...

Spanish eyes you are correct as to the tie in point of alpha at the 26 end. The designer will always look at the earthworks balance. What you dig you can reuse on site. To dispose of material off...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Sep 2016, 22:31
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

The 1998/9 extension was more than just a check...

The 1998/9 extension was more than just a check in hall. The airside works were the widening and strengthening of delta ( excluding the link to the main apron), the construction of the east stands,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Sep 2016, 23:20
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

I travelled through LLA today for the 3rd time...

I travelled through LLA today for the 3rd time this year. Much improved in 8 weeks. From home in Stockingstone Road lower, at 8.15 am via suitcase check in through security to coffee bar at 8.55. You...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Aug 2016, 17:48
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

Agree with all the posts, keep the updates...

Agree with all the posts, keep the updates coming. I agree the car park/set down areas are a bit boring now. The interesting bit will be the construction of the new roundabout and tieing in the dual...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jul 2016, 18:55
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

Interesting points made in the last two posts. I...

Interesting points made in the last two posts. I know Buckingham Plant, and the owner, very well. We did a number of projects together in the 80s. Great firm, great owner.They will always complete a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jul 2016, 08:58
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

I was listening to 3CR live from the airport this...

I was listening to 3CR live from the airport this morning. The airport management have issued a 14 point action plan to alleviate the current situation. Anyone seen that 14 point plan?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jul 2016, 06:44
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

As someone who has lived in Luton for over 60...

As someone who has lived in Luton for over 60 years and has a career in construction for over 40 years I am appalled at this debacle of traffic / pedestrian management that has not only been allowed...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jul 2016, 19:34
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

Your picture of the first prefab section of...

Your picture of the first prefab section of bridge brings back memories, sorry nightmares, of life as a setting out engineer. Will the prefab bridge section fit the gap between each end of the link?...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jun 2016, 07:46
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

I have been using my bus pass ever since the set...

I have been using my bus pass ever since the set down charge came in. The only change that has happened is that now you cannot use the pass before 9.30.
Luton borough used to allow any time on the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jun 2016, 07:30
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

Thanks for the taxi tips. I will pre book to pick...

Thanks for the taxi tips. I will pre book to pick me up at Parkway and use my bus pass on the shuttle from the airport. Bye bye black cabs bye bye Addison lee
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jun 2016, 09:12
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

Just asked for a quote for an Addison Lee car...

Just asked for a quote for an Addison Lee car from The airport to Old Bedford Road/Priory Gardens. £29.60. Sorry AL cars. Walk to Ibis phone local taxi firm £10.00 including tip. Is this the future...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th May 2016, 17:21
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

As a passenger

Travelled through LTN yesterday. Arrived as Ibis H. Roundabout from Percival way direction about 8.30. 10 cars and a coach in our queue, traffic back down dual carriageway. Took about 10 mins to get...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd May 2016, 09:57
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

Might be able to clarify a few points raised over...

Might be able to clarify a few points raised over the weekend. The fibreglass tank LTN man saw is probably a Petrol/Oil interceptor. All of the Surface Water drainage from the Mid term car will pass...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Apr 2016, 07:40
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

Road

I think the reference to road width is in the photograph showing the excavated length in front of the mid term car park/fire station access. If you line up the tunnel portal where the road will come...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Apr 2016, 21:55
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

LTN man

Your comments about the cross fall of the pedestrian island are well spotted. The cross fall may be a design error or a mistake by the setting out engineer. We will probably never know. My view on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jan 2016, 09:32
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

Without seeing the details of these walkways or...

Without seeing the details of these walkways or their exact location my first thoughts are that they will be of a lightweight steel construction. They will be made in 20/25m lengths in a factory....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jan 2016, 21:18
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

My first shot at these holes are that you are...

My first shot at these holes are that you are correct in the positioning of the terminal columns. The loading on these columns would be quite high necessitating in a piled foundations. Piling people...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jan 2016, 20:07
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

Civils work

Thank you LTN man for the weekly photos. Only downside to them is that this old git of pensionable age with his hard hat, yellow coat and wellies hanging up in my garage is missing out on a share of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jan 2016, 21:23
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

Constructor

The cost of the RETs should not be prohibitive when taken in context of the total civils bill. When viewed from an operational point of view I can see a big plus from ATCs point of view as previously...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Dec 2015, 08:14
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,072,615
Posted By Constructor

Parkway Link

Over the weekend there have been many interesting posts regarding options on the Link to Parkway. Now a reality check. What actually exists today is that there is a bus service. Various bodies have...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Nov 2015, 19:46
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,714,616
Posted By Constructor

From my memory of Luton that hill of chalk was...

From my memory of Luton that hill of chalk was formed when Vauxhall extended their works, late 1950s?. The top plateau is chalk. The middle plateau has an impermeable membrane and crushed concrete...
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