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Fast track installation on Hinkley’s second reactor Construction of the 170-tonne ‘liner cup’ at Hinkley Point C’s second reactor has been completed in 39 days, 30% quicker than on reactor one, EDF Energy has said. The cup, the base for the reactor’s steel containment, is being prefabricated in five parts and lifted into place by ‘Big Carl’, the world’s largest crane. This innovation means welding can take place in covered bunkers protected from weather, improving quality and efficiency, according to EDF.
Murphy grows site allotment Coronavirus-related food shortages prompted contractor J Murphy & Sons’ North Bristol project team to set up a site allotment. They planted a wide variety of vegetables and have employed a local chef made redundant as a result of the pandemic to use the fresh produce in the site canteen. 4 | CONSTRUCTION MANAGER OCTOBER 2020
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