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01.02.2010 The Minister of Industry visits EFLA
The minister of Industry, Mrs. Katrín Júlíusdóttir, paid EFLA a visit on February 28th. The minister and his officials were introduced to the activities of EFLA and there were also discussions on possible cooperation
(+) more28.01.2010 Geothermal Project in Turkey
October 2009, BM Muhendislik and Turkison in Ankara signed a contract on consultation. Turkison is a subsidiary of EFLA with headquarters in Ankara. New ownership is planned for Turkison, as Iceland GeoSurvey (ISOR) is buying shares in Turkison which aims to be a leading firm in geothermal consultation in Turkey.
(+) more21.01.2010 EFLA and a new hotel in Reykjavík
Situs ehf has, after a tender process, signed a contract on a new hotel project in the East Harbour of Reykjavík with EFLA Consulting Engineers. EFLA will work together with international consultants and the Icelandic architect firm Tark
(+) more19.01.2010 EFLA: Two transmission lines in Poland
After having completed a number of high-voltage transmission line projects in Poland, EFLA now works with its sister company Ispol in Lodz on two new transmission lines
(+) more21.12.2009 Warm season´s greetings from EFLA
The staff of EFLA sends warm season´s greetings from Iceland. We wish you all a merry Christmas and peace and prosperity in 2010.
(+) more18.12.2009 University of Reykjavik closing in
EFLA has been supervising the construction of the new building for the University of Reykjavik adjacent to the Öskjuhlíð hill and Reykjavik domestic airport. The first phase of project has now entered the finalizing stages
(+) more27.11.2009 EFLA in the Netherlands
EFLA‘s employees have been working on the start-up phase of a rod shop for Aldel in the Netherlands. The machinery was designed by Bergen Group Idntaekni in Norway but EFLA
(+) more24.11.2009 The Presidential Couple visit EFLA in Abu Dhabi
HE Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson and Mme Dorrit Moussaieff visited the group of Icelanders working at the new aluminium smelter EMAL in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 23rd. The owners of EMAL formally received the President
(+) more23.11.2009 A road tunnel in the making
The main road between the towns of Ísafjörður and Bolungarvík in the northeast of Iceland has been noted for dangerous rock slides and snow avalanches. A solution to that is a new road tunnel, 5.1 km-long.
(+) more03.11.2009 EFLA in Mosambique
EFLA has an assignment in Mosambique on behalf of ETDE in France. Improvements of the electrical transmission system in the capital Tete are underway and EFLA‘s specialists act as consultants. Norconsult in Norway supervises the work.
(+) more03.11.2009 EFLA in Northern Iceland
In October 2009, EFLA opened its new office in Akureyri, the largest town in Northern Iceland, thereby strengthening its service in the region. EFLA already operates regional offices in the southwest, south and east of Iceland.
(+) more03.11.2009 EIA for a new system of transmission lines
EFLA has conducted environmental impact assessment for a renewal of the high-voltage transmission system in Southwestern Iceland, which now faces an increased load due to energy intensive industry plans, e.g. in the field of the aluminium industry.
(+) more06.09.2009 EFLA: Cable drums in the UK
EFLA has completed a project in the UK for the Norwegian company Munck. It involves a control system for 30-m-wide cable drums for electrical cables in a so-called cable carousel system. The cables are produced by JDR Cable in Hartlepool
(+) more01.09.2009 EFLA - working in Croatia
EFLA and the Croatian consultant firm HEP ESCO D.O.O. have signed an agreement of cooperation on consultancy. The aim is to increase the utilization of geothermal resources in Croatia. HEP ESCO is a subsidiary of the state run power compant HEP
(+) more24.08.2009 Strengthening the electrical transmission network in Norway
Recently, an agreement between EFLA an BKK in Bergen, Norway was signed. BBK is the Electrical Works of Bergen and services the city and vicinity. The current power demand is 1,600 MW. EFLA will carry out system analysis
(+) more20.08.2009 Production factory of Becromal: EFLA assists
The Environment Agency of Iceland has issued a formal plant operating permission for Becromal's new production plant for high voltage foils, made of aluminum. The new factory (6,000 sq. m) is located at Krossanes
(+) more29.06.2009 IHA-congress 2009
EFLA, along with five other Icelandic consulting companies, presented its know-how at the 2009 world congress of the International Hydropower Association held in Reykjavík 23.-26. June. The congress was well attended and some of the proceedings were covered by news media in Iceland and abroad.
(+) more28.05.2009 Concrete... and still more concrete
The new Concert and Conference Hall in Reykjavik is under construction. In late May some 3,500 cubic metres of concrete were used to build the base floor of the associated parking facitilites (7,000 sq. m). EFLA supervises the design and construction work
(+) more24.05.2009 EFLA works for Statnett
EFLA employees have been working for the firm Statnett in Norway (the main transmisson line copmany). The task is to suggest ways to increase the load of various high-voltage transmission lines – a total of 380 km. EFLA has opened a subsidiary office in Oslo
(+) more20.04.2009 Built according to environmental standards
The first of four visitors centres for the newly established Vatnajökull National Park will be built in 2009-2010 - at Skriðuklaustur in Eastern Iceland, about 70 km distant from the ice cap
(+) more10.04.2009 EFLA: Projects in Norway and Greenland
Late last year, EFLA signed a general agreement with Statnett in Norway. In an ensuing competitive tender, EFLA and its subsidiary Linuhönnun AS were assigned the design of a new high-voltage transmission line in Finmark, Norway. Early this year EFLA and PB Power in the USA
(+) more08.04.2009 Víkingaheimar - Viking World to be opened
A building housing the viking ship (langskip) Íslendingur (The Icelander) is almost completed at Fitjar, Reykjanesbær (very close to the Keflavik Int. Airport).
(+) more26.01.2009 EFLA and satellites in space
EFLA works on a project in Long Beach, California. Four ship cranes from the Norwegian firm Munck are designed by this firm and EFLA to be used onboard a specially built vessel
(+) more22.01.2009 The medieval manuscripts
EFLA participates in designing a new building for the precious manuscripts (including the famous Sagas) preserved by the Árni Magnússon Institute at the University of Iceland
(+) more20.01.2009 EFLA and oil
There are steps being taken to intensify the research into possible oil fields northeast of Iceland, close to the island of Jan Mayen (joint resource rights by Norway and Iceland).
(+) more15.01.2009 A new hydropower plant
EFLA's market division of Energy and Utilities has almost completed the tender design for a new 80 MW-hydropower plant for the National Power Company at Búðarháls
(+) more04.12.2008 News from our subsidiary in Norway
Linuhönnun AS in Oslo is doing statical calculations with EFLA on three gantries in the Wroclaw substation in Poland, for out partner Ispol in Lods in Poland.
(+) more02.12.2008 A new university building
Reykjavik University will soon move into new buildings close to the Reykjavík Domestic Airport. The new campus consists of interconnected buildings
(+) more28.11.2008 Supervision of a tunnel
EFLA takes care of the construction supervision of the new road tunnel linking the town of Ísafjörður and Bolungarvík in Northwestern Iceland
(+) more29.09.2008 Quality control of well cement
The research laboratory of Línuhönnun has now conducted the first project year of quality control of dry mixture for well cement slurry.
(+) more03.06.2008 FUSION OF FOUR COMPANIES
Línuhönnun and three engineering firms have merged as of June 1st 2008. The three companies are: Afl and Raftæknistofan, specializing in electrical engineering in Iceland and abroad and Verkfræðistofa Suðurlands, consulting engineers.
(+) more03.06.2008 Arkís and Línuhönnun: First prize
An open competition for the design of visitors' centres in the new Vatnajökull National Park brought the architect firm Arkís and Línuhönnun the first prize.
(+) more11.04.2008 Turkison on the move
Last February Línuhönnun and the Turkish engineer Avni Belig Karatay founded the company Turkison to work on projects within the energy sector in Turkey and elsewhere (see news from January 10th). These days, Linuhönnun enjoys a visit by two employees of Turkison.
(+) more07.04.2008 Fruitful cooperation
Línuhönnun and a new company in the field of health care and medical service, Heilsuverndarstöðin (Barónsstígur 47, Reykjavík) have agreed on providing unique service to individuals, companies or municipalities.
(+) more05.02.2008 Línuhönnun: Building supervison
Línuhönnun has been responsible for supervising the construction the newest addition to the South Iceland Health Care and Hospital Centre at Selfoss,
(+) more15.01.2008 Línuhönnun completes risk and safety management plans for geothermal power plant
Reykjavík Energy operates a new 90-MW-geothermal power plant at Hellisheiði, producing electric energy. Now being enlarged, elaborate construction and technical work is carried out at the site.
(+) more10.01.2008 From Ankara to Reykjavik
Currently, the civil engineer Avni Belig Karatay from Anakara, Turkey, is on a short visit to Iceland. He has a long standing and impressive record of transmission line tower design in several countries
(+) more21.12.2007 Christmas support from Línuhönnun
Commonly, Línuhönnun supports a good cause during the Christmas festivities. This time two grants were handed out
(+) more21.12.2007 Línuhönnun: Traffic safety in Reykjavík
The Traffic and Planning Division of Línuhönnun has analyzed the development of traffic safety in Reykjavik for the City Authorities and compiled a report
(+) more21.12.2007 In case of a flue epidemic
Línuhönnun has been active (2006-2007) within a government based committee in making an action plan in case of a serious influensa epidemic in Iceland
(+) more04.12.2007 Road safety
Línuhönnun (Div. of Traffic and Planning) has compiled a report on some aspects of road safety in Iceland for the Icelandic Road Adminstration
(+) more14.11.2007 Kárahnjúkur Power Plant - Línuhönnun plays a major role
Línuhönnun has played an important role in constructing the Kárahnjúkur power plant after construction plans were approved
(+) more13.11.2007 How to load open transport vehicles
The Division of Traffic and Planning at Línuhönnun has compiled a report for..
(+) more09.11.2007 Línuhönnun´s 11th art and handicraft exhibition
This time, the exhibition (from Nov. 7 to Nov. 28, the Línuhönnun Building, 6th floor)
(+) more07.11.2007 The Iceland Architecture Award 2007: Línuhönnun involved in two projects
Línuhönnun provided consulting and engineering services for two of the projects displayed in the book: the award-winning Blue Lagoon building and three pedestrian bridges
(+) more06.11.2007 The Iceland Aviation Museum: Fire Prevention design by Línuhönnun
The Division of Fire and Risk at Línuhönnun provided consultation on fire prevention and safety.
(+) more11.10.2007 Lagarfoss Power Plant
An 8-MW-hydropower plant in Eastern Iceland, owned by the Iceland State Electricity, has been enlarged. The current power output is 28 MW
(+) more09.10.2007 Reykjavík grows
Currently, Línuhönnun's Building Design Division works on a number of large projects. The work commonly involves not only the structural design of buildings but also design of
(+) more08.10.2007 Buildings of steel and glass
More urban area high-rise buildings (at Icelandic standards), made of steel and glass, have risen in the last few years than during decades bofore that
(+) more05.10.2007 The Kárahnjúkar Project
The last, large addition of concrete to the large dam of the Káranhjúkar project was finalized on September 28. Since 2003, Línuhönnun has been an active part of a joint venture group
(+) more06.09.2007 Building project supervison
Currently, Línuhönnun supervises construction work at Klettagarðar in Reykjavík. The firm Nathan & Olsen builds a large building for storage
(+) more29.08.2007 A new building for Reykjavík University
The fast-growing Reykjvík University has decided to move all its facilities to a new RH-centre near the Öskjuhlíð Hill (where The Pearl is situated).
(+) more29.08.2007 A transmission line in Greenland
Línuhönnun is responsible for the placement of a high-voltage transmission line in the Sisimiut-area in Western Greenland
(+) more29.08.2007 A regional plan for waste management and treatment in Northwestern Iceland
The Division of Environment and Safety has finished work on such a plan for six municipalities with a population of 6,000, based on a model valid until 2020
(+) more29.08.2007 Fire Protection Design of Parking Buildings
The Division of Fire Safety participated in a symposium in Reykjavík where a Línhönnun specialist lectured on fire prevention in parking buildings
(+) more29.08.2007 Corrosion and rust in reinforced concrete
Karsten Iversen from Línuhönnun lectured on this subject at a symposium in Reykjavik on parking buildings (April 27th). One of the main reasons for the very common damages
(+) more29.08.2007 Álftanes community town centre
Línuhönnun (Division of Traffic and Planning) and Björn Ólafs architect in Paris received good marks for an outline of a new town centre.
(+) more29.08.2007 LCA-analysis stirs attention
Línuhönnun (represented by dr. Harpa Birgisdottir) is involved in LCA-analysis, made for the Danish Road Authorities (see news from 22.01). The project, which is a major Life Cycle Analysis of a new motorway
(+) more21.08.2007 Línuhönnun provides noise control
Línuhönnun provides acoustic design and noise control for a new sports centre in Kópavogur
(+) more18.06.2007 "Cycling to work"
The participation by Línuhönnun in the campaign "Cycling to work" initiated by the Sports and Olympic Union of Iceland resulted the firm being nr. 22
(+) more14.05.2007 Risk Assessment - Labour Protection
Our specialists in risk assessment and safe and healthy work environment have signed a contract of collaboration with the medical firm MEDICA
(+) more09.05.2007 Linuhönnun supervises the construction of the new Music and Convention Centre:
The task facing Línuhönnun is to carry out the supervision of the design processes and to synchronize the supervision at all levels
(+) more07.05.2007 Once again "an excellent company"
Línuhönnun participated once again in a survey conducted by the Commercial Workers´Union (VR) into the well-being of employees within 2000 companies
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