Case Studies

Why Check Concrete Structures After A Heat Wave In The UK?

The UK has experienced record temperatures in May this year, with maximum temperatures exceeding 30 degrees C in many locations around the country over the second May bank holiday weekend.  As a result, you may want to check any concrete structures for signs of cracks, as the heat can place stress on concrete. This could […]

Closed Welsh Railway Tunnel Set For Restoration Scheme

There are many times when a tunnel needs a leak sealing, preventing water ingress and enabling it to continue being used for road, rail, foot, or cycle traffic. But the task may be a somewhat larger one if the tunnel has been derelict and closed for many years. Such could be the case for the […]

8 Stressors That Can Damage Concrete

Here we’ll go over some of the most common stressors that affect concrete, as well as pointing out the best course of action if signs of damage start to appear.

Can You Repair Submerged Concrete?

Concrete is a vital part of many underwater pieces of infrastructure, but with preparation concrete repairs of submerged structures are easier than one expects.

Improving Concrete Sustainability

Concrete is a widely used building material and making a few changes to make it more sustainable and eco-friendly can help both us and our planet.

What Causes Concrete To Crack?

Concrete is an incredibly strong and versatile material, which is why it is used in so many different building and construction projects. 

Pothole Complaints Lead To Car Park Repairs

London Marylebone Station closed to passengers and trains to enable tunnel repairs to take place.  On Wednesday (September 7th), Chiltern Railways trains were unable to arrive or depart from the station, as engineers were busy repairing loose brickwork in St John’s Wood tunnel earlier in the morning.  The work was completed by 1000, although Chiltern […]

How To Repair Cracks In Concrete

It is a fact of motoring life that when the rubber hits the road, both tyres and the road surface are gradually worn down and will need replacing or repairs. But now a solution has emerged that could kill both birds with one stone. The idea of using recycled rubber from worn-out tyres in concrete […]

Tunnel Repairs Forces Marylebone Station To Close

London Marylebone Station closed to passengers and trains to enable tunnel repairs to take place.  On Wednesday (September 7th), Chiltern Railways trains were unable to arrive or depart from the station, as engineers were busy repairing loose brickwork in St John’s Wood tunnel earlier in the morning.  The work was completed by 1000, although Chiltern […]

Tunnel Repairs In Manchester To Finish In Summer ‘23

An area of Manchester has had its roads dug up for over a year due to an old railway tunnel, but it has now been revealed the repairs will not be complete until summer 2023. Whitefield’s green was removed in March 2021 after inspectors found an iron support beam in a Victorian railway, underneath the […]

Engineers Announce Tyre Rubber Concrete Breakthrough

It is a fact of motoring life that when the rubber hits the road, both tyres and the road surface are gradually worn down and will need replacing or repairs. But now a solution has emerged that could kill both birds with one stone. The idea of using recycled rubber from worn-out tyres in concrete […]

National Highways Completes Complex M6 Viaduct Repair Project

National Highways announced that it had finally completed a series of complex concrete repairs on Bromford Viaduct, the longest bridge in the United Kingdom. The £1.5m repairs to Bromford Viaduct on Junction 6 of the M6 near Spaghetti Junction, were complicated not just because of their proximity to a particularly busy part of the M6, but […]

Updated List Of At-Risk Buildings Published

The conservation body Save Britain’s Heritage has published its annual update of at-risk buildings, with 60 new entries added to the 1,200 already on the list. Among them are many listed buildings, places with significant heritage but at risk of falling into ruin through neglect or demolition. Some will need significant restoration work such as […]

Extensive Tyne Bridge Repair Scheme Approved

The famed Tyne Bridge that links Newcastle and Gateshead is set to receive funding for considerable, extensive and comprehensive repairs after a Major Road Network fund scheme proposal was approved.

Northern Line Branch Opens Following Upgrade Work

The Bank Branch of the Northern Line on the London Underground has reopened after a major upgrade that has included the construction of a whole new tunnel for trains. Other work has included a wider southbound platform and further work due to be completed later this year will add new escalators and lifts, better street […]

Upper Keele Service Reservoir Structural Repairs & Waterproofing

Structural Repairs & Waterproofing Upper Keele Service Reservoir, Welshpool Client: Severn Trent Water Main Contractor: Black & Veatch Construction Period: 4 weeks Structural repairs and waterproofing were required on the Upper Keele Service Reservoir, which forms the Severn Trent Water (STW) drinking water distribution network in the Welshpool area of Powys. A structural survey of […]

Grand Canal Docks refurbishment

Dock Refurbishment Grand Canal Docks, Dublin Client: Waterways Ireland Contract Duration: 30 weeks Grand Canal Dock is a 200-year-old basin between the Grand Canal and River Liffey in Dublin. The area underwent massive commercial and residential development, which included refurbishment of the docks. By using innovative underwater shutters and micro-concrete, we were able to offer […]

Wolverhampton University Concrete Column Damage Repair

Structural Concrete Repair Wolverhampton University Fire Damaged Column Repair Client: Wolverhampton University Contract Duration: 8 days A fire within the Arts Department of Wolverhampton University had caused structural spalling damage and cracking to a reinforced concrete support column. Quick mobilisation was required to carry out the works with minimal disruption, so the Department could re-open […]

External Refurbishment, Rycroft Leeds

External Refurbishment Rycroft Place, Court, Green & Towers, Leeds Client: Leeds City Council Contract Duration: 30 weeks Further to the successful completion of work at Poplar Court, Leeds City Council appointed us to carry out repair works on four residential tower blocks in the city. The repair works included: External concrete repairs Coatings Roof insulation […]

External Refurbishment Poplar

External Refurbishment Poplar Court, Leeds Client: Leeds City Council Contract Duration: 36 weeks Leeds City Council commissioned a major refurbishment scheme of four 14 floor blocks of flats in the Poplar area of Leeds. The extensive external refurbishment included: External concrete repairs Application of protective coatings Roof insulation Asphaltic coatings Cavity insulation Repairs to bin […]

Bridge ES301 concrete repair

Concrete Repairs A40 Acton Bridges, Bridge ES301, London Client: London Underground Limited Contract Duration: 32 weeks Bridge ES301 supports the A40 (Western Avenue) through Acton where it crosses the Central Underground Line. The bridge required refurbishment as it was showing severe signs of distress caused by inherent low cover and chlorides leaking through a poorly […]