Case Studies

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. 

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.

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 …

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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 …

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Epoxy Resin Crack Injection Wimbledon Depot

Epoxy Resin Crack Injection Wimbledon Train Maintenance Depot Client: Stagecoach South Western Trains Contractor: Geoffrey Osborne Ltd Engineer: Frankham Consultancy Group Works Commenced: July 2017 Wimbledon Train Maintenance Depot services the train fleet for South West Trains. The facility was built in the early 20th Century with mass concrete walls, which were repaired in the …

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Medway Police Station Retaining Wall Repair

Retaining Wall Repair Medway Police Station, Kent Client: Vinci Construction UK Facilities Works Commenced: July 2018 Works Completed: August 2018 A retaining wall in the car park of Medway Police Station required brickwork repair and protective coating. The works included A hammer tap survey of each repair area, marking out the extent of the repair …

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Grovelands Car Park Concrete Repair & Waterproofing

Concrete repairs, Waterproofing and Brickwork repair Grovelands Shopping Centre Car Park, Oxfordshire Client: The Mid Counties Co-operative Ltd Designer: Pennycuick Collins Works Commenced: March 2018 Works Completed: June 2018 Damage to concrete was observed on the underside of a suspended car park roof slab at Grovelands Shopping Centre in Oxfordshire. The car park was built …

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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 …

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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 …

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Queen Marys Gate Carbon Fibre Strengthening

Carbon Fibre Strengthening Queen Mary’s Gate, London Client: Telford Homes Engineer: White Young Green Frame: Contractor Atlantic Contract Duration: 1 week Queen Mary’s Gate was a multi-phase residential development by Telford Homes, consisting of a cluster of 16 blocks of flats constructed on South Woodford High Road in London. The last phase of construction included …

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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 …

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Secklow Gate Bridge Repair & Strengthening

Repair & Strengthening of Fire Damaged Structure Secklow Gate Bridge, Milton Keynes Client: Milton Keynes Council Consultants: Mouchel Principal Contractor: Birse Civils Secklow Gate Bridge in Milton Keynes city centre carries a dual carriageway over the town’s the central shopping area. Beneath the bridge is an outdoor market, where a fire broke out in causing …

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Connaught Tunnel Waterstopping and Control of Water Ingress

Waterstopping and Control of Water Ingress Connaught Tunnel, Crossrail Client: Crossrail Principal Contractor: Bachy Soletanche (Phase 1) Vinci Construction (Phase 2) Works Commenced: January 2013 (Phase 1) May 2014 (Phase 2) Works Completed: February 2013 (Phase 1) October 2014 (Phase 2) Phase 1 Appointed by the Client to carry out PU resin injection to 2no. …

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