Case Studies
Case Studies
Cost Of Torquay Sea Wall Repairs Revealed
Repairs on the sea wall have started and it now appears that it is going to cost the local council over £100,000 to repair the damage to the structure.
Swindon Schools Undergo Much-Needed Repair Work
1,243 schools around England will be given cash from the £434 million Condition Improvement Fund, aimed at improving building structures & health & safety.
Sunderland Council Approves £1m Bridges Project
Bridges in Sunderland are in such dire need of structural repair that Sunderland City Council quickly approved plans to invest £1 million on updating them.
Historic Pier In Fife Set For Repairs
A 19th-century pier on the east coast of Scotland could soon be restored to heritage standards, after years of disrepair have left it crumbling, with many large sections lost to the sea.
Masonry Repairs Required On Ribblehead Viaduct
Masonry repairs are required on the Ribblehead Viaduct, which carries the Settle to Carlisle line across some remote terrain in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The Importance Of Concrete Waterproofing Systems
In order for engineered infrastructure to perform in the way that it has been designed, it’s essential that waterproofing is carried out.
Could Winsford College Get Cash For Building Refurb?
Winsford College in Cheshire might be given an upgrade, after applying for a funding for building repairs.
Why Does The Palace Of Westminster Need Renovations?
It’s one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, and attracts over a million tourists every year but the Palace of Westminster is in a poor state.
£1.12bn Needed To Repair 3,000 Crumbling Bridges
Over 3,000 bridges in use across the UK have been classed as substandard, and not capable of supporting the heaviest vehicles.
What Causes Concrete Corrosion?
Concrete can deteriorate for numerous reasons, leaving buildings with structural problems and aesthetic issues that will need to be addressed.
Foreva Concrete Repairs launches in the UK
Structural repair and refurbishment company Foreva Concrete Repairs Limited launched this spring with the first of a series of introductory breakfast meetings.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …