Case Studies
Case Studies
What Causes Cracks In Concrete?
Here are some common causes of cracks in concrete and their effects on concrete repairs.
Private Flood Defences ‘In Need Of Repair’
While a lot of major defences are run by local authorities, over a quarter are privately owned, often by people with neither the inclination nor the funds to maintain them.
Can You Grow Concrete? Not Yet
In the heat of the moment, in the middle of an argument, it is understandable to assert a fact that seems self-evidently untrue to be a contrarian.
Repair Work For Cracked Lintels At Stonehenge Monument
The ancient Stonehenge monument on Salisbury Plain is undergoing repair work for the first time in over 60 years.
New Stations Add To Tube Maintenance List
London Underground has commenced services on a new spur of the Northern Line, following the completion of a £1.1 billion project that started in 2015.
Work Begins On Ventilation Shafts For HS2’s Chiltern Tunnels
Five ventilation shafts for High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Chiltern Tunnels are in the process of being created.
Refurbished Landmark Hull Public Baths Reopens
Following a £3.75 million refurbishment, Beverly Road Baths in Hull has been officially reopened by Lord Mayor, Councillor Lynn Petrini, where she unveiled a new plaque in a ceremony.
Works Programme On Cleveland Bridge Updated
A programme of works to repair the Cleveland Bridge in Bath is to continue with the removal of the damaged concrete trusses that support the deck, and a temporary footway is to be laid on the west side.
Highways England Forced To Apply For Retrospective Permission For Bridge Infill
At least 15 councils have pushed back against Highways England’s plans to destroy 15 structures and infill 69 further viaducts and bridges.
Concrete Road Repairs Manual Updated By Highways England
The main governing body for Britain’s roads has updated its handbook for concrete repairs for the first time in 30 years.
Project Aims To Cut Concrete Carbon
With so many buildings, tunnels, bridges, roads and other structures made from concrete, the need to carry out concrete repairs will be a regular occurrence.
Hospital Set For Major A&E Refurbishment
Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) is set to undergo a major expansion to its accident and emergency department, enabling the city to meet its expanding health needs.
Concrete Buildings On Society’s ‘Most At Risk’ List
Every two years the 20th Century Society publishes its Buildings at Risk List and it has just produced its 2021 edition, with some notable entries.
Urgent Southsea Castle Sea Defences Repair Work Underway
Urgent concrete repairs to the sea defence walls at Southsea Castle in Portsmouth have gotten underway.
Multi-Million Pound Scheme Launched To Repair Old Concrete Roads
A £285m concrete repair project that aims to revitalise almost 400 miles of England’s road networks. has been announced by Highways England.
King’s Lynn Hospital Roof Declared ‘Critical’
An inspection of the roof of QEH in King's Lynn, Norfolk, has led to a ‘small number’ of patients being moved out of critical care due to concerns.
How Do You Determine Dangerous Concrete Cracks?
Here is how to determine when a crack is a sign of severe concrete damage.
Sea Wall Collapse Sees Beach Steps Closed
Steps leading down to a popular Falmouth beach have had to be cordoned off after recent storms cause part of the sea wall to collapse.
Weak Road Bridges On The Rise In Britain
An estimate 150 more bridges in Britain have been identified as being unable to take the weight of goods traffic and requiring some level of stone or concrete repairs.
Repair Work To Begin On York’s Historic City Walls
One of the most iconic sections of York’s famous city walls is set to begin a series of repairs from the start of February.
Knebworth Heritage Site Undergoing Structural Repairs
Emergency structural repairs are underway at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire, to pre3serve the heritage site for future generations.
M11 Concrete Road Surface Repairs To Be Completed In Time For Christmas
The month-long maintenance and concrete repairs on potholes and cracks on the M11 will be completed in the middle of December.
Urgent Repairs Brought Forward For Manchester Velodrome
Priority building works on the National Cycling Centre in Manchester have been brought forward due to the risk of “catastrophic failings”.
Common Problems That Can Occur In Concrete
While, generally speaking, concrete is a relatively easy material to work with, it is important that it’s handled properly from start to finish.
UK Concrete Reveals Roadmap To Beyond Net Zero Strategy
Come the year 2050, a net negative industry will have been achieved through the use of natural properties of concrete.
Road Closures Begin For Clifton Bridge Repairs
The road underneath Clifton Bridge is to be closed overnight for 13 days to allow for essential concrete repairs to be made. In total, the bridge will be closed from 8pm to 6am every day from 5th to 18th October, as well as all day on the 10th and 11th, according to Highways England. This …
Building Refurbishment To Create Offices To Go Ahead In Stamford
The former St John’s Ambulance premises, which has stood empty for around five years, will still be refurbished and turned into office space.
A83 In Scotland Undergoing Essential Repairs
A stretch of the A83 near Argyll in Scotland is undergoing essential repair work after a landslide earlier in August took part of the road with it
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 …