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Posts Tagged ‘demolition’

Construction News name Deconstruct as a finalist in the demolition category in the 2012 Specialist Awards

Deconstruct (UK) Limited, the provider of specialist demolition and site enablement contracting services, has been shortlisted in the Demolition Category for the 2012 Construction News: Specialists Awards.

A number of firms have been shortlisted across 18 categories. The prestigious judging panel has chosen the best in the business to go through to the next stage of judging in each category. The awards will take place on 20 March at the London Hilton, Park Lane and will be in support of charity CRASH.

Paul Ford, Group Managing Director of Deconstruct UK said “We are thrilled to have made the shortlist for this key industry award.  In August 2011 Deconstruct were called to assist with the demolition and making safe of a number of Dangerous Structures across London following the riots.  The way we collectively responded to make safe collapsing buildings and repatriate adjoining stakeholders is a compelling example of how our young company reacted professionally, promptly and safely to all manner of situations, while maintaining our everyday specialist works commitments.”

January 13, 2012 10:38 am - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

Deconstruct were called in for the demolition of warehouse structure following a catastrophic fire at a tyre recycling centre in Croydon.

About the project:

Our first objective here was to assist the London Fire Brigade access the fire which continued to blaze under the collapsed roof structure.

Once the fire was extinguished, the resultant contaminated debris and waste was cleared from site before the remaining structures were then demolished and the site cleared for the re-construction phase.

The project challenges:

For more information on the project challenges and outcome, download our case study here.

About Deconstruct UK Ltd:
Operating from their Central London Headquarters, Deconstruct (UK) Asbestos Removal offer a London asbestos removal service in the Greater London area.

Deconstruct is a client focussed business that draws upon in excess of 50 years experience gained at the highest level within the asbestos removal contractors industry.

They will deliver your project safely, on time and on budget, offering the full range of asbestos abatement services to both the public and private sectors, predominantly within London, the South East and Home Counties.

Our full list of asbestos management services can be viewed here:

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November 23, 2011 10:00 am - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

Deconstruct were contracted for the installation of a secondary structural steel frame into Colt Data Centre, Acton.

About the project:

This project saw the installation of secondary steel frames into a live Data Centre to provide additional support to battery back up rooms located over live mechanical plant rooms.

The works required a clinical approach to the sensitive nature of the structure and emphasis on dust and vibration management was of extreme importance.

Using our experience of Asbestos Removal, we carried out a very successful installation that was both timely and safe.

The project challenges:

To find out more about the project challenges, download our case study here.

About Deconstruct UK Ltd:

Operating from their Central London Headquarters, Deconstruct (UK) Asbestos Removal offer a London asbestos removal service in the Greater London area.

Deconstruct is a client focussed business that draws upon in excess of 50 years experience gained at the highest level within the asbestos removal contractors industry.

They will deliver your project safely, on time and on budget, offering the full range of asbestos abatement services to both the public and private sectors, predominantly within London, the South East and Home Counties.

Our full list of asbestos management services can be viewed here:

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Introduction of new structural lift and stair core, plus construction of a new 5th floor structure in Parliamentary district of Westminster.

About the project:

Deconstruct were contracted to demolish a former stair core within this four storey building and constructed a new reinforced concrete core from the basement to a new 5th floor level.

There were a number of key structural alteration packages carried out including removal of a secondary stair core and the introduction of new steel framing and slabs.

The introduction of an entire new mansard roof with all joisting and carcassing was also carried out.

The project challenges:

To find out more about the challenges faced, download our case study here.

About Deconstruct UK Ltd:

Operating from their Central London Headquarters, Deconstruct (UK) Asbestos Removal offer a London asbestos removal service in the Greater London area.

Deconstruct is a client focussed business that draws upon in excess of 50 years experience gained at the highest level within the asbestos removal contractors industry.

They will deliver your project safely, on time and on budget, offering the full range of asbestos abatement services to both the public and private sectors, predominantly within London, the South East and Home Counties.

Our full list of asbestos management services can be viewed here:

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November 22, 2011 10:00 am - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

Riots leave structures dangerous in Rye Lane, Deptford.

About the project:

These structures suffered extensive fire damage as a result of the street riots in London, August 2011. Adjoining structures appeared to be un-effected and so the aim was to demolish effected buildings whilst retaining adjoining premises.

Temporary works were designed and methods developed to ensure speedy access for adjoining neighbours to enjoy safe access back into their premises.

The project challenges:

Download our case study, to find out more about the challenges faced.

About Deconstruct UK Ltd:

Operating from their Central London Headquarters, Deconstruct (UK) Asbestos Removal offer a London asbestos removal service in the Greater London area.

Deconstruct is a client focussed business that draws upon in excess of 50 years experience gained at the highest level within the asbestos removal contractors industry.

They will deliver your project safely, on time and on budget, offering the full range of asbestos abatement services to both the public and private sectors, predominantly within London, the South East and Home Counties.

Our full list of asbestos management services can be viewed here:

Asbestos Removal

Asbestos Remediation

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Asbestos Surveying & Testing

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Deconstruct make safe structures following catastrophic fire at a Deptford school.

About the project:

This structure had suffered a catastrophic fire during a construction refurbishment package.

Deconstruct were required to retain as much of the structure as possible whilst ensuring structures were made safe over external public footpaths and roadways, and to permit safe access for surveys and the eventual
re-building programme.

These works took two weeks to safely complete.

The project challenges:

To find out more about the challenges faced by Deconstruct UK, whilst safely completing this project, download the case study here.

About Deconstruct UK Ltd:

Operating from their Central London Headquarters, Deconstruct (UK) Asbestos Removal offer a London asbestos removal service in the Greater London area.

Deconstruct is a client focussed business that draws upon in excess of 50 years experience gained at the highest level within the asbestos removal contractors industry.

They will deliver your project safely, on time and on budget, offering the full range of asbestos abatement services to both the public and private sectors, predominantly within London, the South East and Home Counties.

Our full list of asbestos management services can be viewed here:

Asbestos Removal

Asbestos Remediation

Asbestos Consultancy

Asbestos Surveying & Testing

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REQUEST A CALL BACK NOW TO DISCUSS YOUR ASBESTOS REMOVAL PROJECT IN LONDON

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November 21, 2011 10:00 am - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

Structural alteration to re-configure stair and lift core in Chancery Lane, London.

About the project:

Deconstruct UK Ltd, assist with a structural alteration in Chancery Lane, London.

Deconstruct were contracted by Galliford Try to remove the existing roof structure and stair and lift core over six floors.

This involved the design and installation of significant temporary works which required fluid input from our designers as structures were opened up.

Chancery Lane is at the heart of the Law fraternity and the environmental impact of the works had to be assessed throughout the project duration.

The project challenges:

For more information on the project challenges, download our case study here.

About Deconstruct UK Ltd:

Operating from their Central London Headquarters, Deconstruct (UK) Asbestos Removal offer a London asbestos removal service in the Greater London area.

Deconstruct is a client focussed business that draws upon in excess of 50 years experience gained at the highest level within the asbestos removal contractors industry.

They will deliver your project safely, on time and on budget, offering the full range of asbestos abatement services to both the public and private sectors, predominantly within London, the South East and Home Counties.

Our full list of asbestos management services can be viewed here:

Asbestos Removal

Asbestos Remediation

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REQUEST A CALL BACK NOW TO DISCUSS YOUR ASBESTOS REMOVAL PROJECT IN LONDON

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Deconstruct called to support the London Fire Brigade to extinguish this substantial warehouse fire following disturbances in Enfield.

About the project:

Deconstruct UK Ltd, are called in for assistance after the Sony Enfield fire.

Following a massive fire this structure continued to smoulder for almost three weeks.

Due to the nature of the content of the warehouse and the fact the structure collapsed into itself, it prevented access for London Fire Brigade (LFB) to extinguish the flame.

Deconstruct provided specialist equipment to move collapsed structures, enabling LFB to access and douse the remaining hotspots.

The project challenges:

Find out more about the project challenges by downloading our case study here.

About Deconstruct UK Ltd:

Operating from their Central London Headquarters, Deconstruct (UK) Asbestos Removal offer a London asbestos removal service in the Greater London area.

Deconstruct is a client focussed business that draws upon in excess of 50 years experience gained at the highest level within the asbestos removal contractors industry.

They will deliver your project safely, on time and on budget, offering the full range of asbestos abatement services to both the public and private sectors, predominantly within London, the South East and Home Counties.

Our full list of asbestos management services can be viewed here:

Asbestos Removal

Asbestos Remediation

Asbestos Consultancy

Asbestos Surveying & Testing

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REQUEST A CALL BACK NOW TO DISCUSS YOUR ASBESTOS REMOVAL PROJECT IN LONDON

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November 18, 2011 10:00 am - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

New basement area to provide teaching areas (as part of a fundamental refurbishment plan) at St Patricks Church, Soho.

About the project:

Deconstruct has vast experience in demolition, they were called in for their services as part of a fundamental refurbishment plan.

Deconstruct created a new basement area under St Patricks Church. This involved MoLAS having a watching brief on excavation over structures preceding its construction dating back to 1778.

Creating the new basement included supporting structures and the creation of a basement area 22m by 9m wide to a depth of 4m. Other fundamental structural alterations were carried out to bring this historic structure firmly into the 21st century.

The project challenges:

For more information on the outcome and challenges of this project, download our case study here.

About Deconstruct UK Ltd:

Operating from their Central London Headquarters, Deconstruct (UK) Asbestos Removal offer a London asbestos removal service in the Greater London area.

Deconstruct is a client focussed business that draws upon in excess of 50 years experience gained at the highest level within the asbestos removal contractors industry.

They will deliver your project safely, on time and on budget, offering the full range of asbestos abatement services to both the public and private sectors, predominantly within London, the South East and Home Counties.

Our full list of asbestos management services can be viewed here:

Asbestos Removal

Asbestos Remediation

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Asbestos Surveying & Testing

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REQUEST A CALL BACK NOW TO DISCUSS YOUR ASBESTOS REMOVAL PROJECT IN LONDON

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Deconstruct contracted to remove escalators, travelators, lifts, podiums, and significant redundant plant from tourist attraction the Trocadero, London.

About the project:

Deconstruct offer a dependable single-stage solution encompassing all aspects of site enablement through to the construction phase of a project.

The client was preparing for a significant construction phase of development on this structure and required the removal of all plant and escalators from within the substantial central core area over 7 floors.

The Trocadero had famously been converted from the Sega Centre in 1994 and had created a substantial central atrium area where “Rocket” escalators travelled from ground to fourth floors, and travelators crossed the atrium at 5th and 6th floor. To remove these escalators, significant design scaffold with fire retardant boards had to be installed.

The project challenges:

Download our case study, to find out more about the challenges faced during the duration of this project.

About Deconstruct UK Ltd:

Operating from their Central London Headquarters, Deconstruct (UK) Asbestos Removal offer a London asbestos removal service in the Greater London area.

Deconstruct is a client focussed business that draws upon in excess of 50 years experience gained at the highest level within the asbestos removal contractors industry.

They will deliver your project safely, on time and on budget, offering the full range of asbestos abatement services to both the public and private sectors, predominantly within London, the South East and Home Counties.

Our full list of asbestos management services can be viewed here:

Asbestos Removal

Asbestos Remediation

Asbestos Consultancy

Asbestos Surveying & Testing

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REQUEST A CALL BACK NOW TO DISCUSS YOUR ASBESTOS REMOVAL PROJECT IN LONDON

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November 17, 2011 10:00 am - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

Deconstruct (UK) Limited, the specialist provider of site enablement services has appointed a new Operations Manager Barry Fisher.

His core responsibilities will be the day to day co-ordination of projects and key support to our Project Managers, ensuring planning, procurement and resource allocation are sufficient and timely on all client projects. Barry is highly experienced in specialist demolition, temporary works and groundwork operations. Before starting his career in complex demolition and site enablement sector, Barry served in the armed forces.

After studying at the Royal School of Military Engineering in Camberley, he trained in plant operation and mechanics and specialised in demolition. Paul Ford, Group Managing Director of Deconstruct UK said ” Barry has an exceptional skill set that he has applied to several demolition and dangerous structure projects throughout the world, including Bosnia, Kosovo, Cyprus, Northern Ireland and the British West Indies which utilised both mechanical and explosive techniques.” Paul went on to say “Leadership and discipline come naturally with a background in the armed forces, these are useful qualities to have when managing demolition projects, we take this opportunity to welcome Barry to the Deconstruct team.”

November 7, 2011 12:41 pm - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )