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We Are Cyber Secure
Cyber Essentials is an official UK wide, government-backed National Cyber Security Centre certification scheme designed to guard against internet based cyber security threats and allows organisations to demonstrate their commitment to cyber security. PaSCoE has achieved certification in accordance with IASME Governance Standard, which gives us and our clients peace… ∞
2nd September 2020 -
Our New Chartered Engineer
PAUL BENNETT MEng PhD CEng MICE Principal Engineer We are pleased to congratulate Paul on passing the Institution of Civil Engineer’s Chartered Professional Review. This is a real achievement by Paul who has consistently demonstrated managerial and technical skills in solving complex problems in practical ways. His work and professionalism… ∞
2nd September 2020 -
From humble beginnings to world’s busiest train station
From its humble beginnings in 1863 as a small-town station for a single line running along the Fylde coast from Lytham, Blackpool Central Station boomed into a bustling station to rival crowded terminals worldwide. In the early 1900s the station was enlarged to include 14 platforms to accommodate the large… ∞
12th March 2020 -
New addition to the PaSCoE team
ALAN DAY MEng (Hons) Engineering; Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Alan is a graduate of Pembroke College, Cambridge University completing his masters in 2010. Since graduating Alan has been working for Mott MacDonald, progressing to Project Leader and has extensive experience delivering both temporary works and permanent works… ∞
26th November 2019 -
Innovative Moveable Scaffold Deck at Rhiwbina Station
At Rhiwbina Station there was a requirement to encapsulate the existing footbridge bridge and staircase to carry out repairs and blast and paint. Due to limited gauge clearance it was not possible to undersling a traditional scaffold to provide access. PaSCoE developed an innovative scaffold design solution that included a… ∞
7th May 2019 -
Cardiff Station Clock Cupola Repairs
Between 1931 and 1934 Cardiff Central station underwent a major rebuild, designed by the GWR’s Architects department under their chief Architect Percy Emerson Culverhouse. The centrepiece is an Art Deco entrance building faced in Portland stone, containing a booking hall and concourse topped by a clock cupola. The Clock Cupola… ∞
23rd April 2019 -
New addition to the PaSCoE team
PAUL BENNETT MEng PhD Civil Engineering – Paul is a graduate of the University of Sheffield, completing his PhD in 2013. Since 2014 Paul has been working for Mott MacDonald, progressing to Project Leader within the Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) joint venture and has extensive experience… ∞
7th January 2019 -
A142 Ely Southern Bypass Temporary Bridge Jacking and Restraint to Allow Bearing Replacement
The Ely southern bypass is a new road connecting the A142 at Angel Drove to Stuntney Causeway, including bridges over the railway line and the River Great Ouse and its floodplains. The Bypass will ease congestion in and around Ely by providing a new link between Stuntney Causeway and Angel… ∞
21st November 2018 -
Trelleborg’s New UK Hyperbaric Testing Facility
Trelleborg’s offshore facility based in Skelmersdale is being upgraded to include a new testing facility that will house two state-of-the-art hyperbaric test chambers. The new equipment will be able to simulate extreme deepwater pressure conditions, enabling accurate testing of subsea and drilling equipment. Hyperbaric testing is the only way to… ∞
21st November 2018 -
A50 Successful Bridge Demolition
The ‘old A50’ bridge carrying the A522 over the main A50 dual carriageway was demolished by an army of demolition machines between 8.30 pm Friday and 3.15am Monday morning. PaSCoE were employed by Tarmac to undertake stability checks on the bridge deck and abutments at each stage of the demolition,… ∞
17th October 2018 -
Collaboration at Paddington Station
The 6-day Christmas blockade works to replace the historic footbridge over platforms 1&2 at Paddington Station have made their way into this February’s issue of Network Rails ‘Network’ publication. The 3-page article showcases the temporary works, designed by PaSCoE for principle contractor Carillion, in full flow with a fantastic photograph… ∞
25th January 2018