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 2019Between 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 2019PAUL 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 2019The 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 2018Trelleborg’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 2018The ‘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 2018The 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 2018Senior Engineer Henry Brady has achieved FEANI European Engineer status (EUR ING) and in the process achieving his years CPD goal following successfully passing the ICE professional review last spring – unfortunately it means ordering new business cards again!
16th December 2017A great partnership between PaSCoE, Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd & Frank O’Gara & Son’s Ltd has delivered the successful removal of the existing twin span bridges over turner lane as part of the Ashton-under-Lyne station blockade.
16th September 2017Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engines provide great renewable power generation, turning biogas from sludge digestion at wastewater treatment plants into the power that runs the treatment sites (heat and electricity) PaSCoE has recently completed 2No. civils design schemes for CHP plants at sites in the North West for… ∞
29th June 2017Mohammed Ali MEng (1st Class Hons) Civil and Structural Engineering – Mo is a graduate of the University of Liverpool where he gained a 1st Class Masters degree in Civil and Structural Engineering and was awarded the Institution of Structural Engineers Prize ofr his excellent final year structural modules. We… ∞
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