by DougW71 | Dec 12, 2024 | Case Study
A five year term contract offered ample opportunity to fine hone working practises on this potentially hazardous project. The port remained operational except in the localised areas handed over to our main contractor, but that did not stop interface problems with... 
by DougW71 | Dec 12, 2024 | Case Study
Construction of a FAS to provide a 1 in 100-year standard of protection against flooding in Ulverston Town Centre from Town Beck. The Works consist of construction of new reinforced concrete linear defences, refurbishment of culverts and the design and construction of... 
by DougW71 | Oct 8, 2024 | Case Study
Geotechnical condition surveys had highlighted the need to repair a failing slope adjacent to a major trunk road. Falling rocks and masonry, caused by erosion and lack of adequate drainage systems posed a serious danger to traffic without immediate action to remediate... 
by DougW71 | Oct 7, 2024 | Case Study
A typical brick barrel arch reinforcement project in London City Centre meant only one thing – traffic warden alert! Fortunately we do not need to include traffic wardens, parking management issues or congestion charge headaches into our current risk assessment or... 
by DougW71 | Oct 7, 2024 | Case Study
Brief Description of Main Contract Works (Client Brief): ‘To undertake remedial works to the culverts which includes applying sprayed concrete lining to the culvert, removal of debris and Himalayan balsam. All preparation works (traffic management, gas monitoring, and... 
by DougW71 | Oct 6, 2024 | Case Study
GSSL were presented with a basic drawing (mood board) of an underground cave system, and a verbal briefing / instruction during a pre-contract meeting to “think like a Badger” Fortunately GSSL had been previously been involved in the construction of caving systems for...