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Group Directors and Senior Management Team
Andy Radcliffe Group Chief Executive Officer
John Davies Group Chief Operating Officer
William Stobbs HSEQ Director
Gareth Davies Procurement Director
Steve Wilkie Regional Managing Director NE and Cumbria
Paul Watson Commerical Director
Chris Watson HR Director
Stuart Leslie Divisional Director Yorkshire
Regional Delivery Team
Anna Urbanowicz Internal Controls Director
Simon Phillips Regional Managing Director Scotland
Darren Warneford Customer Relations Director
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Esh Group Overview
At Esh Group we put local communities as the heart of our activity and support them by developing the built environment and adding social value for the economies local to them. We offer a diverse range of construction services to all types of clients, including the private and public sectors. Our history began in 1971 with the creation of a partnership between Jack Lumsden and Tony Carroll resulting in Lumsden and Carroll being formed. During the mid 1990’s the business merged with Deerness Fencing and Dunelm Homes to create what has become the largest indigenous construction company operating across the North East, Yorkshire, North West and Scotland. Esh Construction was created in December 2010 following a name change by Lumsden and Carroll Construction Ltd and in 2014 Esh Group went on to acquire both Border Holdings and Border Construction Ltd. We are a commercially strong construction business with a turnover in excess of £235m and have the knowledge and skills which have been accumulated and enhanced by our varied project experience. We are very proud of our strong regional presence and reputation, which we have worked hard to earn and is refelcted by the number of clients with whom we work. We remain a financially stable, privately owned company with cash in the bank in excess of £20m. Early consultation and strong communication throughout project delivery are values central to our methods of operating and are key to stakeholder satisfaction. We believe that mutual respect and trust are fundamental to the development of relationships where clients are embraced as valued partners. To adapt to our ever changing industry, we work with our clients to achieve successful outcomes. Our strong regional presence allows us to foster trusting and beneficial working partnerships with our customers, consultants, supply chain and local communities. Our local delivery teams bring a safety first culture driven by our Everyone Safely Home culture. The delivery teams are motivated, highly efficient, extremely capable and customer focused. As a group we are committed to sustainability across our operational areas where we offer regional delivery, underpinned by our best value approach. Our construction activities are complemented by operational depots enabling vehicle, plant and materials storage to service our clients. All of our office locations support service excellence for clients throughout all of our operational regions.
Group Chief Operating Officer
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Yorkshire Team Structure
Stuart Leslie Divisional Director Chris Hale Commercial Director
Brian Jones Design Planning Manager
Alistair Gill Regional Bid Manager
Richard Stowell Contracts Manager Build
Steve Conn Construction Director (Civils)
Jonathan Haran
Martin Hughes
Head of Business Development
Technical Manager
John Doherty Contracts Manager Build
Dave Harrod
Nathan Preston
Managing Estimator
HSEQ Advisor
Peter Dawson Contracts Manager Civils
Central Support Services
Rebecca Shaw Added Value Coordinator
Simon Park Environmental & Energy Advisor
Tricia Mullen Group Training Manager
Paul Errington BIM Specialist
Dominic David Remediation Specialist
Laura Devaney Head of Aftercare and Maintenance
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Yorkshire Region Overview Our Yorkshire operations are based in Swillington, Leeds and has the support of our wider Esh Construction businesses. We have over 40 years construction experience and there are over 100 staff based within the Yorkshire area, providing Esh Construction with a strong regional presence. We provide our clients with a regional approach whilst offering a proactive, open and collaborative work ethic which has enabled us to establish close working partnerships with our customers, consultants and supply chain. Esh are proud of the reputation we have, which we have worked hard to earn and are aware that project success is reliant upon clear and concise coordination of services, effective and efficient service delivered by a competent and passionate delivery team. Turnover within the Yorkshire region is £40m and having an operational office and depot in Yorkshire enables us to reduce our delivery times and offer our client a comprehensive, competitive and consistent approach. We are fully resourced to deliver effective and efficient building and civil engineering service on projects ranging from £150k to in excess of £20m. Our delivery team can demonstrate extensive experience of successfully delivering both new build and refurbishment projects across a broad spectrum of sectors including industrial, education including student accommodation, retail, commercial, leisure, public, healthcare, housing and historic building. We believe in adding value within the communities in which we work and have a dedicated Added Value Coordinator based within the Yorkshire region who supports the provision of community and added value requirements across the region.
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ESH ADDED VALUE
Esh Added Value We believe there is considerable value in supporting and engaging with communities, clients and our workforce that go far beyond contractual requirements. We’ve developed our approach to corporate social responsibility through ‘Added Value’ - a model that delivers positive economic, environmental and social impacts in all the places where we operate. Community Community is central to our strategy to support the economic, environmental and social wellbeing of the local communities where we works, and we have developed a number of award winning community engagement programmes that help is achieve this. Workplace Our people are our strength, our culture which empowers our staff, encourages personal and professional development, training and up skilling our people and others in the local communities where we work. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds including the Armed Forces and offer apprentice and graduate vacancies. Environment Construction shapes the built environment for the benefit of every local community. At Esh Group we are committed to making the link between the built environment and the natural environment a sustainable one and we devote all of our expertise and energies into achieving this goal in the local communities where we work. Marketplace Esh Group has developed a marketplace approach which includes regular Meet the Buyer events, adherence to the Prompt Payment Code and a commitment to Local Procurement, supporting our Supply Chain partners through mutually beneficial, long-term relationships. As a socially responsible organisation that engages with the local communities where we work – we always take positive steps to support and add value to the economies where our sites are located.
ESH ADDED VALUE
Added Value 78
153,000
BUILDING MY SKILLS SCHOOLS WITH
10,600
TONNES OF WASTE MATERIAL RECYCLED AND SOLD BY ESH CONSTRUCTION SINCE 2015
STUDENTS
3851
PRIMARY CHILDREN ENGAGED WITH OUR ‘STAY SAFE CAMPAIGN’
91
COMMUNITY PROJECTS SUPPORTED VIA ESH COMMUNITIES
1032 PEOPLE ON SITE VISITS
COMMUNITY
43.2
DAYS AVERAGE TIME TO
PAY A SUPPLIER. 27 DAYS QUICKER THAN RECOMMENDED
730
WORK EXPERIENCE DAYS DELIVERED
TO DEVELOP OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE
PROGRAMME DELIVERING BEST PRACTIVE IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
WORKPLACE
37
1,300 STUDENTS PROVIDED INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
£680,000 52,422
INVESTED IN ESH ACADEMY
ESH CARBON COACH
BMS BUSINESS PARTNER HOURS DELIVERING 470
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TALKS
T: 0191 377 4570 E: enquiries@eshgroup.co.uk www.eshgroup.co.uk All figures within the last 12 months
STAFF STUDYING FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES
108
APPRENTICES EMPLOYED
108 PRIMARY SCHOOLS
3942
STUDENTS VIA GET INTO STEM
OUR EXPERIENCE
Skinningrove Coastal Defence, Middlesbrough Client: Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
Holy Island Pier, Lindisfarne Client: Holy Island of Lindisfarne Community Development Trust
The village of Skinningrove was identified at risk of flooding due to continued deterioration of the existing defences. The scheme involved the construction of over 22,000m3 of new rock revetment, the relocation of 2,300m3 of existing revetment together with 800m3 of concrete repairs to the existing jetty structure. The height of the existing Cleveland way revetment was increased and the existing fish tail groin removed along with improvements to the Eastern Sea Wall. Revetment materials were imported from Norwegian quarries and transported by sea directly to Skinningrove.
The project involved the heightening of the existing pier in the islands busy harbour to improve access for fishing boats and tourist vessels. We stripped out the existing furniture, timber, bollards, mooring rings and associated marine features. Existing surfaces were scabbled to create a smooth level surface for the installation of a new level of concrete. Each of the sections were installed using a concrete pump with the process being repeated thirteen times in total to cover the length of the pier at a rate of 1 week per section. Once concrete works were completed we installed new marine furniture.
Value: £2.8m Duration: 28 weeks
Value: £209K Duration: 17 weeks
Hawkins Point, Humber Estuary Client: The Crown Estates
Trinity Sea Wall, Whitley Bay Client: North Tyneside Council
Flooding repair works were completed at Hawkins Point following tidal floods in 2013 which eroded the existing gabion baskets and exposed the sheet piles behind. The area was historically reclaimed for agricultural purposes and is therefore low lying and the banks act as flood defence measures. Coastal erosion meant that reactionary works were required to reinforce and stabilise the toe of the embankment. This was achieved using AU16 sheet piles and the installation of new rock filled gabion baskets and block shaped rock armour.
The works involved a joint funder project with the Environment Agency to protect part of the North Tyneside Coastline. The soft clays which formed the embankment to Trinity Road (which provides access to St. Marys Lighthouse) had suffered coastal erosion and required attention to protect the access road. The works involved the construction of a precast concrete blockwork wall at the base of the cliff. The base was 3m lower than the beach level. The void to the rear of the new blockwork wall was infilled with imported granular material and capped with in-situ concrete.
Value: £180K Duration: 4 weeks
Value: £95K Duration: 6 weeks
RIVER & COASTAL
Tennants Auctioneers, Leyburn Client: Tennants Auctioneers
Benfield Volkswagen, Carlisle Client: Addison Motors
The auction rooms extension included function suites, visitor viewing areas, restaurant and private sales. The project involved the construction of a two storey extension and single storey wrap around extension. The steel frame, composite concrete floors and roof sits on top of strip footing foundations. The external walls comprise stone cavity construction and blockwork walls and three types of roofing have been used. Traditional slate was used on the front pitched roof to match the existing. The internal layout comprises dry lined partitions and internal fixtures are of high standard.
The upgrade and refurbishment of an existing car showroom. The ground and first floor offices, IT, communications room and upper mezzanine storage spaces were remodelled to provide an improved layout. New lighting was installed throughout the main showroom and office areas along with heating and cooling systems. Decoration, floor tiles, suspended ceilings and reconfiguration of internal partitions completed the works. The existing workshop was extended through using a structural steel frame linked to the existing structure to accommodate van servicing, parts store and welfare facilities.
Value: £3m Duration: 40 weeks
Value: £3m Duration: 20 weeks
Aldi and KFC, Salford Client: Praxis Real Estate Management
Silverlink Retail Units, North Tyneside Client: Nortrust Nominees Ltd
The project involved the construction of two new build shells at Salford Shopping Centre. Both of the buildings comprise vibro compaction piles with strip foundations and supporting slabs to support the steel frame. Single ply insulated roof, brick and blockwork wall and aluminium glazed windows and doors. External works comprised new vehicular accesses which were completed by adapting the existing car park facilities to provide new clearly signed access and egress. Additional car parking spaces were created and the new drainage and services connected into the existing provisions.
The project comprised the construction of two new 3,200 sq ft restaurant units and associated external works, landscaping and car park alterations. The construction of each retail unit comprised mono pitched roofs finished with insulated profiled steel cladding and trims, facing brickwork, coloured render and fully glazed front elevations. Brise Soleil was also fitted to the front to provide solar shading and alterations to the cinemas canopy completed. The external works included below ground drainage and alterations to existing drainage, services, lighting protection and external lighting to the car park.
Value: £1m Duration: 16 weeks
Value: £375K Duration: 24 weeks
OUR EXPERIENCE
East Mills Fish Pass, Morpeth Client: Environment Agency The works involved the construction of a fish pass and eel pass in the River Coquet, Morpeth. The weir has an existing penstock channel on the left hand side where we constructed the new fish pass. The existing channel acted as a diversion and was adapted to allow the new fish pass to be created within, using as much of the
existing structure as possible. A new insitu cast concrete channel was constructed to replace the end of the penstock. Furthermore, the new eel pass was created using prefabricated steel sections and also installed on the left side of the river.
Value: ÂŁ144K Duration: 7 Weeks
Rockcliffe Promenade, Whitley Bay Client: North Tyneside Council The 150 year old existing Rockcliffe Promenade had been damaged by coastal activity and had begun to lean. The project involved the repair of three arches in the south gallery and six in the north gallery along with the promenade. The arches were filled with concrete and faced with masonry block walls, however due to the beach
Value: ÂŁ800K Duration: 9 Weeks
being a Site of Special Scientific Interest we were unable to use the traditional method of erecting a scaffold on the seafront. To combat this issue we developed the method of stitch drilling through the concrete and removing a slab which would allow us access to the arch.
RIVER & COASTAL
Blyth Quay Wall Repairs, Northumberland Client: One North East This design and build contract involved the removal and replacement of a 70m vertical quay wall on the River Blyth. As the existing wall was collapsing immediate works were required to strengthen and secure the structure. The old quay consisted of a stone wall with mass concrete behind and a timber pier which was removed and
taken away. We then excavated into the existing mud flat behind the original wall to install concrete edging. The new pre-set concrete wall was put in place and we built an armored stone revetment to protect against washout and corrosion of the new wall.
Value: ÂŁ2.2M Duration: 50 Weeks
Derwenthaugh Fish Pass, Gateshead Client: Gateshead Borough Council The project was to install a new Reinforced concrete fish pass and eel ladder within the existing river weir. The works would see the passage of salmon and trout past the weir for the first time since the industrial revolution in the 18th century. We were involved in the project management at a very early stage in the design and planning
Value: ÂŁ400K Duration: 14 Weeks
of the scheme. This was essential due to the sensitive location of the proposed works on the weir at Derwenthaugh. To deal with contamination we de-watered the works with an onsite treatment plant and the clean water was re-introduced upstream of the weir.
Seal Sands, Greatham Creek
£3,000,000 Client: Environment Agency
Greatham Creek Flood Embankment breached in the tidal surges on Thursday the 5th of December 2013 causing extensive flooding to SABIC UK operated land and the A178. Operations were needed to complete a haul road to the breach area and undertake both temporary and permanent repairs. High volumes of rainfall and intense winds created an 80m long by 15m deep breach in the flood defense wall. Works were completed as part of a framework and included compound installation, access road installation, temporary works and permanent works to repair the breach. The flood ran over 2km inland with the affected land housing large underground storage tanks. The large volumes of water caused major problems by making the oil and gas containers unsteady. The Government and Environment Minister arrived onsite as the flood threatened to cause a large scale oil spill into the North Sea. A 500m temporary stone and clay road was built to access the breach and allow permanent works to continue. The road consisted of 1100 wagons worth of stone and we used an excavator and D6 dozer to move the stone into position. 8m sheet piles were installed in front of the temporary stone road to prevent the sea from washing out the stone. Once the access road was complete, we began to pump water off the land.
Due to the proximity of the A178, this road was closed for nearly a month to allow for heavy wagon access. We worked with the council to arrange traffic management procedures and diversions and daily updates were broadcasted via local radio. As the area had become dangerous, we closed all RSPCA huts and connecting footpaths on the breach line. The huts are mainly used for viewing birds and sea life however, due to unstable conditions these were closed and footpath diversions were put in place. All staff undertook Working Near Water and Rescue Near Water training. As we used a specialist long reach excavator, we hired specialist operators for £5k a day to ensure safe and correct working practices. Performance to Programme The initial programme was scheduled for completion in May 2014 however, we completed works ahead of programme in April 2014. Timescales were dependent upon weather and tide conditions with programmes produced each week. We worked 24hrs a day including Saturdays and Sundays to move the completion date forward. The client’s initial budget was £4million but works came in under budget at £3million.
Health and Safety and Risk Mitigation
Sustainability
The Army were involved in the initial stages of the scheme and tried to stop the flood by dropping dumpy bags on to the breach with a helicopter. However, the extent of the flood was too great and the bags were washed away by the sea current. We were then asked to take-over the site.
Works were undertaken in close proximity to an SSSI area with heavy industry surrounding the site on all borders. The area is viewed as a marine environment and due to its sensitive nature, we were unable to use recycled stone or any recycled materials as they could have contaminated the site.
Seal Sands, Greatham Creek
Contract Duration: 20 weeks Form of Contract: NEC Option 3
The clay used for temporary works was imported and reused during permanent works. This prevented further transport costs and saved time and emissions.
Jackson from Hartlepool Council to identify the schools. One school has been identified as Dyke House and the other is to be determined. Innovation
During the initial stages of the works, it was vital to identify any seals that may have travelled through the breach. Due to their inquisitive nature, regular checks and Seal Watches took place throughout the programme to ensure that none were in the working area. Any seals that swam through would be trapped on land once we repaired the breach wall but thankfully none were found.
To reach the foot of the breach and install stone/rocks, we needed an excavator to reach 15m down. We sourced a specialist long reach excavator – the only one in England that size. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, the excavator and all other plant used onsite had to be approved by EA offices in London. The long reach excavator took 5 days to be approved plus 2 more days of transport.
Value Engineering Public and Stakeholder Liaison We installed 50m of 8m sheet piling in front of the breach to stop water from washing out the materials under the flood wall. Added Value As part of our investment in the communities in which we work, we have an established school training programme (Esh Employability) which engages with schools and colleges, enriching the curriculum and preparing young people for the world of work whilst still in full time study. Employability is an ongoing commitment which over the course of the 2013/14 academic year will engage with 32 schools and some 6,200 students within our operational areas. Over the course of an academic year learners are introduced to the world of work by real business people, while being supported to create their ‘employability portfolio’, complete a professional CV and schooled in interview and presentations skills via employability workshops, business mentoring and mock interview experiences. Building My Skills North East is planning to grow to include a minimum 2 schools from 12 local authority areas. We have been liaising with Dean
The local industries were invited to our weekly site meetings to inform them of progress and works. Official EA newsletters were drafted and distributed regularly alongside public announcements via radio stations. Challenges Overcome Gaining access to the site was difficult however, we formed a stone access road to reach the flood area. Tide levels were on average 4ft higher than normal and we contended with constantly bad weather and faced tidal surges due to high winds. The volume of materials meant importing was a large operation. The majority of wagons and appropriate vehicles we had available were utilized in the transportation of stone. This was achieved by closing a main road nearby which was dedicated to wagon movements.
Bridlington Coastal Protection Scheme
ÂŁ1,097,101 Client: East Riding Yorkshire Council
At Bridlington Harbour, works were required to reinforce the existing pier which had been affected by storms in recent years. Years of coastal erosion had washed away underlying materials to the foundation which was built on loose rocks overlying the natural boulder clay leaving the pier wall vulnerable to collapse. Lumsden & Carroll decided to delay the start by agreement with the client so that the commencement followed the busy and important Easter holidays for local businesses. Because of the proposed installation method for piling, two tidal periods per day were worked to facilitate completion of the work before the summer holidays, thus avoiding the risk to local businesses from loss of business. Works involved the installation of a 200m length of interlocking steel piles and concrete capping beam to the pier and marine parade sea wall to protect against scour of the boulder clay and undermining of the masonry structures. At one location, records showed that the pier had been built over the line of an earlier medieval stone pier and this was the area at greatest risk of collapse. Due to rock from the previous medieval construction, a trench had to be excavated along the line where the sheet pile wall was being constructed to create a clear zone to pile into without the risk of having to deviate from the most effective pile line. The area was cleared during both day and night shifts at the lowest tides
to ensure stability of the foundations with sand backfill immediately after excavation. Care was taken not to excavate into the boulder clay. Piles extended out along the pier into areas that always had water but instead of installing from a barge, we constructed working platforms by shifting large quantities of sand to form a causeway during overnight low tides. This allowed the use of land based piling equipment which was brought onto the beach from an access ramp 800m away. The piling hammers and sheets were all brought to the area on trailers with an escorting safety vehicle. Temporary works calculations were done to calculate what length of pile could be left proud against wave action to ensure that piles did not work loose in the clay and cause detrimental cleaving of the clay. Once sufficient lengths of piles were installed, concreting operations were commenced, initially with small pours to test the curing properties of the selected modified mixes to ensure that initial set could be gained in a short time frame before tides covered the capping beam. Adequate resources were always on hand to ensure that the allotted work was successfully completed within the tidal window. Due to concerns raised by the harbor commissioners over weight capacity, we were unable to pump concrete from the pier above and had to bring it along the beach in dumpers from the ramp 800m away, again with a safety vehicle escort.
Bridlington Coastal Protection Scheme
Contract Duration: 16 weeks Form of Contract: NEC3 Option A
As Bridlington Harbour Commissions owned 50% of the site including the Royal Princes Parade, we adhered to any instructions given. We were restricted to using impact piling hammers to reduce the risk of collapse and additionally, vibration monitoring was installed when piling to satisfy the commissioners that risks were being minimised. In order for us to drive machinery to the site, existing timber ‘break water’ barriers were removed in order to gain access. Once the works were completed we reinstalled the barriers with steel brackets to reinforce the timbers During works, we discovered an ancient timber pier near the harbor wall. Upon further investigation and with agreement of all parties, this had to be preserved. A local Archaeologist was called in to oversee works and we installed a raised causeway of sand over the top of the timbers at a pre agreed level to create a protective cushion during the works. Health and Safety and Risk Mitigation As works took place on a beach, tidal working was employed. We regularly consulted the tidal timetable to ensure safe working and adequate time was allowed to remove all plant and materials from the site. Due to tidal patterns and the regular movement of sand, a local Earth Moving contractor was employed to create the sand platform which supplied us with a sound self compacting surface
to support the piling rig. It was not practical to erect Heras fencing to segregate the works on the beach from the public so we erected roped off areas and signs at each low tide and employed watchmen to advise the public to keep clear of the area. As the beach remained open in other areas throughout works, vehicles were escorted along the beach by a 4 wheeled drive safety vehicle. Performance to Programme The works were completed within a compressed program with due regard for public holidays when we elected to suspend works at our cost to ensure businesses were not adversely affected in the busy tourist season. Sustainability Due to the direct contact with sea water, a special marine concrete mix was developed incorporating fibres to reduce the risk of bleed and contamination. Early small trials were carried out to ensure suitability. Instead of importing aggregate to construct the causeway and working platforms, we maintained high levels of plant to maintain this throughout tidal periods which had the potential to shift the sand
Bridlington Coastal Protection Scheme
ÂŁ1,097,101 Client: East Riding Yorkshire Council
Value Engineering Instead of piling from barges where piles would have needed to be longer to pile below the water with impact hammers, piling from the beach allowed the use of piles of the final length, thus saving about 20% on material costs which were passed on to the client at tender stage. Rock excavated from pile trenches was re introduced into the scheme as protection to the face of piles and at the rear in an area wide capping beam where the rock was set into the concrete reducing the quantity imported. As there was limited storage in the area, we were able negotiate with a local farmer to store the sheet piles at his farm on the edge of Bridlington. To
transport the materials, we hired a tractor and trailer to move the piles to beach. The original plan outlined renting space at a local car park close to the pier however, this saved the client money as we were able to store the piles for free. Innovation Although two different pile hammers were used due to vibration constraints, only one piling machine was used which was modified to handle both hammers. This allowed one method to be used adjacent to the pier at the lowest tidal limit then change to the other piling hammer to use further along the promenade where the beach was higher as the tide came in.
Bridlington Coastal Protection Scheme
Contract Duration: 16 weeks Form of Contract: NEC Option A
Public and Stakeholder Liaison
Considerate Constructors
Regular meetings were held with the local authority engineers and the harbor commissioners as well as the Foreshores department with regard to events, public access and business requirements such as charter boats access.
We achieved a considerate constructors score of 31 out of 50 placing us in the ‘good’ category.
Challenges Overcome Environmental protection, Working within short tidal windows in submerged areas, limited access to working areas and storage of large quantities of materials.
Awards In May 2014, we were awarded the RICS Infrastructure Award for this project at the 2014 Pro Yorkshire Awards ceremony.
Coastal Defence, Skinnygrove
£2,800,000 Client: Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
The project comprised of coastal protection works being carried out which included rock armour protection, repairs to Skinningrove jetty and associated works in a tidal environment. Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council had identified that the village of Skinningrove was at risk of flooding due to the continuing deterioration of the existing defenses. Following reports and initial studies undertaken between 1997 and 2013 it was determined that significant works would be required to maintain the current levels of protection. Due to the significant risk of future flooding funding was secured from the Environment Agency to complete the necessary improvement works. The scheme comprised the construction of over 22,000m3 of new rock revetment; the relocation of 2,300m3 of existing revetment together with 800m3 of concrete repairs to the existing jetty structure. Specific elements of the works comprised: • • • • •
New Rock Revetment to the West of the existing concrete Jetty Concrete repairs to the existing jetty Increasing the height of the existing Cleveland Way revetment Removal of the existing Fish Tail Groin Improvements to the Eastern Sea Wall
Lumsden & Carroll were appointed as Principal Contractor to complete the works following a competitive tender process via the NEPO Portal. Following the award of contract it was discovered that the quantity of rock required to complete the works was significantly greater than expected which would put the project at significant financial risk. Lumsden & Carroll worked closely with Client, Lead Designer and sub-consultants to examine revised revetment profiles to allow the works to be delivered to both design parameters and budgets. Adjustments were required to the profile of the Jetty revetment, rock sizing and alignments of the Cleveland Way. Revetment materials were imported from Norwegian quarries and transported by sea directly to Skinningrove. Material was transshipped using barges depositing material directly to the beach at high tide for clearance and placement within the works during low tide. Health and Safety and Risk Mitigation We worked closely with all of our subcontractors to identify hazards and assessed the risks, including risks created for others. Site inductions were completed by every staff member including visitors and regular safety meetings were held to discuss health and safety performance and potential risks associated with upcoming activities. Works to the beach were undertaken under banksman supervision as it was not possible to permanently secure the working area within the tidal zone.
Coastal Defence, Skinnygrove
Contract Duration: 28 weeks Form of Contract: NEC Option B
Significant attention was taken to periods of low spring tides to programme our works during both tender period and the execution of the works. Daily monitoring of tidal levels, swell and weather conditions was closely monitored to predict safe working windows. Our forward planning identified periods which would allow working both daily low tides alongside those when works could not proceed; our working and rest periods for plant operators and supervisory staff being adjusted to suit. Value Engineering Following the award of contract it was discovered that the quantity of rock required to complete the works was significantly greater than expected which would put the project at significant financial risk. Lumsden & Carroll worked closely with Client, Lead Designer and sub-consultants to examine revised revetment profiles to allow the works to be delivered to both design parameters and budgets. Adjustments were required to the profile of the Jetty revetment, rock sizing and alignments of the Cleveland Way. Challenges Overcome Access to the work site was through a small fishing village with narrow roads and tight bends. The management of plant deliveries was executed via communicating with residents along the transport routes, by door knocking, to reduce the number of vehicles parked on the street. We selected
low loaders with increased maneuverability via independent rear steering axles. The most significant challenge remained the sea conditions which were overcome by good planning and maximising the use of low tides. Public and Stakeholder Liaison Continual communication with the local community was maintained by public meetings and direct liaison with Ward Councilors. We established a close working relationship with the local community and Fisherman through open door contact and involvement with local community projects.
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