Works completed in Feb 2022. We were requested by our client to remove the concrete canopy and columns to the front of Number 1 Knightsbridge by means of Controlled Demolition. We used a 330 Robotic demolition machine (Brokk) to crunch down the concrete and finished of with a track saw cut to leave a smooth...
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The requirement of the project was to remove areas of York stone steps to the front entrance of the museum without damaging them, so that they could be reused. Our suggested method was to diamond saw cut using power hydraulic hand-held saws. Firstly, we used a pre-cut saw with a maximum cutting depth of 150mm,...
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Due to a design issue the clients requirement was to increase the width of 23 number loading docks to a new distribution warehouse at the London Gateway development. The method was to diamond saw cut vertically through precast concrete panels to a depth of 250mm using hydraulic ring saw to release the section. The high...
The client’s requirement was to form new staircase openings from Level 5 to Level 3 through 380mm-thick reinforced concrete slab – all within an occupied building. The works were carried out at night; however, no percussion vibration was permitted due to the close proximity of residential premises. This meant that a different method had to...
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