In the world of temporary works, “quality” is a word that can so often lack real meaning. It’s easy to reduce it to checkboxes – compliance, achieving structural efficiency, meeting deadlines – that kind of thing. At Amrose Associates we believe it is something that should run much deeper. Rather than thinking of quality as […]
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Amrose Associates was appointed as Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) for safety-critical RAAC propping works at Liverpool Crown Court. Project Summary Following the identification of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) within the building structure, a material now recognised as presenting an elevated risk of sudden and progressive structural failure, urgent remediation measures were needed. The priority […]
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Amrose Associates was appointed to deliver Temporary Works Coordination and technical governance for the external elevation repair works at the Grade 1 listed Victoria Law Courts, on Corporation Street, Birmingham. Project Summary The project forms part of a critical programme of heritage protection and building-envelope stabilisation. The programme of works aims to protect the building […]
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Q: Can you tell us a little about your background? I’ve spent more than 35 years working across construction and engineering, covering precast concrete manufacturing, concrete frame contracting, demolition and temporary works design. I’ve held a range of senior technical and director-level roles and have always enjoyed working at the interface between engineering, leadership and […]
Amrose Associates is pleased to announce that Tim Lohmann has joined the business as a Strategic Consultant, providing senior-level advice and support as the practice continues to grow. This new role sits within Tim’s wider portfolio of work and is aligned with his goal of supporting developing businesses and the people within them. With over […]
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Client: SSE Thermal Services: Industrial Decommissioning, Pre-Demolition Engineering, Asset Maintenance Amrose Associates was appointed by SSE Thermal to undertake pre-demolition civil and structural appraisals at Tarbert Power Station and Great Island Power Station in Ireland. Both sites are permanently shut down and mothballed, with demolition anticipated at an undefined point in the future. The challenge […]
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In partnership with Falcon Tower Crane Services, we recently developed and improved an innovative in-core climbing tower crane tie design, solving real practical challenges, improving safety and creating a solution ready for future projects. The Challenge Real-world engineering and design development is about collaboration, iteration and (sometimes) physically testing concepts to prove performance prior to […]
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Delivering successful rail projects depends on safe and reliable temporary works. From scaffolding and formwork to working platforms and excavations, these essential elements keep construction moving, but if not properly managed, they introduce serious risks to both safety and cost. That’s why Network Rail has developed a robust assurance process to oversee temporary works across […]
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Back in the 1960s, the UK was rapidly expanding its coal-fired generation capacity. Power stations of this era were built to an impressive scale. In the case we’re looking at in this article, we’re talking about four pulverised fuel boilers producing over 100 kg/s of steam each, turbo-alternators delivering nearly 500 MW of electricity and […]
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Project Overview Amrose Associates was appointed to deliver demolition engineering support for a high-risk site located in a densely populated urban area. The structure presented a series of complex challenges, including partial demolition adjacent to live highways and occupied buildings, limited record data and the need for minimal disruption to neighbouring stakeholders. Our Approach We […]
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