At Tottenham Hale, Amrose Associates were appointed to design a steel restraint system to tie a tower crane installed within the concrete core of a high-rise development. As the core structure increased in height, the crane climbed with it but beyond a certain point, base stability alone is no longer sufficient. Additional lateral restraint was […]
Overview At West Burton B Power Station, Amrose Associates was appointed by Altrad Babcock on behalf of West Burton Energy Ltd to design temporary restraint systems for high-pressure, high-temperature steam pipework repairs. The objective was to enable safe repair works while maintaining the integrity of the existing pipework stress system. The Challenge The pipework formed […]
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Project Overview The York Central scheme includes a £100m infrastructure package delivered by John Sisk & Son through the YORCivil Framework. The works feature a new road bridge and footbridge spanning the East Coast Main Line, forming a key gateway into the York Central development. Amrose was appointed to provide temporary works design support to […]
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Client: Verallia Knottingley Service: Structural Assessment & Temporary Works Design The Challenge Corrosion was identified in the upper three sections of a steel chimney at a glass bottle manufacturing facility in Yorkshire, leading to reduced wall thickness and a loss of structural capacity. The deterioration was most critical at the bolted flange connections, which are […]
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Amrose Associates was appointed to verify the structural performance of a steel crane spreader mat to make sure it could safely distribute loads under varying ground conditions and operational scenarios. The Challenge Preliminary design calculations had been completed but further analysis was needed to confirm the mat’s load distribution capability and structural behaviour in real-world […]
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Temporary Works Design for Fall Restraint System in Hull Client: Sword Construction UK Ltd Location: A63 Castle Street Project overview Amrose Associates was appointed as temporary works designer to develop a fall restraint system to support a road scheme in Hull where National Highways is creating a new junction, lowering the level of the A63 […]
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Amrose Associates was appointed as Temporary Works Designer to develop a bespoke ladder beam support arrangement for lifting and access operations at height at the Saudi Aramco Al-Jubayl Refinery. The challenge The permanent structure didn’t provide suitable attachment points or safe access for the planned lifting works. A temporary solution was needed that could support […]
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Client: Drax Power Station Location: North Yorkshire Service: Structural inspections using rope access Challenge Drax required comprehensive inspections of historic steelwork at its Mill Bay and Track Hopper House structures. Access was complex and required precision inspection to assess condition and safety without disrupting ongoing operations. Our approach Amrose’s experienced structural engineers conducted detailed inspections […]
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Client: Cadent Location: UK-wide Service: Principal structural inspections of gas transmission pipe bridges Challenge Cadent required principal inspections of multiple pipe-bridge structures across its gas transmission network as part of a five-year inspection cycle. The assets, some spanning over water, presented significant access and safety challenges. Our approach Amrose Associates deployed qualified structural engineers supported […]
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Client: Uniper Location: Cottam Development Centre Power Station Service: Engineering-led compliance inspections Challenge Uniper required a full suite of edge protection and handrail compliance inspections at the Cottam Development Centre Power Station to ensure all access areas met safety and design standards. The project needed a reliable partner capable of interpreting complex client procedures and […]
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