Project/Site Name: Atomic Energy Establishment Winfrith Sector: Power Scope of Work: Blast Wall Propping / Nuclear Decommissioning Project overview Amrose Associates was appointed by Aureos to provide the temporary works design for the propping of an existing blast wall at Atomic Energy Establishment Winfrith in Dorset. Winfrith is a former nuclear research and development […]
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Project/Site Name: Trawsfynydd Height Reduction Sector: Power Scope of Work: Decomissioning / Temporary Roof & Protection Deck Background Trawsfynydd nuclear power station, located within Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in Gwynedd, is the UK’s only inland civil nuclear power station. Designed by renowned architect Sir Basil Spence and constructed in the 1960s, its two reactor […]
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Project/Site Name: Ifield Avenue, Crawley Sector: Buildings Scope of Work: Tower Crane Foundation / Reinforced Concrete Design Project overview Amrose Associates was appointed by Armata Construction to provide the temporary works design for the foundations supporting a Potain HUP 30/40 self-erecting tower crane at the Ifield Avenue development in Crawley. The project required bespoke […]
Project/Site Name: Drax Power Station Sector: Power Scope of Work: Decomissioning & Demolition Method & Sequencing Background Drax Power Station’s Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) plant includes substantial large-diameter steel ductwork and supporting structures. As these assets have aged, maintenance has become increasingly challenging. Sections of ductwork are located at height and covered with rockwool […]
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Project/Site Name: Cresswell Borehole Pumping Station Sector: Water Scope of Work: Reinforced Concrete Slab Structural Design The Project Severn Trent Water planned a programme of rehabilitation works at its Cresswell Borehole Pumping Station near Stoke-on-Trent. The site comprises three boreholes, two of which were out of use due to blockage and water quality issues. […]
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Project/Site Name: Multiple Sector: All Scope of Work: Construction Modelling The Challenge Temporary works are critical to the safe delivery of construction and demolition projects yet they are often among the most complex elements to coordinate. Designs must integrate with permanent works, existing structures, construction sequencing, plant movements, access routes and site constraints, while […]
Project/Site Name: West Midlands Metro Extension Sector: Rail Scope of Work: Cat 3 Checking of Retaining Walls / Design of Working Platforms / Bridge Construction Engineering Project overview The Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension forms a key part of Transport for West Midlands’ expansion of the West Midlands Metro network. The approximately 11km […]
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Project/Site Name: HS2 Sector: Rail Scope of Work: Rebar Stability / Formwork & Falsework / Scaffolding / Working Platforms / Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) Overview Amrose Associates has played a key role in supporting the delivery of HS2 Phase One, providing specialist temporary works design and technical support across one of the UK’s most […]
Project/Site Name: Whitley Bay High School Sector: Buildings Scope of Work: Facade Retention / Scaffold Design / Building Stability Assessment Amrose Associates was appointed to design a temporary end gable façade to screen a three storey tower block during its phased deconstruction. The challenge The project presented a number of complex engineering challenges and […]
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Project/Site Name: Restricted by non-disclosure agreement Sector: Live Events Scope of Work: Concert Stage Engineering Assessment Amrose Associates was appointed to provide independent engineering verification for a sophisticated concert staging arrangement in the live events sector. The staging contractor had developed the concept design and required independent numerical verification to confirm that the proposed […]
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