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Company Profile
ROADS MARINEENERGYAIRPORTS WATER BUILDING PILING INFRASTRUCTUREINVESTMENT
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
We deliver high quality, innovative civil engineering and
building solutions for roads, airports, water, energy, marine,
and building.
We specialise in developing bespoke piling and foundation
solutions for all civil engineering and building structures.
We offer infrastructure investment advice and management of
whole life cost solutions including operation & maintenance
for all project types.
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About us 6Our businesses, our culture, our behaviour
Expertise 8Our specialisms, our capabilities
Responsible 10Safeguarding people, communities and the environment
Lagan Construction 14Working in key sectors - roads, airports, water,energy, marine and building.
Piling 38Piling and foundation solutions from FK Lowry Piling and Dew Piling
Infrastructure Investment 42
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) 44
Limerick Tunnel PPP, Republic of Ireland.
contentAt Lagan Construction Group we are dedicated to providing infrastructure
and building solutions for tomorrow’s world. We combine creative planning,
design and construction with innovative engineering techniques to develop
the most appropriate solutions, working sustainably to conserve energy,
protect the environment and build communities.
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Cyclists line up to road test the newly opened Newry Bypass, part of the DBFO 2 road project. Community Awareness Day at Rathcoole - Watermains Rehabilitation Framework, Northern Ireland.Community Awareness Day at Rathcoole - Watermains Rehabilitation Framework, Northern Ireland.
Greystones Marina, Republic of Ireland.Greystones Marina, Republic of Ireland.
about uThere are many reasons why people choose to work with the
Lagan Construction Group. Operating in key markets we provide
innovative and high quality civil engineering and building
solutions, alongside specialisms in piling and foundations,
operation & maintenance (O&M) and infrastructure investment.
At the heart of our work is the desire to make a real difference in
everything we do, helping to transform lives and communities. We use
the best people and the best resources to help us realise this goal.
The quality of our partners and suppliers, coupled with our transparent
management processes, ensures we consistently deliver a professional
service that is second to none.
As a private family business, the Lagan Construction Group is founded
on more than 45 years’ experience, employing the best people and the
best resources to make a real difference. We are proud of our values
and our culture which are at the heart of our company and set the
standard for how we behave. Our business is driven by the needs of
our clients, our partners and our people.
As a dynamic and innovative company, we continually explore new
market opportunities to develop and expand our business. We are
proud of our reputation and our people. We are proud to make a
difference.
The Lagan Construction Group operates across the UK, Ireland and
worldwide.
about us
People delivering expertise
98 Griffin Wind Farm, Scotland.
Downshire Sea Defences for NIR, Northern Ireland. Fermoy Bypass PPP roads scheme,Republic of Ireland.
North Coast Highway Improvement, Jamaica.
expertisThe Lagan Construction Group is a major force in international
construction and infrastructure schemes offering clients a single
strong base of pooled talent and expertise in the domestic and
overseas civil engineering and building markets.
Our specialist teams have proven expertise and experience in delivering
projects across a range of sectors including roads, airports, water,
energy, marine and building. We provide specialist piling and foundation
solutions for all civil engineering and building requirements. We also provide
infrastructure investment advice and support, whole life cost solutions
including operation & maintenance of projects. Our extensive in-house fleet
of plant and equipment can be mobilised efficiently and relocated locally or
globally, to the most remote environments, bringing specific sector
expertise, innovation and strategic thinking to every scheme we work on.
Our qualified civil engineers, construction specialists and project managers
work with global clients, partners and our long established supply chain to
develop innovative technical, design and commercial solutions for projects
of all sizes and complexity, including funding. We have particular experience
in the developing world, where we have provided facilities and resources for
roads, airports and marine schemes, many of them challenging and in remote
island locations.
We undertake contracts through Design & Build and as consortium
members, with each project managed in adherence to industry standards
and best practice for health and safety, quality and the environment.
We believe in taking responsibility for our actions as we strive to become
a truly sustainable business.
As we consolidate our business for future growth and expand our portfolio
of projects, the strength of our teams and the expertise and dedication of
our people will continue to be at the forefront. We are proud of our
reputation for quality and delivering what we promise.
expertise
In line with our policy of ‘zero tolerance’ to poor safety,
we audit all our sites on a monthly basis to monitor health
and safety procedures and practices. Latest results show
greater than 85% compliance with our OHSAS 18001
management systems and our lowest ever Accident
Frequency Rate which has been consistently below 0.3
for the last two years, significantly lower than the industry
average. We also train our people to identify and speak
out when they see unsafe behaviours and to build on
best practice to reduce unsafe acts.
Our commitment to health and safety was recognised
when we received a certificate of distinction in the
National Irish Safety Organisation/Northern Ireland
Safety Group All Ireland Awards for 2011. We were also
winners of the Right Place to Work Award in the Irish
News 2011 Workplace and Employment Awards.
Safety firstSafety is an investment - for today, tomorrow
and for our future. We are committed to
providing a safe place of work for everyone
and strive relentlessly to ensure all our
employees and partners understand their
role in maintaining high safety standards.
This is supported by extensive health and
safety training programmes and a behavioural
safety drive aimed at instilling a strong safety
culture that
changes the
way we think
and behave.
responsresponsible
Caring for the environmentAs a caring business we strive to continuously
improve our environmental performance and
maximise on opportunities to work as a team
with our people, partners, customers and the
public to create a better environment for all.
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Winners in the Irish News 2011 Workplace andEmployment Awards.
Fire fighting practice on North Coast Highway Improvement scheme, Jamaica.
Crane rescue drill on Obel TowerBasement Car Park, Belfast, NI.
Footbridge over the A2 providing access for local school children.
We welcome the rising demand across every industry
to reduce the carbon footprint. Our ISO 14001:2004
Environmental Management System includes procedures,
guidance and best practice to manage our construction sites
and office activities. We engage with our employees and the
supply chain to promote environmental awareness and
responsible behaviour through initiatives including awareness
training, regular audits and inspections, impact assessments
and liaison with local agencies such as EHS, FEPA and SEPA.
On environmentally sensitive schemes we identify and
implement best practice to minimise the impact of our work -
protecting water courses, vegetation, wildlife and people.
Following detailed ecological assessment on our DBFO 2 road
scheme in Northern Ireland we installed mammal underpasses
beneath highways, adopted special bat mitigation measures on
nearby trees and provided sustainable urban drainage solutions.
During rock cutting on the A1 at Cloghogue we set up a safety
zone and regular monitoring of noise and vibration during blasts.
Specific safety and environmental measures were required duringrock blasting on the construction of the new A1 at Cloghogue.
Our commitment to the environment was recognised
in 2009 when we won a Green Apple Award for
Environmental Best Practice for the rainwater
harvesting solution devised at Enniskilllen Wastewater
Treatment Works. On the A2 Maydown in the City of
Derry Airport project we received a Bronze Award in
the 2011 Considerate Constructors Scheme National
Site accolades.
Lough Key civils works and playground, Republic of Ireland.
At Lagan Construction Group we recognise that everything we do has an
impact on people and the environment. We believe that contributing to
the economic, environmental and social well-being of the communities
where we live and work is not only our responsibility but our duty.
Acting safely, responsibly and transparently is the very cornerstone of our
culture and is central to the way we behave. Conducting business in an
ethical manner is key to our success, enabling us to achieve our goal of
sustainable growth whilst demonstrating social and economic responsibility,
safeguarding our employees and protecting the environment.
Our wide ranging activities support many local and
national organisations including The Princes Trust,
Business in the Community, Co-operation Ireland,
Red Cross, Action Aid and Save the Children.
Under the Time to Read initiative a number of our
employees are involved in helping primary school
children improve their literacy skills. In Northern
Ireland, our teams have transformed a patch of
disused land at Divis Mountain near Belfast into a
community picnic area for local people to enjoy.
We also provide a
number of sponsorship
and placement
opportunities within our
business to encourage
young people to consider
civil engineering as a
career.
Working with communities
In line with our commitment
to Corporate Social
Responsibility we work with
schools, colleges, charities
and neighbourhood groups
to provide support and
funding where it’s most
needed. Each year we
donate over £100,000 to
various good causes and
contribute hundreds of
hours of our employees’
time to ‘give something
back’ to communities.
Empowering our peopleWe are proud of our people whose enthusiasm,
skill and entrepreneurial spirit are key to our
success. We are committed to motivating and
developing each and every one of them by
providing excellent training and career
opportunities.
Working sustainablyWe work sustainably by providing a first classservice and treating our customers, partnersand suppliers with fairness and integrity at alltimes. We work with all stakeholders to drivedown costs and achieve best value.
We are committed to developing innovative project
solutions through value engineering to shorten construction
programmes and provide integrated options to exceed
customer requirements. Our efforts were rewarded when
we won the Achieving Excellence Partnering Award in the
2008 CEF Specify Construction Excellence Awards for the
Dunore to Hydepark (D2H) Trunk Main project delivered by
the Murphy-Lagan joint venture.
Our runway improvement scheme at Luis Muñoz Marin
International Airport was named Outstanding Civil
Engineering Project of the Year in the 2008 Institution
of Civil Engineers of Puerto Rico Awards.
In 2011 we were honoured to receive a CEF Excellence
Award in the Transport Infrastructure category for our
work on the DBFO 2 road scheme. In the same year,
we received a Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce
Award for Finding New International Markets.
In addition we have been awarded two further
prestigious accolades - Project Finance Deal of the Year
2006 and Law Society Legal Deal of the Year, also 2006.
Our People Development Programme provides a
range of training options for employees at every
level in the business, enabling them to learn new
skills and qualifications. As part of this, we aim to
provide at least four training days each year to every
member of staff. In addition, in 2008 we recruited 20
people onto our Graduate Programme to study for
professional qualifications in Civil Engineering or
Quantity Surveying, along with 18 year-long
placements and 14 summer placements.
The benefits are evident in the results of our regular
staff surveys which show consistently high levels of
engaged and motivated employees, a measure of
how we are viewed by our people.
In 2010 we received a Belfast Telegraph Northern
Ireland Business Award in the category of Excellence
in People Development. All our businesses are
accredited to the Investors in People standard.
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roadsWe have a proven expertise and an excellent track record in the
roads sector, working as main contractor on traditional schemes
or as a partner on larger design and construct projects, whether
frameworks or Public Private Partnerships (PPPs).
roads PROJECT: ROADS SERVICE DBFO PACKAGE 2
Commissioned by the DRD Roads Service, DBFO 2
was the largest ever highway scheme to be
awarded in Northern Ireland and has significantly
improved the region’s infrastructure.
The 30-year £250 million roads contract was
delivered by the Amey Lagan Roads Public Private
Partnership (PPP) under a design, build, finance and
operate agreement. We undertook the design and
construction works, divided into three separate
schemes, as part of the Lagan Ferrovial joint venture.
DBFO 2 is a key project within Northern Ireland’s
£18 billion investment strategy and aims to improve
the road links between Belfast and Dublin and
between Belfast and Ballygawley.
The works involved an upgrade of the existing A1 -
including the provision of a new outer by-pass of the
existing dual carriageway at Newry, between Beech
Hill and Cloghogue - provision of a new dual
carriageway for the A4 from Dungannon to
Ballygawley and the operation and maintenance of
the entire 125km length of road for 30 years,
including maintenance of pavements and structures.
People delivering expertise
In the last 10 years we have delivered over
500km of new roads
throughout Ireland, the UK, Jamaica and Puerto Rico.
FACT:
Working closely with clients, our partners and the supply chain throughout
the project life cycle, we combine creative planning, design and construction
services to develop the most appropriate infrastructure solutions for urban
and rural schemes, ensuring we exceed customer expectations every time.
We encourage and promote a partnering approach on every project we
deliver, focusing on innovative engineering techniques and advanced
technologies to minimise waste and reduce costs.
Our teams can mobilise quickly to difficult and far spread international
locations, utilising and operating our in-house range of up-to-date plant and
equipment to create better value and increased efficiencies for clients.
We have the expertise and resources to support and deliver bespoke
transport solutions from toll roads to arterial roads, access improvements,
bypasses, bridges and associated infrastructure.
Our experienced civil engineers and planners know what it takes to
deliver a programme of works to satisfy a client’s requirements. We also
understand the necessity of providing solutions that address not just today’s
but tomorrow’s infrastructure requirements.
We deliver roads projects for clients worldwide including local councils,
regional authorities, national governments, transport organisations and
private developers – including business parks and retail developments.
Vieques National Wildlife Reserve road rehabilitation project, Puerto Rico. Limerick Tunnel Bypass PPP scheme - south approach, Republic of Ireland.
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PROJECT: VIEQUES NATIONAL WILDLIFERESERVE ROAD REHABILITATION
Endangered species at a Caribbean wildlife
reserve are being protected following £3.8 million
of infrastructure improvement works carried out
by our international team.
Situated eight miles off the coast of Puerto Rico,
the tiny island of Vieques is an area of ecological,
archaeological and historic significance
containing several ecologically distinct habitats
including beaches, coastal lagoons, mangrove
wetlands and upland forested areas as well as
some of the best examples of sub-tropical dry
forest in the Caribbean. It is home to at least two
plants and eight animals on the US Federal
endangered species list including the West Indian
manatee, the Brown Pelican and four types of
sea turtles.
We were commissioned by the US Department of
Transportation, Eastern Federal Lands Highways
Division, to repair 13 miles of local rural roads
within the reserve. A significant amount of
earthworks were carried out and new culvert
pipes installed at creek crossings after which the
roads were resurfaced with a graded gravel
course in keeping with the natural surroundings.
North Coast Highway Improvement, Jamaica.
Soufriere to Black Bay road scheme, St Lucia. North Coast Highway Improvement, Jamaica.
Fermoy Bypass PPP roads scheme, Republic of Ireland.
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PROJECT: NEWCASTLE STREETSCAPE AND PROMENADE
The revamp of Newcastle Streetscape and Promenade
in Northern Ireland has re-established the town as a
popular seaside destination and returned it to its
former Victorian splendour.
The £5.5 million environmental improvement
programme in County Down successfully showcases
contemporary design against the natural settings of
the Mourne Mountains. We were commissioned by
Scott Wilson on behalf of Down District Council to
deliver the project.
The works included the realignment of Main Street,
some 1,200 linear metres, which involved the break
up of existing footpaths and their reinstatement with
12,000m2 of granite paving, as well as realignment of
granite road kerbs, replacement of the wearing course
surface on Main Street, new services in footpaths,
street lighting, traffic signals and street furniture.
Promenade work included the construction of a
flood defence wall, new public toilets, timber board
walks, granite paving and a new raised reinforced
concrete promenade. Steps and ramps were built to
improve access to the beach in addition to the extension
and resurfacing of Downs Road car park, new lighting,
street furniture and associated soft landscaping.
airportsThe airport industry is experiencing significant change as airport
expansion plans rise to the top of government agendas to meet
the growing demand from today’s tourists and business travellers.
airports
People delivering expertise
Our specialist airport teamshave laid in excess of
6 million tonnes of asphalt and concreteat airports worldwide.
FACT:
Project Paradigm - Taxiway AlphaRehabilitation, London Luton International Airport.
Runway extension and associatedinfrastructure - Wallblake Airport, Anguilla.
Runway upgrade - Lungi International Airport, Sierra Leone.
PROJECT: MoD BOSCOMBE DOWN
The military airfield at MoD Boscombe Down in
Wiltshire saw a major runway redevelopment in three
phases completed ahead of programme in under 11
months whilst the airfield remained operational.
Commissioned by QuinetiQ on behalf of the Ministry
of Defence, the £11.4 million design and build
project involved the replacement of the northern
and southern thresholds with Pavement Quality
concrete, a new ground lighting network and
improvements to the pit and duct system. The 3km
main runway was resurfaced in Marshall Asphalt
with a porous friction overlay on the central landing
strip and the adjoining northern taxiway was also
resurfaced with a 14mm SMA material.
Working on a live military airfield presented a
significant challenge for the delivery team. Detailed
plans and specific safety procedures were developed
to manage the operational risk and the partners
implemented regular workshops to monitor
performance and identify potential improvements.
Our teams set up concrete and asphalt batching plants
on site to control the quality of the materials produced
and avoid any delays in delivery. In total, over 40,000
tonnes of asphalt, 10,000 tonnes of SMA and
11,000m3 of concrete was manufactured and laid.
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The world is becoming smaller – and at Lagan Construction Group we are helping
to facilitate the development of airport infrastructure and buildings internationally,
often in remote parts of the globe.
Airport infrastructure works are a core part of our business and our teams are
experienced in providing the engineering skills and technologies necessary to
deliver both airside and groundside support facilities.
Working closely with airport operators, owners and carriers - as well as with the
general public – we understand the need for maximum safety and security within
‘live’ environments. Utilising our own batching plants and pavers to lay both asphalt
or Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC), we work within tight time frames, minimising
lead times to reduce the impact of our works on customers and end users.
In every project location we utilise the expertise of our dedicated and long
established supply chain, working together to develop optimum solutions that
provide best value and exceed customer expectations.
Our projects are delivered through a variety of procurement routes including
Design and Build, as consortium members and as international partners. In the last
ten years we have completed over 40 airfield projects worldwide - including the
development of new runways and taxiways, the improvement and upgrade of
existing infrastructure and the provision of a range of support facilities.
In the last 20 years we have completed infrastructure solutions at airports
worldwide including: Heathrow, London Luton, Gatwick, Belfast, Cardiff, Bristol
and Bournemouth in the UK; in Puerto Rico, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands and
Bermuda in the Caribbean; and in Hong Kong and Pakistan in the Middle East.
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PROJECT: LUIS MUÑOZ MARIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Our reconstruction of Luis Muñoz Marin
International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico
won a prestigious international award, beating off
competition from more than 20 nominated
schemes from leading contractors.
The £36 million project was named as Outstanding
Civil Engineering Project of the Year by the Institute
of Civil Engineers of Puerto Rico in recognition of
the innovative programming and work methods
which saw pavement quality concrete (PQC)
produced on site in a bespoke 200 cubic metre per
hour batching plant.
Work on Luis Muñoz Marin runway 10-28 was
carried out during phased runway possessions
throughout the construction period, enabling
critical areas of the airport to remain operational
throughout the refurbishment. Our team laid a
total of 227,000m2 of PQC using a slip form paving
train, 60,000m3 of granular base and 40,000
tonnes of asphalt in addition to new aircraft
ground lighting and drainage systems.
The successful completion underlines our ability
to bring specialist skills in runway improvement
projects and PQC to the forefront, both in the UK
and worldwide.
Terrence B Lettsome International Airport, British Virgin Islands.
Heathrow International Airport, Terminal 5C - Stands 561 and 562, UK.
Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Pakistan.
Bristol International Airport runway and taxiways. Heathrow International Airport,Terminal 5C - Stands 561 and 562.
Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport, Puerto Rico.
PROJECT: LONDON LUTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The first of three contracts undertaken at London
Luton Airport, Project Lunar saw Lagan Construction
deliver a £14.2 million resurfacing and upgrade of
the runway in a record breaking 12 weeks.
A project of this type had never before been
completed in shifts of less than six hours and within
such a tight programme. London Luton - a single
runway airport facilitating a number of low cost
airlines - had originally been looking at 30 weeks
but thanks to significant contingency planning and
risk management on the part of Lagan Construction,
this was compressed to just 12 weeks, whilst
ensuring the runway was handed back each
morning.
The work was carried out during a series of short
night time possession periods between 12 midnight
and 5.30am and involved 140 people and 80 vehicles
and specialist plant – all owned by Lagan Construction.
The project included the rehabilitation of the runway
and taxiway pavements, replacement of airfield
ground lighting, drainage and associated elements.
In the main surfacing works, 48,000 tonnes of
Marshall Asphalt was laid.
Such was the success of the Project Lunar that Lagan
Construction returned to London Luton for two further
schemes. Project Paradigm saw the contractor deliver
a £1.1 million rehabilitation of Taxiway Alpha as part
of ongoing improvement and maintenance works.
This was followed by Project Zebedee, a £1.6 million
landside project involving alterations to the central
terminal area road system to ease traffic congestion
at peak times, increase parking capacity and improve
protection to the terminal building. The 21-week
programme included reconfiguring existing drop off
zones and constructing new ones, creating
additional short term parking and improving the
main roundabout at the central terminal area.
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waterEssential for life, water is fundamental to the health of people across
all continents. At Lagan Construction Group we are committed to
delivering efficient, effective and environmentally friendly facilities for
the distribution and treatment of both clean and dirty water supplies.
We have particular expertise in the design and construction of water
distribution and collection networks where our highly trained teams
procure and manage the delivery of complete projects - from route
selection, laying technique, dealing with utilities, connecting in existing
services, testing, commissioning and reinstatement.
The importance of treating wastewater and recycling it for beneficial
re-use is widely recognised. Through our close association with process
and civil engineering specialists we can offer a unique design and
construction solution, or alternatively provide the civil engineering
aspects of a project.
Our experience in the water industry is built upon a reputation for
successfully delivering the full spectrum of water and wastewater projects
over a 20-year period. We have a strong background in providing the most
reliable and cost effective solutions to benefit customers and end users.
Working internationally, we utilise our skills and knowledge to assist
governments and local authorities in the management and re-use of
this valuable and essential resource.
We have successfully delivered water and wastewater schemes across
Ireland, the UK, Isle of Man and overseas.
water
People delivering expertise
We have laid over
1,700km of pipeline in the
last 10 years.
FACT:
Working on the Dunore to Hydepark (D2H) water pipeline, Northern Ireland.
Ballacallin Mains Connectivity project, Isle of Man.
Gravity Mains to Tamavua Water Treatment Works, Fiji.
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PROJECT: WATERMAINS REHABILITATION FRAMEWORK – PHASE 2
Northern Ireland Water reselected Lagan
Construction for the second phase of its multi
million pound investment programme to upgrade
more than 1,000km of pipeline across the province,
improving water quality and supply.
Lagan Construction successfully rehabilitated
700,000 metres of water main under phase one of
the Watermains Rehabilitation scheme and was
awarded phase two under a framework worth
approximately £75 million to Lagan over five years.
The framework involves all enabling works, design,
planning and management of water mains
rehabilitation and ancillary works, construction of
new water mains or the replacement or renovation
of existing pipelines up to 600mm nominal diameter,
as well as construction and commissioning of potable
water pumping stations and service reservoirs and
associated ancillary works.
Where possible, cost effective, trenchless technologies
are being used to replace or rehabilitate water mains
to mitigate the disruption caused by open-cut
trench construction. Construction methods include
pipe-bursting, slip-lining, directional drilling, spray
lining and open cut – depending on suitability and
associated ground and traffic conditions.
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PROJECT: BELFAST CROSSTOWN MAIN EXTENSION
With the capacity to supply 50 million litres of high
quality drinking water daily from Lough Neagh to
homes in south and east Belfast, the city’s
Crosstown Main pipeline is one of the largest and
most important in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Water commissioned Lagan
Construction to build a 2.8km extension to the
trunk main from Barnetts Park to Newtownbreda
Road, reinforcing the link from Dunore Water
Treatment Works.
The £2.9 million project involved the removal and
replacement of the existing pipe bridge over the
River Lagan, construction of a cross connection
(including the installation of a pressure reducing
valve and strainer) at Breda Reservoir, construction
of a cross connection including a flowmeter and
actuated inlet control valve at Purdysburn Reservoir
and connections to existing pipework at Barnett’s
Park and Newtownbreda Road.
The contract also saw the sliplining of one of the
largest diameter mains in Northern Ireland, with
approximately 1.1km of 800mm HPPE pipe
sliplined up the existing 39” steel main on the
Annadale Embankment. This main reinforces the
bulk supply of water to Belfast city centre.
Work was carried out on some of the busiest roads
in Belfast, but traffic disruption was minimised by
extensive planning and traffic management at key
junctions. In line with environmental commitments,
the route of the pipeline was revised to avoid an
unrecorded badger set.
PROJECT: ENNISKILLEN WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS
As part of the Lagan Construction-Enpure
consortium we successfully delivered an £11.4
million project to develop a new wastewater
treatment plant at Enniskillen in Northern Ireland.
The contract for Northern Ireland Water replaced the
existing sewerage works which was built in the early
1970s. The new plant incorporates preliminary,
primary and secondary treatment processes along
with sludge storage and thickening facilities. It is
designed to process wastewater from 35,000 homes
(12.5 Mega litres per day) to a minimum standard
quality of treated discharge water of 20:30 Biological
Oxygen Demand: Suspended Solids (BOD:SS).
Challenges to the construction work included poor
ground conditions, a high water table and strict
limits on odour, noise and vibration outputs to
minimise environmental impact.
Annaghmore Wastewater Treatment Works, Northern Ireland. Sulby Water Treatment Works, Isle of Man. Watermains RehabilitationFramework, Northern Ireland.
Meary Veg Sewage Treatment Plant, Isle of Man.Larne Wastewater Treatment Works, Northern Ireland.
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Omagh Mountjoy Wastewater Treatment Works, Northern Ireland.
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The global energy sector is facing a major challenge as the
search for new supplies intensifies, with power companies
continually striving to optimise the value of existing assets to
develop a more efficient energy mix.
Wind energy is the fastest growing energy
source worldwide and a eco friendly
supply of sustainable energy for industrial,
commercial and domestic use. With the UK
the windiest country in Europe, the sector
has immense growth potential.
We are committed to providing clean, safe, sustainable sources of energy
and are experienced in managing a wide range of projects - both in the
development of civil infrastructure foundations and the construction of
power stations, recycling plants and other structures associated with the
renewable energy market.
Our teams have the capability to deliver all kinds of sustainable
construction projects and work with clients, specialists and others to
develop new and efficient methods of reducing the carbon footprint and
reliance on traditional fossil fuels.
We have a broad range of capabilities in the field of wind power regeneration,
having successfully delivered major projects for energy customers
throughout Ireland and the UK and view this as a key growth area in our
business. We are also experienced in constructing power stations and
other waste facilities, as well as newer forms of power generation -
such as energy from waste, wave energy and bio mass production - and
remain closely involved at the forefront of this fast growing sector.
Working in partnership with clients and the supply chain, we deliver
projects safely, on time and within budget. Our aim is to construct facilities
that meet current and future demands with minimal use of natural
resources, balancing pollution prevention requirements with performance.
Lagan Construction has more than ten year’s experience in
the wind sector and a proven track record in delivering large
and medium sized wind farms in some of the most challenging
and sensitive environments throughout the UK and Ireland.
As experts, we have the ability to manage multi-interface
contracts and work with clients to develop a bespoke service –
from a full Design and Build capability or as a civil infrastructure
contractor. We also have deep peat and in-house piling
expertise for locations with difficult ground conditions.
To date our teams have constructed wind farms producing
over 200 MW of energy and are currently building several
more facilities generating a further 250MW of wind power.
energy
Wind energy
People delivering expertise
To date we have installed and are
constructing up to
500MWof wind energy.
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Waste represents an increasingly important fuel source
which can provide important environmental benefits. It is
not only a safe and cost-effective method of disposing of
waste but can also help to reduce CO2 emissions.
Unlike many other renewable energy sources, EfW is
available 24/7 year-round and could potentially supply
over 10% of the UK’s future electricity generating
capacity as well as large quantities of heat energy. It is a
key factor in helping the UK achieve its renewable and
CO2 reduction targets.
In recent years, Lagan Construction has been working with
process providers, technical advisors and clients within the waste
to energy sector. Having focused on state-of-the-art Mass Burn
technology, we have developed a partnership with French
specialist CNIM - which designs, produces and commissions
clean technology waste treatment plants that meet the strictest
standards for performance and control of environmental impacts.
The CNIM/Lagan JV has recently won its first project in the UK to
deliver a £140 million energy to waste plant which will generate
sufficient electricity for 30,000 homes, saving the equivalent of
75,000 tonnes of CO2 each year. The scheme will be developed
in Suffolk, England and is expected to start in 2012. As of July
2011, plant operated by CNIM/Lagan achieved the RI energy
efficient threshold meeting EC guidelines. This ensures that
plant is classed as ‘recovery’ rather than ‘disposal under the
waste hierarchy, offering a more sustainable prospect to clients,
investors and planners.
Energy from wasteEnergy from waste is an increasingly
recognised approach to resolving two
key issues in one: waste management
and sustainable energy.
Completed project
Ongoing project
Energy from waste project
Castledockrell Wind Farm10MW, Enercon Gmbh
Lindhurst Wind Farm10MW, RWE Npower Ltd
Kelburn Wind Farm28MW, RES Ltd
Griffin Wind Farm160MW, SSE Renewables
Pates Hill Wind Farm14MW, Your Energy Ltd
Lochelbank Wind Farm12MW, RWE Npower
Muirhall Wind Farm10MW, private client
Girvan Wood Pellet Production Facility and Biomass Plant Land Energy
Nuffield Road Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling Centre
Suffolk energy to waste plant
Bindoo Wind Farm48MW, SSE Renewables
Bessy Bell Wind Farm9MW, SSE Renewables
Slieve Kirk Wind Farm28 MW, SSE Renewables
Cokermore Wind Farm10 MW, Eco Wind Power
Tappaghan Wind Farm28.MW, SSE Renewables
Caherdowney Wind farm9MW, Eco Wind Power
Coomacheo Wind Farm41MW, SSE Renewables
Pallas 110KV Sub-Station110KV Substation, ESBC
Grouselodge Wind Farm12.5MW, ESB Wind
Garves Wind Farm10MW, Your Energy Ltd
Balloo Wood1MW, North Down Council
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PROJECT: SLIEVE KIRK WIND FARMLagan Construction is involved in the design andconstruction of a 28.5MW wind farm at Slieve KirkMountain in Northern Ireland for long term client SSE Renewables.
The project is being delivered on an upland blanket bogsituated where County Derry crosses into CountyTyrone. Work began in July 2010 to construct 12 Siemens 2.3MW turbine bases and associated hardstandings, 8,000m of access tracks (suitable to carryloads up to 140 tonnes up an 18% gradient), 7,500m of20KV collector circuits, laydown areas and a 110KV sub-station. The scheme also includes 6,000m ofpublic road upgrade works to the site entrance and abespoke SUDS drainage scheme.
Due to the difficult terrain, construction of the access tracks and foundations presented a numberof challenges including varied depths of peat andvast inclusions of schist rock. The project design alsorequired specific environment mitigation measures to be adopted to protect the environment and nearbysensitive wildlife habitats.
As principal contractor, we are managing and co-ordinating all site activities including turbine deliveryand erection, electrical contracts and overhead linework. The project is on target for completion in late2011 and has already set new health, safety andenvironmental standards for the industry.
PROJECT: WOOD PELLET PRODUCTION FACILITY AND BIOMASS PLANT
Lagan Construction is to deliver an innovative civil
engineering and building package for a new wood
pellet and biomass power plant at Girvan in Scotland
in an industry first for low carbon energy specialist
Land Energy.
The multi-million pound project will include the
construction of an onsite biomass combined heat and
power (CHP) plant to supply process heat and
electricity to the new wood pellet factory. In a UK first,
wood pelleting and Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) power
turbine technologies are being brought together.
Once completed, the new facility will generate
enough wood pellets to provide sufficient heat energy
for up to 15,000 homes. The timber used in the
production process will be supplied locally from
Scottish commercial forestry, ensuring the
sustainability of this source of renewable energy.
We are undertaking all the civil, structural and
building works required to adapt the site including
the conversion of three existing buildings which are
being re-used as part of the new processing plant.
Work will be delivered in two phases beginning in
July 2011 with completion due in March 2012.
PROJECT: GRIFFIN WIND FARMWe are also principal contractors to SSE
Renewables in Scotland, where our teams are
delivering a new wind farm development between
Aberfeldy and Dunkeld in Perthshire.
The giant 68-turbine Griffin Wind farm spans 30km3
- mainly commercial forestry - and when completed
will have a total capacity of 156MW. Work got
underway in July 2010 and includes the construction
of the turbine bases, associated hard standings and
34,000m of access roads – including three new
precast concrete flexi-arch bridges to improve the
delivery time.
All 68 turbine bases are being imported and fixed
with 4,000 tonnes of reinforcement and placed in
27,000m3 of structural concrete. An on-site batching
plant has been set up to produce all the concrete
and aggregate required for the project and is tested
in an on-site lab prior to use.
The scheme also includes the development,
operation and reinstatement of borrow pits which
require blasting to enable the extraction of
300,000m3 of material. Once processed, the
extracted material is re-used as rock fill, capping and
sub-base for the construction of the access roads.
We are also designing and building four met mast
bases, two operational buildings to turnkey
standard, new permanent drainage – which requires
installation and maintenance of temporary
environmental mitigation measures during
construction – as well as managing the felling,
clearing and marketing of 712 hectares of forestry.
PROJECT: NUFFIELD ROAD WASTE TRANSFER STATION AND HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE
This unique refurbishment project at Poole in
Dorset, England, is an integral part of the waste
strategy for the town and will ensure the future of
the facility for the next 20 years.
The current site is in need of substantial repairs to
improve safety for the public, reduce waiting times
and prevent queues forming on the highway. More of
the operations undertaken at the new site will be
enclosed, including the transfer of waste that is
currently carried out in the open.
The waste transfer station holds co-mingled recyclates
for Poole and Bournemouth prior to transport to
material recovery facilities and for holding residual
waste destined for energy from waste.
PROJECT: KILROOT POWER STATION
Environmental improvement works have
significantly reduced emissions at Kilroot Power
Station, securing the future of the plant which
supplies electricity to around one third of homes
and businesses in Northern Ireland.
Situated on Belfast Lough at Carrickfergus, Kilroot
has undergone a significant upgrade involving the
construction of a new Seawater Flue Gas
Desulphurisation (FGD) plant. Our team delivered
the infrastructure works package for the scheme
on behalf of an Alstom/Amec joint venture.
The FGD utilises sea water coolant to treat the
sulphur dioxide in the flue gas. Our main task was
to install the foundation platform for the new
structure which involved the construction of a
sheet-piled cut-off wall using specialist concrete
manufactured for the first time in Northern Ireland.
Other work included re-routing pipe work to
accommodate the new structures and erecting
four concrete buildings (two over 13m in height)
alongside the existing power plant.
Griffin Wind Farm, Scotland. Islay Wave Energy Project, Scotland. Slieve Kirk Wind Farm, Northern Ireland.
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marineThroughout our history we have been closely associated with
marine projects and have acquired vast experience in developing
ports and harbour schemes both locally and internationally.
Working in the most difficult construction environments, our knowledge
and expertise of this sector - coupled with modern construction
techniques and the use of our own advanced plant and equipment -
enables us to provide practical yet innovative value for money solutions
on every project we undertake.
We work either as main contractor offering a complete design and
construct solution or alternatively as a project partner delivering the civil
engineering works. Each scheme is project managed, enabling manpower,
plant and logistics to be carefully planned, ensuring seamless and efficient
construction to the highest standards throughout the programme.
We place an emphasis on planning, safety and responsible working
methods which respect the environment and the local communities where
we operate.
Operating internationally, we have been responsible for delivering several
major schemes in this important sector, working in the UK, Ireland, in the
Caribbean and South Pacific.
Our marine experience can be traced back to 1829, through the acquisition
of successful Scottish contractor Charles Brand Ltd, and includes all types
of marine construction from simple rock armour schemes to complex
breakwaters and harbour refurbishments.
marine PROJECT: GREYSTONES MARINA PPP
Hailed as one of Ireland’s most challenging civil
engineering contracts, a £300 million marina and
housing development at Greystones in County
Wicklow has revitalised the town’s Victorian
harbour which had fallen into disrepair.
The PPP Greystones Marina project was delivered
by Sispar, a joint venture between John Sisk & Sons
and Park Developments, and comprised a new
harbour, marina, commercial units, luxury
apartments and a new coastguard station along
with significant reclamation and coastal
protection works.
Our teams undertook £50 million worth of marine
works including the construction of flood barriers,
breakwaters, quay walls and reclaiming land for
the new marina basin, multi-user slipways for
small craft, swing moorings for existing fishing
vessels, reconfiguration of the beach in the
existing harbour, a 230-berth marina and coastal
protection works.
People delivering expertise
At Greystones Marinawe have laid
4,900 precast concrete
blocks and
3,600 precast revetments.
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PROJECT: LIMERICK TUNNEL PPPWe were a member of the DirectRoute consortium
which successfully delivered the €400 million
Limerick Tunnel PPP project, part of a larger
scheme to construct the final link in the city’s ring
road and integral to one of Ireland’s strategic
national primary routes.
The contract for National Roads Authority (NRA)
was undertaken on the basis of a design, build,
finance and operate agreement over 35 years.
A key aspect was the construction of a 675m long
tube tunnel running beneath the River Shannon.
Five precast segments were constructed then
floated out, immersed into a dredged underwater
channel and joined together to form the tunnel.
In addition, 10km of new dual carriageway, five river
crossings, four major interchanges, 17 structures
and two toll plazas along with associated utilities
and connecting roads were constructed.
Two views of Bridgetown Port reformation and expansion, Barbados.
Two views of Port Oriel modernisation project, Republic of Ireland. Quay wall repair, Port of Leith, Scotland.
PROJECT: WARRENPOINT RO-RO FERRY TERMINAL
Situated at the western end of Carlingford Lough in
County Down, Northern Ireland, Warrenpoint
Harbour is a busy sea port open to marine traffic
from all over the world. The £4.3 million project to
install a new ro-ro ferry terminal had to be completed
during a planned shut down over the festive period.
There were seven berths including a roll-on roll-off
berth which required upgrading for use by larger
vessels. We were commissioned to design and
construct a new floating pontoon and two new
linkspan bridges, two berthing dolphins (including
walkways, fendering and mooring points) and
reclamation works.
The works had to be co-ordinated with port activity
including the berthing and mooring requirements of
vessels and tugs and onshore traffic movements,
with tidal conditions dictating the time slots available.
Specific health and safety methods and working
systems were developed to prevent falls into the
water or onto vessels below.
The project was delivered successfully without
incident or accident thanks to our rigorous safety
training and procedures.
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buildingThe combination of local knowledge and international presence gives
us a unique strength and flexibility to offer an integrated capability –
including construction, Design and Build, the securing of finance as
well as early contract involvement. Our creative approach and ability to
deliver a consistently high standard of service underpins the durability
of our customer relationships.
Experienced in managing a wide range of projects in the public and
private sectors, we have the expertise to deliver all kinds of sustainable
construction projects, working with clients, specialists and others to
reduce the carbon footprint. We focus on the design and construction
of innovative, cost effective and energy saving buildings and are
dedicated to delivering projects safely, with minimal impact on
communities and the environment.
We are committed to developing bespoke solutions which not only
meet but exceed the requirements of our customers. Utilising and
operating our extensive in-house plant fleet - including specialist piling
equipment and capability - enables us to create better project value
and increased savings.
At every stage of a project our partnering ethos creates a culture of
trust and co-operation. We continually strive for excellence through
ongoing, open and honest dialogue with partners and responsible
management of our supply chain, ensuring we deliver projects on time
and to budget, irrespective of size and complexity.
building
People delivering expertise
At Lagan Construction Group we provide a comprehensive building
service which is delivered through our regional teams to national
and international clients operating across a wide range of markets.
Sulby substation, Isle of Man. Ballydugan Retail Park, Downpatrick, Northern Ireland.
PROJECT: GAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The redevelopment of Gan Airport to international
standards was a key part of the commitment by the
Republic of the Maldives Government to support the
fast expanding tourist industry in the islands.
Situated on the island of Gan, the airport was built by
the Royal Navy then transferred to the Royal Air Force
as RAF Gan. It operated as a military airbase during
World War II and until 1976 when the British handed it
over to the Maldives government as a domestic airport.
The £10.6 million project was delivered as a design,
build and finance scheme and despite significant
logistical challenges was delivered ahead of
programme. The project involved the design and
construction of a new 120m x 40m terminal building
housing a range of all facilities including security
and baggage handling equipment, in addition to
refurbishment of the control tower, upgrades to
taxiways, aprons, airfield lighting and the navigation
system and a new fuel farm and fuel loading jetty.
Many of the construction materials had to be procured
internationally, requiring extensive logistical planning to
ensure delivery by the key milestone. These materials
were shipped through Sri Lanka and Male before
beginning a further 500km journey via sea on small
sea vessels to the project site.
Following completion, the redevelopment of Gan
Airport won the British Construction Firm of the Year
2004 accolade at the BCCB British International
Expertise Awards.
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PROJECT: BALLYDUGAN RETAIL PARK
The second phase of building work at Ballydugan
Retail Park in Downpatrick, saw the construction of
four new retail units as part of an expansion of one
of the busiest out-of-town shopping centres in
County Down.
The £2.5 million project for a private client was
completed in just 28 weeks on a fixed price basis
and involved the construction of a 23,000 sq ft
extension built of a steel frame, flat roof and steel
clad walls in addition to a service yard at the rear
of existing retail outlets.
Prior to construction, some 400 precast concrete
piles were driven into very soft ground to form the
foundations of the new units after which
approximately 3500m3 of reinforced concrete
slabs and walls were placed. The works also
included construction of superstructure shell,
provision of all services to the units, new car
parking and exterior walkways and a 150m long
600mm diameter storm culvert supported by steel
hangers on piles.
Park Road Amenity Centre, Northern Ireland. Customs Desks at Gan International Airport, Maldives.
Ballydugan Retail Park, Downpatrick, Northern Ireland.
PROJECT: ROSEMOUNT HOUSE, BELFAST
Lagan Construction Group commissioned its own
Building team to deliver an extension at its Belfast
headquarters to provide extra workspace and
extensive high spec facilities for employees.
The £1.5 million project involved the design and
construction of an additional 7,000 sq ft of offices
and open plan areas to provide 53 new work stations.
The design also incorporated two new meeting
rooms and an 800 sq ft kitchen to provide improved
dining and social facilities for staff.
A further 2,000 sq ft of storage was included to
accommodate the company’s growing number of
archives.
The project also involved the construction of a fully
landscaped outdoor seating and relaxation area for
staff to use during the fine weather.
All works were delivered on time and within budget.
Gan International Airport, Maldives.
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pilingOperating throughout Ireland and the UK, we work in partnership with clients to deliver a
professional service. We continually focus on developing the most innovate piling schemes,
supported by industry knowledge and experience gained over four decades.
We have expertise in the full range of recognised piling disciplines and in recent years have
improved our capability and expanded our business through a bespoke employee development
programme and the creation of specialist sector teams. Alongside this, we have achieved the
highest standards of quality, environmental and health and safety performance through our
accreditation to industry best practice and continue to invest in new plant, processes and the
latest technology.
We operate from two locations situated six miles from Belfast and at Oldham in the north of
England, where our state-of-the-art plant fleets are stationed. We hold extensive pile stocks and
manufacture a range of precast concrete products at both facilities, in addition to an in-house
design service.
We have achieved all relevant industry accreditations and our integrated management system
is certified to ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 in recognition of our compliance with international
standards for quality, environment and health and safety. We have also won a number of industry
commendations and awards for our high standards of health and safety awareness, training
and performance.
Our culture of continuous improvement commits us to an ongoing effort to minimise the impact
of our operations on the environment and communities and enables us to fulfil our own high
standards of quality in all areas of product range, manufacturing standards, operations and service.
piling
People delivering expertise
As the specialist piling division of the Lagan Construction Group, we are
dedicated to providing high quality foundation and infrastructure solutions
for projects of all sizes and complexity – from major civil engineering schemes
to large commercial developments and one-off residential contracts.
Our expertiseWe offer clients proven expertise across the full spectrum of piling solutions.
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Precast Concrete Foundation SystemOur precast concrete piles, caps and ground beam products
are fully insured and designed to British Standards and have
been installed throughout Ireland and in the UK as a quality
fast-track building solution, ideal for housing and retail schemes.
Driven Precast and Steel PilesWe have more than 30 years’ experience installing driven
precast piles, whether steel H, steel sheet, steel tubular or
precast concrete.
CFA PilingA low noise and vibration free solution in comparison to
driven piling, CFA piles are used where the project
environment is sensitive to such issues.
Bored Displacement PilesBored displacement piles are used where low
vibration and minimal spoil generation are important in
project delivery.
Large Diameter Rotary Bored PilesRotary Bored Piling methods are used when large diameter
piles are required to provide high load capacity or for dealing
with difficult ground conditions such as boulders and rock.
Rock Drilling (DTHH)We offer rock drilling using down the hole hammer (DTHH)
methods for sizes up to 600mm in diameter.
Conventional sheet pilingOur conventional hydraulic drop hammers can be adapted to
drive sheet, tubular and ‘H’ section piles. Where air hammers
are the only solution to a specific driving problem, we can
provide ‘N’ series hammers as required.
Secant and Contiguous Retaining WallsWe have extensive experience installing retaining walls,
both secant and contiguous. Other piles include rotary
bored, CFA, DTHH, sheet and king post piles.
Giken and tosa silent pilersOur silent pilers can install 400mm, 500mm and 600mm
profile piles and produce zero vibration and minimal noise.
Soil disturbanceA purpose built auger motor and flight replaces the vibrator on
the leader rig mast to disturb the soil at pile clutch positions.
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Resonance free vibrating hammerWhen noise and vibration have to be reduced in
predominantly granular soil, we can install piles using a
resonance free vibrating hammer.
Leader rigsOur ABI telescopic leader rigs range in size from 19m to
12m – most with resonance free vibratory hammers – and
emit reduced noise and vibration, allowing piles to be
installed in sensitive environments.
PilemasterThe Pilemaster is particularly useful for silently installing
lighter pile sections or where water cannot be utilised to
assist with penetration.
MovacParticularly effective where there is restricted headroom or
awkward access, the Movac uses a vibrating hammer
mounted on a 360* excavator, which pivots to allow pick up
and driving by gripping the top or side of the pile.
Low headroom vibratory piling We jointly developed the world’s first CHOWA CHV 400
multipiler capable of installing wider, longer sheet piles in
the most inaccessible locations, setting us at the forefront
of environmentally friendly, low noise, low vibration piling.
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PROJECT: HELLRIG WIND FARMA unique circular cofferdam installed by Dew Piling
formed a key part in the construction of a new wind farm
being built at Silloth in Cumbria.
The £85,000 contract for Linden Homes saw the
installation of 150 steel sheet piles, 9m in length, using a
silent press method to form a permanent retaining wall.
Due to the required height of the retaining wall – up to 4m
in places – the piling solution incorporated 21 Duckbill
anchors capable of supporting a 60kn working load.
Dew was commissioned for the £160,000 project by
Hanson Contracting to design and install 153 VL606A
steel sheet piles measuring between 12m and 14m. The
team used an ABI 14/17v telescopic leader rig fitted with
a 1000kn resonance free Vibro hammer to drive the piles
through the soft upper peat layers into stiff clays below.
The piles formed a completely circular cofferdam to
contain the mass fill of the first wind turbine base.
PROJECT: NEWHAVEN WASTE TO ENERGY
Dew Piling delivered a combined precast concrete
and steel sheet piling foundation package at a state-
of-the-art waste to energy facility at Newhaven, part
of an ambitious plan to recover value from
household rubbish.
The £160 million scheme at North Quay, will produce
electricity and supply power equivalent to the
energy consumption of 16,500 homes.
Dew was commissioned for the £1.9 million piling
works by Hochtief. Following precast trial piling and
testing, 485 jointed segmental piles were installed
using a PM20 rig equipped with a five tonne
hydraulic hammer. The second phase saw 350mm
square piles – supplied by FK Lowry Piling – driven
to act as bearing piles for a number of structures at
the waste plant.
The sheet piling works involved installation of a
temporary sheet piled cofferdam to the ‘dry dock’
structure in unstable ground conditions. The
construction required a deep basement structure to
be built in a temporary location and floated within a
flooded sheet piled cofferdam into its permanent
position. The structure was immersed to a depth of
18m within a permanent diaphragm wall circular
cofferdam – itself constructed to a depth of 32m.
The basement was immersed in phases, allowing
calculated wall lifts to be constructed during
immersion.
Dew supplied 836 tonnes of steel sheet piles from
stock, all treated with a special bitumen based
sealant to make them water-tight. The temporary
sheet piles were later extracted once the float-out
was complete.
PROJECT: BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON
FK Lowry Piling delivered its first foundationproject in central London at Blackfriars Road inthe heart of the City.
The £600,000 high profile scheme for McAleer &
Rushe involved the construction of a 5m high secant
piled retaining wall to form a single storey basement
for a new hotel development.
Some 350 CFA bored secant wall piles and a further
141 CFA bored bearing piles, 600mm in diameter,
were driven to depths of up to 23m into London Clay
to create the 4m high retaining wall. The bearing
piles were designed to carry loads of up to 1600kn
each and were installed to lengths up to 25.5m.
Due to the city centre location, FKL put in place a
sensitive and restrictive traffic management plan to
co-ordinate plant and material deliveries. The site is
also bound on three sides by existing office and
residential buildings and a double storey basement
is situated within meters on one elevation. Vibration
monitoring was therefore carried out throughout the
contract to minimise disruption to neighbours and a
static load test undertaken along with integrity
testing on the bearing piles.
FKL also built the temporary guide wall and was
responsible for the full pile design on the project.
The works were delivered in ten weeks.
PROJECT: BRANSHOLME RESERVOIRA foundation solution delivered by Dew Piling has
played a key role in improving flood defences along a
stretch of the River Hull.
Part of a £3.7 million project at Bransholme Reservoir
near Kingston upon Hull, the £800,000 piling works
were commissioned by main contractor Black and
Veatch. The project involved the construction of a
temporary bridge over a culvert and installation of
sealed sheet piles through the existing bund around
the reservoir.
Using a TOSA silent piler and also conventional piling,
Dew Piling installed 1,800 3W 9m sheet steel piles
through the existing bund. A 2m pile projection was left
above the ground, which was then clutch welded to
give a water tight seal. The work was carried out with
minimal disturbance to the wildlife at the site which is
home to several species of wildfowl.
PROJECT: PORT OF TYNE, NEWCASTLE
FK Lowry Piling is at the vanguard of change to
cleaner energy after constructing the foundations for
a state-of-the-art biomass plant at the Port of Tyne.
The new handling and storage facility has the
capacity to manage 1.4 million tonnes of biomass
per year for use at the co-firing Drax Power Station
in North Yorkshire. At 125m x 75m, the huge storage
shed is the size of an aircraft hangar, holding up
70,000 tons of biomass.
C Spencer commissioned FK Lowry for the £1 million
project which was delivered in seven weeks. Driven
precast concrete piles were used to construct the
foundations for a new portal frame and RC slab to
store imported wood fuel pellets. Three rigs were
employed to install 1,515 precast piles - 270mm
square and up to 32m in length, bearing in gravel -
for loads of up to 1,150kN.
The client was specific in the programming of the
works as the priority was the installation of the piles
for the ring beam supporting the portal frame. Upon
completion of this element of the project all three
rigs commenced installation of the slab piles inside
the ring beam.
With each rig installing over 500 linear metres of
piles per day, the logistics of delivery (80% from FK
Lowry’s plant at Lisburn and 20% cast in Oldham)
were key to the success of the project.
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Limerick Tunnel PPP, Republic of Ireland. DBFO 2 Roads Scheme, Northern Ireland. Kinnegar Wastewater Treatment Works,Northern Ireland.
We have experience in managing and delivering complex investment
bids in key growth sectors – including highways, water, healthcare,
building and civil engineering. Our expertise in project management
and design - combined with our construction knowledge, innovative
approach and operational know-how – enable us to deliver safe,
reliable and cost effective solutions.
We offer unrivalled experience in securing the financial investment
required for projects of all sizes and complexity, transferring the risk
from the public sector to special purpose vehicle (SPV) companies
structured for the task.
Throughout every project we work closely with clients, partners and
our supply teams to deliver real value and create lasting relationships.
People delivering expertise
We are industry leaders in the provision of Infrastructure Investment
for projects being developed through partnerships between the
public and private sectors. Our services on major schemes can be
delivered direct or as part of a consortium with the aim of ensuring
improved public services.
infrastructure investment
Project ManagementWe focus on tried and tested processes to manage theconduct, production and delivery of investment bids fromstart to finish.
This includes:
• Consortia selection
• Bid process
• Arranging and managing project finance
• Commercial management
Our projects include: Fermoy By-pass, Republic of Ireland;Kinnegar Wastewater Treatment Works, Northern Ireland;Limerick Road Tunnel, Republic of Ireland; Male InternationalAirport, Maldives and DBFO 2 Roads Scheme, Northern Ireland.
Concession ManagementThe demand for Concession Management is growing and
we have the skills and expertise to deliver added value
through the efficient and cost effective operation of a range
of infrastructure and building projects.
Our services include:
•Management periods typically from Financial Close to
Concession End (usually 25 to 35 years)
•Management of initial funds and draw downs
•Complete project management service through the
design, construction and build stages
•Complete project management service through the
operational stages – including overseeing of routine
maintenance, full asset management and life cycle
replacement schemes
Our projects include: Fermoy By-pass, Republic of Ireland;
Kinnegar Wastewater Treatment Works, Northern Ireland;
Limerick Road Tunnel, Republic of Ireland and DBFO 2
Roads Scheme, Northern Ireland.
People delivering expertise
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
As Operation & Maintenance specialists, we have a proven track record in
managing the long term operations and maintenance of major infrastructure
and buildings. We combine a range of flexible support services to create tailored
support packages for our customers, working mainly in hard asset operation
and maintenance, for government, local authorities, highway agencies and
utilities companies alongside private businesses and other organisations.
Working in partnership with customers, we take care of their outsourced
assets, treating their investments as our own. We choose suppliers with
complementary skills and expertise, working with them to exceed client
expectations in a mutually supportive network.
Health and safety is our top priority and key to the way we work. We operate a
‘zero tolerance’ approach to poor safety performance and train all our people
for the jobs they do – protecting our workers and your staff and customers too.
Our activities include:
• Day to day routine maintenance
• Periodic maintenance
• Life time and damage or failed items replacement works
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Roads and highwaysTypical responsibilities include:
• Routine daily inspections and reporting of the road and
associated structures, drainage and furniture
• Repairs identified in routine inspections – temporary and
permanent
• Environmental management – drainage, gully emptying
and car park/road sweeping, sludge removal, ponds
maintenance, roadkill removal and picking and disposal
of litter and debris
• Traffic management - design and implementation of
schemes in urban or high speed environments with the
use of mobile closures as necessary
• Landscape management – grass/shrub/tree cutting,
management and weed control
• Electrical apparatus – lighting/signage, cleaning and lamp
changes, cleaning and monitoring emergency roadside
telephones and other communications systems
• Furniture and signage – cleaning and repairs, barrier
repairs, road markings and stud repairs
• Winter maintenance – monitoring weather conditions and
treatment decisions – interpreting weather data from
weather stations, forecasts, software and actual
conditions, salt spreading treatments and snow clearance
• 24-hour incident response – road incidents, incident
reaction management, liaison with emergency services,
debris clearance, temporary and permanent repairs and
vehicle removal
• Mechanical and electrical works to buildings and
structures
Hard and soft landscaping managementAs a natural cross-over from the maintenance of roads and
highways we also offer a management and maintenance
support service for retail and business parks, shopping
centres, commercial offices, leisure facilities and
educational institutions. This includes:
• Environmental management – drainage, gully emptying
and car park/road sweeping, sludge removal from foul
water treatment facilities/septic tanks, roadkill removal
and disposal, picking and disposal of litter and debris and
pest control
• Cleaning of surfaces, signage, drainage or cladding
• Landscape management – gardening, grass and tree
cutting, weeding and removal of leaves
• Maintenance of surfacing and markings
• Electrical apparatus – lighting/signage, cleaning and
lamp changes
• Temporary and permanent repairs identified by daily
inspections – car park furniture (gates, fencing, bollards,
barriers and signs)
• 24-hour response to incidents and winter maintenance
requirements – salt treatment
Salt SupplyAs part of our Operation & Maintenance, we also offer a
specialised Salt Supply service, which plays an important
role in helping to ensure the nation’s strategic routes
remain free of snow, ice and frost. Developed initially to
support our winter maintenance operations on a number of
key highway schemes, the service is now available
throughout Ireland and the UK through third party sales.
During the 2010/2011 winter seasons
we supplied over
80,000tonnes of salt into the UK and Irish markets.
FACT:
operation & maintenance
We have developed leading edge services designed to meet the
growing demands of people, organisations and the environment.
Our teams go beyond the final delivery of a project to provide
ongoing care and support, ensuring customers achieve maximum
return throughout the life cycle of their facilities.
At Lagan Construction Group we aim to provide a professional
service that is second to none. Our company is driven by the
needs of our clients, our people and partners. We are motivated
by a passion to deliver excellence through expertise.
Talk to us when you require a partner for your investment,
construction, piling, operational or maintenance needs.
Talk to us when you need people to deliver expertise that counts.
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