Latest Project - Bridge Delamination Survey

Up and Under were contacted by our client to undertake a hammer tap survey and remove loose concrete from a highway structure following reports of concrete falling from the bridge.

 

The  high level viaduct carries one of the main arterial routes in the North West and local companies occupy areas below the structure.

 

Fortunately we were able to react immediately and our inspectors were able inspect the structure and remove the loose concrete ensuring the safety of the occupants of the area under the bridge.

We will be returning again soon to carry out a full detailed inspection of the whole structure.

 

Do you have a problem requiring a solution?

 

Give us a call on 01270 589615

 

Problem Solved.

More of what we do in our spare time…

2013 has seen a few additions to the Up and Under downhill mountain bike race team: In addition to Rob, Tom and John (who raced in 2012), Ivor, Phil and Jimmy have joined this year (Phil and Jimmy in the veterans category and Ivor in masters).



Ivor

Phil

Tom

Rob

Races still to come this year include:

 24^th – 25^th August – Saracen BDS Round 5 – Bringewood (Near Ludlow)

Jimmy

14^th – 15^th September – Pearce CyclesDownhill series Round 4 – Hopton Woods (Near Craven Arms)



John







Latest Project - Bridge Inspection

 

Working with Mouchel for Perth & Kinross Council we completed a ‘hammer tap survey’ of the oculi and arch soffits of Kenmore Bridge, which have been coated in sprayed concrete. This involved a combination of access methods to achieve access to within touching distance and (as you’d expect) successfully avoided any disruption to road traffic.
 

I have to say it was also an absolute pleasure working in such a beautiful part of the world.

 

Are you need of an inspection and require a professional service without the disruption, give the problem solvers a call on 01270 589615.

 

Gritting Lorries Out In July !

Nice weather creates unusual UK problems.

Gritting lorries out in July!

Yes; it has been reported that gritting lorries have been seen in Hampshire.

This continued hot weather is resulting in some road surfaces melting, leaving a sticky top to the carriageway.

Hampshire County Council is combating this by spreading a mixture of stone chips and dust in an attempt to seal and embed the bitumen.

Are you confronted with unusual problems to resolve?

If so call us on 01270 589615 to discuss.

So Many Manholes, But What Do They All Do ?

 
One of our confined space teams have recently been solving a local client’s puzzle.

Expert Logistics are in the process of expansion requiring further services running beneath their site.

The number and location of manhole covers around the site proved a real headache to the maintenance manager, until he called in the problem solvers.


Our team were able to access the chambers and confirm suitable ducts for running additional services.

The nature of the access chambers required a safe system of work utilising confined space skills.

The alterative solution would have resulted in large excavations and disruption to a busy site.

Call us on 01270 589615 if you have a similar headache and want a professional low impact solution.

Problem Solved! 

 

Safety Update - Consultation on COSHH ACOP

The HSE has launched a consultation on changes to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Approved Code of Practice (ACOP).

The proposed changes would look to make it easier for employers to understand and meet their legal obligations and reduce the risk of over-compliance.

Understanding your responsibilities with regards to the regulations is essential with the wide range of substances available on the market.

Don’t forget to follow the priority of control measures and eliminate or substitute for a substance that is safer where ever possible.

Thinking outside the norm is what we do day to day. This has resulted in us successfully completing several high profile, environmentally sensitive projects by using products that would normally be more at home in the kitchen.

Oil stains, stonework, historic structure, marine environment – think ecover washing up liquid, safer than the alternative.

Speak to us if you have a project that might benefit from some lateral thinking backed up with many years experience in solving people problems.

Transportation Consultants Directory Published

This week see the publication of the 2013 Consultants Directory compiled by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and we are please to have risen 6 places in the table of 'companies ranked by turnover' to 84th place.

This shows continued support from our existing clients and a growth in new clients which is especially pleasing in the tough trading environment many are reporting.

To the hundreds of individuals and companies that value and trust our services we would like to say thank you.  we look forward to working with you, and perhaps a few more, over the next year.  However large we become you can be assured of our continued personal attention.

The Directory is an interesting read with a perspective on various aspects of the industry delivered by leading players in the industry.

Project Report - Pigeon Poo

It is a problem, messy, smelly and it carries disease so it has to be dealt with.

If you have these:

You'll have this:

Fortunately we are able to offer our clients a solution that includes cleaning, removal, safe disposal of the waste and installation of deterrents and nets.

Cleaning the Bridge

...and the foot-ways below

Using cherry pickers for access

Installing spikes starts with the glue

multiple rows are required

Keep out Pigeons

Need more help visit our dedicated web site www.pigeonpoo.co.uk