Free CPD Seminars

We are once again offering a range of lunch time CPD seminars to professionals and trainees in the construction, maintenance and asset management industries.  If you want us to present at your office or site please contact us.

Some of the subject matter

Those of you who have attended our talks in the past know that they are not thinly veiled sales pitches.  They are packed with useful practical information.  They typically last 30 minutes plus as much time as you need for questions.

Andy in full flow

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Restricted Access No Restraint to Up and Under

A team from Up and Under Limited completed an investigation project last week in South Wales to determine the thickness and construction of a section of highway retaining wall.

Dense vegetation and a steep slope below the wall did not prevent the team from completing the works using rope access.  These techniques are very effective in terms of time cost and disruption.  We have also used these techniques on buildings and bridges to avoid disturbance of environmentally sensitive areas and also over water.

On this project we utilised euipment with the capacity to remove core samples up to 3m from the surface.  We have the capability to drill holes to depths in excess of 15m where required.

If you want further information contact Rob on 01270 589615 or rob@upandundergroup.com



Protection against rising sea levels

As part of our ongoing program to protect our Trademarks this web page came up.  Having a sense of humour we felt not only should we permit the use of Up and Under (TM) in this construction context, but we should bring this article to your attention, I hope you enjoy it ;o)

http://www.flyintheface.com/up%20and%20under.html

I also like the Stock Exchange section and am considering ordering a large box of fresh air soon, if only they could supply unlimited sunshine.

Up and Under Group 138th in UK Consultants List

The Up and Under Group stands a creditable 138th on the list of UK consultants compiled by the New Civil Engineer for 2010.

The figures are published in the NCE Consultants File throw up a number of interesting things; one, that we are twice the size of Chesterfield Borough Council Engineering Services and that we are 37 places (only!) behind Sir Robert McAlpine Design in terms of staff employed - now there's a challenge for 2011.  There were only 63 companies with 100 or more Civil/Structural staff and 93 with 50 or more.

Who was first?  Well at least, by Civil and Structural staff numbers, it was one of our clients - Mouchel - with 6850 staff and a £740M turnover.

A few recent projects

Do any of these look like a problem you have?  Problem solved!

Marathon leads to row

One marathon in the family is hard enough, but this Sunday morning Andy and Lorna Fewtrell will be lining up for two different ones. At 10.30 Lorna, a long time runner, will set out for the 26miles 385 yards of Windemere Marathon whilst Andy will be sitting down at Crewe Hall’s Reflections Spa to row the 42,195m of his own marathon challenge.

Andy and Lorna will be raising money for the Up and Under Foundation who wish to set up a bursary in memory of Eric Swan, a man who was highly respected by all who had dealings with him during his life. His enthusiasm for sports, the outdoors and athletics was generously shared with all he came into contact with. The fund will provide assistance with fees for outdoor education to youngster(s) in the S Cheshire area.

Andy was introduced to mountain walking and later mountaineering through the efforts of Mr Swan, or ‘Biffa’ as he was affectionately known, whilst a pupil at Crewe Boys Grammar School. The interest in mountaineering led Andy to set up Up and Under in 1987 which carries out building and bridge works using abseiling techniques. Therefore there is symmetry in the Up and Under Group Charity seeking to help other young people experience adventurous activities.

There is a bit on needle between the couple who are both aiming to beat the others time. If you are in the Lake District at the weekend look out for the runners and give them a cheer, if not you could always pop around to Reflections and give Andy some encouragement. At the end of the run it is likely that Lorna will have sore feet, where Andy will be sore doesn’t bear mentioning.

If you wish to donate to the Eric Swan Bursary fund you can donate at Crewe Hall on the day or send a cheque made out to ‘The Up and Under Foundation’ at Coppice House, Quakers Coppice, Crewe, CW1 6FA

The charity currently receives all of its income from the Up and Under Group but would be happy to hear from anybody who would like to undertake a fund raising event in its name. Earlier in the year the Foundation donated funds to assist scouts with costs of attending camps.

The Up and Under Foundation is a charity founded in 2008 by the Up and Under Group to provide financial assistance to youngsters in the South Cheshire area to allow them to have beneficial experience which they might otherwise miss out on due to lack of funds. We are particularly interested in area involving adventure, physical activity and music performance.

Currently the funds available for awards are limited. The plan is to make awards from the interest earned on a capital sum which it is intended will continue to grow from further Up and Under donations to form a legacy fund which will be capable of making payments into the future.