Mechanical Engineering, bridge bearings, structural engineering Specialists In Structural Movement Control

Northern Hub DSE146 Span 19 (Ordsall Chord) Works Package Stage 5 – Northern Hub Alliance

“I would like to pass on my thanks to all of the Northern Hub Alliance (NHA) team, including all of the supply chain, for the considerable efforts in ensuring that we successfully completed our planned works during the Stage A5 – 11 day Easter blockade.

 

This was a fantastic effort from all parties, particularly given some of the difficult weather conditions that were present in the early part of the blockade, and the challenging and unexpected issues that arose during the works. What was really impressive was that when issues did arise, solutions were calmly but quickly identified and implemented, and there was great support across the disciplines and throughout the supply chain to help each other out.

 

I’m confident that with the quality of people we have within the NHA and across our supply chain we will continue to deliver the future stages successfully.

- March / April 2016 (Expansion joint and bearing installation)

 

Bridgend Inner Bypass - Dyer & Butler

"I would like to thank you and your site team for the delivery of the Bridgend Inner Bypass bearing replacement scheme. 

 

The commitment provided by your management team and site team to achieve a very tight programme was exceptional.  

 

I appreciate the sacrifices that were made in order to achieve this. The attitude, cooperation and quality provided by the site teams are a credit to the company and look forward to working with you on future schemes.

 

Please pass on my gratitude to all involved."

- August 2015

 

Leeds Station - Carillion plc

“I would just like to say what a pleasure it has been over the last 2 ½ weeks to have Ekspan on site. I do feel that nowadays it is all too easy for main contractors to ‘fire off’ emails criticising subcontractors over work/behaviour/ppe issues and that when a company such as Ekspan work to the standard that they have…. praise is never given where praise is due.”

 

Not only has the work ethic of your employees been excellent but their attitude to safety, ppe and housekeeping has been of a standard I have not seen in construction for a good few years. Once Scott had collected his paperwork for the day and the lads started work I never once felt or had the need to ‘look in’ on Ekspan’s activities to ensure that good practice was being observed.

 

Scott, Paul, Todd & Joe are an excellent advertisement for your company & I look forward to working with Ekspan in the future”

- February 2015

 

Tower Bridge Glass Walkways, London – City of London Corporation (Tower Bridge)

"Ekspan have provided an excellent service in the delivery of the project at Tower Bridge which they accepted at very short notice. The flexibility and co-operation from the team from start to finish helped enormously in what is a very difficult site to operate especially with the mixture of operations/ events, visitors and stakeholders all of whom have very differing requirements. Delivered on time and without any major issues or problems have ensured a successful project which achieved substantial media coverage at home and abroad."      

-December 2014

 

Tipner Lake Bridge – Colas Ltd. 

"Very happy with the works overall.  The attention to detail and quality of workmanship was excellent."

- August 2014

 

Penarth Road Bridge – Dyer & Butler Ltd.

"Once we got over the initial period and brought our own designer on board Ekspan worked effectively with our design and site team to come up with an optimum solution for the scheme which resulted in efficient delivery of the works once on site.

Site teams motivated and experienced enough to enable delivery of the project to high standard ahead of program. Very good communication from management throughout the construction phase and were able to deal with change quickly and effectively."

- July 2014

 

Stockley Park Junction – Carillion Plc

"We very much appreciate the efforts from both Ekspan as a company and John in particular to achieve what you have, in successfully delivering what was a very difficult project. The comments I have heard regarding Ekspan’s performance are all positive and the team very much appreciated that when things went a little awry, very quick response was generated by yourselves to repair."

- March 2014

 

High Head Pipeline - RWE Npower Renewables

“To complete a contract on time and within budget, with no health, safety or environmental incidents over a 4 year period is a big achievement and we appreciate the efforts that have been put in by the Ekspan team in achieving this.”

 

Selly Oak New Road Phase 2 - Birse Civils

“I would like to thank every individual who worked over Christmas to ensure the Bridge installation was an overwhelming success. Moving the 4026 ton concrete structure over a 101 hour possession was an epic undertaking, however with your assistance and expertise the structure was successfully delivered 11 hours early.

The concrete structure is one of the biggest to be moved anywhere in the world and the successful installation removes a hugh risk to the project and delivering the New Road for Birmingham City Council.”

 

M1 Tinsley Viaduct - Carillion WSP

“Expansion joint refurbishment work on the M1 at Tinsley Viaduct - at all times during the works your team showed the highest levels of professional and willingness to help all parties. They are a credit to your company.”

 

Twechar Bridge - May Gurney

“Praise indeed, thanks for providing the required support on this one. Without your expertise, I’m sure the comments would have been a lot different.”

 

British Waterways

“I would like to thank your teams for the time and effort put in to successfully deliver the repair of Twechar Bridge. This was a difficult enough job given the condition of the pins made worse with the weather.”

 

Tower Bridge, London - City of London

“Congratulations on completing this potentially difficult job of replacing the bearing pad in the very short time frame available. I am of the opinion that given the restraints under which the work was carried out, it was a job well done.”

 

Aber Swing Bridge, Caernarfon - Gwynedd County Council

“I must thank your excellent lads to help me to sort out the bearing on the above bridge. The message I am receiving from the operators is that the bridge is swinging a lot better than when the last bearing was put in.”

 

Leopardstown (Ireland) - John Sisk & Son

“The installation went well last weekend and I would be grateful if you would convey our thanks to everyone at Ekspan for their vital contribution to this success.”

 

Contruction 1310.01 Skovdiget - Copenhagen - Haucon A/S

“I would like to give your team on site my best credit, for their great work and their  flexibility in the project. It has been a pleasure meeting and working with your guys.”

 

Dean & Dyball Construction

"I would just like to reiterate that we were extremely impressed with the organisation and standard of workmanship of your team on site. Could you please pass my thanks on to them for their efforts which have resulted in such a successful project."

 

The New Civil Engineer Orwell Bridge maintenance

"Bearing replacement on a major long span road bridge is never easy, especially in winter. The contractor is working to tight time scales in difficult conditions. Specialist subcontractor Ekspan must carry out the exacting work in a vertical space of just 300mm."

 

Bridge Design & Engineering Second Quarter 2000 The Royal Albert Bridge

"Ekspan designed a hydraulic tensioning system which allowed the diagonals to be restrained, cut and re-tensioned whilst maintaining full control. Special contractor Ekspan was appointed to carry out the bearing replacement and the tensioning of the span diagonals."

 

Carillion WSP - M1 Tinsley Viaduct Refurbishment of Expansion Joints

"We are writing to thank you and your employees for their efforts in helping us carry out work on the M1 at Tinsley Viaduct where we were refurbishing the expansion joints. At all times during the works your team showed the highest levels of professionalism and willingness to help all parties. They are a credit to your company. We look forward to continuing and building on our current professional relationship."