Adroit Construction News

RAF Henlow - Refurbishment of Sewage Treatment Works

Adroit Construction's Water and Waste Water Sector has been awarded the contract to refurbish the existing sewage treatment works at RAF Henlow. The contract has been awarded by Costain Ltd.

RAF Henlow is part of the C2C framework for the MOD. C2C (Coast to Coast Water Limited) is made up utilising Costain project management experience and Seven Trent operational skills.

The contract package consists of the refurbishment of a sewage treatment works which services the RAF station at Henlow. The works consists of:-

• New Inlet Works including 'free issue' Haigh screen and screenings handling package
• New PST tank
• New PST de-sludging pumps
• New 'free issue' sludge tank
• Conversion of existing PST tanks to storm tanks
• New grass plots pumping station
• New wash water/re-circulation pumping station
• New works return pumping station
• New MCC and associated kiosk
• All necessary pipework valves etc.
• All associated instrumentation and cabling
• Associated remedial works

The contract, valued at over £700,000 will commence immediately with completion in July 2010.

John Freeman, Business Co-ordinator Water and Waste Water commented "this is the first contract we have been awarded from Costain Ltd on the C2C Ministry of Defence (MOD) Project Aquatrine Framework, it is gratifying to be awarded such a prestigious project with a new Client"

Adroit Construction to implement Workspace mini

Workspace will address critical areas of Email Retention, Document Management and CRM

Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical contractors Adroit have placed an order for Workspace mini, the latest knowledge sharing and project collaboration tool from Union Square Software. Adroit, based in Bromsgrove with offices in London, Manchester and Glasgow last year turned over £10m.

Workspace mini has been designed as a comprehensive out of the box construction management software solution which can be implemented in just 8 weeks. Following the implementation Adroit will benefit from standardised processes and knowledge management techniques to enable world class project management.

Email Management is a major concern to Adroit; the ineffective storage and sharing of emails is posing a major QA threat. Site based staff tend to store emails on their laptops and bulk copy onto the project file when they are back in the office. This makes searching impossible as all emails are filed with the same date. This was an issue that was raised time and time again and a solution was required.

Managing Director Geoff Allchurch and PA Emma Conway were impressed with the Workspace offering from the off, "Workspace could solve all of our problems surrounding email and document control and also offer a fully integrated CRM system that can be used for managing commercial campaigns."

Document storage was also an area of concern; currently documents are stored in multiple locations with inconsistent folder structures and file names. Access to documents and project details that you have not authored is a challenge. "Workspace will address these issues by introducing a central place to store all documents and emails enabling self service of information. Workspace will also assist with ISO accreditation by introducing consistency to procedures and ensuring all staff are working in the same way," comments Geoff.

Adroit decided to implement the out of the box mini solution which requires less customisation and consultation time. Geoff comments, "Whilst all the Managers were confident in the system, cost was an area of concern. By implementing Workspace mini we can implement a solution to address the most pertinent business issues first and at half the cost of the full system. The flexibility of the Workspace solution means that as demand increases and we want to develop the system further we have the option to upgrade to the full Workspace ix platform to include additional functionality such as timesheets, training and skills management."

Emma was impressed with Union Square throughout the sales process: “We have spent a long time deliberating over the Workspace purchase and Union Square have gone out of their way to make sure that we fully understand the product and the implications of the change that we are embarking on. We are looking forward to getting started on the project and continuing with a successful working relationship.”

Infrastructure

Adroit Construction's Infrastructure Sector has been awarded a Bridge Joint replacement scheme by Jacobs Engineering.

The contract, to be carried out on behalf of Telford & Wrekin Council, involves replacing bridge joints to 4 road bridges and will involve daytime and night time working.

The scheme valued at £108,000 will commence on the 25th January 2010 and is to be completed within 3 weeks.

Rail

Adroit Construction's Rail Sector has been awarded an embankment stabilisation contract by Birse Rail.

The works located at Danzey Green, Warwickshire, involves excavation of the existing embankment material, replacement with compacted granular fill and placement of Macmat R. The main embankment work will be carried within a fenced Green Zone with the upper slope works being carried out during night time possession.

The contract, valued at £115,000 will commence early February 2010 and is programmed to be completed within 5 weeks.

Darren Hitchings, Business Co-ordinator Rail & Infrastructure commented "We are very pleased to be involved in an embankment stabilisation scheme and working with Birse Rail again"

Glasgow Office

Adroit Construction Services is pleased to announce the opening of our new Regional Centre in Glasgow, Scotland. We see Glasgow as the centre of Adroit Construction's operations in this area.

A number of our current Clients are interested in our commitment to undertake construction works in this area and we have also identified new opportunities. We are keen to develop our expanding client base in and around the area to continually build on our current success.

The comfortable working area from Glasgow is suggested to be the Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dumfries regions but contracts in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Stirling regions can also be easily supported.

The new office signifies development of our strategy towards opening regional centres throughout the UK to provide a commitment to our clients in regions other than the Midlands operating area.

Kings Cross Ventilation

Adroit Construction's Rail Sector has been awarded its second contract by Mansell Special Projects.

Adroit will carry out the Mechanical & Electrical elements of the enabling works to the Kings Cross Underground ventilation shaft.

The contract involves the supply and installation of temporary lighting, power, fire alarm system and air conditioners.

The contract valued at £129,267 will commence at the end of November 2009.

Victoria Line Mid Tunnel Ventilation

Adroit Construction's Rail Sector has been awarded its first contract by Mansell Special Projects. Adroit will carry out the Mechanical & Electrical works at 3 sites on the Victoria Line Mid Tunnel Ventilation Scheme as part of the London Underground Cooling the Tube Programme (CTP). Part of the contract includes installing the new 2.7m diameter ventilation fans. Initial works will commence at the end of September with the main M&E installation starting mid January, with completion by June 2010.

Contract Value £495,000.

"This is a fantastic achievement for Adroit's Rail Sector. Not only securing work for a new Client but carrying out work in London" commented Darren Hitchings, Business Co-ordinator Rail & Infrastructure.

Laverton Bridge Deck Replacement

Adroit Construction's Rail Sector has been awarded the contract to replace a bridge deck for Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway at Laverton, Worcestershire.

The contract involves existing brick abutment level reduction, installing new pre-cast concrete cill beams, deck beams and parapet beams, installing a new steel lattice parapet handrail and carrying out brickwork repairs to the wing walls, work will be carried out under a full road closure. The contract, valued at £240,000, will commence mid October and be completed in December.

Darren Hitchings, Business Co-ordinator Rail & Infrastructure commented "We are very pleased to be involved with this scheme and to be working for GWSR for a second time"

Slough Offices

Adroit Construction Services is pleased to announce the opening of our new Regional Centre in Slough, Buckinghamshire.

The office opened on 1st June 2009 and is ideally located to support the London and Thames Valley business sectors.

We see the London area as a very valuable market for a company such as Adroit and we are keen to develop our expanding client base in and around the area to continually build on our current success.

The new office signifies development of our strategy towards opening regional centres throughout the UK to provide a commitment to our clients in regions other than the Midlands operating area.

Watch this space for future Adroit offices opening throughout the UK.