Econ Construction Ltd Company Profile

Econ House,
Old Maidstone Road, Ruxley
Sidcup, Kent DA14 5AZ
Tel: 0208 302 4691
Fax: 0208 300 2953
Website: www.econconstruction.co.uk

Company Information

List of Contents

1 Company Disciplines
2 Company Organisation
3 Company Timeline
4 Key Clients
5 Job Profiles
Asbestos Removal Projects
Demolition Projects
Demolition & Asbestos Removal Projects
Rail Projects
Reactive Maintenance Projects

6 Insurance Details
7 Accreditations & Memberships
8 Licenses

Company Disciplines

Demolition

Dismantling

Asbestos Removal

Reactive Maintenance and Building

Asbestos Management & Surveys

Strip Out Works

Railway Infrastructure

Decontamination Including tank Cleaning & Land Remediation

Waste Management

Recycling & Reclamation Services

Decontamination & Land Remediation

De-gassing of all appliances in connection with mechanical and
electrical engineering.

Disposal of PCB’s

Crushing & Screening of Materials

Company History 1948 – 2011
1948
Establishment of a partnership known as Cheriton & Langford specialising in
demolition and dismantling.
1958
Creation of D&B Metals a division specialising in the dealership of scrap metal
and reclamation of building materials.
1982
Econ Construction Limited was formed in 1982 as a company specialising in
all aspects of demolition & dismantling.
1984
Membership of the NFDC (national Federation of Demolition Contractors) &
the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)
1986
Received asbestos removal license and diversified into asbestos removal
1987
Econ Construction are full members of ARCA (Asbestos Removal Contractors
Association)
1999
Achieved a qualification for ISO 9001:2000 & received accreditation for the
UVDB, Constructionline & Link Up.
2002
Membership to the British Safety Council
2003
Link up proof of audit achieved
2004
CHAS (Contracts Health & Safety) Accreditation achieved
2005
Launch of the Railway Division with a client base including Tube Lines,
Network Rail & Metronet
2006
ARCA membership obtained with full site audit accreditation scheme. NFDC
introduce site audit scheme.
2007
Implementing an integrated management system & working towards
ISO14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001 alongside Polaris Training and
Development and SGS Yarsley International Limited.
2009
Became accredited to ISO14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001 alongside Polaris
Training and Development and SGS Yarsley International Limited.
Became Accredited to EXOR & The Green Achievers Scheme
Received a Gold Training award from ARCA.
Received a Highly Commended Award from Willmott Dixon Construction.
2011
Became accredited to UVDB Verify via a B2 Audit.
Econ Launches its Reactive Maintenance and Building Division
2012
ISO:9001:2008 ISO14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001 accreditation retained

Key Clients
Albert Soden Ltd
Alfred McAlpine
AMEC Rail
Barratt Homes
Bexley Council
BAM Nuttal
British Aerospace Systems
British Gypsum
Balfour Beatty
Birse
Birse Metro
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd
Carillion Special Projects
Connaught
Dartford & Gravesend NHS Trust
Dean & Dyball Rail
Engenica
Greenwich Borough Council
Glaxo Smith Kline
Geoffrey Osborne
Hyde Housing Association
Jackson Civil Engineering
Kier Partnership Homes
Kier Rail
Kilby & Gayford
Lewisham Borough Council
London Underground
London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority
Metronet Alliance
Medway Council
M-Real
Network Rail
SERCO Aerospace
Spence Refit
Tate & Lyle Sugars
Tube Lines Ltd
Transport for London
University College London
Whitbred Group Plc
Willmott Dixon

Asbestos Removal Projects

Project: Redundant Pipe Removal Including Asbestos Lagged
Pipework
Date: July 2009 - September
Programme: 3 Months
Overview: To cut and remove redundant pipe work across the River
Medway, to also decontaminate the asbestos lagged pipe work
then cut and remove.
Photo Prior to Start:

Staff Accreditations for Works:
All asbestos removal operatives will be in possession of current
asbestos training, face fit examination results and chest medical
certificates. The gang will be supervised by an Asbestos Supervisor.
Training records and copies of any certification are to be maintained
on site for Audit purposes.
Most staff have CSCS, CCDO or CPCS accreditation as
appropriate.
All of this work was at heights. Staff have undertaken the CITB
Work at heights interactive toolbox training course.

Edge protection was erected, but whilst this was being
erected, staff were wearing a harness and were secured by a
lanyard to the internal hand rails. A rescue winch was made
available on the bridge for affecting a rescue if it was required.

Lifting Equipment Used:
A telescopic handler was used to remove non-asbestos waste
from the bridge to place it in the relevant skip.

Mechanical Plant Used:
110v H-Type filtered vacuums
Self contained decontamination unit (at least one shower head
per four members of operational asbestos staff on site).
110v Negative pressure unit
PAS60 compliant injection machine
110v Booster Pump
110v Reciprocating Saws (AVR versions)
110v Grinder
110v Jigsaw/circular saw
Manitou Telescopic handler c/w bucket
Roll on Skip Lorry
CCTV camera(s) and monitor.

Photo after scaffolding had been erected:

Asbestos Removal under Fully Controlled Conditions

Job Profile - M-Real Paper Factory – Project No – A385

Project: Sittingbourne Asbestos pipe removal

Client: M-Real Sittingbourne Ltd
Mill Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2TD

Date: November 2008/ February 2009

Programme: Four Months

Overview: Works were undertaken for M-Real Sittingbourne Ltd who are
decommissioning the paper mill at Sittingbourne. They required us to
remove 1.5km of Asbestos insulated pipe. This Asbestos was Amosite
sectional lagging. Once the Asbestos was removed, we had to cut and
remove the steel pipe work and recycle.

Work Streams: Econ Construction were asked by M-Real to undertake
removal of all asbestos items from the service bridge at Kemsley Mill
rail crossing and along the railway for 520m. Asbestos items were
two pipes which had sectional asbestos lagging insulation. The pipes
ran roughly parallel to each other through vegetation at the side of
the railway line. There are some expansion loops where the pipe
work runs away from the railway and returns later.
The ground below the pipe work was locally contaminated with
asbestos debris and was removed.
The works involved removing Amosite (Brown Asbestos) that had
lagged the pipe. Then it was hot cut and removed from site where it
was recycled.

Complexity: Works were notifiable to the HSE and we worked closely with the HSE
to undertake much of these works in semi – controlled conditions. We
have a very experienced workforce and believe that any job, as long
as it is managed and undertaken by competent staff, is a simple job.

Methods/Technology: Because of the type of lagging on the pipe work, we
used surfactant injection which ensured minimal fibre release; fibre
levels did not exceed action levels.

Programme/ Delivery Constraints: Works were carried out to the clients timescale
and to the satisfaction of the clients approved analyst. Econ have just
secured further works at M-Real involving the removal of a Stainless
Steel water main over 4.5Km long.

Materials used in conjunction with the asbestos works were as follows:
75mm wide adhesive tape
1000 gauge polythene
Tak-Rags
500 gauge Asbestos Bags
Incorez Fibre Suppressant
Injection fluid (Only Astrip is to be used)
Tak-Rags
Miscellaneous fixings: Screws, nails, pins, staples etc.
Self Adhesive asbestos warning labels.

Framework Contract Between Econ Construction Ltd And
Tubelines
Econ Construction have had a framework contract with Tubelines for the last three years.
We are one of four contractors with the ability and the expertise to carry out Hazardous
Waste removal on the London Underground.
This contract involves:
 Removal of asbestos material and safe disposal
 Safe removal of any contaminated waste
 Ensuring all of our employees are fully trained to LUL standard

Projects to Date Include:

We have carried out works on 58 underground stations to date, including Asbestos Removal,
Lead Paint Removal and all kinds of Hazardous Waste Removal.

Health & Safety Issues:

London Underground Safety Culture: Ever since the Kings Cross disaster, the
London Underground have put health & Safety at the top of their priority list. This
means that contractors are only able to work if they have impeccable safety records.
The works are strictly supervised to ensure that the highest standards in safety are
achieved at all times.
 Accident Statistics: no incidents occurred with any time taken off of work as a result.
We pride ourselves on excellent accident statistics.
 Health & Safety Manual: we have a full safety manual available upon
request this meets all legal requirements and also has the approval of
the Health & Safety Executive. We are ongoing members of the British
Safety Council and are currently in the process of achieving our 5 star
award. All of our H&S practices and policies are accredited and
audited by the CHAS scheme. We are ISO 9001:2000, 14001:2004 &
OHSAS 18001. We are Link-Up approved which means we are able to
carry out all works on the Rail network.
 Authorising Bodies: we were not only under the control of our own
strict policies and procedures but we also managed to pass our Link-
Up Audit which ensures 100% compliance with the procedures set out
by Network Rail and LUL.

South East Trains Dover Priory Train Crew Rooms Asbestos
Encapsulation
Following concerns voiced by Nigel Turner at Dover and subsequent monitoring tests by an
independent air monitoring
company it was decided to re-encapsulate
the asbestos ceilings and radiator top panels as a
safety precaution. The asbestos used in the
ceilings and panels is of a low yield white
chrysotile variety and was used extensively in
the building industry up to the sixties due to its
fire resistant properties. The surface is very hard
wearing and under normal usage once
encapsulated is safe for normal use.

The encapsulation works were undertaken by
Econ construction’s environmental division as a
two part scheme. The first part of the works
entailed a full environmental clean of the Second phase encapsulation/painting of the ceiling
electrical room and encapsulation of a broken
ceiling tile. The works were supervised by Terry
Spinks for the Operations Unit and Scientifics Ltd
were chosen to independently monitor air
quality throughout this first stage.
Scientifics submitted their air quality report, on the day all readings fell below the HSE guidelines
apropos air quality. Three separate areas were monitored to see if any fibres were present in the air.

All environmental control measures were used in accordance with ARCA (Asbestos standard) and all
machinery and protective clothing used was sealed in plastic bags and removed from site. Econ have
provided a certificate for the first stage works.

The second stage works is to encapsulate the ceilings and radiator top panels with a flame retardant
plasticized paint. The paint is as used by London Underground and Network Rail and is of a recognized
standard. The paint forms a non porous coating over the panels to stop the possibility of potentially
harmful fibers being released into the air. The coating is hard wearing and has a low odor, is non toxic
and should last at least five years. Once complete Econ will put new warning labels on the panels.

The works will be completed on Friday 21st October and be signed off by Terry Spinks and Econ. A
final completion certificate will be supplied and these will be archived at Grove Park and at Dover
Priory.

Radiator top panels being treated and coated
with flame retardant plasticized paint.

Demolition Project Examples

Birse Metro – Removal of Surrey Canal Road Footbridge

Project: Removal of Surrey Canal Road Footbridge

Client: Birse Metro
86 Station Road
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 1PQ

Date: 16th/17th May 2011

Programme: 10 Hours

Overview: Econ Construction Limited have gained a contract to carry out the
demolition and
Enabling works at the East London Line Phase 2. This project involved
the demolition of five factory units on an industrial estate with the
removal of all the slabs. Separation joints were made to the units that
were remaining. The project also included removing all the Asbestos
Containing Materials. Part of this project involved the removal of
Surrey Canal Road pedestrian footbridge.

Operatives / Skills
Main Contractor’s Site Foreman / Site Manager
Main Contractor’s Certificated plant operators (esp Crane
Operator, Lifting Supervisor, Appointed Person &
Slinger/Signaller)
Econ’s First Aider
Econ’s Site Manager
Traffic marshal / Banksman
Econ’s Demolition Operatives, Leading Hands and Burners

Econ’s Fire Watchperson

Programme/ Delivery Constraints:

Works were completed in time for the road to be handed back for
opening.

During the road closure Econ staff worked necessary hours to:
Lay out temporary protection to the road surface
Set up fire points
Set up oxy propane burning equipment
Liaise with the crane supplier
Locally cut steel decks (to allow un-snagged lifting of each section)
Locally cut back handrails and mesh where necessary (to allow un-snagged
lifting of each section)
Free each of the four sections for lifting by blowing retaining bolts
Cut each bridge section into manageable sized pieces for transport
Provide Fire Watchperson attendance throughout the works and for a
minimum of one after the last hot cut.
Remove arisings from the bridge deck removal by low loader or RORO skip
Remove Temporary Protection Materials
Remove all Econ’s Plant and Equipment
Leave all Econ’s working areas clean
Recycling

Econ recycled 100% of all arising from this project.

Project: Lineside Building & Sale Reel Warehouse Demolition
Adjacent to Live Railway Line
Client: M-Real Sittingbourne Ltd
Mill Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2TD

Date: January 2010 – April 2010
Programme: 4 Months
Overview: To Demolish Line side Railway Building, and Adjacent Sale Reel
Warehouse

Scope:
Removal of asbestos cement Gutter and downpipes
Removal of bituminous asbestos covered roof sheets
Dismantle Steel framed line-side building
Remove trees to railway bank.
Demolish concrete platform to west of line-side building.
Remove concrete bunkers within line-side building

Significant Hazards
Asbestos Manual Handling.
Access & Egress. Public interface.
Biological hazards – Weil’s Railway. (Working in the vicinity of an
disease, Operational railway).
Leptospirosis. 3rd Rail conductors. (Working in the
Buried & surface services – H.V Vicinity of 3rd rail conductors).
cables. Slip, Trips and Falls.
Chemical hazards - COSHH. Use of plant & Equipment.
Electrical Installation. Vehicle & plant movements.
Electrocution. Working at height.
Excavations. Working with high voltage electrical
Fire & explosions. Equipment.
Hypodermic needles. Lifting Operations
Loading/ unloading vehicles.

Methods/Technology:The steel framed line-side building demolished was
approximately 75 meters in length and 10 meters in width
with internal concrete bunkers which were also removed. The
line-side building will be dismantled bay by bay removing steel
clad sheets and steel purlins before removing steel trusses and
uprights working progressively from east to west.

Complexity: The works were carried out with the live rails in the vacinity, so
extra care had to be taken to ensure no damage to the railway
infrastructure.

Job Profile – Tate and Lyle Europe – Building 425

Project: Building 425 Deconstruction

Client: Tate and Lyle Europe
Factory Road
London. E16 2EW

Date: August 2009 / September 2009

Programme: Four Weeks

Overview: Works were undertaken for Tate and Lyle Europe decommissioning
redundant process building that was to be re modernised. Our client
required us to remove all process plant internally and deconstruct the
35m steel clad framed building which the process plant stood within.

Work Streams: Econ Construction were asked by Tate and Lyle Europe to
remove all redundant plant from the building this comprised of
purging all pipelines that fed 30 internal tanks.
The building was totally de cladded by operatives working from
articulated boom’s with all insulation to pipe work and the building
removed leaving the internal plant and steel framework in situ.
The roof of the structure was removed so all internal tanks and plant
could be lifted to a laydown area using a 35 tonne crawler where
further cutting using oxy/propane cutting equipment was used.
Once the internal plant was removed the steel frame structure of the
building was dismantled using oxy/propane cutting equipment and a
35 tonne crawler crane.
All steelwork within the laydown area was loaded into skips using 360
degree excavators for recycling.

Complexity:

These works were undertaken within a fully operational sugar refinery
within a live tanker yard. During the demolition the upmost care had
to be undertaken to ensure that the clients product and infrastructure
did not become contaminated or damage in any shape or form. To
ensure this Econ only employed highly trained and experienced
supervisors and operatives within the industry to undertake the
works.

Methods/Technology:

Because sugar can be explosive all pipework and tanks had to be fully
purged and all flammable insulation removed from the building
before any hot cutting could be undertaken.
The demolition and plant removal was undertaken using a 35 tonne
crawler crane, hot cutting equipment and 360 degree excavators with
grapple attachments.

Programme/ Delivery Constraints:

Works were carried out to the clients timescale and to the satisfaction
of the client. This building was part of a three building cluster that
was removed in a phased basis.

Plant used in conjunction with the works was as follows:
35 Tonne Crawler Crane
30 tonne Excavators with attachments
60ft Articulated boom
60ft Scissor Lift
Lorry’s and Skip

Recycling

Econ recycled 95% of all arising from this project. Including 200 tonnes of scrap
Metal.

Asbestos Removal & Demolition Projects

Project: Clapham Common Vent Shaft
Client: Tube Lines Limited - Hazardous Materials Unit
15 West Ferry Circus
Canary Wharf
London E14 4HD

Date: September – October 2010
Programme: 2 Months
Overview: · All cleaning to Ducts
· Asbestos Removal inc all Redundant Cable and Electrical
Equipment
· Removal of All Redundant Plant including Fan, Controls
and Ducting

Equipment Used:

(i) 110v Reciprocating saw
(ii) Cutting using Oxy Propane burning equipment
(iii) Unbolting individual components.
(iv) 110v Task lighting
(v) 110v Power Leads
(vi) Killa-Sprayer
(vii) Sack Trolley/Wheelie Bin
(viii) 2-Way Radios (2 No)
(ix) Spanners, Sockets and ratchet
(x) Hydraulic Cable Croppers
(xi) All power tools will be PA Tested, with certificates kept on site for audit
purposes.

Training of Operatives:
LUL Entry Permit / LUCAS (all persons)
First Aid (one person at all times)
Fire Awareness (at least one in four staff)
The team will be managed by a “Site Person in Charge” (SPC)
Manual Handling (all persons)
CSCS/CCDO Accreditation
CPCS accreditation for the slinger

Operatives were issued with the following PPE:
Blue Overalls – Type 5/6 ‘Tyvek’ disposable with elasticated hood, cuffs and
ankles EN 530
Welding Goggles to EN 166 & EN 169 (Shade 5) (For staff working with
burning gear)
Flame retardant overalls and Gauntlets to EN531 (A, B1, C1 & E2) & EN470-1
(For staff working with burning gear)
Rigger Gloves (for heavy duty works) – such as carrying waste/plant.
Latex free inspection gloves for intricate works.
Half mask fitted with Combination filters SR 299-2 ABEK1HgP3
Safety footwear – EN345-1
Regulation LUL High Visibility vests – EN471:1994
Hard Hats – EN 397:1995
Eye Protection – EN166F
Safety Goggles – EN166 1B 34 (Mandatory for staff using 110v breakers)
Disposable earplugs (minimum SNR 23dB) (Mandatory for all staff when 110v
breakers are being used) Spares to be available on site for other contractors
in the vicinity of the worksite
Anti-vibration gloves – EN10819 & BS EN 388:1994 (Mandatory for staff using
110v breakers)

Project: London Underground Mid Tunnel Ventilation Project –
Redundant Vent Shaft Fan Dismantling & Removal
Dover Street, Great Titchfield Street, Rita Road & Gibson
Square.

Client: Mansell PLC Special Projects
Roman House
263-269 City Road
London
EC1V 1JX

Date: November 2010 – January 2011

Programme: 3 Months

Overview: · All cleaning to Ducts
· Asbestos Removal inc all Redundant Cable and Electrical
Equipment
· Removal of All Redundant Plant including Fan, Controls
and Ducting

Equipment Used:

(xii) 110v Reciprocating saw
(xiii) Cutting using Oxy Propane burning equipment
(xiv) Unbolting individual components.
(xv) 110v Task lighting
(xvi) 110v Power Leads
(xvii) Killa-Sprayer
(xviii) Sack Trolley/Wheelie Bin
(xix) 2-Way Radios (2 No)
(xx) Spanners, Sockets and ratchet
(xxi) Hydraulic Cable Croppers
(xxii) All power tools will be PA Tested, with certificates kept on site for audit
purposes.

Training of Operatives:
LUL Entry Permit / LUCAS (all persons)
First Aid (one person at all times)
Fire Awareness (at least one in four staff)
The team will be managed by a “Site Person in Charge” (SPC)
Manual Handling (all persons)
CSCS/CCDO Accreditation
CPCS accreditation for the slinger

Operatives were issued with the following PPE:

Blue Overalls – Type 5/6 ‘Tyvek’ disposable with elasticated hood, cuffs and
ankles EN 530
Welding Goggles to EN 166 & EN 169 (Shade 5) (For staff working with
burning gear)
Flame retardant overalls and Gauntlets to EN531 (A, B1, C1 & E2) & EN470-1
(For staff working with burning gear)
Rigger Gloves (for heavy duty works) – such as carrying waste/plant.
Latex free inspection gloves for intricate works.

Half mask fitted with Combination filters SR 299-2 ABEK1HgP3
Safety footwear – EN345-1
Regulation LUL High Visibility vests – EN471:1994
Hard Hats – EN 397:1995
Eye Protection – EN166F
Safety Goggles – EN166 1B 34 (Mandatory for staff using 110v breakers)
Disposable earplugs (minimum SNR 23dB) (Mandatory for all staff when 110v
breakers are being used) Spares to be available on site for other contractors
in the vicinity of the worksite
Anti-vibration gloves – EN10819 & BS EN 388:1994 (Mandatory for staff using
110v breakers)

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Project: The Hastings Accademy

Date: August 2011 - Ongoing
Programme: Phase 1 – 10 Weeks - Phase 2 – 8 Weeks 2013
Overview: To remove the Asbestos containing materials under
semi, and fully controlled conditions then demolish
Hillcrest School, Rye Road, Hastings. Phase 1 is to be
completed, then the New Hastings Academy will be
built on the site. Once completed, the remaining part
of the school will be demolished. This is due to be
completed in February 2013.

Phase 1
Phase 2

Staff Accreditations for Works:
Site Management staff hold CITB “Site Supervisor Safety Plus
Training”
Staff involved in strip out works hold CSCS accreditation.
Staff involved with demolition all hold CCDO accreditation.
Plant operators hold CPCS training where necessary.
Asbestos Removal was carried out under our own 3 year
asbestos licence.
All staff involved held ARCA Operative as standard with Site
management holding ARCA Supervisors & ARCA Licensed
Contract Manager.
MEWP operators have either IPAF or CPCS endorsed with the
correct category.
Staff Erecting Towers are all PASMA trained.

Complexity of Works:
We carried out the cuts to the exisiting school in phase 1. This
enabled the rest of the school (Phase 2) to be operational
whilst their new building is being constructed. This means that
demolition is taking place in very close proximity to school
children and classrooms. Noise and dust are major factors in
our demolition methods.

JOYCE GREEN HOSPITAL PROJECT

The Joyce Green Hospital Project involved the decommissioning, demolition and
dismantling of a complete hospital complex consisting of two hundred acres of redundant
buildings. The project was carried out in several phases over two years with a work force of
over 100 employees.

WORKS INVOLVED: -
 Decommissioning: of the whole establishment took over 3 years to conduct, we
were called in at the final phase to help with the shut down of the hospital section
by section. Securing areas once staff and equipment had been relocated, until it was
works staff only on site and we became principle contractor for Carillion Special
Projects
 Demolition: of all redundant buildings varying from brick structures from the 18th
Century to modern prefabricated units and temporary buildings. Over 50 pieces of
plant were utilised on site during the demolition phase with a workforce in the
region of 100 employees.
 Soft Strip: All buildings were soft stripped by our strip out teams before the
demolition took place, with all materials being recycled wherever possible. In
addition we also carried out M&E strip out to all areas.
 Asbestos Surveys & Removal: we conducted all asbestos surveys for the project and
indeed all three types of asbestos were safely removed. This included pipe lagging,
boilers, asbestos sheeting and insulation boarding. Our own division of asbestos

strippers carried out the works with a combined years of experience of 170 years, all
of whom are fully trained operatives with a minimum of 5 years experience.
 24 Hour Security: Our security were on site carrying out surveillance 24 hours a day,
some of the team were accommodated on the site with a team of ex police guard
dogs. We proved 100% successful in avoiding crimes such as joy riding, invasion of
unwanted encampments, vandalism and graffiti, squatting and theft all of which had
been evident onsite before we took possession.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: -
 Wildlife: an endangered species of bats and owls habited the old hospital and
specialists in this field were employed to ensure appropriate action was taken to re
home the bats and owls to ensure minimal disruption was cause.
 Protected Trees, shrubs & flowers: were also evident on site much care was taken
to ensure these were not disturbed at all and the relevant wildlife protection
agencies were involved..
 Recycling: wherever possible materials were recycled for example all yellow stock
bricks were recycled by careful dismantling buildings with each brick being cleaned
individually. Recycling of all timber and roof slates involved roofing specialist
dismantling roof structures with slates being removed individually from all of the
buildings. All foundations and footings were taken up and recycled on site as
crushed concrete.
 Donation of redundant medical facilities to third world charities: Some of the
machines left behind by the Dartford & Gravesham NHS trust were considered to be
obsolete in the medical profession within the UK, however in third world countries
they have proved to be great use to the selected charities.

HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES: -
 Crime & Vandalism: before we took possession of the site local youths used the area
as a recreational ground carrying out crimes such as joy riding and vandalism our 24
hour surveillance and close relationship with the local police force proved 100%
successful in eliminating these incidents.
 Accident Statistics: throughout our time on site only a few minor incidents occurred
with no time taken off of work as a result. We pride ourselves on excellent accident
statistics.
 Welfare Facilities: are a top priority for us at Econ Construction a 24 hour canteen
was available for employees with shower facilities, W.C’s and recreational facilities
readily available
 Health & Safety Manual: we have a full safety manual available upon request this
meets all legal requirements and also has the approval of the Health & Safety
Executive. We are ongoing members of the British Safety Council and are currently
in the process of achieving our 5 star award. All of our H&S practices and policies are
accredited and audited by the CHAS scheme.
 Authorising Bodies: due to the huge scale of the project we were not only under the
control of our own strict policies and procedures but we also managed to exceed the
requirements of Carillion Special Projects, Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust,
Dartford Borough Council, HSE, London Fire Brigade and Kent Police.

HIGHBROOKS PROJECT

Highbrook’s was an estate of prefabricated buildings built during the 1950’s to after the
second world war to temporarily re-home family’s after the devastation of homes during the
second world. Some 50 years later our works was part of the South Greenwich Regeneration
Project. By working in partnership with Greenwich Council, voluntary and community
groups, health agencies, and the police and other agencies, over a seven-year period, the
South Greenwich Regeneration Agency (SGRA) hopes to raise the quality of life of people
living in the south of the borough. The regeneration of the Highbrooks estate was part of
this £2.5 million scheme to provide a new estate of affordable homes.

'We will seek to regenerate the area in ways which respond to real needs and expressed
concerns of local residents, local community organisations and local businesses, and which
result in a strong, confident, racially tolerant community.'

Econ was employed to: -
 Demolish and dismantle pre fabricated buildings
 Removal of asbestos material and safe disposal
 Crushing of concrete foundations slabs

The works have been carried out in two phases allowing for the
decanting of the existing residents into the new properties
with a minimum work force of 10 operatives value of the
works to date is in the region of £100,000.00.

WORKS INVOLVED: -
 Demolition & Asbestos Removal: the estate consisted of buildings made of
prefabricated asbestos material. Demolition involved the use of our own 12 tonne
360 excavators and team of demolition operatives and included all foundations
down to a depth of 1m.
 Asbestos Removal: we conducted all asbestos removal of prefabricated asbestos
cement to external wall boarding, stud walls and ceiling boards. Asbestos insulation
board and asbestos loose fill insulation was also evident. The entire buildings were
made up of pre fabricated asbestos sheeting. Our own division of asbestos strippers
carried out the works with a combined years of experience of 170 years, all of whom
are fully trained operatives with a minimum of 5
years experience.
 Strip Out: Extraction of all items from
the building which can be safely removed
without disturbing the actual physical
structure of the building. This included all
doors and frames, windows and frames, all
skirtings, wooden panelling and floor
coverings. This is conducted by our strip out

team using hand held tools, mainly mattocks
 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: -
 Dust & Mud Nuisance: we took all necessary steps to minimise dust and mud
nuisance during the works as another housing estate was located close by. All
demolition debris were sprayed with a fine spray of water. All existing highways
used by vehicles entering and exiting from the site were kept clean and clear of all
dust and debris.
 Noise Pollution: as this was a highly populated residential and retail area it was
essential to employ the best practicable means to minimise noise and vibration
produced by the operations with regard to the recommendations in BS 5228 “Noise
Control on Construction & Demolition Sites”. All mechanical plant and vehicles are
fitted with effective exhaust silencers and are maintained in good and efficient
working order. All compressors and generators were sound reduced with acoustic
covers which are kept closed whilst in operation. Any ancillary pneumatic equipment
is fitted with mufflers and plant
in intermittent use was shut
down in periods between work or
throttled down to a minimum. All
of these factors insured minimal
noise pollution.
 Traffic Management Procedures:
due to a high volume of traffic
site speed limits were enforced,
banks man were utilised for
reversing, skip permits for roads,
dispensations for road closures where necessary

 Crime & Vandalism: as it is a highly populated areas surrounded by estates before
we took possession local youths used the area as a recreational ground therefore it
was essential for us to take precautions avoid any theft or damage to plant and
machinery and also any accidents.
 Accident Statistics: No incidents occurred with no time taken off of work as a result.
We pride ourselves on excellent accident statistics.
 Welfare Facilities: are a top priority for us at Econ Construction shower facilities,
W.C’s and recreational facilities readily available
accredited and audited by the
CHAS scheme.
 Authorising Bodies: we were not
only under the control of our
own strict policies and
procedures but we also managed
to exceed the requirements of
Kier, Greenwich Council, Hyde
Housing, The Housing
Corporation and the Health &
Safety Executive.

Rail Projects

Project: Access Stairs and Canopy Dismantle and Removal from
Platform 11 & 12 at Clapham Junction (Phase 1)
Client: Geoffrey Osborne Rail
Raven House
29 Linkfield Lane
Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1JP
Date: May 2009
Programme: 12 Hr Possesion
Overview: To remove the Asbestos Cement roof sheets, then hot cut and
dismantle the canopy frame.

Project: Canopy Dismantle, Demolition of Platform Building and
Removal of Access Stairs from Platform 15 & 16 at Clapham
Junction (Phase 2)
Date & Programme: February 2010 – Platform Building
21 Engineering Hour Shifts for Canopy
1 x 27 Hr Possesion – March 2010 (Completed in 16 Hrs)
Overview: To carefully dismantle the platform building and back fill the
basement with arising from demolition.
To remove the roof sheets, then hot cut and dismantle the
canopy frame.
To carefully dismantle the Access Stairs to platform.

Canopy & Stairs that were removed. Platform Building That was Demolished

Overview of works carried out.

Project: Demolition of Brimsdowne Signal Box
Client: Geoffrey Osborne Limited
Raven House
29 Linkfield Lane
Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1JP
Date: March 2009
Programme: 52 Hour Possession (Finished in 14 Hours)
Overview: To Demolish the Trackside Redundant Signal Box

Project: Network Rail - Train Scrapping & Asbestos removal at
Carnforth

Carriages which required stripping including any asbestos removal

Asbestos operatives inside carriage stripping ACM’s

Redunant Carriage loaded onto lorry and finally on route.

WOOLWICH ARSENAL REFURBISHMENT PROJECT

Amec is a leading supplier of consultancy, engineering and project management services
within the worlds energy and industrial process industries.

Amec employed Econ Construction to undertake the enabling demolition works that had a
direct interface with the operational railway. This was part of a larger project to extend the
Docklands Light Railway under the Thames to link up with the mainline rail system at
Woolwich Arsenal Station.

Econ was to: -
 Demolition of station buildings
 Dismantle & remove station canopies
 Removal of Asbestos Cement Roof Cladding to both canopies.
 Soft strip public areas

The works had a minimum work force of 15 employees value of the works to date was
£127K.

 Dismantling: of all platform canopies including crane lifts, the majority of this work
was undertaken during the second 52 hour possession.
 Demolition: of station buildings including ticket office and WC. This work was
undertaken whilst the platform was still in use by passengers, but with material and
plant movements undertaken at night.
 Soft Strip: All buildings were soft stripped by our strip out teams It included
hazardous material removal before the demolition took place, with all materials
being recycled wherever possible. In addition we also carried out M&E strip out to
all areas.
 Asbestos Surveys & Removal: we conducted all asbestos surveys for the project and
undertook removal of cement roof panels to the canopies during the first 52 hour
possession.

Although these works are our speciality, the constraints and logistics involved in 52 hour
possession working helped make this an enjoyably challenging project for our project team,
which brought together Econ staff from many disciplines – Rail, Hazardous Materials,
Asbestos, Craneage, Demolition and Planning..

 Crime & Vandalism: usually associated with public areas such as graffiti and
vandalism were not encountered during out time on site.
 Accident Statistics: throughout our time on site no accidents of incidents were
reported. We pride ourselves on excellent accident statistics.
 Welfare Facilities: are a top priority for Econ Construction shower facilities, W.C’s
and recreational facilities were provided in part by our client and supplemented by
our own site facilities.
accredited and audited by the CHAS scheme.
 Authorising Bodies: due to the huge scale of the project we were not only under the
control of our own strict policies and procedures but we also managed to exceed the
requirements of Transport for London, Network Rail, Docklands Light Railway & City
Airport Rail Enterprises.

REACTIVE MAINTENANCE & BUILDING PROJECTS
Job Profile – Lee Station

Project: Riser Wall Rebuild

Date: November 2011

Programme: 12hr Possession

Overview: We were called to attend a fault where the riser wall had spilt on the
lower section along the courses of the wall. The scope of works where
to remove the damaged section of face brickwork and install a lintel
below the ballast line and re-build on a like for like basis.

Working Hours:

These works were undertaken during a 12 hour Possession.

Method of Repair:

The two coping stones immediately above the damaged section were
removed and stored for re-fitting, the face brickwork was then
removed down to the ballast level allowing for brick bonding into the
surrounding sound brickwork. A concrete lintel was then installed to
enable the rebuilding of the riser wall. This included matching the
brick bond and corbeling to the upper four courses. Ties and
reinforcement meshing was installed to bond the new section of
brickwork to the surrounding areas.
A second lintel was then installed to the upper section of brickwork to
allow the coping stones to be installed earlier due to the time
constraints within the possession. The coping stones where then re-
laid and pointed up allowing for expansion joints as required.

Progress Photo’s:

Job Profile – Farningham Road Station

Project: Waiting Shelter Re-Build

Date: November 2011

Programme: 2 Weeks

Overview: The 2 main beams to the London End of the canopy had completely
rotten through as they exit the station building roof, under the box
gutter construction. The box gutter in the area that we had exposed
had also rotted beyond any repair and required replacement. We had
been called out to make safe canopy to the London End after a
roofing contractor replacing the roofing sheets noted the extent of
the damage to canopy construction including the noticeable drop to
the canopy.

Two of the existing main beams had been replaced in the past, by
means of bolting new timbers to the existing timber within the roof
void area, and two support posts had been fitted that extend from the
underside of the canopy to the platform surface which would have
been fitted to act as additional support in the past.

Working Hours:

These works were undertaken during normal working hours behind
hoarding in a High Street environment.

Method of Repair:

We removed the existing box gutter, removed rotten sections of main
timbers, and replace with new, bolting them to existing main beams
within the roof void area allowing for at least 3m for load transfer in
treated softwood in matching sizes. Replaced existing damaged
dagger boards to match existing design and then formed new falls to
allow the discharge of rain water to the front of the canopy into a
deep flow half round gutter discharging to exiting outlets.
This allowed for maintenance to the gutter without the need to access
the roof area, we evaluated that the cause to the extent of the
damage was due to the box gutter leaking/being blocked over the
years.

Main Beam Damaged Beneath Box Gutter Area(2nd), Additional Vertical Support
Shown.

How ECON can help with your requirements to manage
asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, has placed a legal
obligation to manage asbestos in non-domestic properties.

Managing asbestos does not mean having to have the expense of removing it
all.

Most organisations have now gone down the lines of having an asbestos
survey of their buildings. However, not all have followed these up with an
inspection plan and this is where we can help.

Econ can undertake preparation of an inspection plan and undertake regular
inspections by experience asbestos staff, of your buildings, based upon your
original asbestos survey reports.

Our inspectors have extensive knowledge of asbestos management and as
part of their report will advise if any further action is required.

Not only do we believe that we have some of the most experienced staff and
offer a flexible and prompt service, we also believe that we are the cheapest
provider in the country.

If you think we can help you then give us a call for advice and a no obligation
quote.

Simon Watson BSc (Hons)
Head of Hazardous Material Inspection Division
Econ Construction Limited

Tel: 02083002916 Mobile: 07920113673
Fax: 02083002593 Email: simon.watson@econconstruction.co.uk

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