During construction of the secondary lining, time is of the essence to minimise the cycle time between each concrete pour and therefore reduce costs. Read more...
Innovations
Reuse of Concrete Slabs
The site team at Kirtling Street installed a concrete working platform to enable the start of diaphragm wall works. The slab was cast within the footprint of what would become the main shaft to... Read more...
Bespoke Spill Trays for Secondary Lining
Replacing Cable Ties With Velcro
Cable ties used to put signs up around the site can cause harm to marine animals if the cut ties are not disposed of correctly. Read more...
Use of Xcentric Ripper
The Xcentric Ripper has been successfully trialled instead of a traditional breaker to demolish the Deep Soil Mixing Columns. Read more...
Introduction of sit/stand desks
Tideway staff were asked for suggested improvements for the new London Bridge office. One suggestion was standing desks. Consequently, 10 electronically powered rising desks were planned for... Read more...
Save the Boreholes Campaign
The Tideway Tunnel is a 25km tunnel, currently under construction, running under the tidal section of the River Thames through central London. The tunnel will capture and store raw sewage and... Read more...
Thermostat Control ‘Save the Polar Bears’
The Tideway Tunnel is a 25km tunnel, currently under construction, running under the tidal section of the River Thames through central London. The tunnel will capture and store raw sewage and... Read more...
Cage Lifting Dolly Trailer
Earl Pumping Station on Thames Tideway East is an operational Thames Water facility. As such the space on site within was limited. The scheme saw the construction of an 18m diameter diaphragm wall... Read more...
Low HAVS Grinders / Discs
To lower the HAVS exposure while using angle grinders. The HAV readings were too excessive and the operatives are reaching 100m/s limits within the hour. The challenge for us was could we reduce... Read more...