Visibility whilst using plant can be a safety concern on site. Read more...
Dual View Dumper Trucks
Published on 25 June 2019
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Innovations
Colour Coding Concrete Pumplines for Secondary Lining
Published on 25 June 2019
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...
Reuse of Concrete Slabs
Published on 25 June 2019
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
Published on 25 June 2019
Replacing Cable Ties With Velcro
Published on 20 June 2019
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
Published on 18 June 2019
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
Published on 12 June 2019
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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
Published on 11 June 2019
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’
Published on 11 June 2019
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
Published on 7 June 2019
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...