Trafford General Hospital
January 8, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment
Aerial Shot
MJ Finnigan was awarded this high profile public sector contract by the Estates department at Trafford General NHS Trust following a successful competitive tender process.
The prospect of undertaking demolition works within the confines of a live hospital required detailed analysis, co - ordination and co - operation from all parties involved in the project.
Prior to the commencement of the works MJ Finnigan submitted a series of detailed method statements and risk assessments in order to satisfy the stringent health and safety controls of the Hospital.
With a client programme of 8 weeks for the demolition of 5 separate buildings and a water tower MJ Finnigan provided a range of specialist plant and equipment supplemented by its own trained workforce.
“Your response and delivery to our stringent health and safety standards was excellent. We are happy to report the works were completed on time, to budget and most importantly with no accident, incident or disruption to the running of the hospital.”
Estates Manager, Trafford NHS Trust
Demolition at TESCO retail park, Dudley
January 8, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment
MJ Finnigan’s impressive client base continues to expand following the completion of a contract acting as principal contractors directly to TESCO Stores plc.
We were commissioned by TESCO to carry out the demolition of the redundant Curry’s and Blockbuster buildings as part of the enabling works for the redevelopment of the burntree island retail park. MJ Finnigan were presented with numerous challenges during this project which called for careful planning and sequencing of the works.
The retail park comprised of a large TESCO store, a Wickes store and a petrol station which continued to operate at full capacity for the duration of the project. This was made all the more challenging as the works were being carried out during the busy festive period, vehicular and pedestrian traffic was very high seven days a week.
The MJ Finnigan management team on the project called for regular safety audits of the site, regular tool box talks with regards to safety, and regular progress and safety meetings. The 6 week project was completed to the clients full satisfaction with no injuries, accidents or incident to members of staff or the public allowing MJ Finnigan to continue our exemplary record in Health and Safety.
Works complete for TESCO
January 8, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment
Our contract for the demolition of the Currys and Blockbusters Store at TESCO in Dudley was completed shortly before Christmas. The store manager was extremely happy with our performance especially as we provided no disruption to the running of his store during the very busy festive period. A full detail photographic case study can be seen in our case study section.
New Contract at Baker Petrolite
January 8, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment
MJ Finnigan has had a great start to the new year with news that we have secured a further contract for our blue chip client Baker Petrolite in Kirkby. We have been commissioned to carry out the demolition of the Pilot Plant on site following our recent successful completion of the Soaps Tower demolition which is now featured in our case studies section.
Baker Petrolite is a subsidiary of Baker Hughes, which is the worlds third largest oilfield services company. They provide the worlds oil and gas industry with products and services for drilling, formation evaluation, completion, production and reservoir consulting. This is the third contract we have undertaken on site and demonstrates our continued exemplary performance in health, safety, environment and delivery of complex demolition projects.
Dismantling of LPG Storage and Vent Tank Areas, Baker Petrolite
January 8, 2010 by Michael · 1 Comment
The Project commissioned by Baker Hughes called for the safe dismantling and demolition of a number of LPG Storage Tanks, Vent Tanks, vessels, pipe work and over head gantries. The project was a particularly sensitive one located in the heart of the top tier COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations) site in Liverpool.
The site has process, blending and packaging facilities which manufacture oil production chemicals, refinery process additives, drilling fluid additives, well stimulation and workover additives for the Oilfield and Industrial markets in Europe and the rest of the world.
The on site production programme runs 24 hours a day 7 days a week and whilst on site it was vital that we adhered to the stringent health and safety rules and permit to work procedures. Our demolition operations were conducted in two particularly hazardous environments. The LPG storage area was located immediately adjacent to the Acid Tank Farm which contained a number of tanks holding hazardous materials. The vent tank area was even more challenging given its location next to the main production facility.
Following detailed planning in conjunction with the client and their CDM Co-ordinators a method of works was agreed to eliminate and disturbance to the plants production. The dismantling was carried out using oxy propane hot work techniques and craning down the plant in manageable sections as can be seen in the photographs.
The Head Site Process Engineer was very happy with our performance stating:- “I would like to complement your company on your professional approach to Health, Safety and Environmental issues on site which was of paramount importance to us from the outset. The method of works was highly efficient and ensured there was no risk to safety or the running of the plant’s operations.”
