Demolition of Bureau Veritas Site
February 2, 2009 by Michael · Leave a Comment
MJ Finnigan Limited have recently completed their most extensive contracts to date. The works included the demolition of three large buildings on the former Bureau Veritas /AMTAC Laboratory industrial estate in Broadheath, Manchester.
The complex demolition on the 3 acre site presented many challenges to the company. One of the major issues on site is the restrictive boundaries on three elevations. This has necessitated careful planning and protection measures along the Manchester Ship Canal where one of the industrial units runs immediately along the canal bank.
The complex method of works was agreed with the canal owners, Peel Holdings and necessitated the sitting of a pontoon within the canal to provide additional protection to the live canal which was in use throughout the contract period.
There was also busy airport car parking business immediately next door to the western elevation and a busy sports playing field on the other site boundary.
The contract also included for careful diversion of BT and electrical services which served the airport car parking business.
The contract commenced with the removal of notifiable asbestos materials found within the Bureau Veritas Laboratory building. This was carried out by ARCA trained operatives and clean air certificates were issued. The site also had quite an extensive amount of bonded asbestos cement sheeting on all the roof elevations. This was removed by trained operatives working from MEWP’s.
The Management called for regular Safety Audits of the site, weekly Tool Box Talks with regards to safety, regular Method Statement Induction courses for all Operatives on site, fortnightly Progress and Safety Meetings with the client. Regular auditing was undertaken to ensure that the Project Management procedures were followed. The 9 week Project was completed on time to the client’s full satisfaction with no injuries, accidents, or incident to members of staff or the public.
Knowsley Industrial Estate
January 1, 2009 by Michael · Comments Off
MJ Finnigan Limited have recently completed the demolition of a redundant factory unit and 25 metre water tower located at Knowsley Industrial Estate in Merseyside. The project was completed on behalf of Morgan Ashurst to make way for a new car park on site.
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Demolition of Orchard House on behalf of Westshield
December 19, 2008 by Michael · Leave a Comment
MJ Finnigan Limited continues to go from strength to strength with an ever expanding client list.
We have recently completed the demolition and site remediation works at involved with a mulit million pound residential scheme being led by Westshield homes. This project was made all the more high profile by the previous land owner, Mr Colin Bell the former Manchester City and England Football Star.
“Our lads were very keen when they heard about this contract, all the city fans have suddenly started arriving for work early” joked the project manager Michael Finnigan.
“Personally I have really enjoyed this contract as I am a big united fan! Joking aside It has been a privilege to be involved with the scheme”. Michael added.
The house was of a modern, open-plan design built out of random sized York stone. The demolition was undertaken in a controlled piecemeal fashion in order to allow for as much salvage of the original stone work as possible.
Mr Laurie Bradley the Land owner of the client had some kind words upon completion of the project:-
“We were happy to see your responsible and vigilant approach to Health, Safety and Environmental issues which are of paramount importance to us.
And many thanks for carefully removing the Bell shaped stone at the building entrance, I’m sure Colin will be very happy it has been protected and saved.
Your overall response and delivery has been excellent ensuring an accident and incident free project completed on time. “
With the Bells’ chalet-style home has already been demolished and, in its place, developers Westshield Homes are building a 21st century house that would suit any of today’s multi-millionaire footballers.
Dangerous Buildings Demolition
November 6, 2008 by Michael · Leave a Comment
MJ Finnigan Ltd were called out to respond to an emergency following a fire at two blocks of flats in Manchester. The buildings had a demolition order placed on them by the local council and it was necessary to mobilse as quickly as possible and carry out the demolition to ensure the safety of the local residents as the buildings were at rick of collapse.
One of the buildings was located in close proximity to an occupied dwelling which meant the gable end had to be fully scaffolded and hand demolition techniques employed.
