NEWS
October 2009
Progressive appoint Larsen as main contractor for the structural façade refurbishment.
The Progressive building society have awarded the main contract for the survey, investigation and concrete repair works of their Belfast headquarters to Larsen Contract Ltd. Work has now commenced on the fast track 10 week programme with completion scheduled for December 18th.
The building was constructed in the 1950s of cast in situ concrete and clad with precast panels. The scope of the works includes a full concrete condition survey, investigation of the panel fixing system, re-jointing, concrete repair and the application of a anti carbonation protective coating system.
Its location at the junction of Wellington Place and College Street is one of the city centres busiest pedestrian and vehicular routes, the façade will be accessed by traditional scaffolding with a protective fan and hoarding to ensure the safety of the public. A detailed risk assessment and method statement have been developed in conjunction with the client and Larsen Contracts.
October 2009
Larsen secures contract to refurbish and upgrade the floors at the Irish Rail Maintenance Depots
With the disruption caused to north bound rail users as a result of the bridge works at Malahide Estury the 14,000m² resin flooring contract at the Irish Rail Drogheda Maintenance Depot has just started with the removal of the existing coatings and preparation by vacuum blasting and grinding prior to the application of the Remmers Epoxy resin anti-slip finish, with the bridge due to be completed at the end of October the priority is to complete the works at Drogheda by early November, Fairview will follow with completion planned for mid December.
The upgrade of the live working depots means close interaction action and planning is essential for the smooth running of the project while ensuring limited disruption to the DART and Commuter rolling stock daily maintenance programme.
October 2009
Top Oil Bund works to commence
Top Oil have awarded the contract for their bund maintenance works to Larsen Contracts, the scope of the work includes the inspection of all wall and slab joints, tank seals and concrete integrity inspection within their huge oil storage facility at Dublin Port.
With Top Oils very high safety and environmental standards and regular condition inspections ensure that their facility is maintained to the highest EPA standards.
Larsen Contracts have a vast experience in the field of Bund lining and many of industry’s leading Chemical and Pharmaceutical companies have chosen Larsen as their partner in this area. They provide a single point service with design construction and installation of the bund protection systems.
7th September 2009
Tidal Challenges in refurbishment of Belfast Harbour Oil Berthing Jetty
Larsen Contracts have handled many challenging projects in their history of concrete repair, and a current project at Belfast Port - the refurbishment of an Oil berth Jetty 2 is one of the more complex ones.
Farrens Construction appointed Larsen as the specialist structural concrete repair contractor, on the fast track 12 week programme with a value of over £120,000.
The team of 12 specialists working on the project is faced with no only the challenge of working in tidal conditions but also the factor of a live jetty, where the frequency of oil tankers arriving in the harbour can often mean disruption to works.
Mark Murphy Project Manager commentated , “ There are very few experienced specialist contractors in UK and Ireland able to handle successfully marine concrete repair works, as this type of project can create both technical and heath and safety challenges with often tight deadline pressures.”
Larsen contracts use hydro- demolition technologies, with sprayed and flowable concrete repairs for marine projects
Other recent concrete repair projects by Larsen include: Aghada Power station Cork, Fareham Shopping Center Southampton, Lakeland Form Enniskillen, M1 Motorway Bridges Belfast,Aspin Walk Belfast, , Mill Building Odlums Mill Building Dublin Port, St Brendan’s Community Collage.
3rd March 2009
20th June 2009
Larsen Contracts to be sole approved applicators for revolutionary new floor coating
Larsen Contracts have recently been appointed as the CFC (Certified Flooring Contractor) for Ireland for RapidShield™ a new and Revolutionary unique curing technology which brings instant access to commercial and industrial flooring areas.
An advanced approach to floor protection and maintenance, RapidShield™ is a high-performance, UV-curable floor coating system suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial sectors. Not only does it comply with VOC and HAPs environmental mandates, it is the only instant curing resin flooring system for the protection and maintenance of concrete floors.
Says Mark Murphy , Director at Larsen Contracts “We have achieved some tremendous results for clients with RapidShield™.Where a fast track flooring solution is required we can provide instant access on completion, as there is absolutely no waiting and it is immediately open to full traffic. With no solvents or VOCs it allows parallel working in facilities where factory production continues alongside flooring works”
Rapid Shield has a durable, seamless bond which will protect and increase the life of a new or existing concrete floor—resisting abrasion, chemicals, impact and scratches. RapidShield’s hard, gloss or matt finish means the surface is easy to clean and maintain. The availability of clear or any color means it can be used to mark walkways, to create safety striping and signs, or simply, to coordinate facility colors to create a pleasing work environment
For further detail and video of Rapid Shield in action see www.larsen-contracts.com or Tel (00353) 01 834 8255