News & Insights – Page 3
Explore the latest news and insights from Spencer Bridge Engineering, including bridge project updates, early contractor involvement, safety and industry collaboration.
Leeds Civil Engineering students visit Corporation Road Bridge
CIVIL Engineering students from the University of Leeds have visited Corporation Road Bridge in North East Lincolnshire to gain a first-hand insight into work on a Grade II listed structure. Four students, who are studying civil engineering, attended a tour of the 100-year-old bridge site last month to understand the scale of the work involvedContinue reading "Leeds Civil Engineering students visit Corporation Road Bridge"
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2 May 2025
Spencer Bridge Engineering recognised for outstanding refurbishment of historic bridge
Spencer Bridge Engineering has been recognised with a prestigious national award for its meticulous work on a historic bridge. The engineering specialist was honoured with the Bridges Award for New Life in the 2025 Bridges Awards in recognition of its work to permanently replace hangers on the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge, which connects the islandContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering recognised for outstanding refurbishment of historic bridge"
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18 March 2025
Spencer Group enhances in-house capabilities with surfacing solution accreditation
Spencer Group has further enhanced its in-house capabilities by being awarded accreditation to apply an advanced surfacing solution which can be utilised in bridge and rail projects. The bridge engineering specialist has been accredited to apply the BRIDGEMASTER® advanced bridge deck waterproofing solution, which protects a range of surfaces from the elements. Developed by GCP,Continue reading "Spencer Group enhances in-house capabilities with surfacing solution accreditation"
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26 November 2024
Spencer Group’s Corporation Bridge project reaches new milestone
Spencer Group’s Corporation Bridge project has hit a major milestone, with the painting works and under-deck repairs now complete on spans 1 to 3, with the North truss painted on spans 5 and 6. Starting in February 2023, the restoration in Grimsby is aimed to make the bridge more aesthetically pleasing while preserving the bridge’sContinue reading "Spencer Group’s Corporation Bridge project reaches new milestone"
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7 October 2024
Spencer Group wins prestigious industry award for unique walkway solution on historic Connel Bridge
Heritage bridge works specialist Spencer Bridge Engineering has been honoured with a major industry award for their work to install a unique temporary walkway on a historic Scottish bridge. The company, part of Spencer Group, received the 2024 Galvanizing in Engineering Award from the Galvanisers Association for its outstanding interpretation of what galvanized steel canContinue reading "Spencer Group wins prestigious industry award for unique walkway solution on historic Connel Bridge"
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29 August 2024
Spencer Bridge Engineering honoured in major industry awards for work on historic Union Chain Bridge
Spencer Bridge Engineering has been recognised for its outstanding work on the historic Union Chain Bridge with a prestigious industry award. The company received the Historic Bridge Project of the Year Award at the New Civil Engineer Bridges Awards 2024 for its work on the iconic structure which crosses the border between England and Scotland.Continue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering honoured in major industry awards for work on historic Union Chain Bridge"
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19 July 2024
Spencer Bridge Engineering team raises money for Menai Heritage Trust
Leading bridge works specialist Spencer Bridge Engineering, has helped to raise money and awareness for the Menai Heritage Museum. The Menai Heritage Trust honours the two world-famous bridges that span the Menai Strait – the Menai Suspension Bridge and Britannia Bridge. A group of six Spencer Bridge Engineering team members bravely took to the chillyContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering team raises money for Menai Heritage Trust"
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6 June 2024
Spencer Bridge Engineering scoops prestigious industry awards for two major projects
Spencer Bridge Engineering has been recognised for its outstanding work on two iconic bridges at separate industry awards ceremonies. The company has won awards for projects on Union Chain Bridge and Menai Suspension Bridge. Spencer Bridge Engineering completed a programme of essential works to preserve Union Chain Bridge linking England and Scotland, which is moreContinue reading "Spencer Bridge Engineering scoops prestigious industry awards for two major projects"
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6 December 2023
Spencer Group completes bespoke walkway in critical enabling works on Scottish bridge
Heritage bridge works specialist Spencer Group has completed a complex and unique temporary walkway on an iconic Scottish bridge ahead of major work to replace the deck. Grade B-listed Connel Bridge links the villages of Connel and North Connel, near Oban, and spans Loch Etive. Hull-based Spencer Group was appointed to design, construct and installContinue reading "Spencer Group completes bespoke walkway in critical enabling works on Scottish bridge"
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24 October 2023