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Spencer Group project on historic suspension bridge wins coveted industry award

A high-profile project delivered by bridges maintenance and refurbishment specialist Spencer Group on one of the world’s most historic crossings has claimed a prestigious award. The Hull-based engineering business has received industry recognition for a project it is delivering to replace footpath panels on the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge. The project claimed the Bridges ManagementContinue reading "Spencer Group project on historic suspension bridge wins coveted industry award"

3 min read 11 June 2021

Menai Suspension Bridge footway panel replacement project scoops the Bridges Management Award

Spencer Group’s Menai Suspension Bridge footway panel replacement project has won the Bridges Management Award at this year’s Bridge Design & Engineering Awards. The Bridges Awards celebrate the sheer ingenuity, project management and cooperative skills of the people behind the design, construction and maintenance of pedestrian, highway and rail bridges in the UK. Organised byContinue reading "Menai Suspension Bridge footway panel replacement project scoops the Bridges Management Award"

1 min read 28 May 2021

Historic chain suspension bridge as it’s never been seen before

It is one of the world’s oldest suspension bridges, but now it can be seen as never before. Bridge maintenance, repair and renovation specialist Spencer Group has removed the entire timber decking of the 200-year-old Union Chain Bridge, which links England and Scotland, as part of an essential programme of works to preserve the iconicContinue reading "Historic chain suspension bridge as it’s never been seen before"

5 min read 25 March 2021

Spencer Group steps forward for major footpaths project on iconic Menai Suspension Bridge

Leading engineering specialist Spencer Group is about to begin work to replace footpath panels on one of the world’s most historic suspension bridges. A Spencer Group team will carry out major works to remove, replace and then resurface almost all of the footway panels on the approach spans on both sides of the iconic GradeContinue reading "Spencer Group steps forward for major footpaths project on iconic Menai Suspension Bridge"

5 min read 22 December 2020

Spencer Group to begin rebuild of historic chain suspension bridge

Leading engineering specialist Spencer Group will begin work next month to refurbish and rebuild one of the world’s oldest suspension bridges. Spencer Group will carry out a programme of essential works to preserve the 200-year-old Union Chain Bridge linking England and Scotland. With a single span of 449ft (137m), the historic crossing over the RiverContinue reading "Spencer Group to begin rebuild of historic chain suspension bridge"

5 min read 23 July 2020

Humber Bridge hanger replacement and testing – Smeaton Award

A project to increase the life expectancy of Humber Bridge has been shortlisted for a prestigious civil engineering award. The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has announced that the Humber Bridge hanger replacement and testing project has been shortlisted for recognition in its 2020 Yorkshire and Humber Awards. The iconic Grade 1 listed Humber BridgeContinue reading "Humber Bridge hanger replacement and testing – Smeaton Award"

3 min read 13 February 2020

Spencer Group wins four-year Erskine Bridge maintenance painting contract

Landmark bridge works specialist Spencer Group has been appointed to carry out a long-term maintenance painting programme on Scotland’s Erskine Bridge following a competitive tender process. Spencer Group will carry out the £18m package of works over a four-year period in the latest stage of a long-term relationship with the bridge, which spans the RiverContinue reading "Spencer Group wins four-year Erskine Bridge maintenance painting contract"

5 min read 28 June 2019

Spencer Group completes major repairs to Forth Road Bridge

High-level bridge works specialist Spencer Group has delivered a hugely challenging project to complete repair works which followed a fracture that caused the closure of the Forth Road Bridge. A team from Spencer Group has carried out works to replace truss end links which connect the bridge deck to the towers. The project had itsContinue reading "Spencer Group completes major repairs to Forth Road Bridge"

7 min read 14 February 2019

Spencer Group brings engineering expertise home to iconic Humber Bridge

Engineering specialist Spencer Group will soon start work on an essential maintenance project that will help to secure the long-term structural integrity of the Humber Bridge. Spencer Group is renowned for its expertise in long-span bridge repair and refurbishment, having previously delivered a series of projects in this field, including the world’s largest bridge cableContinue reading "Spencer Group brings engineering expertise home to iconic Humber Bridge"

6 min read 13 November 2018