News & Insights – Page 5 – Spencer Bridge Engineering

Spencer Group bridges project takes Ron Dearing UTC students to degree level

Students at Hull’s employer-led school have learned about the complex engineering involved in bridge structures from a leading company in the field. The students from Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) have been developing their engineering skills and knowledge under the direction of Hull-based engineering business Spencer Group, a world leader in bridge works. TheContinue reading "Spencer Group bridges project takes Ron Dearing UTC students to degree level"

4 min read 20 July 2018

Hanging together

Hanger condition on the UK’s Humber Bridge will be investigated this summer through a specialist contract on the major crossing. Three hangers are to be removed from one of Europe’s longest suspension bridges and tested to establish their remaining life. Work will take place over the summer and involves the installation of a purpose-built accessContinue reading "Hanging together"

4 min read 12 June 2018

Spencer Group begin essential works to repair Forth Road Bridge

Spencer Group have begun preliminary work on their project to repair the truss ends on the Forth Road Bridge, following a high-profile fracture which closed the bridge for three weeks during emergency repairs. Selected by Transport Scotland as the contractor to replace seven truss ends which connect the bridge deck to the tower, following theirContinue reading "Spencer Group begin essential works to repair Forth Road Bridge"

3 min read 28 November 2017

Erskine Bridge project underway, as Spencer Group provide essential maintenance

Spencer Group have begun a new project to carry out essential maintenance work on Erskine Bridge in Scotland, which will ensure its cables remain safe for another decade of use. The cable-stayed bridge, which spans the Clyde and connects West Dunbartonshire with Renfrewshire near Glasgow, will have its cables inspected and painted by Spencer GroupContinue reading "Erskine Bridge project underway, as Spencer Group provide essential maintenance"

3 min read 23 August 2017

Spencer Group completes world’s largest bridge cables anti-corrosion project

High-level bridge maintenance specialist Spencer Group has completed a mammoth project that will remain the largest of its kind ever to be undertaken worldwide. The British engineering company has delivered successfully the world’s largest retro-fit cable dehumidification project on Denmark’s vast Great Belt crossing. The 18-month project saw vital work carried out to protect theContinue reading "Spencer Group completes world’s largest bridge cables anti-corrosion project"

6 min read 20 October 2015

Humber Bridge project shortlisted for Prime Minister’s award

A project delivered by engineering specialist Spencer Group to safeguard the structural integrity of the Humber Bridge has been shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award. The complex scheme to replace load-bearing “A-frames” connecting the main span bridge deck to the towers at either end of the bridge is in contention for theContinue reading "Humber Bridge project shortlisted for Prime Minister’s award"

5 min read 6 October 2015

Spencer Group Win Award for Outstanding Civil Engineering

Spencer Group has won the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Engineering Innovation Award for the pedestrian subway slide at Rochester Station, which was carried out during Easter 2014. The 850t concrete subway was slid into position on a cushion of compressed nitrogen; the first time in the UK this method was used.Continue reading "Spencer Group Win Award for Outstanding Civil Engineering"

2 min read 16 July 2015

National award nomination for Humber Bridge project delivered by Spencer Group

A project delivered by Spencer Group to safeguard the long-term structural integrity of the Humber Bridge has been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award. Works to replace load-bearing “A-frames”, which connect the main span bridge deck to the towers at either end of the bridge, have been nominated in the Civil Engineering Project of theContinue reading "National award nomination for Humber Bridge project delivered by Spencer Group"

2 min read 16 June 2015

Spencer Group Begins Major Maintenance Work on Gliberdyke (Slipper) Bridge

On 1st June 2015, Spencer Group began major maintenance work on Gilberdyke (Slipper) Bridge, to maintain its structural integrity and prevent deterioration. The works, on behalf of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, include re-painting, concrete repairs, joint repairs and bearing replacements. Despite the works, Spencer will keep Slipper Bridge open to all vehicles, causeContinue reading "Spencer Group Begins Major Maintenance Work on Gliberdyke (Slipper) Bridge"

1 min read 2 June 2015