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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

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