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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

Spencer Group delivers critical project to safeguard structural integrity of Humber Bridge

Leading specialist engineering business Spencer Group has delivered a challenging project to replace critical parts of the Humber Bridge and safeguard the long-term structural integrity of the iconic crossing. Spencer managed successfully the highly complex challenge of replacing load-bearing “A-frames”, which connect the main span bridge deck to the towers at either end of theContinue reading "Spencer Group delivers critical project to safeguard structural integrity of Humber Bridge"

4 min read 10 April 2015

Humber Bridge project claims prestigious award

A project delivered by Spencer Group to safeguard the structural integrity of the iconic Humber Bridge has won a prestigious award. The £4m project to replace critical parts of the landmark crossing was recognised at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) annual Yorkshire and Humber Awards. The team behind the project to replace load-bearing “A-frames”,Continue reading "Humber Bridge project claims prestigious award"

4 min read 13 March 2015

East Kent Phase 2 Rochester Blue Boar Bridge

Rochester rail bridge installation maintains momentum on £145m East Kent works

Spencer Group has reached a major milestone on a £145m project that will revolutionise East Kent’s rail network. Works on the East Kent Re-Signalling Phase 2 project have continued to progress well over the last few months, culminating in the installation of a new rail bridge at Rochester Station. The steel bridge, located in BlueContinue reading "Rochester rail bridge installation maintains momentum on £145m East Kent works"

4 min read 19 December 2014

Dehumidification on the Great Belt Bridge

Spencer Group suspension bridge project shortlisted in prestigious industry awards

Specialist engineering business Spencer Group has been shortlisted in a prestigious construction industry awards for an innovative project on one of the world’s longest suspension bridges. Spencer’s work to dehumidify the main cables on the Great Belt crossing in Denmark, using the company’s Cable Crawler system, has been nominated as one of eight projects inContinue reading "Spencer Group suspension bridge project shortlisted in prestigious industry awards"

3 min read 14 June 2014

Kingston bridge span installed over Easter weekend to propel Wessex Package 7 towards completion

Spencer Rail has begun a series of refurbishment works at Wemyss Bay Station in Scotland. The scope of works for the contract comprises the following items: David McLaughlin, Project Director at Spencer Rail, said: “The project has been spread over two financial years to take advantage of two summer periods. “This is due to theContinue reading "Kingston bridge span installed over Easter weekend to propel Wessex Package 7 towards completion"

1 min read 6 May 2014