Construct - Issue 51

What makes this project truly stand out is the execution. Acting as principal contractor under construction, design and management regulations, the FM Conway project team undertook the planning, management, and execution of the works – a testament to the business’ technical capability and its integrated delivery approach. More than 11 FM Conway business units have worked together, from structures and surfacing to water and drainage management, supported by external specialists such as Vision Groundworks, Fosseway, Benninghoven and Allied Tanks. This level of collaboration has been both challenging and rewarding, cultivating deeper internal and external relationships and enhancing skillsets across the business. The expansion itself is impressive in scale and complexity. Two new 3,000 tonne heated bitumen tanks, constructed by the FM Conway team, on fully bunded foundations, have been integrated seamlessly into the existing terminal process. A new gantry and weighbridges will support long-term operations while the jetty has been upgraded to accommodate larger vessels, reducing reliance on road transport and cutting carbon emissions. A new delivery pipe will connect the tanks straight to the existing ship-to-shore pipeline, streamlining operations.

Behind the scenes, detailed design coordination, rigorous safety management and specialist civil engineering ensured that the terminal remained fully operational – public access and deliveries continued without interruption – while the upgrades were in progress. “This project is a triumph for FM Conway’s self-delivery model,” says Tim Metcalf, Group Development Director at FM Conway. “We’ve drawn on the experience and expertise from every corner of our business and that teamwork and shared thinking has delivered a fantastic result.” For FM Conway, this is more than an infrastructure upgrade; it’s a statement of intent. By leveraging in-house expertise and fostering collaboration at every level, the business has delivered a project that embodies sustainability and innovation. It also sets a benchmark for future projects, demonstrating how complex industrial construction can be managed safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption.

SPECIAL THANKS • Aggregates and Asphalt • Bitumen Storage Delivery Team • Technology Centre • Civil Engineering • Commercial Team • Major Projects • Procurement • SHEQ • Street Lighting

• Surfacing • Water and Drainage

Management

“We’ve drawn on the experience and expertise from every corner of our business and that teamwork and shared thinking has delivered a fantastic result.”

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