FM Conway Corporate Brochure

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great people : great work

STRUCTURES: TECHNICAL EXPERTISE FOR MAJOR SCHEMES

Collaborative approach Our experience of delivering major projects in and around London means we are well-versed at liaising with complex stakeholder groups. On behalf of our clients, we establish close relationships with network operators, utilities firms and local communities to ensure that works are completed effectively and to schedule, whilst bringing minimum disruption. • Structural maintenance, routine and reactive maintenance • Structural repairs, refurbishments and renewals • Bridge inspections, surveys, special inspections • Temporary works including propping, formwork, falsework and scaffolding • Architectural and structural lighting • Survey and repair/reconstruction work of subterranean structures • Mechanical and electrical maintenance and renewals to tunnels, pump stations and vaults Our core activities are:

FM Conway brings technical and practical expertise to structures projects of all shapes and sizes. We work across the full spectrum of transport and urban infrastructure, covering major new-build works, heavy, complex structural engineering projects, heritage refurbishments and asset management. From delivering bridge construction works and specialist tunnel refurbishments to maintaining public sculptures, at the heart of our offer is an intelligent approach that combines the expertise of our in-house engineers with real-world solutions. We develop and deliver considered, practical responses, bringing innovative new ideas to the table and a dedication to ensuring the job is done on time and to budget for our clients and customers.

We act as advisors, always looking to add value to

projects and capitalise on

opportunities to make intelligent use of the time we have on site; thinking ahead to guarantee long term performance

Rochester Bridge: Award winning refurbishment project: For nearly two millennia there has been a strategic crossing of the River Medway in Kent between what is now Rochester and Strood. The current crossing consists of two road bridges, one built in 1914 and the other in 1970, with a service bridge in between, known collectively as Rochester Bridge. FM Conway’s Structures team carried out a multimillion-pound refurbishment of the bridges for their owner, the Rochester Bridge Trust, as well as refurbishing a section of Rochester Esplanade.

Old Bridge, which was built in 1856 and reconstructed in 1914 and is a landmark for the town thanks to its three bowstring trusses. The refurbishment included structural repairs to the steel work, which was carried out under the bridge deck, so traffic could continue to use the bridge, in which all of the steel was grit blasted, repaired where required and repainted. The New Bridge was stripped back to enable concrete repairs to be carried out, as well as a new waterproofing membrane installed, footway and cycleway reconstructed and a vehicle restraint barrier erected, all while traffic continued using the bridge. Our Traffic Management, Surfacing and Lighting teams were also involved in the delivery of the Rochester Bridge refurbishment, showcasing our unique self-delivery model and the multi disciplinary expertise that we bring to projects.

Work started with the New Bridge before tackling renovation on the Grade-II listed