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Driving supply chain integration
To demonstrate our commitment to our clients and achieving their objectives it’s crucial that our supply chain understands, engages and enhances with our safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) vision as one team. We’re collaborating to create tailor-made local strategies to achieve this, like our recent supply chain event in Anglia.
Read moreCreative solutions lead to maintenance savings for mine facility
Our clients place their trust in us to put our expertise into developing solutions for the numerous challenges that come with large scale projects. We pride ourselves in achieving success safely but it means even more when our clients recognise our people for their effort and achievement..
Read moreSafety milestone achieved on framework year two
Over 466-thousand working hours with zero lost time incidents on our Capital Delivery Eastern, Building and Civils Framework over the last year. We’ve managed to achieve this while delivering on our promises, zero over-runs on possession and not to mention a global pandemic. Bring on year three, we’re ready!
Read moreShortlisted for CECA Health & Safety Award
Protecting the environment while maintaining safety is a priority for us and our industry. A particularly challenging bridge refurbishment scheme that we completed has recently been shortlisted for a health and safety award by CECA Yorkshire and Humber, recognising our efforts to improve safety standards and keep watercourses protected and passable while we’re working.
Read moreProtecting Peregrines on Britannia Bridge
Peregrine falcons are known to nest on tall structures that replicate cliffs so we were surprised to find pair had moved in to nest hidden on the central tower of Britannia Bridge just after we’d started work on a refurbishment scheme.
Read moreKey mechanical and electrical upgrades for Crossrail
AmcoGiffen has supported comprehensive station upgrades by providing electrical, mechanical and communication services as part of Crossrail construction to support the station upgrades at Acton Main Line and West Ealing. The work forms part of extensive infrastructure upgrades to provide better facilities and connected journeys for passengers in preparation for the #Elizabethline.
Read moreBadger relocation scheme leads to local school links!
We're working on a scheme to safely rehome badgers so that a new station can be developed in Moseley, Birmingham. We've worked hard to minimise the environmental impact of this scheme like we do with all our projects but this one has led to a close relationship with a nearby school making it even more special.
Read moreAmcoGiffen’s MEICA team keeping waterways open
Our MEICA specialists carry out essential maintenance and repairs on behalf of the Canal & River Trust. This is just some of the work we've done recently that's been helping provide our communities with vital and safe outdoor space during the pandemic.
Read moreHigh praise from Environment Agency following flood response
Our MEICA team reacted quickly to provide immediate support in response to Storm Christoph earlier this year and received a huge thank you for our effort from Environment Agency. Their dedication and energy helped protect thousands of properties from risk of flood and swiftly repaired critical pumping equipment.
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