MASTERS OF DEMOLITION excavator so we can stand back from the site which gives us a larger exclusion zone from personnel working in the area , and we obviously then tried to do as much by hand as possible .”
Challenging projects Northampton is the latest of a host of challenging projects which Masterton has successfully completed .
Its substantial experience in the petro-chemical sector has been crucial in demolition and remediation works at sites like Exxonmobile ’ s Petro Chemical Research Sector in Oxford and the CIBA Chemical plant in Manchester .
Another example , the 31-week specialised dismantling of a polyethylene plant for Innovene Grangemouth , saw the company contend with heavy asbestos and hydrocarbon contamination as well as hazardous chemicals .
Heavy cranage was used to dismantle aerial pipelines and reactor loops , while specialised demolition of plant and structural steelwork was achieved with the use of equipment including high-reach excavator with cold cutting attachments .
Its experience in high-hazard areas also shone through last year as it completed the second phase of dismantling work at the Ministry Of Defence ’ s former high explosive manufacturing facility at Bridgewater , Somerset .
This project involved removal of asbestos-containing materials , and preparation works for the thorough building decontamination required . Three demolition excavators with various attachments were used to complete the work .
Future The key to the firm ’ s success has been a bold strategy of expansion , the ability to anticipate and meet client ’ s requirements in a wide variety of sectors and the skills to offer all services in-house .
From waste management to specialised demolition , environmental services to asset recovery and industrial dismantling to remediation , Masterton have the equipment , knowledge and personnel to get the job done to a high standard every time . Recent nominations for the 2014 Construction News Specialist Awards and the large contracts already underway this year strongly suggest this bright spell will endure .
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