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People delivering expertise

Company Profile

ROADS MARINEENERGYAIRPORTS WATER BUILDING PILING INFRASTRUCTUREINVESTMENT

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

We deliver high quality, innovative civil engineering and

building solutions for roads, airports, water, energy, marine,

and building.

We specialise in developing bespoke piling and foundation

solutions for all civil engineering and building structures.

We offer infrastructure investment advice and management of

whole life cost solutions including operation & maintenance

for all project types.

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About us 6Our businesses, our culture, our behaviour

Expertise 8Our specialisms, our capabilities

Responsible 10Safeguarding people, communities and the environment

Lagan Construction 14Working in key sectors - roads, airports, water,energy, marine and building.

Piling 38Piling and foundation solutions from FK Lowry Piling and Dew Piling

Infrastructure Investment 42

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) 44

Limerick Tunnel PPP, Republic of Ireland.

contentAt Lagan Construction Group we are dedicated to providing infrastructure

and building solutions for tomorrow’s world. We combine creative planning,

design and construction with innovative engineering techniques to develop

the most appropriate solutions, working sustainably to conserve energy,

protect the environment and build communities.

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Cyclists line up to road test the newly opened Newry Bypass, part of the DBFO 2 road project. Community Awareness Day at Rathcoole - Watermains Rehabilitation Framework, Northern Ireland.Community Awareness Day at Rathcoole - Watermains Rehabilitation Framework, Northern Ireland.

Greystones Marina, Republic of Ireland.Greystones Marina, Republic of Ireland.

about uThere are many reasons why people choose to work with the

Lagan Construction Group. Operating in key markets we provide

innovative and high quality civil engineering and building

solutions, alongside specialisms in piling and foundations,

operation & maintenance (O&M) and infrastructure investment.

At the heart of our work is the desire to make a real difference in

everything we do, helping to transform lives and communities. We use

the best people and the best resources to help us realise this goal.

The quality of our partners and suppliers, coupled with our transparent

management processes, ensures we consistently deliver a professional

service that is second to none.

As a private family business, the Lagan Construction Group is founded

on more than 45 years’ experience, employing the best people and the

best resources to make a real difference. We are proud of our values

and our culture which are at the heart of our company and set the

standard for how we behave. Our business is driven by the needs of

our clients, our partners and our people.

As a dynamic and innovative company, we continually explore new

market opportunities to develop and expand our business. We are

proud of our reputation and our people. We are proud to make a

difference.

The Lagan Construction Group operates across the UK, Ireland and

worldwide.

about us


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Downshire Sea Defences for NIR, Northern Ireland. Fermoy Bypass PPP roads scheme,Republic of Ireland.

North Coast Highway Improvement, Jamaica.

expertisThe Lagan Construction Group is a major force in international

construction and infrastructure schemes offering clients a single

strong base of pooled talent and expertise in the domestic and

overseas civil engineering and building markets.

Our specialist teams have proven expertise and experience in delivering

projects across a range of sectors including roads, airports, water,

energy, marine and building. We provide specialist piling and foundation

solutions for all civil engineering and building requirements. We also provide

infrastructure investment advice and support, whole life cost solutions

including operation & maintenance of projects. Our extensive in-house fleet

of plant and equipment can be mobilised efficiently and relocated locally or

globally, to the most remote environments, bringing specific sector

expertise, innovation and strategic thinking to every scheme we work on.

Our qualified civil engineers, construction specialists and project managers

work with global clients, partners and our long established supply chain to

develop innovative technical, design and commercial solutions for projects

of all sizes and complexity, including funding. We have particular experience

in the developing world, where we have provided facilities and resources for

roads, airports and marine schemes, many of them challenging and in remote

island locations.

We undertake contracts through Design & Build and as consortium

members, with each project managed in adherence to industry standards

and best practice for health and safety, quality and the environment.

We believe in taking responsibility for our actions as we strive to become

a truly sustainable business.

As we consolidate our business for future growth and expand our portfolio

of projects, the strength of our teams and the expertise and dedication of

our people will continue to be at the forefront. We are proud of our

reputation for quality and delivering what we promise.

expertise

In line with our policy of ‘zero tolerance’ to poor safety,

we audit all our sites on a monthly basis to monitor health

and safety procedures and practices. Latest results show

greater than 85% compliance with our OHSAS 18001

management systems and our lowest ever Accident

Frequency Rate which has been consistently below 0.3

for the last two years, significantly lower than the industry

average. We also train our people to identify and speak

out when they see unsafe behaviours and to build on

best practice to reduce unsafe acts.

Our commitment to health and safety was recognised

when we received a certificate of distinction in the

National Irish Safety Organisation/Northern Ireland

Safety Group All Ireland Awards for 2011. We were also

winners of the Right Place to Work Award in the Irish

News 2011 Workplace and Employment Awards.

Safety firstSafety is an investment - for today, tomorrow

and for our future. We are committed to

providing a safe place of work for everyone

and strive relentlessly to ensure all our

employees and partners understand their

role in maintaining high safety standards.

This is supported by extensive health and

safety training programmes and a behavioural

safety drive aimed at instilling a strong safety

culture that

changes the

way we think

and behave.

responsresponsible

Caring for the environmentAs a caring business we strive to continuously

improve our environmental performance and

maximise on opportunities to work as a team

with our people, partners, customers and the

public to create a better environment for all.

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Winners in the Irish News 2011 Workplace andEmployment Awards.

Fire fighting practice on North Coast Highway Improvement scheme, Jamaica.

Crane rescue drill on Obel TowerBasement Car Park, Belfast, NI.

Footbridge over the A2 providing access for local school children.

We welcome the rising demand across every industry

to reduce the carbon footprint. Our ISO 14001:2004

Environmental Management System includes procedures,

guidance and best practice to manage our construction sites

and office activities. We engage with our employees and the

supply chain to promote environmental awareness and

responsible behaviour through initiatives including awareness

training, regular audits and inspections, impact assessments

and liaison with local agencies such as EHS, FEPA and SEPA.

On environmentally sensitive schemes we identify and

implement best practice to minimise the impact of our work -

protecting water courses, vegetation, wildlife and people.

Following detailed ecological assessment on our DBFO 2 road

scheme in Northern Ireland we installed mammal underpasses

beneath highways, adopted special bat mitigation measures on

nearby trees and provided sustainable urban drainage solutions.

During rock cutting on the A1 at Cloghogue we set up a safety

zone and regular monitoring of noise and vibration during blasts.

Specific safety and environmental measures were required duringrock blasting on the construction of the new A1 at Cloghogue.

Our commitment to the environment was recognised

in 2009 when we won a Green Apple Award for

Environmental Best Practice for the rainwater

harvesting solution devised at Enniskilllen Wastewater

Treatment Works. On the A2 Maydown in the City of

Derry Airport project we received a Bronze Award in

the 2011 Considerate Constructors Scheme National

Site accolades.

Lough Key civils works and playground, Republic of Ireland.

At Lagan Construction Group we recognise that everything we do has an

impact on people and the environment. We believe that contributing to

the economic, environmental and social well-being of the communities

where we live and work is not only our responsibility but our duty.

Acting safely, responsibly and transparently is the very cornerstone of our

culture and is central to the way we behave. Conducting business in an

ethical manner is key to our success, enabling us to achieve our goal of

sustainable growth whilst demonstrating social and economic responsibility,

safeguarding our employees and protecting the environment.

Our wide ranging activities support many local and

national organisations including The Princes Trust,

Business in the Community, Co-operation Ireland,

Red Cross, Action Aid and Save the Children.

Under the Time to Read initiative a number of our

employees are involved in helping primary school

children improve their literacy skills. In Northern

Ireland, our teams have transformed a patch of

disused land at Divis Mountain near Belfast into a

community picnic area for local people to enjoy.

We also provide a

number of sponsorship

and placement

opportunities within our

business to encourage

young people to consider

civil engineering as a

career.

Working with communities

In line with our commitment

to Corporate Social

Responsibility we work with

schools, colleges, charities

and neighbourhood groups

to provide support and

funding where it’s most

needed. Each year we

donate over £100,000 to

various good causes and

contribute hundreds of

hours of our employees’

time to ‘give something

back’ to communities.

Empowering our peopleWe are proud of our people whose enthusiasm,

skill and entrepreneurial spirit are key to our

success. We are committed to motivating and

developing each and every one of them by

providing excellent training and career

opportunities.

Working sustainablyWe work sustainably by providing a first classservice and treating our customers, partnersand suppliers with fairness and integrity at alltimes. We work with all stakeholders to drivedown costs and achieve best value.

We are committed to developing innovative project

solutions through value engineering to shorten construction

programmes and provide integrated options to exceed

customer requirements. Our efforts were rewarded when

we won the Achieving Excellence Partnering Award in the

2008 CEF Specify Construction Excellence Awards for the

Dunore to Hydepark (D2H) Trunk Main project delivered by

the Murphy-Lagan joint venture.

Our runway improvement scheme at Luis Muñoz Marin

International Airport was named Outstanding Civil

Engineering Project of the Year in the 2008 Institution

of Civil Engineers of Puerto Rico Awards.

In 2011 we were honoured to receive a CEF Excellence

Award in the Transport Infrastructure category for our

work on the DBFO 2 road scheme. In the same year,

we received a Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce

Award for Finding New International Markets.

In addition we have been awarded two further

prestigious accolades - Project Finance Deal of the Year

2006 and Law Society Legal Deal of the Year, also 2006.

Our People Development Programme provides a

range of training options for employees at every

level in the business, enabling them to learn new

skills and qualifications. As part of this, we aim to

provide at least four training days each year to every

member of staff. In addition, in 2008 we recruited 20

people onto our Graduate Programme to study for

professional qualifications in Civil Engineering or

Quantity Surveying, along with 18 year-long

placements and 14 summer placements.

The benefits are evident in the results of our regular

staff surveys which show consistently high levels of

engaged and motivated employees, a measure of

how we are viewed by our people.

In 2010 we received a Belfast Telegraph Northern

Ireland Business Award in the category of Excellence

in People Development. All our businesses are

accredited to the Investors in People standard.

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roadsWe have a proven expertise and an excellent track record in the

roads sector, working as main contractor on traditional schemes

or as a partner on larger design and construct projects, whether

frameworks or Public Private Partnerships (PPPs).

roads PROJECT: ROADS SERVICE DBFO PACKAGE 2

Commissioned by the DRD Roads Service, DBFO 2

was the largest ever highway scheme to be

awarded in Northern Ireland and has significantly

improved the region’s infrastructure.

The 30-year £250 million roads contract was

delivered by the Amey Lagan Roads Public Private

Partnership (PPP) under a design, build, finance and

operate agreement. We undertook the design and

construction works, divided into three separate

schemes, as part of the Lagan Ferrovial joint venture.

DBFO 2 is a key project within Northern Ireland’s

£18 billion investment strategy and aims to improve

the road links between Belfast and Dublin and

between Belfast and Ballygawley.

The works involved an upgrade of the existing A1 -

including the provision of a new outer by-pass of the

existing dual carriageway at Newry, between Beech

Hill and Cloghogue - provision of a new dual

carriageway for the A4 from Dungannon to

Ballygawley and the operation and maintenance of

the entire 125km length of road for 30 years,

including maintenance of pavements and structures.


In the last 10 years we have delivered over

500km of new roads

throughout Ireland, the UK, Jamaica and Puerto Rico.

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Working closely with clients, our partners and the supply chain throughout

the project life cycle, we combine creative planning, design and construction

services to develop the most appropriate infrastructure solutions for urban

and rural schemes, ensuring we exceed customer expectations every time.

We encourage and promote a partnering approach on every project we

deliver, focusing on innovative engineering techniques and advanced

technologies to minimise waste and reduce costs.

Our teams can mobilise quickly to difficult and far spread international

locations, utilising and operating our in-house range of up-to-date plant and

equipment to create better value and increased efficiencies for clients.

We have the expertise and resources to support and deliver bespoke

transport solutions from toll roads to arterial roads, access improvements,

bypasses, bridges and associated infrastructure.

Our experienced civil engineers and planners know what it takes to

deliver a programme of works to satisfy a client’s requirements. We also

understand the necessity of providing solutions that address not just today’s

but tomorrow’s infrastructure requirements.

We deliver roads projects for clients worldwide including local councils,

regional authorities, national governments, transport organisations and

private developers – including business parks and retail developments.

Vieques National Wildlife Reserve road rehabilitation project, Puerto Rico. Limerick Tunnel Bypass PPP scheme - south approach, Republic of Ireland.

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PROJECT: VIEQUES NATIONAL WILDLIFERESERVE ROAD REHABILITATION

Endangered species at a Caribbean wildlife

reserve are being protected following £3.8 million

of infrastructure improvement works carried out

by our international team.

Situated eight miles off the coast of Puerto Rico,

the tiny island of Vieques is an area of ecological,

archaeological and historic significance

containing several ecologically distinct habitats

including beaches, coastal lagoons, mangrove

wetlands and upland forested areas as well as

some of the best examples of sub-tropical dry

forest in the Caribbean. It is home to at least two

plants and eight animals on the US Federal

endangered species list including the West Indian

manatee, the Brown Pelican and four types of

sea turtles.

We were commissioned by the US Department of

Transportation, Eastern Federal Lands Highways

Division, to repair 13 miles of local rural roads

within the reserve. A significant amount of

earthworks were carried out and new culvert

pipes installed at creek crossings after which the

roads were resurfaced with a graded gravel

course in keeping with the natural surroundings.

North Coast Highway Improvement, Jamaica.

Soufriere to Black Bay road scheme, St Lucia. North Coast Highway Improvement, Jamaica.

Fermoy Bypass PPP roads scheme, Republic of Ireland.

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PROJECT: NEWCASTLE STREETSCAPE AND PROMENADE

The revamp of Newcastle Streetscape and Promenade

in Northern Ireland has re-established the town as a

popular seaside destination and returned it to its

former Victorian splendour.

The £5.5 million environmental improvement

programme in County Down successfully showcases

contemporary design against the natural settings of

the Mourne Mountains. We were commissioned by

Scott Wilson on behalf of Down District Council to

deliver the project.

The works included the realignment of Main Street,

some 1,200 linear metres, which involved the break

up of existing footpaths and their reinstatement with

12,000m2 of granite paving, as well as realignment of

granite road kerbs, replacement of the wearing course

surface on Main Street, new services in footpaths,

street lighting, traffic signals and street furniture.

Promenade work included the construction of a

flood defence wall, new public toilets, timber board

walks, granite paving and a new raised reinforced

concrete promenade. Steps and ramps were built to

improve access to the beach in addition to the extension

and resurfacing of Downs Road car park, new lighting,

street furniture and associated soft landscaping.

airportsThe airport industry is experiencing significant change as airport

expansion plans rise to the top of government agendas to meet

the growing demand from today’s tourists and business travellers.

airports


Our specialist airport teamshave laid in excess of

6 million tonnes of asphalt and concreteat airports worldwide.

FACT:

Project Paradigm - Taxiway AlphaRehabilitation, London Luton International Airport.

Runway extension and associatedinfrastructure - Wallblake Airport, Anguilla.

Runway upgrade - Lungi International Airport, Sierra Leone.

PROJECT: MoD BOSCOMBE DOWN

The military airfield at MoD Boscombe Down in

Wiltshire saw a major runway redevelopment in three

phases completed ahead of programme in under 11

months whilst the airfield remained operational.

Commissioned by QuinetiQ on behalf of the Ministry

of Defence, the £11.4 million design and build

project involved the replacement of the northern

and southern thresholds with Pavement Quality

concrete, a new ground lighting network and

improvements to the pit and duct system. The 3km

main runway was resurfaced in Marshall Asphalt

with a porous friction overlay on the central landing

strip and the adjoining northern taxiway was also

resurfaced with a 14mm SMA material.

Working on a live military airfield presented a

significant challenge for the delivery team. Detailed

plans and specific safety procedures were developed

to manage the operational risk and the partners

implemented regular workshops to monitor

performance and identify potential improvements.

Our teams set up concrete and asphalt batching plants

on site to control the quality of the materials produced

and avoid any delays in delivery. In total, over 40,000

tonnes of asphalt, 10,000 tonnes of SMA and

11,000m3 of concrete was manufactured and laid.

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The world is becoming smaller – and at Lagan Construction Group we are helping

to facilitate the development of airport infrastructure and buildings internationally,

often in remote parts of the globe.

Airport infrastructure works are a core part of our business and our teams are

experienced in providing the engineering skills and technologies necessary to

deliver both airside and groundside support facilities.

Working closely with airport operators, owners and carriers - as well as with the

general public – we understand the need for maximum safety and security within

‘live’ environments. Utilising our own batching plants and pavers to lay both asphalt

or Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC), we work within tight time frames, minimising

lead times to reduce the impact of our works on customers and end users.

In every project location we utilise the expertise of our dedicated and long

established supply chain, working together to develop optimum solutions that

provide best value and exceed customer expectations.

Our projects are delivered through a variety of procurement routes including

Design and Build, as consortium members and as international partners. In the last

ten years we have completed over 40 airfield projects worldwide - including the

development of new runways and taxiways, the improvement and upgrade of

existing infrastructure and the provision of a range of support facilities.

In the last 20 years we have completed infrastructure solutions at airports

worldwide including: Heathrow, London Luton, Gatwick, Belfast, Cardiff, Bristol

and Bournemouth in the UK; in Puerto Rico, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands and

Bermuda in the Caribbean; and in Hong Kong and Pakistan in the Middle East.

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PROJECT: LUIS MUÑOZ MARIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Our reconstruction of Luis Muñoz Marin

International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico

won a prestigious international award, beating off

competition from more than 20 nominated

schemes from leading contractors.

The £36 million project was named as Outstanding

Civil Engineering Project of the Year by the Institute

of Civil Engineers of Puerto Rico in recognition of

the innovative programming and work methods

which saw pavement quality concrete (PQC)

produced on site in a bespoke 200 cubic metre per

hour batching plant.

Work on Luis Muñoz Marin runway 10-28 was

carried out during phased runway possessions

throughout the construction period, enabling

critical areas of the airport to remain operational

throughout the refurbishment. Our team laid a

total of 227,000m2 of PQC using a slip form paving

train, 60,000m3 of granular base and 40,000

tonnes of asphalt in addition to new aircraft

ground lighting and drainage systems.

The successful completion underlines our ability

to bring specialist skills in runway improvement

projects and PQC to the forefront, both in the UK

and worldwide.

Terrence B Lettsome International Airport, British Virgin Islands.

Heathrow International Airport, Terminal 5C - Stands 561 and 562, UK.

Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Pakistan.

Bristol International Airport runway and taxiways. Heathrow International Airport,Terminal 5C - Stands 561 and 562.

Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport, Puerto Rico.

PROJECT: LONDON LUTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The first of three contracts undertaken at London

Luton Airport, Project Lunar saw Lagan Construction

deliver a £14.2 million resurfacing and upgrade of

the runway in a record breaking 12 weeks.

A project of this type had never before been

completed in shifts of less than six hours and within

such a tight programme. London Luton - a single

runway airport facilitating a number of low cost

airlines - had originally been looking at 30 weeks

but thanks to significant contingency planning and

risk management on the part of Lagan Construction,

this was compressed to just 12 weeks, whilst

ensuring the runway was handed back each

morning.

The work was carried out during a series of short

night time possession periods between 12 midnight

and 5.30am and involved 140 people and 80 vehicles

and specialist plant – all owned by Lagan Construction.

The project included the rehabilitation of the runway

and taxiway pavements, replacement of airfield

ground lighting, drainage and associated elements.

In the main surfacing works, 48,000 tonnes of

Marshall Asphalt was laid.

Such was the success of the Project Lunar that Lagan

Construction returned to London Luton for two further

schemes. Project Paradigm saw the contractor deliver

a £1.1 million rehabilitation of Taxiway Alpha as part

of ongoing improvement and maintenance works.

This was followed by Project Zebedee, a £1.6 million

landside project involving alterations to the central

terminal area road system to ease traffic congestion

at peak times, increase parking capacity and improve

protection to the terminal building. The 21-week

programme included reconfiguring existing drop off

zones and constructing new ones, creating

additional short term parking and improving the

main roundabout at the central terminal area.

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waterEssential for life, water is fundamental to the health of people across

all continents. At Lagan Construction Group we are committed to

delivering efficient, effective and environmentally friendly facilities for

the distribution and treatment of both clean and dirty water supplies.

We have particular expertise in the design and construction of water

distribution and collection networks where our highly trained teams

procure and manage the delivery of complete projects - from route

selection, laying technique, dealing with utilities, connecting in existing

services, testing, commissioning and reinstatement.

The importance of treating wastewater and recycling it for beneficial

re-use is widely recognised. Through our close association with process

and civil engineering specialists we can offer a unique design and

construction solution, or alternatively provide the civil engineering

aspects of a project.

Our experience in the water industry is built upon a reputation for

successfully delivering the full spectrum of water and wastewater projects

over a 20-year period. We have a strong background in providing the most

reliable and cost effective solutions to benefit customers and end users.

Working internationally, we utilise our skills and knowledge to assist

governments and local authorities in the management and re-use of

this valuable and essential resource.

We have successfully delivered water and wastewater schemes across

Ireland, the UK, Isle of Man and overseas.

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We have laid over

1,700km of pipeline in the

last 10 years.

FACT:

Working on the Dunore to Hydepark (D2H) water pipeline, Northern Ireland.

Ballacallin Mains Connectivity project, Isle of Man.

Gravity Mains to Tamavua Water Treatment Works, Fiji.

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PROJECT: WATERMAINS REHABILITATION FRAMEWORK – PHASE 2

Northern Ireland Water reselected Lagan

Construction for the second phase of its multi

million pound investment programme to upgrade

more than 1,000km of pipeline across the province,

improving water quality and supply.

Lagan Construction successfully rehabilitated

700,000 metres of water main under phase one of

the Watermains Rehabilitation scheme and was

awarded phase two under a framework worth

approximately £75 million to Lagan over five years.

The framework involves all enabling works, design,

planning and management of water mains

rehabilitation and ancillary works, construction of

new water mains or the replacement or renovation

of existing pipelines up to 600mm nominal diameter,

as well as construction and commissioning of potable

water pumping stations and service reservoirs and

associated ancillary works.

Where possible, cost effective, trenchless technologies

are being used to replace or rehabilitate water mains

to mitigate the disruption caused by open-cut

trench construction. Construction methods include

pipe-bursting, slip-lining, directional drilling, spray

lining and open cut – depending on suitability and

associated ground and traffic conditions.

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PROJECT: BELFAST CROSSTOWN MAIN EXTENSION

With the capacity to supply 50 million litres of high

quality drinking water daily from Lough Neagh to

homes in south and east Belfast, the city’s

Crosstown Main pipeline is one of the largest and

most important in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Water commissioned Lagan

Construction to build a 2.8km extension to the

trunk main from Barnetts Park to Newtownbreda

Road, reinforcing the link from Dunore Water

Treatment Works.

The £2.9 million project involved the removal and

replacement of the existing pipe bridge over the

River Lagan, construction of a cross connection

(including the installation of a pressure reducing

valve and strainer) at Breda Reservoir, construction

of a cross connection including a flowmeter and

actuated inlet control valve at Purdysburn Reservoir

and connections to existing pipework at Barnett’s

Park and Newtownbreda Road.

The contract also saw the sliplining of one of the

largest diameter mains in Northern Ireland, with

approximately 1.1km of 800mm HPPE pipe

sliplined up the existing 39” steel main on the

Annadale Embankment. This main reinforces the

bulk supply of water to Belfast city centre.

Work was carried out on some of the busiest roads

in Belfast, but traffic disruption was minimised by

extensive planning and traffic management at key

junctions. In line with environmental commitments,

the route of the pipeline was revised to avoid an

unrecorded badger set.

PROJECT: ENNISKILLEN WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS

As part of the Lagan Construction-Enpure

consortium we successfully delivered an £11.4

million project to develop a new wastewater

treatment plant at Enniskillen in Northern Ireland.

The contract for Northern Ireland Water replaced the

existing sewerage works which was built in the early

1970s. The new plant incorporates preliminary,

primary and secondary treatment processes along

with sludge storage and thickening facilities. It is

designed to process wastewater from 35,000 homes

(12.5 Mega litres per day) to a minimum standard

quality of treated discharge water of 20:30 Biological

Oxygen Demand: Suspended Solids (BOD:SS).

Challenges to the construction work included poor

ground conditions, a high water table and strict

limits on odour, noise and vibration outputs to

minimise environmental impact.

Annaghmore Wastewater Treatment Works, Northern Ireland. Sulby Water Treatment Works, Isle of Man. Watermains RehabilitationFramework, Northern Ireland.

Meary Veg Sewage Treatment Plant, Isle of Man.Larne Wastewater Treatment Works, Northern Ireland.

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Omagh Mountjoy Wastewater Treatment Works, Northern Ireland.

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The global energy sector is facing a major challenge as the

search for new supplies intensifies, with power companies

continually striving to optimise the value of existing assets to

develop a more efficient energy mix.

Wind energy is the fastest growing energy

source worldwide and a eco friendly

supply of sustainable energy for industrial,

commercial and domestic use. With the UK

the windiest country in Europe, the sector

has immense growth potential.

We are committed to providing clean, safe, sustainable sources of energy

and are experienced in managing a wide range of projects - both in the

development of civil infrastructure foundations and the construction of

power stations, recycling plants and other structures associated with the

renewable energy market.

Our teams have the capability to deliver all kinds of sustainable

construction projects and work with clients, specialists and others to

develop new and efficient methods of reducing the carbon footprint and

reliance on traditional fossil fuels.

We have a broad range of capabilities in the field of wind power regeneration,

having successfully delivered major projects for energy customers

throughout Ireland and the UK and view this as a key growth area in our

business. We are also experienced in constructing power stations and

other waste facilities, as well as newer forms of power generation -

such as energy from waste, wave energy and bio mass production - and

remain closely involved at the forefront of this fast growing sector.

Working in partnership with clients and the supply chain, we deliver

projects safely, on time and within budget. Our aim is to construct facilities

that meet current and future demands with minimal use of natural

resources, balancing pollution prevention requirements with performance.

Lagan Construction has more than ten year’s experience in

the wind sector and a proven track record in delivering large

and medium sized wind farms in some of the most challenging

and sensitive environments throughout the UK and Ireland.

As experts, we have the ability to manage multi-interface

contracts and work with clients to develop a bespoke service –

from a full Design and Build capability or as a civil infrastructure

contractor. We also have deep peat and in-house piling

expertise for locations with difficult ground conditions.

To date our teams have constructed wind farms producing

over 200 MW of energy and are currently building several

more facilities generating a further 250MW of wind power.

energy

Wind energy


To date we have installed and are

constructing up to

500MWof wind energy.

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Waste represents an increasingly important fuel source

which can provide important environmental benefits. It is

not only a safe and cost-effective method of disposing of

waste but can also help to reduce CO2 emissions.

Unlike many other renewable energy sources, EfW is

available 24/7 year-round and could potentially supply

over 10% of the UK’s future electricity generating

capacity as well as large quantities of heat energy. It is a

key factor in helping the UK achieve its renewable and

CO2 reduction targets.

In recent years, Lagan Construction has been working with

process providers, technical advisors and clients within the waste

to energy sector. Having focused on state-of-the-art Mass Burn

technology, we have developed a partnership with French

specialist CNIM - which designs, produces and commissions

clean technology waste treatment plants that meet the strictest

standards for performance and control of environmental impacts.

The CNIM/Lagan JV has recently won its first project in the UK to

deliver a £140 million energy to waste plant which will generate

sufficient electricity for 30,000 homes, saving the equivalent of

75,000 tonnes of CO2 each year. The scheme will be developed

in Suffolk, England and is expected to start in 2012. As of July

2011, plant operated by CNIM/Lagan achieved the RI energy

efficient threshold meeting EC guidelines. This ensures that

plant is classed as ‘recovery’ rather than ‘disposal under the

waste hierarchy, offering a more sustainable prospect to clients,

investors and planners.

Energy from wasteEnergy from waste is an increasingly

recognised approach to resolving two

key issues in one: waste management

and sustainable energy.

Completed project

Ongoing project

Energy from waste project

Castledockrell Wind Farm10MW, Enercon Gmbh

Lindhurst Wind Farm10MW, RWE Npower Ltd

Kelburn Wind Farm28MW, RES Ltd

Griffin Wind Farm160MW, SSE Renewables

Pates Hill Wind Farm14MW, Your Energy Ltd

Lochelbank Wind Farm12MW, RWE Npower

Muirhall Wind Farm10MW, private client

Girvan Wood Pellet Production Facility and Biomass Plant Land Energy

Nuffield Road Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling Centre

Suffolk energy to waste plant

Bindoo Wind Farm48MW, SSE Renewables

Bessy Bell Wind Farm9MW, SSE Renewables

Slieve Kirk Wind Farm28 MW, SSE Renewables

Cokermore Wind Farm10 MW, Eco Wind Power

Tappaghan Wind Farm28.MW, SSE Renewables

Caherdowney Wind farm9MW, Eco Wind Power

Coomacheo Wind Farm41MW, SSE Renewables

Pallas 110KV Sub-Station110KV Substation, ESBC

Grouselodge Wind Farm12.5MW, ESB Wind

Garves Wind Farm10MW, Your Energy Ltd

Balloo Wood1MW, North Down Council

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PROJECT: SLIEVE KIRK WIND FARMLagan Construction is involved in the design andconstruction of a 28.5MW wind farm at Slieve KirkMountain in Northern Ireland for long term client SSE Renewables.

The project is being delivered on an upland blanket bogsituated where County Derry crosses into CountyTyrone. Work began in July 2010 to construct 12 Siemens 2.3MW turbine bases and associated hardstandings, 8,000m of access tracks (suitable to carryloads up to 140 tonnes up an 18% gradient), 7,500m of20KV collector circuits, laydown areas and a 110KV sub-station. The scheme also includes 6,000m ofpublic road upgrade works to the site entrance and abespoke SUDS drainage scheme.

Due to the difficult terrain, construction of the access tracks and foundations presented a numberof challenges including varied depths of peat andvast inclusions of schist rock. The project design alsorequired specific environment mitigation measures to be adopted to protect the environment and nearbysensitive wildlife habitats.

As principal contractor, we are managing and co-ordinating all site activities including turbine deliveryand erection, electrical contracts and overhead linework. The project is on target for completion in late2011 and has already set new health, safety andenvironmental standards for the industry.

PROJECT: WOOD PELLET PRODUCTION FACILITY AND BIOMASS PLANT

Lagan Construction is to deliver an innovative civil

engineering and building package for a new wood

pellet and biomass power plant at Girvan in Scotland

in an industry first for low carbon energy specialist

Land Energy.

The multi-million pound project will include the

construction of an onsite biomass combined heat and

power (CHP) plant to supply process heat and

electricity to the new wood pellet factory. In a UK first,

wood pelleting and Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) power

turbine technologies are being brought together.

Once completed, the new facility will generate

enough wood pellets to provide sufficient heat energy

for up to 15,000 homes. The timber used in the

production process will be supplied locally from

Scottish commercial forestry, ensuring the

sustainability of this source of renewable energy.

We are undertaking all the civil, structural and

building works required to adapt the site including

the conversion of three existing buildings which are

being re-used as part of the new processing plant.

Work will be delivered in two phases beginning in

July 2011 with completion due in March 2012.

PROJECT: GRIFFIN WIND FARMWe are also principal contractors to SSE

Renewables in Scotland, where our teams are

delivering a new wind farm development between

Aberfeldy and Dunkeld in Perthshire.

The giant 68-turbine Griffin Wind farm spans 30km3

- mainly commercial forestry - and when completed

will have a total capacity of 156MW. Work got

underway in July 2010 and includes the construction

of the turbine bases, associated hard standings and

34,000m of access roads – including three new

precast concrete flexi-arch bridges to improve the

delivery time.

All 68 turbine bases are being imported and fixed

with 4,000 tonnes of reinforcement and placed in

27,000m3 of structural concrete. An on-site batching

plant has been set up to produce all the concrete

and aggregate required for the project and is tested

in an on-site lab prior to use.

The scheme also includes the development,

operation and reinstatement of borrow pits which

require blasting to enable the extraction of

300,000m3 of material. Once processed, the

extracted material is re-used as rock fill, capping and

sub-base for the construction of the access roads.

We are also designing and building four met mast

bases, two operational buildings to turnkey

standard, new permanent drainage – which requires

installation and maintenance of temporary

environmental mitigation measures during

construction – as well as managing the felling,

clearing and marketing of 712 hectares of forestry.

PROJECT: NUFFIELD ROAD WASTE TRANSFER STATION AND HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE

This unique refurbishment project at Poole in

Dorset, England, is an integral part of the waste

strategy for the town and will ensure the future of

the facility for the next 20 years.

The current site is in need of substantial repairs to

improve safety for the public, reduce waiting times

and prevent queues forming on the highway. More of

the operations undertaken at the new site will be

enclosed, including the transfer of waste that is

currently carried out in the open.

The waste transfer station holds co-mingled recyclates

for Poole and Bournemouth prior to transport to

material recovery facilities and for holding residual

waste destined for energy from waste.

PROJECT: KILROOT POWER STATION

Environmental improvement works have

significantly reduced emissions at Kilroot Power

Station, securing the future of the plant which

supplies electricity to around one third of homes

and businesses in Northern Ireland.

Situated on Belfast Lough at Carrickfergus, Kilroot

has undergone a significant upgrade involving the

construction of a new Seawater Flue Gas

Desulphurisation (FGD) plant. Our team delivered

the infrastructure works package for the scheme

on behalf of an Alstom/Amec joint venture.

The FGD utilises sea water coolant to treat the

sulphur dioxide in the flue gas. Our main task was

to install the foundation platform for the new

structure which involved the construction of a

sheet-piled cut-off wall using specialist concrete

manufactured for the first time in Northern Ireland.

Other work included re-routing pipe work to

accommodate the new structures and erecting

four concrete buildings (two over 13m in height)

alongside the existing power plant.

Griffin Wind Farm, Scotland. Islay Wave Energy Project, Scotland. Slieve Kirk Wind Farm, Northern Ireland.

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marineThroughout our history we have been closely associated with

marine projects and have acquired vast experience in developing

ports and harbour schemes both locally and internationally.

Working in the most difficult construction environments, our knowledge

and expertise of this sector - coupled with modern construction

techniques and the use of our own advanced plant and equipment -

enables us to provide practical yet innovative value for money solutions

on every project we undertake.

We work either as main contractor offering a complete design and

construct solution or alternatively as a project partner delivering the civil

engineering works. Each scheme is project managed, enabling manpower,

plant and logistics to be carefully planned, ensuring seamless and efficient

construction to the highest standards throughout the programme.

We place an emphasis on planning, safety and responsible working

methods which respect the environment and the local communities where

we operate.

Operating internationally, we have been responsible for delivering several

major schemes in this important sector, working in the UK, Ireland, in the

Caribbean and South Pacific.

Our marine experience can be traced back to 1829, through the acquisition

of successful Scottish contractor Charles Brand Ltd, and includes all types

of marine construction from simple rock armour schemes to complex

breakwaters and harbour refurbishments.

marine PROJECT: GREYSTONES MARINA PPP

Hailed as one of Ireland’s most challenging civil

engineering contracts, a £300 million marina and

housing development at Greystones in County

Wicklow has revitalised the town’s Victorian

harbour which had fallen into disrepair.

The PPP Greystones Marina project was delivered

by Sispar, a joint venture between John Sisk & Sons

and Park Developments, and comprised a new

harbour, marina, commercial units, luxury

apartments and a new coastguard station along

with significant reclamation and coastal

protection works.

Our teams undertook £50 million worth of marine

works including the construction of flood barriers,

breakwaters, quay walls and reclaiming land for

the new marina basin, multi-user slipways for

small craft, swing moorings for existing fishing

vessels, reconfiguration of the beach in the

existing harbour, a 230-berth marina and coastal

protection works.


At Greystones Marinawe have laid

4,900 precast concrete

blocks and

3,600 precast revetments.

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PROJECT: LIMERICK TUNNEL PPPWe were a member of the DirectRoute consortium

which successfully delivered the €400 million

Limerick Tunnel PPP project, part of a larger

scheme to construct the final link in the city’s ring

road and integral to one of Ireland’s strategic

national primary routes.

The contract for National Roads Authority (NRA)

was undertaken on the basis of a design, build,

finance and operate agreement over 35 years.

A key aspect was the construction of a 675m long

tube tunnel running beneath the River Shannon.

Five precast segments were constructed then

floated out, immersed into a dredged underwater

channel and joined together to form the tunnel.

In addition, 10km of new dual carriageway, five river

crossings, four major interchanges, 17 structures

and two toll plazas along with associated utilities

and connecting roads were constructed.

Two views of Bridgetown Port reformation and expansion, Barbados.

Two views of Port Oriel modernisation project, Republic of Ireland. Quay wall repair, Port of Leith, Scotland.

PROJECT: WARRENPOINT RO-RO FERRY TERMINAL

Situated at the western end of Carlingford Lough in

County Down, Northern Ireland, Warrenpoint

Harbour is a busy sea port open to marine traffic

from all over the world. The £4.3 million project to

install a new ro-ro ferry terminal had to be completed

during a planned shut down over the festive period.

There were seven berths including a roll-on roll-off

berth which required upgrading for use by larger

vessels. We were commissioned to design and

construct a new floating pontoon and two new

linkspan bridges, two berthing dolphins (including

walkways, fendering and mooring points) and

reclamation works.

The works had to be co-ordinated with port activity

including the berthing and mooring requirements of

vessels and tugs and onshore traffic movements,

with tidal conditions dictating the time slots available.

Specific health and safety methods and working

systems were developed to prevent falls into the

water or onto vessels below.

The project was delivered successfully without

incident or accident thanks to our rigorous safety

training and procedures.

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buildingThe combination of local knowledge and international presence gives

us a unique strength and flexibility to offer an integrated capability –

including construction, Design and Build, the securing of finance as

well as early contract involvement. Our creative approach and ability to

deliver a consistently high standard of service underpins the durability

of our customer relationships.

Experienced in managing a wide range of projects in the public and

private sectors, we have the expertise to deliver all kinds of sustainable

construction projects, working with clients, specialists and others to

reduce the carbon footprint. We focus on the design and construction

of innovative, cost effective and energy saving buildings and are

dedicated to delivering projects safely, with minimal impact on

communities and the environment.

We are committed to developing bespoke solutions which not only

meet but exceed the requirements of our customers. Utilising and

operating our extensive in-house plant fleet - including specialist piling

equipment and capability - enables us to create better project value

and increased savings.

At every stage of a project our partnering ethos creates a culture of

trust and co-operation. We continually strive for excellence through

ongoing, open and honest dialogue with partners and responsible

management of our supply chain, ensuring we deliver projects on time

and to budget, irrespective of size and complexity.

building


At Lagan Construction Group we provide a comprehensive building

service which is delivered through our regional teams to national

and international clients operating across a wide range of markets.

Sulby substation, Isle of Man. Ballydugan Retail Park, Downpatrick, Northern Ireland.

PROJECT: GAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The redevelopment of Gan Airport to international

standards was a key part of the commitment by the

Republic of the Maldives Government to support the

fast expanding tourist industry in the islands.

Situated on the island of Gan, the airport was built by

the Royal Navy then transferred to the Royal Air Force

as RAF Gan. It operated as a military airbase during

World War II and until 1976 when the British handed it

over to the Maldives government as a domestic airport.

The £10.6 million project was delivered as a design,

build and finance scheme and despite significant

logistical challenges was delivered ahead of

programme. The project involved the design and

construction of a new 120m x 40m terminal building

housing a range of all facilities including security

and baggage handling equipment, in addition to

refurbishment of the control tower, upgrades to

taxiways, aprons, airfield lighting and the navigation

system and a new fuel farm and fuel loading jetty.

Many of the construction materials had to be procured

internationally, requiring extensive logistical planning to

ensure delivery by the key milestone. These materials

were shipped through Sri Lanka and Male before

beginning a further 500km journey via sea on small

sea vessels to the project site.

Following completion, the redevelopment of Gan

Airport won the British Construction Firm of the Year

2004 accolade at the BCCB British International

Expertise Awards.

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PROJECT: BALLYDUGAN RETAIL PARK

The second phase of building work at Ballydugan

Retail Park in Downpatrick, saw the construction of

four new retail units as part of an expansion of one

of the busiest out-of-town shopping centres in

County Down.

The £2.5 million project for a private client was

completed in just 28 weeks on a fixed price basis

and involved the construction of a 23,000 sq ft

extension built of a steel frame, flat roof and steel

clad walls in addition to a service yard at the rear

of existing retail outlets.

Prior to construction, some 400 precast concrete

piles were driven into very soft ground to form the

foundations of the new units after which

approximately 3500m3 of reinforced concrete

slabs and walls were placed. The works also

included construction of superstructure shell,

provision of all services to the units, new car

parking and exterior walkways and a 150m long

600mm diameter storm culvert supported by steel

hangers on piles.

Park Road Amenity Centre, Northern Ireland. Customs Desks at Gan International Airport, Maldives.

Ballydugan Retail Park, Downpatrick, Northern Ireland.

PROJECT: ROSEMOUNT HOUSE, BELFAST

Lagan Construction Group commissioned its own

Building team to deliver an extension at its Belfast

headquarters to provide extra workspace and

extensive high spec facilities for employees.

The £1.5 million project involved the design and

construction of an additional 7,000 sq ft of offices

and open plan areas to provide 53 new work stations.

The design also incorporated two new meeting

rooms and an 800 sq ft kitchen to provide improved

dining and social facilities for staff.

A further 2,000 sq ft of storage was included to

accommodate the company’s growing number of

archives.

The project also involved the construction of a fully

landscaped outdoor seating and relaxation area for

staff to use during the fine weather.

All works were delivered on time and within budget.

Gan International Airport, Maldives.

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pilingOperating throughout Ireland and the UK, we work in partnership with clients to deliver a

professional service. We continually focus on developing the most innovate piling schemes,

supported by industry knowledge and experience gained over four decades.

We have expertise in the full range of recognised piling disciplines and in recent years have

improved our capability and expanded our business through a bespoke employee development

programme and the creation of specialist sector teams. Alongside this, we have achieved the

highest standards of quality, environmental and health and safety performance through our

accreditation to industry best practice and continue to invest in new plant, processes and the

latest technology.

We operate from two locations situated six miles from Belfast and at Oldham in the north of

England, where our state-of-the-art plant fleets are stationed. We hold extensive pile stocks and

manufacture a range of precast concrete products at both facilities, in addition to an in-house

design service.

We have achieved all relevant industry accreditations and our integrated management system

is certified to ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 in recognition of our compliance with international

standards for quality, environment and health and safety. We have also won a number of industry

commendations and awards for our high standards of health and safety awareness, training

and performance.

Our culture of continuous improvement commits us to an ongoing effort to minimise the impact

of our operations on the environment and communities and enables us to fulfil our own high

standards of quality in all areas of product range, manufacturing standards, operations and service.

piling


As the specialist piling division of the Lagan Construction Group, we are

dedicated to providing high quality foundation and infrastructure solutions

for projects of all sizes and complexity – from major civil engineering schemes

to large commercial developments and one-off residential contracts.

Our expertiseWe offer clients proven expertise across the full spectrum of piling solutions.

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Precast Concrete Foundation SystemOur precast concrete piles, caps and ground beam products

are fully insured and designed to British Standards and have

been installed throughout Ireland and in the UK as a quality

fast-track building solution, ideal for housing and retail schemes.

Driven Precast and Steel PilesWe have more than 30 years’ experience installing driven

precast piles, whether steel H, steel sheet, steel tubular or

precast concrete.

CFA PilingA low noise and vibration free solution in comparison to

driven piling, CFA piles are used where the project

environment is sensitive to such issues.

Bored Displacement PilesBored displacement piles are used where low

vibration and minimal spoil generation are important in

project delivery.

Large Diameter Rotary Bored PilesRotary Bored Piling methods are used when large diameter

piles are required to provide high load capacity or for dealing

with difficult ground conditions such as boulders and rock.

Rock Drilling (DTHH)We offer rock drilling using down the hole hammer (DTHH)

methods for sizes up to 600mm in diameter.

Conventional sheet pilingOur conventional hydraulic drop hammers can be adapted to

drive sheet, tubular and ‘H’ section piles. Where air hammers

are the only solution to a specific driving problem, we can

provide ‘N’ series hammers as required.

Secant and Contiguous Retaining WallsWe have extensive experience installing retaining walls,

both secant and contiguous. Other piles include rotary

bored, CFA, DTHH, sheet and king post piles.

Giken and tosa silent pilersOur silent pilers can install 400mm, 500mm and 600mm

profile piles and produce zero vibration and minimal noise.

Soil disturbanceA purpose built auger motor and flight replaces the vibrator on

the leader rig mast to disturb the soil at pile clutch positions.

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Resonance free vibrating hammerWhen noise and vibration have to be reduced in

predominantly granular soil, we can install piles using a

resonance free vibrating hammer.

Leader rigsOur ABI telescopic leader rigs range in size from 19m to

12m – most with resonance free vibratory hammers – and

emit reduced noise and vibration, allowing piles to be

installed in sensitive environments.

PilemasterThe Pilemaster is particularly useful for silently installing

lighter pile sections or where water cannot be utilised to

assist with penetration.

MovacParticularly effective where there is restricted headroom or

awkward access, the Movac uses a vibrating hammer

mounted on a 360* excavator, which pivots to allow pick up

and driving by gripping the top or side of the pile.

Low headroom vibratory piling We jointly developed the world’s first CHOWA CHV 400

multipiler capable of installing wider, longer sheet piles in

the most inaccessible locations, setting us at the forefront

of environmentally friendly, low noise, low vibration piling.

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PROJECT: HELLRIG WIND FARMA unique circular cofferdam installed by Dew Piling

formed a key part in the construction of a new wind farm

being built at Silloth in Cumbria.

The £85,000 contract for Linden Homes saw the

installation of 150 steel sheet piles, 9m in length, using a

silent press method to form a permanent retaining wall.

Due to the required height of the retaining wall – up to 4m

in places – the piling solution incorporated 21 Duckbill

anchors capable of supporting a 60kn working load.

Dew was commissioned for the £160,000 project by

Hanson Contracting to design and install 153 VL606A

steel sheet piles measuring between 12m and 14m. The

team used an ABI 14/17v telescopic leader rig fitted with

a 1000kn resonance free Vibro hammer to drive the piles

through the soft upper peat layers into stiff clays below.

The piles formed a completely circular cofferdam to

contain the mass fill of the first wind turbine base.

PROJECT: NEWHAVEN WASTE TO ENERGY

Dew Piling delivered a combined precast concrete

and steel sheet piling foundation package at a state-

of-the-art waste to energy facility at Newhaven, part

of an ambitious plan to recover value from

household rubbish.

The £160 million scheme at North Quay, will produce

electricity and supply power equivalent to the

energy consumption of 16,500 homes.

Dew was commissioned for the £1.9 million piling

works by Hochtief. Following precast trial piling and

testing, 485 jointed segmental piles were installed

using a PM20 rig equipped with a five tonne

hydraulic hammer. The second phase saw 350mm

square piles – supplied by FK Lowry Piling – driven

to act as bearing piles for a number of structures at

the waste plant.

The sheet piling works involved installation of a

temporary sheet piled cofferdam to the ‘dry dock’

structure in unstable ground conditions. The

construction required a deep basement structure to

be built in a temporary location and floated within a

flooded sheet piled cofferdam into its permanent

position. The structure was immersed to a depth of

18m within a permanent diaphragm wall circular

cofferdam – itself constructed to a depth of 32m.

The basement was immersed in phases, allowing

calculated wall lifts to be constructed during

immersion.

Dew supplied 836 tonnes of steel sheet piles from

stock, all treated with a special bitumen based

sealant to make them water-tight. The temporary

sheet piles were later extracted once the float-out

was complete.

PROJECT: BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON

FK Lowry Piling delivered its first foundationproject in central London at Blackfriars Road inthe heart of the City.

The £600,000 high profile scheme for McAleer &

Rushe involved the construction of a 5m high secant

piled retaining wall to form a single storey basement

for a new hotel development.

Some 350 CFA bored secant wall piles and a further

141 CFA bored bearing piles, 600mm in diameter,

were driven to depths of up to 23m into London Clay

to create the 4m high retaining wall. The bearing

piles were designed to carry loads of up to 1600kn

each and were installed to lengths up to 25.5m.

Due to the city centre location, FKL put in place a

sensitive and restrictive traffic management plan to

co-ordinate plant and material deliveries. The site is

also bound on three sides by existing office and

residential buildings and a double storey basement

is situated within meters on one elevation. Vibration

monitoring was therefore carried out throughout the

contract to minimise disruption to neighbours and a

static load test undertaken along with integrity

testing on the bearing piles.

FKL also built the temporary guide wall and was

responsible for the full pile design on the project.

The works were delivered in ten weeks.

PROJECT: BRANSHOLME RESERVOIRA foundation solution delivered by Dew Piling has

played a key role in improving flood defences along a

stretch of the River Hull.

Part of a £3.7 million project at Bransholme Reservoir

near Kingston upon Hull, the £800,000 piling works

were commissioned by main contractor Black and

Veatch. The project involved the construction of a

temporary bridge over a culvert and installation of

sealed sheet piles through the existing bund around

the reservoir.

Using a TOSA silent piler and also conventional piling,

Dew Piling installed 1,800 3W 9m sheet steel piles

through the existing bund. A 2m pile projection was left

above the ground, which was then clutch welded to

give a water tight seal. The work was carried out with

minimal disturbance to the wildlife at the site which is

home to several species of wildfowl.

PROJECT: PORT OF TYNE, NEWCASTLE

FK Lowry Piling is at the vanguard of change to

cleaner energy after constructing the foundations for

a state-of-the-art biomass plant at the Port of Tyne.

The new handling and storage facility has the

capacity to manage 1.4 million tonnes of biomass

per year for use at the co-firing Drax Power Station

in North Yorkshire. At 125m x 75m, the huge storage

shed is the size of an aircraft hangar, holding up

70,000 tons of biomass.

C Spencer commissioned FK Lowry for the £1 million

project which was delivered in seven weeks. Driven

precast concrete piles were used to construct the

foundations for a new portal frame and RC slab to

store imported wood fuel pellets. Three rigs were

employed to install 1,515 precast piles - 270mm

square and up to 32m in length, bearing in gravel -

for loads of up to 1,150kN.

The client was specific in the programming of the

works as the priority was the installation of the piles

for the ring beam supporting the portal frame. Upon

completion of this element of the project all three

rigs commenced installation of the slab piles inside

the ring beam.

With each rig installing over 500 linear metres of

piles per day, the logistics of delivery (80% from FK

Lowry’s plant at Lisburn and 20% cast in Oldham)

were key to the success of the project.

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Limerick Tunnel PPP, Republic of Ireland. DBFO 2 Roads Scheme, Northern Ireland. Kinnegar Wastewater Treatment Works,Northern Ireland.

We have experience in managing and delivering complex investment

bids in key growth sectors – including highways, water, healthcare,

building and civil engineering. Our expertise in project management

and design - combined with our construction knowledge, innovative

approach and operational know-how – enable us to deliver safe,

reliable and cost effective solutions.

We offer unrivalled experience in securing the financial investment

required for projects of all sizes and complexity, transferring the risk

from the public sector to special purpose vehicle (SPV) companies

structured for the task.

Throughout every project we work closely with clients, partners and

our supply teams to deliver real value and create lasting relationships.


We are industry leaders in the provision of Infrastructure Investment

for projects being developed through partnerships between the

public and private sectors. Our services on major schemes can be

delivered direct or as part of a consortium with the aim of ensuring

improved public services.

infrastructure investment

Project ManagementWe focus on tried and tested processes to manage theconduct, production and delivery of investment bids fromstart to finish.

This includes:

• Consortia selection

• Bid process

• Arranging and managing project finance

• Commercial management

Our projects include: Fermoy By-pass, Republic of Ireland;Kinnegar Wastewater Treatment Works, Northern Ireland;Limerick Road Tunnel, Republic of Ireland; Male InternationalAirport, Maldives and DBFO 2 Roads Scheme, Northern Ireland.

Concession ManagementThe demand for Concession Management is growing and

we have the skills and expertise to deliver added value

through the efficient and cost effective operation of a range

of infrastructure and building projects.

Our services include:

•Management periods typically from Financial Close to

Concession End (usually 25 to 35 years)

•Management of initial funds and draw downs

•Complete project management service through the

design, construction and build stages

•Complete project management service through the

operational stages – including overseeing of routine

maintenance, full asset management and life cycle

replacement schemes

Our projects include: Fermoy By-pass, Republic of Ireland;

Kinnegar Wastewater Treatment Works, Northern Ireland;

Limerick Road Tunnel, Republic of Ireland and DBFO 2

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As Operation & Maintenance specialists, we have a proven track record in

managing the long term operations and maintenance of major infrastructure

and buildings. We combine a range of flexible support services to create tailored

support packages for our customers, working mainly in hard asset operation

and maintenance, for government, local authorities, highway agencies and

utilities companies alongside private businesses and other organisations.

Working in partnership with customers, we take care of their outsourced

assets, treating their investments as our own. We choose suppliers with

complementary skills and expertise, working with them to exceed client

expectations in a mutually supportive network.

Health and safety is our top priority and key to the way we work. We operate a

‘zero tolerance’ approach to poor safety performance and train all our people

for the jobs they do – protecting our workers and your staff and customers too.

Our activities include:

• Day to day routine maintenance

• Periodic maintenance

• Life time and damage or failed items replacement works

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Roads and highwaysTypical responsibilities include:

• Routine daily inspections and reporting of the road and

associated structures, drainage and furniture

• Repairs identified in routine inspections – temporary and

permanent

• Environmental management – drainage, gully emptying

and car park/road sweeping, sludge removal, ponds

maintenance, roadkill removal and picking and disposal

of litter and debris

• Traffic management - design and implementation of

schemes in urban or high speed environments with the

use of mobile closures as necessary

• Landscape management – grass/shrub/tree cutting,

management and weed control

• Electrical apparatus – lighting/signage, cleaning and lamp

changes, cleaning and monitoring emergency roadside

telephones and other communications systems

• Furniture and signage – cleaning and repairs, barrier

repairs, road markings and stud repairs

• Winter maintenance – monitoring weather conditions and

treatment decisions – interpreting weather data from

weather stations, forecasts, software and actual

conditions, salt spreading treatments and snow clearance

• 24-hour incident response – road incidents, incident

reaction management, liaison with emergency services,

debris clearance, temporary and permanent repairs and

vehicle removal

• Mechanical and electrical works to buildings and

structures

Hard and soft landscaping managementAs a natural cross-over from the maintenance of roads and

highways we also offer a management and maintenance

support service for retail and business parks, shopping

centres, commercial offices, leisure facilities and

educational institutions. This includes:

• Environmental management – drainage, gully emptying

and car park/road sweeping, sludge removal from foul

water treatment facilities/septic tanks, roadkill removal

and disposal, picking and disposal of litter and debris and

pest control

• Cleaning of surfaces, signage, drainage or cladding

• Landscape management – gardening, grass and tree

cutting, weeding and removal of leaves

• Maintenance of surfacing and markings

• Electrical apparatus – lighting/signage, cleaning and

lamp changes

• Temporary and permanent repairs identified by daily

inspections – car park furniture (gates, fencing, bollards,

barriers and signs)

• 24-hour response to incidents and winter maintenance

requirements – salt treatment

Salt SupplyAs part of our Operation & Maintenance, we also offer a

specialised Salt Supply service, which plays an important

role in helping to ensure the nation’s strategic routes

remain free of snow, ice and frost. Developed initially to

support our winter maintenance operations on a number of

key highway schemes, the service is now available

throughout Ireland and the UK through third party sales.

During the 2010/2011 winter seasons

we supplied over

80,000tonnes of salt into the UK and Irish markets.

FACT:

operation & maintenance

We have developed leading edge services designed to meet the

growing demands of people, organisations and the environment.

Our teams go beyond the final delivery of a project to provide

ongoing care and support, ensuring customers achieve maximum

return throughout the life cycle of their facilities.

At Lagan Construction Group we aim to provide a professional

service that is second to none. Our company is driven by the

needs of our clients, our people and partners. We are motivated

by a passion to deliver excellence through expertise.

Talk to us when you require a partner for your investment,

construction, piling, operational or maintenance needs.

Talk to us when you need people to deliver expertise that counts.

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