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With experienced understanding of security critical sectors including Broadcast, Satellite & Media, Radar/Microwave, Telecommunications, Renewables and Utilities sectors

Building for technology…Working with companies in the communications and energy supply sectors, Chalcroft’s Special Projects team have the engineering skills, design resource, security procedures and management experience to undertake the challenging projects demanded by new technology.

We handle a wide range of construction projects for the Broadcast, Telecommunications, Media and Satellite, Utilities, Renewables and Radar sectors; including new build, civils works, electrical and structural engineering, refurbishment and maintenance.

Our portfolio includes the design and build of new buildings, foundation strengthening and retaining walls, cable management systems, installations for gas extraction on landfill sites, feasibility studies, office and studio refurbishment, installation of bio waste plants, upgrading and renewing tanks on petroleum sites and various structural builds including radomes, towers, masts and high security upgrades.

We work closely with our clients to provide the right solution for their needs, which due to the nature of their markets, takes us to the farthest corners of the British Isles, Eire and Northern Europe. Such testing locations bring logistical and weather challenges at which we exceed.

Our experienced project management and build teams deliver high quality work to exacting safety standards, whilst observing strict environmental protection procedures. Accredited to ISO 9001:2008, we provide turnkey solutions for our clients, working swiftly to minimise downtime whilst providing outstanding service and value. Our expertise in our clients’ sectors, along with stringent health & safety and security procedures, and our flexible approach, makes us an essential part of our clients’ teams.

A division of Chalcroft Ltd, a company with over 30 years’ experience of building for prestigious brands in the niche food and drink, pharmaceutical and logistics industries, Special Projects have built an excellent reputation for carrying out high specification work with extensive expertise of working alongside delicate equipment, which is delivered on time and within budget. We have developed close relationships with our clients, resulting in a significant proportion of repeat business. It is our mission to become the construction partner of choice by exceeding our clients’ expectations.

Chalcroft Special Projects services include:• Site surveys and feasibility studies• Geotechnical reports and surveys• Structural design and drawings• Turnkey build and commissioning• Maintenance and security works• Refurbishment of buildings and offices• Programme and project management• Mechanical and electrical installations

Infinis LimitedExtension of an existing operational generation plant

Location: Highmoor, OldhamTime scale: 16 weeks

The Project:

Infinis is one of the UK’s leading generators of renewable power, operating a growing portfolio of landfill gas, onshore wind and hydro plants across the UK. Chalcroft Special Projects have worked with Infinis to provide enabling works to support their growing number of generators and transformers.

Infinis has a biogas site at Highmoor, one of the highest landfill sites in the country. Chalcroft constructed concrete bases within an operational compound, together with the provision of infrastructure works, mechanical and electrical installations to double the output of an existing generation plant, and installation of gas pipework and lubrication systems.

Chalcroft’s experience of working in extreme weather conditions ensured the unique demands placed on the construction process were overcome, particularly as the majority of the work was carried out during the winter months. Safe access had to be maintained for the client’s

operations staff at all times and constant liaison was essential to ensure the works were completed with minimum disruption.

case studiesArqivaNew building and refurbishment works for the digital television switchover

Location: UK nationwideTime scale: Over a 5 year period

The Project:

Leading communications infrastructure and media services company, Arqiva, provide much of the infrastructure behind television, radio, satellite and wireless communications in the UK. The company managed the largest broadcast engineering project in UK history with the successful completion of the switchover from analogue to digital in 2012. Chalcroft Special Projects provided the civils and building works for this major project throughout the UK, across more than 30 sites from The Orkneys to the Isle of Wight.

One of the builds included work at Emley Moor in Yorkshire, one of Arqiva’s major transmitting stations running a 24 hour operation. Chalcroft Special Projects constructed a new building and refurbished an existing building for the new digital equipment. The tight programme of 14 weeks also included the construction of concrete bases for generators, cooling equipment, 100m of trenching around existing sensitive services and overhead gantry supports for the television feeds, all completed without disruption to Arqiva’s day to day operations.

Work at Emley Moor included the construction of a bespoke heavy duty cable gantry to support the new main transition feeders from the CU building to the concrete tower base.

Chalcroft Special Projects also erected new buildings at Llandonna and Rowridge, including the foundations for the new digital TV transmitter, completing the project ahead of schedule.

Virgin MediaCommunications room and generator building

Location: NorthamptonTime scale: 12 weeks

The Project:

Chalcroft Special Projects built an internal Communications Room within Virgin Media’s service centre at Northampton. Work for the digital communications provider included the installation of a raised access floor, fire suppression, air conditioning, cable basket runs, decoration, installation of new internal fire doors and external security doors. The team also removed the roof of the generator building, to enable the generators to be swapped out, re-constructing the roof on completion.

Alan Dick & Co LimitedRadome install for flight simulator for BAE Systems

Location: RAF North Luffenham, RutlandTime scale: 16 weeks

The Project:

Chalcroft Special Projects built the foundations and double skinned dome, and prepared the interior for the flight simulator equipment. The dome is used to train pilots with its 360 degree panoramic view from the cockpit.

ArqivaSatellite dish base and build for Paksat/TXi

Location: Chalfont Grove, BuckinghamshireTime scale: 3 weeks

The Project:

Chalcroft Special Projects carried out the design and build of the satellite base foundations and continued to manage the site whilst the dish was built and commissioned.

We always aim to deliver excellence in engineering, and Chalcroft’s reputation for quality and reliability made it the natural choice to help us complete the project. I am very pleased with the outcome.

David ChesneyDirector of Power, Babcock International Group plc

Storage Solutions UK LtdNew foundations for BP fuel tank

Location: Hamble-le-Rice, HampshireTime scale: 9 weeks, in 4 phases over 6 months

The Project:

Storage Solutions UK Ltd provide tank cleaning and maintenance for oil and fuel companies. Chalcroft Special Projects are their preferred civils contractor, working with them to provide safe access to the tanks to enable them to carry out their work.

One such project was at BP Hamble. An existing tank was raised by Chalcroft to enable Storage Solutions to increase its capacity. A new foundation was required to take the increased load of the tank. Chalcroft Special Projects elevated the tank using jack legs whilst they constructed the new foundation beneath it.

Similar projects have included providing access to underground tanks to enable maintenance work to be carried out.

ArqivaNational security project

Location: NationwideTime scale: Over a 3 year period

The Project:

Arqiva are a leading communications infrastructure company in the UK, managing broadcast and telecommunications sites all around the country. Security of this vital equipment is essential and Chalcroft Special Projects are engaged in this nationwide project to provide security upgrades.

Access track upgrade at Ben Nevis

Babcock International Group plcInstallation of pylon foundations

Location: Berwick-upon-Tweed, Scottish BordersTime scale: 6 weeks

The Project:

Babcock is the UK’s leading engineering support services organisation, working in the defence, energy, telecommunications, transport and education sectors. As part of a two-year programme to supply power to a Scottish Power electricity substation from an offshore wind farm, Babcock called in Chalcroft Special Projects to help with their construction programme.

Chalcroft installed two temporary bypass pylon foundations within a six week timeframe, followed by the construction of foundations for two permanent pylons.

What our clients say…

Thank you to Chalcroft staff for getting the work completed before the deadline and under budget, despite the very poor weather/temperatures your chaps endured during the evening shift’s work.

I have worked with Chalcroft on at least four occasions and have always found them to be professional in their approach to their clients’ needs. They have a professional workforce backed up by a very good support system. Regular site visits from their upper management tier ensures the workforce are always working to the full potential required by their client. I have no reservations in recommending Chalcroft to any potential client.

Chalcroft, thank you for an excellent and professional job! Please pass on my sincere thanks to the team who worked their rears off to get completed in such a tight timeframe. Thanks again!

Your very quick response and build time has been exactly what we needed. The quality of the works is good, everything looks neat and clean and the paperwork/safety is good too. Overall we are very pleased with the works. Keep up the good work!

I have had the pleasure of being associated with Chalcroft for several years. Throughout this period they have earned my full confidence in delivering a first class service. Moreover, and with regard to the latest mobilisation at such very short notice, I feel Chalcroft have excelled themselves in this instance. My thanks and appreciation to all involved.

Our customer inspected the site at the weekend and has reported back that he was very impressed with the way the site has been left, very neat and tidy and more importantly for him, secure. As such, can you please pass on my thanks to all those involved on this one.

Why work with Chalcroft?• Experienced and trusted staff, already security cleared

• Rapid response throughout the British Isles, Eire and Northern Europe

• Accredited to ISO 9001:2008 and Achilles standards

• Safety procedures monitored by in-house NEBOSH EHS Advisors, with accreditation to BSI OHSAS 18001

Telecommunications upgrade, Central London

To discuss your project, call Steve England on 07788 140920 oremail: steveengland@chalcroft.co.uk

More information can be found at:

www.chalcroft.co.ukHamlin WayThe NarrowsKing’s Lynn, NorfolkPE30 4NG

t: 01553 776543f: 01553 767667

11 Goodwood RoadKeytec 7 Business ParkPershore, WorcestershireWR10 2JL

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Environmental, Health and Safety is our priority:Our EHS Director, Todd Hallam, sits on our board and is a respected voice in the industry. Chalcroft employs three full-time NEBOSH qualified EHS Advisors, who run the Chalcroft “Safety First” programme and monitor our sites. Our excellent health and safety record is recognised in our Gold Awards from RoSPA for Occupational Health & Safety and we have been accredited BSI OHSAS 18001, which is testament to our robust safety management system.

Our stringent procedures extend to our quality management systems, with accreditation to ISO 9001:2008 and working to Achilles standards.

Thales UKHigh-security civils and fencing project at Manston Airport

Location: Manston Airport, KentTime scale: 8 Weeks

The Project:

Thales is a worldwide leader in the defence, security, space, aerospace and ground transportation sectors. Chalcroft Special Projects is a preferred civils contractor for Thales UK and constructed a new compound, tower and cabin base, including trenching and duct work, to facilitate the installation of a new radar tower and associated equipment.

The high-security project was completed three weeks ahead of schedule. Chalcroft Special Projects has carried out similar works at various regional airports across the UK.

case studies

ArqivaRefurbishment of a vacant office in Paris

Location: Paris, FranceTime scale: 5 weeks

The Project:

When called upon at short notice by Arqiva, Chalcroft Special Projects responded to ensure they were still able to move into their new Paris offices on time.

Chalcroft managed the complete project, utilising their in-house teams from the UK and dealing with French Building Control. The scope of works included construction of stud walls to alter the layout, supply and installation of glazed partitions, new finished doors, acoustic and fire retardant materials above the existing suspended ceiling, in order to compartmentalise

individual rooms. Work also included the installation of power and lighting, extension of fire alarm system, alterations to air conditioning system, fit out of kitchen, all decoration and flooring, installation of furniture and promotional displays.