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| Traditional & City
Centre The changing face of the landscape of urban Britain means increasing demands are put on our traditional and city centre demolition service. We have been the principal contractors on a diverse range of projects – from hospitals and colleges to shops, office blocks and low rise residential demolition on densely populated local authority housing estates with a combination of terraced properties, two storey flats/houses and medium rise flats and maisonettes. Whatever the task we have the flexibility to respond to the challenge. Often we work in close proximity to homes, schools and businesses and in such cases safety and site security are primary concerns. These locations often rear significant challenges posed by restricted access, close proximity of surrounding buildings, highways etc, requiring a considerate and sensitive approach to demolition. We keep abreast of current legislation and ensure we comply with the very latest government policies, Health and Safety regulations and contractual laws. We understand that the successful completion of projects calls for a solid working knowledge of structural engineering, careful planning & communication and the co-ordination of schedules. |
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| Multi-Storey
Deconstruction & Demolition Walter Forshaw has been responsible for the deconstruction & demolition of more than 100 tower blocks of nine storeys and over working hand in hand with a number of local authorities, private developers and housing associations. Each contract requires careful preparation, expertise and the appropriate techniques. Working closely with our engineers, we carry out a structural and environmental assessment of the building and its surroundings to determine the requisite method to take the tower blocks down. Whether floor by floor using mini-diggers and props to support the floors from the imposed loads of equipment and debris, long-reach demolition using specialist hydraulic excavators and attachments or a combination of both. It can be a painstaking process; very often carried out in close proximity to other homes and businesses. Clearly it is imperative that the deconstruction is completed without disruption to normal life. Each tower block deconstruction will pose its own particular headaches – either because of the poor build quality of the structure or limited access or proximity to others but we have a team that is capable of rising to any challenge. |
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| Explosive
Demolition During the evaluation of the correct method for the demolition of structures, one of the options Walter Forshaw Limited is able to offer client’s is demolition through use of explosives. This service starts with a feasibility study of the project and whether the structure is suitable for explosive demolition from a combination of cost and safety. Risk assessments are carried out to determine whether explosives are the preferred method. Once the preferred option has been determined, we then work hand in hand with local authorities and residents. We then make all the necessary preparations for the blast. We carry out careful design work, produce the calculations, ensure the site is safe, control the ‘blow down’ and finally clear the site. |
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| Industrial
Demolition Demolishing Victorian cotton mills, warehouses, towers and other major factory buildings often present demanding challenges. But we are trained and equipped to deal with any situation and have successfully executed a wide range of different industrial projects Our many satisfied clients can testify that you can rely on Forshaw’s to provide a professional, reliable and above all safe service whatever the operation. We have the experts in-house to complete the job on time and in budget. |
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| Transport
Networks At Forshaw’s we understand that the smooth running of the national transport network is vital to us all. That’s why it is important any disturbance to our roads and railways needs to be kept to an absolute minimum. Whenever we are called in to work on a major transport project careful planning of the operation is paramount. We try to ensure work is carried out as quickly as possible. But our major concern is safety - safety for road users, for passengers and for our own staff. Getting this combination right limits the danger and disruption. |
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