To provide all administrative support for production planning and to perform all work assigned quickly, economically and to our company standards
Job Type:
Jobs (including graduate opportunities)
Closing Date:
15th August 2017
Location:
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Business Administrator
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FP McCann’s Modular Room Solution system utilised on new Birmingham University Student Accommodation
Site: University Locks, Birmingham
Contractor: John Sisk & Son
Client: Birmingham City University
Products Supplied: Precast concrete modular room systems
One of the most prominent regeneration projects in Birmingham is the £48 million canal side prestigious student accommodation scheme at University Locks. The new site is part of the Birmingham City University (BCU) City Centre Campus.
The project carried out for Alumno Developments by main contractors John Sisk & Son was completed in autumn 2016. Structural engineers for the project were BWB Consulting and Architects, Glen Howells Associates.
The scheme to construct 659 student rooms (21,405m² of accommodation) in the form of cluster flats, with a main southern tower standing at 19 storeys high commenced installation mid 2015.
FP McCann commenced deliveries of the precast concrete modular room system to John Sisk early last year. Based on a process where walls, floor and ceiling slabs are linked together to form a unique crosswall construction, the precast panels were factory formed to suit design requirements.
In total, some 3,500 individual precast units were installed to form the structural frame and encompass the cladding envelope. The five panels framing each pair of bedrooms consist of walls 180mm thick, and floor slabs 175mm thick. Window and door openings have been accommodated and each bedroom has four conduits cast into the walls for electrics and communications networks.
External facade panels are of sandwich panel construction, either 525mm or 725mm thick. The inner leaf is 195mm with an external thickness of 80mm. The insulation between the concrete faces comprised either 250mm / 450mm. The outer 80mm skin of the Portland coloured concrete facade panels was cast with white cement and a selected decorative aggregate, followed by a light acid etch to complete the surface finish.
All horizontal and vertical sections were designed for ease of build, and linked together with hidden tie rods. Joints were finished with a high-strength non-shrink grout, fully conforming with British Standards. Walls were either battery cast or power-floated, which allowed for a simple gypsum wash prior to final decoration. The floors were pan float finish to the room side and steel mould finish to the ceiling. Individual bathroom pods were installed as part of the build.
The modular room system offers excellent acoustic and thermal mass properties associated with precast concrete. The University Locks building has achieved a Breeam ‘Very Good’ rating. Commenting on the use of the modular precast concrete system, Architects Glen Howells said, “The construction method of the building offered significant savings compared to traditional build methods. The sandwich panel system removed the need for external scaffolding, thereby minimising the potential health and safety risk factor associated with people working at height, and reducing the need for follow on trades.”
For structural solutions enquiries, contact the team at Byley on 01606 843500 or email: sales@fpmccann.co.uk
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FP McCann complete N14 Lifford to R264 Pavement Strengthening and Associated Minor Works
FP McCann has now completed the 2016 N14 Lifford Bridge to R264 pavement strengthening and associated minor works contract.
This project involved inlaying and overlaying the existing pavement on a 2km section of the N14 national primary route. The major elements of work included installing a new water main and drainage system. Also, new kerbing and resurfacing of footpaths. A key part of the works to maintain traffic flows on this busy route included the establishment, maintenance and removal of traffic management.
The works also included:
- The laying of a 1965m water-main along the road edge approx, 700m of which was installed by directional drilling with remainder being open cut with full trench reinstatement. Associated elements included installation of a magnetic flow meter and approximately 50 service water connections
- A new storm drainage system consisting of 600mm, 450mm and 900mm reinforced concrete pipes and also 2 new headwalls
- Re-kerbing and re-surfacing of 3847m² of bitmac footpaths
- Cold milling, laying base, binder and SMA surface course on approx 4000m² of the N14
- Overlaying road surface with regulating binder and HRA surface course of approx 1400m² of the N14
- Creation of 3 new traffic calming and pedestrian centre Islands
- The installation of tactile paving
- New boundary fencing
- Crash barrier
- Re-grading and re-seeding verges
While carrying out works we liaised with various service providers such as ESB, Eircom, Airtricity, DCC sewer and water main to protect and maintain whilst installing the new water main and drainage.
The N14 road is used by approximately 20,000 vehicles each day. All the works carried out while maintaining 2 way traffic on the carriageway at all times. Some of the surfacing works had to be completed at night between the hours of 19:00 and 07:00 at which time we were able to close one lane and work under stop and go.
We also liaised with the local residents and businesses keeping them informed of the works and incorporating there requirements to minimise disruption.
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Construction and Engineering Careers and Training Information day
Meet College Staff, Local Employers and Companies looking for new talent!
This event is aimed at school leavers, existing students, parents and those looking for information on careers and training in growth industries.
Venue: Northern Regional College, Magherafelt Campus
Date: Saturday 24th June 2017
Time: 11am-1pm
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Maintenance Manager
To manage a team overseeing all installation, repair and upkeep operations of the depot’s facilities. You will have a solid understanding of electrical, plc, hydraulics and mechanical systems. You will be well-versed in all maintenance processes and be able to develop and implement new procedures, carry out inspections, report and budget as required.
Job Type:
Jobs (including graduate opportunities)
Closing Date:
13th August 2017
Location:
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Assistant Contracts Manager
To be the main point of contact for clients, site managers and contractors for multiple projects, ensuring they run on time and to budget.
Job Type:
Jobs (including graduate opportunities)
Closing Date:
Sunday 6th August 2017
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Production Operative – Precast Concrete
The role involves the production of precast concrete products to high standard and on time.
Job Type:
Jobs (including graduate opportunities)
Closing Date:
Ongoing
Location:
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Production Operatives
Your primary role will be the production of precast concrete products
Job Type:
Jobs (including graduate opportunities)
Closing Date:
Friday 4th August 2017
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FP McCann’s Precast Concrete Jacking Pipes utilised on Cumbrian flood alleviation scheme
Site: Town Beck, Ulverston, Cumbria
Contractor: Story Rails
Sub-contractor: AE Yates Trenchless Solutions Ltd
Client: Network Rail
Products Supplied: Precast Concrete Jacking Pipes
As a part of a £5.2 million Environment Agency flood alleviation scheme in Ulverston, Cumbria, FP McCann has supplied DN1800 precast concrete jacking pipes to form a brand new culvert running beneath the Furness railway line.
The Town Beck flood relief project will reduce flooding risk to almost 300 homes and local businesses, and is due for completion later this year.
Network Rail and their principal North-West regional contractor, Story Rail, have been working to construct a replacement culvert within the rail embankment near to Ulverston’s Lund Terrace. The new culvert replaces an existing culvert which has significantly deteriorated in recent years and the old culvert will be capped off upon completion of the works. Also included in the scheme at Lund Terrace is a new flood wall. Specialist trenchless contractor AE Yates Trenchless Solutions Ltd is undertaking the pipe jacking works on behalf of Story Rail.
Prior to the commencement of the tunnel boring and under track culvert crossing works, AE Yates constructed a battered drive pit with a pre-piled back wall.
The tunnelling work was undertaken using a MH3 Herrenknecht Backactor mounted in an 1800 internal diameter shield. In total, some 50 metres of FP McCann’s DN 1800 jacking pipes each 2.47 metres long were driven. Each pipe was fitted with a stainless steel collar for added protection against water corrosion in the culvert.
Commenting on the works, David Atkinson, Contracts Director for AE Yates said, “This trenchless method of under-track crossing is far less intrusive than an open-cut process. In this case, the 50 metre pipe culvert drive went as smoothly as expected with no disruption to the rail service running above. I am also proud to add that Network Rail awarded the site with their Safety and Welfare standards banner in recognition for their excellent working practices and overall performance. FP McCann’s deliveries to programme certainly contributed to this achievement.”
The flood alleviation scheme is due for completion in November 2017. This will increase the Environment Agency’s Standard of Protection in the area to protect against a 1 in 100-year storm event.
Notes
FP McCann can supply a full range of jacking pipes from DN450 to DN2400. They aremanufactured in accordance with BS EN 1916 and BS 5911-1
For further information on FP McCann’s precast concrete tunnel and shaft solutions, contact the team at Cadeby on 01455 290780.
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Civil Engineering Division Northern Ireland - Tendering & Project Quantity Surveyors – Junior and Intermediate levels
FP McCann has been involved in some of the highest profile civil engineering schemes in Northern Ireland in recent years, including the A26 Frosses Dual-Carriageway, A31 Magherafelt Bypass, Public Realm projects in Bangor & Holywood, Newtownards, Comber & Donaghadee and the Coleraine to Derry/Londonderry Railway Track Renewal project. Following a number of successful tender submissions and a further increase in company growth we are recruiting:
• 1 Nr Civil Engineering Bid Quantity Surveyor, based with our Tendering team at our Knockloughrim Head Office, near Magherafelt.
• 1 Nr site based Quantity Surveyor for Civil Engineering contracts in N Ireland.
Job Type:
Jobs (including graduate opportunities)
Closing Date:
Friday 11th August
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Business Administration Apprentice
To effectively provide administrative support to the sales and administration team.
Job Type:
Jobs (including graduate opportunities)
Closing Date:
Sunday 27th August 2017
Location:
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Apprentice CAD Technician
The successful applicant will learn tasks involved in Building Information Modelling (BIM), Reinforced Concrete Detailing, and drawing office processes from receipt of an order to releasing information for manufacture. This role will involve a fully funded 10 week residential at Barnsley College.
Job Type:
Apprenticeships
Closing Date:
20th August 2017
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Apprentice Business Administrator
To assist the contracts team with the paperwork concerned with contract administration.
Job Type:
Apprenticeships
Closing Date:
20th August 2017
Location:
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Apprentice in Professional Construction
To perform all work assigned quickly, economically and to our company standards and to gain a sound knowledge of all works within the field of concrete manufacturing
Job Type:
Apprenticeships
Closing Date:
20th August 2017
Location:
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Apprentice Business Administrator
To provide administrative support in a busy office and to perform all work assigned quickly, economically and to our company standards.
Job Type:
Apprenticeships
Closing Date:
Sunday 20th August 2017
Location:
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Maintenance Manager
To manage a team overseeing all installation, repair and upkeep operations of the depot’s facilities. You will have a solid understanding of electrical, plc, hydraulics and mechanical systems. You will be well-versed in all maintenance processes and be able to develop and implement new procedures, carry out inspections, report and budget as required.
Job Type:
Jobs (including graduate opportunities)
Closing Date:
13th August 2017
Location:
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FP McCann has now completed Richhill and Keady Environmental Improvement Schemes
FP McCann has now completed the Environmental Improvements construction project in both Richhill and Keady.
The project, which was funded by Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, focused on the towns main thoroughfares, with the aim of providing “fit for purpose” shared spaces and to promote footfall within the two towns to help boost the trade and economy of both areas.
Environmental Improvement Scheme completed in Richhill, County Armagh
The projects involved:
•Excavation and disposal of existing footpath & road surface
•Paving and kerbing using natural stone (granite and sand stone) and concrete slabs
•New footpath alignments
•Provision and installation of street furniture and tree planting
•Road surfacing, ramping, parking and line marking
•Works to existing services (including lighting)
•New drainage to connect to existing street drainage / sewers
•Footpath realignment works
•Minor engineering works, retaining structures/walls
•Relocation of the existing War Memorial in Richhill
•Minor electrical works.
While carrying out the works, we continuously liaised with traders and residents in both towns, keeping them updated on the planned works ahead and ensuring that any of their concerns were address as efficiently as possible. Throughout the works, pedestrian access to business and properties were provided, as well as maintaining two-way traffic through the main thoroughfares at all times. This kept disruption to a minimum.
Environmental Improvement Scheme completed in Keady, County Armagh
We worked closely with local utility providers as the scheme progressed and upgraded equipment, where required, to avoid future disruption to the new footpath surfaces.
The completed schemes have been very well received in both towns. Both residents and traders are now availing of the building frontage schemes to further enhance the appearance of their properties and to complement the new footway and carriageway surfaces.
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Yard Supervisor
To oversee all yard operations.
Job Type:
Jobs (including graduate opportunities)
Closing Date:
Friday 25th August
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FP McCann's Precast Concrete Fencing Products on display at GLEE 2017
FP McCann will once again be exhibiting at this year’s GLEE show at Birmingham’s NEC. The three day event is the UK's largest indoor display of garden and landscaping products to the trade. Running from the 11th to 13th September, the exhibition is expected to attract over 10,000 visitors. Some 600 exhibitors will be present, demonstrating a host of products and services. Television presenter and garden designer - Nick Bailey will be a keynote speaker at the event.
FP McCann will be showcasing its precast concrete fencing range. Functional, durable and decorative landscaping products include slotted posts and complementary gravel boards in a plain, rock-faced or recessed design; ideal for use in combination with timber fence panels. Morticed and recessed precast concrete posts offer a long-lasting alternative to wooden fence posts.
FP McCann's stand (location 20P40) will also display the precast concrete deckpost, a durable alternative to a wooden decking post. Available in four different lengths, from 18 inches to 48 inches high, the post is a rot-free option providing a long-lasting support to timber decking.
For ease of installation, many of FP McCann's fencing products can be ordered from the Fenn-Lite range, where posts and gravel boards are up to 45% lighter than conventional precast concrete products but have the same strength, durability and long-life performance.
Katie McGorty, FP McCann’s National Fencing Sales Manager, will be joined on the stand by David Harper and new recruits Lisa Mackett and Jack Wheldon; both having recently joined the company to strengthen the commercial team.
Katie says, “We look forward to a successful three days at GLEE 2017. Attending this prestigious show will help further raise our profile in the garden and landscaping sectors and also provide us with the opportunity to introduce our new team to a healthy cross-section of contractors and suppliers alike.”
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FP McCann announced as a winner in UK Tekla Awards 2017
FP McCann is pleased to announce that it has won the Industrial category at Trimble’s UK Tekla Awards 2017, after being recognised for its innovative use of Tekla Structures for the Dirft 3 - Plot 1 project (dock leveller pit system).
The Tekla Awards focuses on projects of all shapes and sizes, which have used Trimble’s Tekla Structures as part of the process for designing and modelling projects.
The entries submitted into the Industrial category were judged on complexity, attention to detail, disciplines used, innovation, impressiveness of structure and the amount of Tekla software used.
Managing director at Trimble Solutions (UK) Ltd, Richard Fletcher said: “This model scored highly for its attention to detail. The highly detailed concrete elements showed all embedment and reinforcement to drive fabrication, which is why it’s our winner.”
Colin MacKenzie, Senior Technician at FP McCann said:“We are absolutely delighted to have won this bigger category in this year’s Tekla Awards, as last year we won the Small projects category. We wanted to show what we were developing and we’re really proud of the project. Tekla software is the upmost software out there for BIM and we are using it more and more on our projects.”
For more information about Dirft 3 - Plot 1 please visit www.tekla.com/uk/bim-awards/dirft-3-plot-1, or for more information about the Tekla awards please visit www.tekla.com/uk/bim-awards
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