ECS manufacturing and site teams ready to carry out essential engineering work ECS Engineering Services has reiterated that it will continue to provide core engineering services to customers requiring essential works during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes providing critical support to utilities and infrastructure. Clark Williamson, Contracts Director at ECS, said: “In light of the…
26 tonne Erith Bridge fabricated by ECS Engineering Services A new steel bridge has been constructed by ECS Engineering Services’ fabrications department, weighing in at 26 tonnes. The Erith Bridge has been installed at a supermarket distribution centre in North London, spanning a pond for the convenience of cyclists and pedestrians. ECS’ fabrications department located…
ECS Engineering Services installs FRP bridge to span the River Brent ECS Engineering Services has installed a public access bridge in Greenford, West London, as part of the River Brent Project regeneration scheme. Manufactured in fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) for long term durability and minimal environmental impact, the bridge was delivered on schedule and installed…
ECS builds Scottish Canals three deployable bridges for short term access requirements ECS Engineering Services has supplied three Bailey-type bridges to Scottish Canals for use as temporary crossings at various locations on the waterways when construction or repair work is in hand. Each bridge is a different length, 8m, 10m or 13.5m and all are…
ECS to improve Nottingham’s flood defences in time for winter rains ECS Engineering Services is helping the city of Nottingham reduce the risk of flooding this winter, having been commissioned to improve the watertight seals on flood doors around the area. Running through the centre of the city, the River Trent’s name is of Celtic…
UK’s first Infracore FRP stoplog installed for Environment Agency As part of its national programme to update and improve water control structures, the Environment Agency has specified a new stoplog design using fibre reinforced polymer (FRP). This has been installed in Wraysbury, Middlesex, by ECS Engineering Services, the new stoplogs will enable maintenance work to…
Lightweight bridge provides fast installation Bridge maintenance and repair is essential to providing safe access across obstacles such as rivers and streams. For the Environment Agency, any replacement needs to provide long-term durability as well as being cost effective, which has led to the increasing use of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) structures delivered by ECS…
Drop gate renewal secures Baltic Wharf, Burnham from tides and flood As part of a refurbishment and upgrade project, ECS Engineering Services has renewed drop gates at Baltic Wharf, Burnham on the River Crouch in Essex. The gates are based on its innovative stoplogs that are made from durable, high strength fibre reinforced polymer (FRP).…
ECS fabricated steel in place to protect York city centre from flooding ECS Engineering Services is preparing the fabrications for the second and final phase of the Foss Barrier flood defence upgrade. Phase 1 was completed during September 2017 and involved ECS producing major fabrications for the new pump hall. Andy Swindells of ECS explains…
Modular weir gate design slashes time to complete refurbishment project at Cookham Weir Cookham lock has seen renovation work carried out in 1869, 1957 and more recently in 2016 thanks to the support of ECS Engineering Services. The Nottinghamshire based fabrication and water control experts were contacted by Jackson Civil Engineers, working for the…