ABP Ipswich Warehouses Completed
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This Design & Build project, is the third project completed for ABP, following the successful completion of similar projects at their ports at Ayr and Garston. This project involved the construction of bulk storage warehouses.
Project: Storage Warehouses
Location: Ipswich Port
Design & Build: 3b construction
Contract Value: £1.825m
Start Date: August 2016
Finish Date: March 2017
3b construction provided the following service:
- Full earthworks across the site
- 3200m3 concrete 200t reinforcement
- Structural Steel - design, manufacturing and erection
- Cladding- roof and walls
- All infrastructure works
- Full M&E Fit out
Added Value
- Project won at the most competitive price - due to 3b construction’s in-house capabilities providing a one stop service, including the specialist sub contract packages, thus removing the reliance on third parties and eliminating their margins.
- Project completed on time and on budget.
New progressive kiln for Adam Wilson & Sons Sawmill
3b commence work this month on a new progressive kiln for Adam Wilson & Sons sawmill. This kiln is part of Adam Wilson & Sons expansion plans for the site enabling an increase in production from kiln drying 50,000 cubic metres of wood per year up to 160,000 cubic metres. The project involves earthworks, reinforced concrete works, 90m long by 16m high steel building, mechanical and electrical services including the installation of 1km of 250mm diameter district heating pipework
Wedding Venue, Laggan Outdoor
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3b to deliver new wedding venue in Galloway with work commencing next month.
Architect Craig MacKay of CM Design Architectural Consultants will work with 3b construction to ensure that GG's Yard is totally unique by making the most of original features and adding modern elements. The combination of its natural beauty with the addition of glass walls, contemporary lighting and opulent interior will complement each other and create an atmosphere perfect for many an occasion.
This exceptional venue will soon capture the hearts of brides and make dream weddings come true.
New AD plant in Moray
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3b have been appointed principal contractor on the design and build of a new, large scale, gas to grid biogas plant in Moray. As you can see works are progressing well with the earthworks now complete and the reinforced concrete works now well underway.
We have deployed all our own plant, formwork and labour to the project in order to meet the very demanding programme and not have any risks associated with external reliance on subcontractors. This strategy of having all our own plant, formwork and operatives ‘on touch’ is enabling us to be far more productive and deliver ahead of programme
We Hae Meat
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3b have handed over a new meat production facility to We Hae Meat on time and to budget ahead of the busy Christmas period. 3b have been working closely with the Client and Design team, from the outset, to design and deliver the new facility.
This facility had to be designed to meet all the operational and safety requirements of a busy food production business. At the same time the facility had to be delivered to a tight programme and budget.
3b were able to offer a fully in-house service covering all packages across its divisions which greatly improved interface management ensuring the buildings would be delivered seamlessly, on time and to budget.
Works undertaken were:
- Earthworks
- Reinforced concrete ground beams
- Structural steel frames
- Roof and wall claddings
- Reinforced concrete floors
- Full mechanical and electrical package
- Full fit out package including offices, welfare, stores etc
- Infrastructure works
- Energy centre with biomass CHP
- SUDS
First Pour at Ipswich
First wall pour for the new bulk storage warehouses being built on Ipswich dock for ABP. 3200m3 in total will be poured on this project.
Troon power plant update
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Latest pictures showing 3b Crane Hire taking delivery of the power plant equipment being brought in from Urbas in Austria over the next few weeks, as operations commence to deliver a large power plant for Irish and UK wood processing company, Glennon Brothers Ltd. The plant, which will process sawmill cutoffs into useable, clean energy, will deliver 10.9 MWth and 2.33 MWel energy.
Progression of Lindores Project
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The complex project to revive Scotland’s first whisky distillery dating back to the 15th century Lindores Abbey has come a long way since 3b were the front runner for the contract back in January. 3b got the go ahead in July and the photos above show the excellent progression of the site in full detail with all the different elements coming together.
3b deliver new Troon power plant
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3b were appointed Principal Contractor on a new 10.85 mega watt combined heat and power biomass plant in Troon for Glennon Brothers.
This plant is part of Glennon Brothers expansion plans for the site enabling an increase in production from kiln drying 50,000 cubic metres of wood per year up to 160,000 cubic metres. Surplus electricity will be fed back into the grid with the plant capable of producing enough electricity to power up 20,000 homes.
As you can see from the photos above, six weeks into the project, the site is progressing well.
New Apprentices Kick-start Careers
Three joinery apprentices have started on the company's training programme. The students - Liam McCracken, Adam Greenhill and Leon Sangster - attend Dumfries & Galloway College and are all from the local area.
Stuart Barr, Director at 3b construction, said: "It's important for firms to make a positive contribution to the places in which they operate. That's why we set up the apprenticeship scheme.
But it's not just good for the community, it's good for the company too. Providing opportunities for young people to succeed in the workplace provides us with fresh talent which drives our business into the future.
In Liam, Adam and Leon, we've got three youngsters with a passion for the industry. They've made a positive start and we look forward to helping them learn a valuable lifelong trade with us."
Leon said: "I'm so glad I decided to give an apprenticeship a go. It's a great way to gain experience on the job and quickly develop new skills."