About the
project
Network Rail (London Street, Paddington, London, UK)
London Street, Paddington, London, UK
4 Years, 9 Months
Network Rail
In our roles as CEM (Construction Engineering Manager) and CRE (Contractor’s Responsible Engineer) under Balfour Beatty, we played a critical role in the London Street Overbridge Structural Repair project. Our responsibilities included liaising with stakeholders and overseeing the installation of emergency propping for London Street and St Mary’s Hospital.
The disciplines involved in order to complete this project were:
- Structural Engineering
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Emergency Response
January 2019 - October 2023
From January 2019 to October 2023, we served as the CEM and CRE for the London Street Overbridge Structural Repair project. Working for Balfour Beatty on behalf of Network Rail, our mission was to ensure the successful repair and strengthening of the overbridge, addressing significant structural challenges that posed a risk to public safety.
The London Street Overbridge faced severe structural issues, prompting concerns about its integrity and public safety. Our roles as CEM and CRE were critical in addressing these issues and implementing measures to secure the bridge’s stability.
Key Challenges
- Emergency Propping: Our primary challenge was to plan and execute the installation of emergency propping to safeguard London Street and St Mary’s Hospital from potential structural failure.
Project Phases
- Emergency Propping Planning
- Stakeholder Liaison
- Emergency Propping Installation
- Safety Monitoring
Achievements
- Successful installation of emergency propping for London Street and St Mary’s Hospital, eliminating the risk of structural failure.
- Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders to guarantee public safety.
Conclusion
- The significance of immediate response and emergency measures in addressing structural challenges.
- The critical role of stakeholder engagement in ensuring project success and safety.
From January 2019 to October 2023, our roles as CEM and CRE in the London Street Overbridge Structural Repair project, working for Balfour Beatty on behalf of Network Rail, were instrumental in addressing critical structural challenges and guaranteeing the safety of London Street and St Mary’s Hospital. This project exemplifies our capacity to provide effective engineering solutions and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve success in complex projects.
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