Over the years, Arcon have worked on many wide-ranging projects
in the UK and across Europe. Through each of these projects
we have gained valuable experience and increased our reputation
as a flexible, forward-thinking company. Samples of some
of the projects undertaken by Arcon Industrial Services
are as follows:
- London Heathrow Terminal 5
Development
Terminal 5 is one of the largest construction projects
in the UK. It is a huge and complex construction programme,
including the construction of a terminal building, 41 aircraft
stands, two satellites, a 4,000 space multi storey car park,
a new control tower, and transport links. The work encompasses
civil engineering, building, highway engineering, mechanical
& electrical engineering, tunnelling, railway engineering,
specialist systems technology including a complex baggage
handling system and a track transit system (people mover),
and project logistics management. Arcon have worked extensively
in conjunction with Morgan Vinci on the groundworks and
major structures phases of this development.
- Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Contract
320)
The works involved the construction of the CTRL route, at
Swanscombe in Kent. One of the principle elements of the
works is the Thames Bored Tunnels. Arcon Industrial Services
Ltd worked with HMJV in the construction, maintenance and
operatives of all surface plant: all pipe work and support
structures were fabricated and updated as work progressed.
Our certified welders and fitters carried out all works.
- Elstreet to St. John's Wood
Cable Tunnel
This was major infrastructure project undertaken by the
National Grid Company to upgrade and secure the power supply
into NW London to meet growing consumer need. It involved
the construction of a 20 km long tunnel from Elstree in
Hertfordshire to St. Johns Wood in the London borough of
Westminster. This tunnel consists of 3.05 ID concrete segment
lined tunnel with 6 No permanent shafts up to 42 m deep
with access to buildings at ground level. Arcon worked in
conjunction with J. Murphy & Sons for the erection of
surface plant, including extensive maintenance work on TBM.
We have maintained and adapted rolling stock and conveyers
for the length of the project. All work was carried out
by certified welders and fabricators.
- Limerick Main Drainage (Contract
3.1)
The Limerick Main Drainage Scheme (Ireland) is a major environmental
and infrastructural project which provides a new drainage
system and treatment facility for the city and its surrounding
area. This project involves the construction of 2.55 km
of 2.82m ID segmentally lined tunnel. 13 segmentally lined
shafts sunk to depths of 15 m will provide both access and
connection points for existing sewers. Arcon Industrial
Services was involved with the erection of surface and support
plant equipment, fabricated launching frames and pipe work.
All welding was 100% tested.
- Canary Wharf
Arcon Industrial Services has played a significant role
in the construction of Canary Wharf (DS4 and HQ5). The role
included extensive site welding and fabricating.
- Royal Albert Hall
Steel structuring work of the major refurbishment of the
Royal Albert Hall.
- Tibury Docks
The erecting of the two largest dock cranes at Berth 39
Tilbury Docks for Baldwin's cranes. All welds were 100%
tested.
- Waterway between Billings Gate
and DS4 Canary Wharf
The welding and construction of 2 no. steel framed road
bridges spanning a busy waterway between Billings gate and
DS4 Canary Warf.
