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CRA REVEALS AWARD-WINNING REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT PROJECT
The Concrete Repair Association ( CRA ) has announced the winner of the Concrete Society CRA Repair & Refurbishment Award 2020 , presented in recognition of exceptional work to the repair or refurbishment of an existing structure . Currall Lewis & Martin Construction ( CLM ) has taken the accolade for its concrete repair and cathodic protection project on the A38 ( M ) DC 10-16 Concrete Repairs + ICCP Project , part of an ongoing repair strategy for the Midlands Links Motorway Viaducts .
The project involved the essential repair and protection of elevated bridge deck soffits , support columns and panel walls due to significant deterioration . By intricately planning phased concrete repairs and the installation of cathodic protection to the deck soffit , CLM managed the considerable achievement of keeping
all eight lanes of the A38 route into Birmingham operational without customer disruption . On average , this road is travelled on 71,832 times daily .
The works area and compound location were in extreme proximity , meaning that it was critical to design and implement a robust one-way system and transport plan . In addition , the project ’ s location adjacent to the River Thame , a known flood plain , meant that the Environment Agency required a detailed flood risk plan
emphasising initial plan and layout through to robust reactive measures , should flooding occur .
The award-winning project demonstrated CLM ’ s ability to deliver a complex proposal dealing with multiple complications to provide a solution that exceeded client expectations . The detailed approach to hand-and-arm vibration ( HAVS ) exposure as well as the precise use of robotic hydro demolition were other standout aspects of the project .
Highly-commended awards go to entries from Fosroc International Limited and Beton Bauen for their work on the Newbridge on Wye , Powys , and PJ Mear Ltd for the Balfron Tower project . The judging panel considered each entry in terms of complexity , quality of service , innovation and environmental considerations of the project .
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