Kier Construction Limited
Harrow
Asbestos Removal & Demolition
Econ were contracted to carry out the asbestos removal and demolition of Priestmead School in Harrow.
The site comprised of two and three storey 1930’s concrete framed buildings.
The works commenced after the new school was built and the pupils were decanted from the school.
Shortly after commencement in February 2020 we had to introduce measures to conform to the new government COVID 19 procedures.
We successfully managed this on site and introduced audits and procedures which were then used on all of our sites going forward.
The project at peak had over 20 operatives working on the site with support in the demolition phase of 2 x 14tonne excavators, 3 x 21 tonne excavators. We removed over 80,000 tonnes of hardcore from the site in the space of 6 working days.
Due to the new school already being constructed, all materials were taken off site for recycling.
These were highly commended by our client and the works were completed on time and on budget.
Our Client is extremely pleased at the way we, supported by Econ, have dealt with the situation. From the moment you confirmed that notifiable asbestos was present, a focused, concerted effort has been made by Econ to deal with the problem. The client was impressed at the speed in which Econ tabled a strategic proposal to the HSE to remove the asbestos, working 24/7 non-stop, to expedite the removal. The fact that the proposal, including approval by the HSE, was achieved in such a short timescale is credit to Econ. The proactive approach, while being flexible and accommodating to allow key ECR staff to work in a safe, isolated contained area, has really impressed the Network Rail team.
