Nicholson (Contracts) is a division of E. Nicholson and Sons (Metals) Ltd. Nicholson's have extensive in-depth experience of the demolition and dismantling industry and have previously worked for many Local Authorities, Scottish Power, Ministry of Defence, SERCO, Yarrows, Clydeport Authorities, Housing Associations, Management Consultants and many other Main Contractors. Our Head Office staff provide an extensive range of back-up services including Contract Management, Safety Management, Quality Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Consultancy and Method Statements incorporated within CDM. Senior managers are members of the Institute of Demolition Engineers. All personnel are fully trained and are members of the National Federation Training Group and CITB. Our site operatives, foremen and supervisors possess unparalleled hands-on experience and have proved their excellence over many years in the industry. Our most recent works include the demolition and rehabilitation of a 1600 pupil school within a densely populated area of Glasgow. Prior to demolition each classroom was assessed and checked for asbestos ceiling and floor tiles. It was confirmed they had an asbestos content and Nicholson appointed an Approved Asbestos Contractor from their database. Once air tests were completed, Nicholson carried out an extensive soft-strip prior to machine demolition. 75% of the materials stripped out of the school were recycled with the balance going to Land Fill. Demolition was carried out by a Leibherr 962 fitted with a demolition pole and two smaller 942 Leibherrs. Once the building was on ground level, all steel beams and reinforcing bars were removed and brick and concrete were put through our Mobile Crushing Plant. The 75 mm crushed concrete was used on site to re-contour and fill in basements and ducts. The Local Authority is currently redeveloping the area for housing. Sewage Treatment Works: This involved the demolition and rehabilitation of a 40 acre Sewage Treatment Works in Airdrie. Initial work involved the draining, cleaning and disinfecting of many tanks within the plant. An excavation and removal process was undertaken to clear the site of any contaminated material before demolition and in-fill commenced. All contaminated materials were taken to Patersons' Landfill site. Excavation of the tanks then began by exposing them to four of Nicholsons' 360º Excavators equipped with concrete pulverisers, hydraulic breakers and grapples. The tank walls were demolished to 1.8 metres below ground level whilst each tank base was punctured to allow for drainage. A large area was cleared and Nicholsons' Mobile Crushing Plant was positioned to crush brick and concrete arisings from the site, providing a supply of granular material for in-filling and temporary roads. A total of 53000 cu.metres of natural fill-material, (sub-soil, sands etc.) was imported to the site and utilised as infill and to grade the complete area to the satisfaction of West of Scotland Water. The contract period for all of the above works was 16 weeks, however Nicholson completed the works 4 weeks early allowing the Client to carry out New Developments. Nicholson's also provide a skilled and efficient 'Factory Clearance Team' which has completed contracts at Hoover Cambuslang, Collins Publishers, Clydeport Authorities, and just recently Glasgow Cleansing Services. Our expertise is at your service. We would be pleased to talk through your next project at an early stage - without obligation - if you get in touch with us.