What we do

Decommissioning is the safe shut-down of operation of facilities used for industrial, chemical, power or nuclear purposes. As the sites often contain highly sensitive and dangerous materials, the process of planning and assessing risk is substantial, and is then followed by the careful and coordinated removal of each element before the demolition phase begins.

Keltbray provides specialist input for the decommissioning phase of projects covering the period from plant closure to commencement of demolition. During this stage of the works, characterisation surveys are used to identify the location and quantum of potentially hazardous materials, plants cleaned and de-energised, and value engineering applied to maximise the return from saleable assets. Keltbray Decommissioning is an industry leader in this field, covering a wide range of highly regulated and heavy industries including nuclear, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and the power sector.

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Demolition and dismantling comprise of services carried out in the early stages of a construction project in preparation for the new build. Services include pre-construction services (such as environmental and logistic planning), engineering design, demolition and dismantling of structures present.

Works are undertaken in commercial, residential and industrial sectors for blue chip companies from inception to completion in a collaborative manner using innovate techniques with due consideration given to the surrounding environment and the health, safety and wellbeing of all parties involved or affected by the works at any point.

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Enabling works are part of the construction process that ensures the construction site is able to facilitate the build works required, including establishment of required site accommodation, formation of vehicle and personnel entrances, security fencing and visual indicators of what is taking place on the construction site.

Along with these activities, assistance in the client planning obligations and deliverables encompassing environmental cultural and social can be undertaken. Civil engineering works in general covers the onsite clearance and remediation of sites and the beginning of the new construction process where new foundations and sub structure works are undertaken. Keltbray has a proven track record in the delivery of varying complex and challenging civil engineering projects utilising our in house design capability and specialist delivery teams on time and within agreed budgets using innovate techniques with due consideration given to the surrounding environment and the health, safety and wellbeing of all parties involved or affected by the works at any point.

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Engineering design services support a project through its full lifecycle, providing advice, innovative design and assessment on features such as façade retention, geotechnical analysis, stability of structures during demolition and alteration, and bridge and tunnel construction.

Keltbray has an in-house engineering design consultancy, Wentworth House Partnership, with over 20 years’ experience covering all areas of temporary works, refurbishments and foundations in the building and civil engineering sector.

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In the construction and civil engineering industry, health and safety, security, and levels of noise, dust, traffic and vibration have to be very carefully managed, so Environmental Planning and Control is used to manage, control and continuously improve a business’ environmental performance.

We at Keltbray are specialists in working in sensitive and highly regulated environments; from nuclear power stations and the railways to inner city areas. We agree key performance indicators at the outset of contracts and provide regular progress reports to clients and stakeholders on our performance.

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Haulage is the business of transporting goods by road or railway. Having evolved to include perishable, temperature-sensitive, and potentially dangerous items which have complicated the transportation process, the haulage industry has had to adopt highly sophisticated technologies for logistics, safety and environmental care.

Keltbray is widely recognised as an industry leader for its continued investment in driver training, cyclist safety as well as its fleet, constantly monitoring driving standards thanks to tracking systems, vehicle mounted CCTV and ‘in cab’ computer statistics. It provides a 24/7 transportation service to the group for the disposal of all waste products and aggregate deliveries by using a modern fleet of vehicles that are all ULEZ compliant. The driving team for these vehicles have all attended the Safer Urban Driving Course and have completed the mandatory 35 hours of CPC training.

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The UK has over 400,000 hectares of contaminated land and the Government has made its clean up a priority. This process is called land remediation and requires specialist knowledge and highly skilled professionals and scientists to carry out via practices such as groundwater treatment, remediation design and waste management.

We carry our own Environment Agency-approved Mobile Treatment Permit and operate Hazardous Waste Treatment facilities and large scale soil recovery sites, all served by our own plant and haulage fleet.

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Lifting Services is the provision of plant, equipment, planning, manpower and consultancy for the purpose of lifting or lowering materials, people or equipment. Keltbray Lifting Services have great knowledge and experience in planning lifting operation using all types of cranes and lifting equipment, some examples include overhead, crawler and tower cranes.

Keltbray Lifting Services is highly experienced in providing end-to-end support on projects ranging from a 1ton load to the heaviest single crane lift in the UK.

Lifting services is provided by the following Keltbray teams:

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40% of the UK’s rail network is electrified which means thousands of trains run by electricity each day. To keep them moving, the network must be constructed and maintained to the highest standard which requires specialist teams for design, project management, technical assistance and more.

Keltbray has extensive experience in all aspects of railway electrification. Wentworth House Rail Systems delivers leading electrification design and Keltbray has one of the country’s largest project management and construction teams, for cost effective overhead line electrification installation, upgrades and maintenance services.

Overhead electrification, design & build is provided by the following Keltbray teams:

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Piling is the construction of cast in-situ concrete piles for deep foundations. These vertical columns traditionally of concrete and steel are used to enhance ground bearing support for high loads and reduce settlement of the building.

Keltbray provides early works foundation strategies, construction issue design, construction and management solutions for piled foundations across the UK and beyond. It has extensive experience in both small and large high profile piling works, including Battersea Power Station, Tottenham Hotspur FC and 150 Bishopsgate. From smaller piling solutions such as low headroom mini piling and Continuous flight auger (CFA) piling, to larger diameter piling open bored and under support fluid (LDP), Keltbray Piling has a fleet of rigs capable of providing a range of solutions to suit your project. Keltbray provides sheet piling for its own project delivery, working alongside our engineering design consultancy, Wentworth House Partnership.

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Plant provides high specification and fully supported equipment to projects associated with construction, demolition, civil engineering and rail. This can include robotic equipment, dumper trucks, and mobile elevating work platforms.

Keltbray’s plant department provides all of the machinery and vehicles the Group needs for project delivery. This means no third parties are relied upon and Keltbray can deliver on time as promised.

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Power distribution and transmission is the business of ensuring constant power supply through the provision of construction, maintenance and repair services for utility companies (or distribution network operators).

Trusted by all seven distribution network operators in the UK to keep power running, Keltbray is now the UK’s largest provider of overhead support, with over 230 linesman.

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Pre-construction services such as specialist advice and consultancy are available at the initial stages of a project to provide clients with the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to improve value and reduce risk. These cover the areas of estimating, planning and engineering.

Keltbray prides itself on the depth of its experienced estimating, planning and engineering staff, who provide services across the Group, either as an integrated service, or standalone requirement such as a pre-demolition services provision.

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Rail electrification plant is the machinery used in the build, maintenance and removal of parts of the railway electrification system. With 60% of all rail traffic electric in the UK, it’s vital that the network is kept moving. This requires specialist equipment and machinery to help specialist teams to work effectively and efficiently.

Keltbray consistently invests in its plant to ensure it is best in class and has the latest safety and environmental features. It has the UK's largest fleet of rail electrification Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs).

Rail electrification plant is provided by the following Keltbray teams:

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Rail and civil engineering consists of the design, construction and maintenance of railway systems. This includes groundworks (preparing the land pre-construction), piling (installing deep foundations), demolition (deconstructing railway structures), welding (joining together parts), permanent way (the elements of the railway lines), signalling systems maintenance, and management and removal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

Keltbray delivers to accredited and award-winning standards using its own safety critical labour supply and plant equipment, and has a track record of delivering on complex projects in the area of design, construction, maintenance and renewal.

Rail engineering & civils is provided by the following Keltbray teams:

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Rail Power Supply and Distribution determines how much power should be supplied and to where. With railway electrification providing faster and more reliable train journeys compared to those of diesel trains and a strong reduction of pollution in busy stations and the countryside, the need for consistent power supply and distribution on railways will only grow.

Keltbray is focused on maximising rail availability while minimising disruption and pride ourselves on our highly experienced, multi-disciplined people and a commitment to providing high standard rail solutions, which are delivered safely, and to time and budget. Keltbray Rail is working on a number of high profile contracts, including the electrification of the Welsh Valley lines, Crossrail Anglia, London North West (South) line and Kent Civils.

Rail power & distribution is provided by the following Keltbray teams:

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Road Rail Plant are vehicles that can be operated on the rail infrastructure and driven on the highway to support heavy lifting, piling, excavating, materials delivery / collection, working at height, crane services and the running of cables and Overhead Line Conductors.

Keltbray continuously invests in its Road Rail Plant to ensure we are at the forefront of new technology and innovation, providing a “Best in Class” service to our existing and new clients, with the latest safety and environmental features. Our fleet of more than 80 Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs) including the largest fleet of specialist Overhead Line RRVs in the UK, operates with a full range of attachments to undertake Rail Piling, Drainage, Vegetation Clearance, Permanent Way works and Overhead Line works.

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Soil treatment and hazardous materials management is the recovery, treatment and reuse of construction materials to divert waste from landfill. Examples of reuse include the creation of new landforms such as golf courses or other developments.

Keltbray is dedicated to the recovery, treatment and reuse of an array of construction materials to divert waste from landfill for clients in line with The Landfill Directive.

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In such a complex and high risk sector, a mistake or lack of knowledge and experience could prove fatal. That is why training is so important. Providing everything from apprenticeships and traineeships to practical training courses and staff development, it is a commitment of the industry to ensure everyone is trained to work a high standard and stay safe.

Keltbray invests £3m a year in training alone. This is not only to ensure that every project is delivered by highly competent teams but also to help make the industry more attractive to the next generation of workers and futureproof the sector for decades to come.

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