April 29, 2024
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April 23, 2024
St. George's Hospital, located in Tooting, South London, worked with Shanco on a significant expansion project to maintain the hospital's high standard of patient care and accommodate the growing healthcare needs of the region.
April 22, 2024
Discover Shanco's achievements in expanding the HMP Category D facility, overcoming complex engineering challenges to deliver high-quality work while prioritizing safety and efficiency.
April 22, 2024
This article looks at how Shanco's track record of excellence for successful, high-quality project delivery is the clear option for your groundworks.
April 16, 2024
Located in Cambridge, Addenbrooke’s is a renowned teaching hospital and research centre in Cambridge. Appointed by ESS Modular, Shanco was responsible for the groundworks for a new modular building designed to support patients with chronic illnesses. The new facility was constructed on the site of a former car park and between two existing buildings in the heart of the hospital’s complex.
April 15, 2024
The rise in modular construction can be seen across sectors ranging from healthcare and education through to commercial. From providing additional space through to creating extensive new facilities, modular buildings are being designed for a variety of purposes with many adding to existing properties on a site.
When construction takes place in a live environment and with speed often a priority, a groundworks contractor must address the challenges of occupied sites to ensure the programme remains on track. Here we explain how:
April 9, 2024
As part of the redevelopment of North Manchester General Hospital, a new modular office has been created on-site. ESS Modular appointed Shanco to deliver the groundworks for the building which is located on an existing car park next to the estates department, south of the hospital.
April 7, 2024
The number one priority when delivering concrete services or groundworks at manufacturing plants is to avoid disruption. Regardless of the size or type of manufacturer, their operation must not be affected by the works, ensuring production schedules and deliveries can run as normal.
To achieve this, a groundworks contractor must work closely with the manufacturer and design teams to carefully plan the project and consider the wider issues that could impact delivery. Here we explain the key steps involved in this process and why they matter:
April 2, 2024
Northmoor Academy in Central Oldham, Manchester, undertook a significant project to build a new 3FE (Three-Form Entry) primary school, accommodating 630 pupils. Shanco played a pivotal role in completing all groundworks and civil engineering infrastructure for the innovative modular Academy.
