Case Study 4: 35m Edwardian Brick Chimney Wates Construction Limited
In November 2004 Churchill¡¯s were employed by Wates Construction Limited to undertake a full internal and external survey of the 35 metre Edwardian brick chimney at the Moseley Baths site Balsall Heath, Birmingham. As part of this survey Churchill¡¯s were required to provide and install a motorised man riding winch system complete with rescue and recovery equipment to facilitate an independent inspection of the internal walls of the chimney by a Wates appointed structural engineer.
Upon submission of Churchill¡¯s report a detailed scope of works was compiled by Wates Construction Ltd. The scope of works would see the supply and installation of a suitable internal steel liner system together with the complete removal and reinstatement of the uppermost 10metres of the brickwork. The chimney being a Grade 1 listed building, would require the uppermost 10metres building back exactly to it¡¯s profile prior to the removal of the 10 metres.
To accomplish this Churchill¡¯s painstakingly numbered and mapped every single brick (8112no) during the dismantling of the top 10 metres of the structure ensuring every brick would return to it¡¯s original location.
As part of the contract Churchill¡¯s provided, installed and maintained access throughout the height of the structure throughout the duration of the contract.
