Basingstoke - Air Products
Project Overview
Client: MCS
Programme Duration: 12 weeks
Scope:
• Demolition of all buildings on site
• Licensed and non-licensed asbestos removal
• Demolition to underside of slab
• Removal of foundations
• Removal and crushing of hardstandings
• On-site processing and reuse of arisings
Project Description:
Shorts Group was appointed by MCS to undertake the demolition and asbestos removal of the Air Products site in Basingstoke. The works included demolition of all structures down to underside of slab, removal of foundations, and processing of demolition arisings for reuse by the client. A key element of the project was the removal of approximately 15,000 m² of concrete hardstanding, which required an efficient and high-output demolition solution to meet the 12-week programme.
Key Challenges
1. Large-Scale Hardstanding Removal
The volume of concrete slab presented a potential programme risk if broken out using traditional excavation methods, which would have significantly reduced productivity.
2. Programme Constraints
With a 12-week duration, the project required careful planning and efficient execution to ensure timely completion
Our Solution & Methodology
Innovative Plant Selection & Productivity Gains
To maximise productivity and programme certainty, Shorts Group utilised Antigo concrete breakers rather than conventional excavator-mounted breakers. This approach:
• Significantly increased slab-breaking output
• Enabled rapid lifting and separation of concrete slabs
• Improved efficiency for on-site processing and crushing
This methodology allowed slabs to be quickly broken, lifted, and processed into reusable hardcore.
Controlled Demolition & Material Reuse
All buildings were demolished in a controlled manner to underside of slab, with foundations removed and all arisings crushed on site for future reuse by the client, reducing waste removal and vehicle movements.
