Bombardier hangar takes shape as roof goes up
The core structural steelwork for Bombardier Aviation’s new 250,000 sq. ft hangar at London Biggin Hill Airport is complete, with construction of the cantilever roof beginning in earnest.
Dorset-based structural steel firm John Reid &Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) and design and build specialist Civils Contracting Ltd (Civils) are building the Bombardier service centre together, with products sourced from British Steel.
On completion, it will be the largest cantilever roofed hangar to be built in the UK for more than 50 years.
The complex cantilever design allows the roofs to safely span the hangar without support from any internal columns, creating a vast floor space capable of housing up to 14 Global 7500s jets at any one time.
John Harrison, senior […]
REIDsteel firing on all cylinders
Structural steel company John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) is back to pre-Covid productivity levels at its manufacturing facility in Dorset.
We have welcomed staff back into its workshops with social distancing, and have resumed operations on construction sites.
Now we are set to phase the return of office staff at our Christchurch headquarters, the majority of whom have been working remotely from home.
Managing director Simon Boyd said: “We have reached and are now exceeding pre-lockdown productivity levels in our manufacturing facility.
“Praise must go to all of our people who returned to work raring to go and embraced our new Covid-19 working practices.
“Our construction operations have also successfully resumed and we intend to introduce a phased return for our office staff.
“The commitment of our people has helped to place […]
Double promotion from within at REIDsteel
John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) has promoted two rising stars to managerial positions at its headquarters in Christchurch, Dorset.
The 130-strong structural steel firm has appointed Megan Law as Head of Human Resources and Jo White as Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Manager in a double promotion.
Managing Director Simon Boyd said: “At REIDsteel we are strong believers in recognising excellence and promoting talented people from within.
“Megan and Jo are rising stars and have both played key roles to ensure the smooth and safe running of the company.
“My congratulations to them both on their richly deserved promotions and I am sure that they will continue to make outstanding contributions as we look forward to the future with confidence despite the coronavirus pandemic.”
Jo has […]
Hangar vision becomes reality with VR
John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) used cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology to help win a major new contract with Southeast Asia’s largest airline.
We are designing and manufacturing the 175,000 square feet (16,335 sq m) hangar for Lion Air at Batam Airport, a short ferry ride from Singapore.
Our team used VR headsets to impress senior airline executives with a virtual 3D tour of the proposed development as part of their presentation to win the multi-million pound project.
Now we are setting our sights on delivering the first steelwork later this year and will supervise construction of the hangar – for maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft.
Bid Manager, Benjamin Riviere said: “This is our first development for Lion Air and our first at Batam Airport.
“The […]
Lift off for new Biggin Hill service centre
Structural steel firm John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) and design and build specialists Civils Contracting Ltd (Civils) have started work on another major new business aircraft service centre at London Biggin Hill Airport.
The REIDsteel and Civils partnership has been successfully delivering aircraft hangars for over 20 years.
The state-of-the-art development for Bombardier Aviation will comprise a hangar of nearly 250,000 sq ft, including workshops and office space, plus 650,000 sq ft of apron area, car park and external works.
The service centre will be capable of housing up to 14 Global 7500s at any one time, and provides a […]
Jet set hangar takes shape in Portugal
The stunning Mesa Hangar at Beja Airport in Portugal is taking shape, thanks to John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel).
This impressive complex extends over 9,500 sq m, including the hangar, workshops and a technical centre for larger aircraft.
It will be used by Hi Fly for maintenance of its Airbus fleet. Mesa will also provide maintenance service contracts for other airlines operating Airbus models, including the mighty A380.
We provided design and drawing services as well as the manufacture and supply of steel for the development in Portugal – including specialist doors and cladding.
It is always […]
