XtraTec - Our Works

Xtratec Ltd has worked on various construction projects throughout the UK. These projects have included rail, road and tunnelling operations.
Below is an indication of the type of projects we have undertaken.

Xtratec Ltd had been directly involved on the CTRL 320 Thames Tunnel Project in Swanscombe Kent. Works involved piling, structural, pre-cast concrete sampling & testing and coring of the laid material prior to tracks laid through the 2.5km length of tunnels.
Xtratec also worked directly with the tunnel department producing method statements for the control and use of the grout production prior to insertion behind the tunnel rings on the TBM. We also monitored all earthwork materials, both imported fill and site won, from the tunnel spoil. This was then tested for contamination & grading analysis for site approval and then used and tested with method compaction control methods.

Xtratec Ltd currently supplies staff and coring equipment to the highways agency on area 10 (A1+ contract) joint venture with Halcrow, Colas and Costain. This is a new area of works for us and we aim to be involved in more areas throughout the UK on various supply networks.
We also supply experienced technicians to Nicholls Colton for bridge survey works around the UK. The works involve half-cell, chlorides, coring and bearing shelf monitoring.

Xtratec Ltd currently supplies technicians for the Felixstowe South Reconfiguration Project. Our technicians are currently aboard various vessels offshore monitoring the as-dredged materials found both in the Western Channel works (Site-won) and also from the approved dredging areas off the coast of Gt Yarmouth.
Xtratec monitor and check the GPS track co-ordinates, drag head depths and also sample the cargo throughout the loading process. Our technician's opinions are linked directly with Westminster Dredging and Costain and the material is then approved for either site use or to be dumped in specific agreed dumping areas monitored by the EA.
Xtratec this year was directly involved with Van Oord on various beech recharge projects. We supplied the full package to Van Oord on three projects that involved lab equipment, staff and vehicles. Some chemical analysis results were required and also concrete compressive strength results.

The Carillion Gatwick NWZ project, at around £44 million, is now around half way to completion and the Carillion laboratory is now staffed with the lab Manager, five technicians with vehicles and coring equipment, all supplied by xtratec Ltd.
Xtratec Ltd has had direct involvement with the London City Airport dock extension works. We supplied technicians to Carillion for the sampling and testing of all materials including PQ, Pre-cast & Structural concrete, all taxiway surface textures and surface regularity prior to handing back to the client.
We have just been awarded testing work on the Gatwick Extension Works for Carillion due to start in July 09.