A project completed by H A Marks at Bury St Edmunds Railway Station has received further recognition by being featured in the latest Annual Report by the Railway Heritage Trust.
The reports notes that the appearance of the station following the works 'is much improved as a result' and acknowledges H A Marks roles as both Designer and Contractor for the project.
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Works have commenced on site to extend and improve passenger, retail and staff facilities at Elstree & Borehamwood Station.
Funded by the DfT under the NSIP scheme, the passenger concourse space is to be extended as part of the works together with improvements to the staff facilities and overall passenger experience.
As a Principal Contractor, we carry out works for London Underground, Transport for London and Train Operating Companies such as GTR, Greater Anglia, Southeastern, South Western Rail, Crossrail, among others.
We are also approved Sub-Contractors for many Tier 1 Contractors. We provide specialist services and sub contract packages such as Ceilings, Builders Works, Fire protection and Vitreous Enamel installations.
All works are planned in detail in advance by our in house rail experienced managers including CREs and SSOW planners. Principles of prevention are applied from the earliest stages of works planning whether the project is Design and Build or Traditional Build. Network Rail works are planned in accordance with GE/RT8000 Railway Group Standard: Rule Book and London Underground works are planned in accordance with QUENSH conditions in addition to specific engineering standards and Sub-surface Railway Stations Regulations as applicable.
Detailed Works Package Plans, Safe Work Packs and Task Briefings are produced for all work activities.
We use our knowledge of railway working to plan and develop the most efficient and safe systems of work suitable for each project. In addition to assessing the technical requirements and risks of the specific construction activities, HA Marks managers also understand the additional risks arising from working on an operational railway. Platform works have the additional constraints of managing risks arising from passengers, station staff, moving trains and OLE/ third rail.
HA Marks follow best practicable means in reducing noise nuisance which may effect neighbouring properties during possession working and frequently work within the requirements of a Section 61 agreement with the local authority.
H.A. Marks are an experienced RISQS Approved Rail Contractor offering the following services to the Rail & Underground Sector.
Station Refurbishments
Ticket office / Booking Hall Refurbishments
Toilet Fit-Outs
Canteen & Mess Room Fit Outs
Train Crew Accommodation Fit-Outs
Platform Extensions, Renovations
Volumetric/Modular Construction
Mechanical & Electrical Works
24 Hour Call Out & Maintenance Service – All Trades (Sentinel Approved Personnel)
Cladding, Insulated Render Systems
Metsec Steel Framing (Walls, Floors & Roofs)
Building Envelopes
Our Site Managers are very experienced with rail setting projects and ensure the high level of liaison required with Station Management and stakeholders.
H.A. Marks have a dedicated rail experienced Site and Contract Manager for every job. Our supply chain is managed in accordance with the requirements of our integrated management system using ISO 9001 standards for selecting, evaluating and
re-evaluating suppliers. We operate an approved suppliers list, for which all suppliers and sub-contractors must complete a Pre qualification Questionnaire and meet our criteria.
All employees and self employed contractors are employed according to their competence to fulfil the task applicable to their role and any training that is required before a job is identified and provided by the Site Supervisor.
Our employees are performance managed and are given targets including right first time and rewarded accordingly. Any employee who falls below their target is offered training, supervision and reassessment at an agreed time.
We appraise our operatives annually, setting clear objectives for the following year and agreeing training needs. By working closely together and sharing knowledge our company progressively moves forward allowing us to offer a high standard of service to all of our clients.
