Innovation and integration
In our quest to provide leading edge and comprehensive services, we are constantly acquiring specialist expertise, as well as new technology, which ensures that our customers have access to the best possible solutions.
Post-tensioning
P.C. Harrington promotes the use of bonded post-tensioning in the design of slabs and, in December 2001, formed Structural Systems (UK) Ltd. This is a joint venture company owned by both P.C. Harrington and Structural Systems Ltd - Australia's largest post-tensioned company, to design and install bonded post tensioning systems.
Slipform construction
P.C. Harrington is also responsible for the resurgence of the slipform method of concrete core construction. We acquired the slipform operation from RMD in June 2001 and formed Slipform International. We have overturned previously accepted wisdom and successfully completed the UK’s largest concrete core at Barclays Bank new headquarters in Canary Wharf.
Craneage and logistics
We appreciate that an integrated approach is essential to solving the industry’s challenges. We acquired Hewden Tower Cranes in September 2002 and formed HTC Plant Ltd. It is the UK’s market leading provider of tower cranes for hire, with a fleet of over 200 luffing jib and saddle jib tower cranes. Their technical support staff, in close liaison with our site teams combine to resolve the logistical challenges we meet.
