SCA GROUP NEWSLETTER Issue 1

SCA Group Newsletter

April 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome to the first edition of the SCA Group Newsletter. We hope you will find the Newsletter interesting and informative, and remember, you can always check our website for more details, news stories and case studies with our ever-evolving content. Just visit www.sca-group.com to find out more.

In our first issue, we have pleasure in including some more background information about our company – who we are, where we operate, and the services we can offer to our clients. Hopefully this is all ‘old news’ to you, but you may be surprised at the range of services we can offer, and the practical applications and innovative solutions we take great pride in.

All of SCA’s activities are regulated by a number of accreditations and memberships.

Whether it be IRATA monitoring all of our Rope Access activities, or ICATS which regulates the training for all of our painting operatives, SCA’s commitment to safety and quality performance is unrivalled, yet we are firm believers in the constant monitoring and measuring of all systems in place, for continuous improvement.

As such, we welcomed with open arms the launch of the new TG20:13 Good Practice Guide which has been recently produced by the NASC, and is fully supported by the UKCG, HSE and CITB.

This new guide aims to raise further awareness of good practice in scaffolding across the construction industry, and to continue to improve standards of scaffolding and safety.

SCA’s Managing Director, Steve King, commented that “the new TG20:13 is a significant progress from the previous version, and we are all extremely positive and excited about it!”

Thank you for taking the time to read our Newsletter and we hope you enjoy it!

Nuclear Decommissioning Project SCA have been working hard at the Harwell Power Plant as part of the ongoing decommissioning project. Read on for more …

Brockenhurst Bridge Project SCA’s Multi-Discipline team could be the perfect match for your next project. Find out why inside ….

Welcome

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The SCA Group are a leading, Nation-wide contractor in the Multi-Discipline field. Whether it be Facilities Management, Industrial Coatings or Rope Access services, all of our provisions are performed professionally and with unrivalled attention to Health and Safety, and quality performance.

We offer a number of specialised services tailored specifically to our clients’ needs and requirements, always ensuring that a high quality work ethic is delivered throughout.

Our services are offered to a multitude of varying clients, in a wide range of sectors. We have vast experience in Oil & Gas, Marine, Commercial, Industrial and Renewables markets to name a few, not to mention being a favoured contractor to a number of Blue-Chip clients across the UK, and Europe.

Using our substantial knowledge and expertise in a number of fields, SCA is able to offer the complete Facilities Management package to ensure the smooth operation of fixed sites, or the extended life of your asset

through strategic planning, and a close working relationship with all of our clients.

All of SCA’s operatives are qualified to the highest possible standard, in all of our trades meaning we are PTS qualified to work track-side on the Rail Network, or IRATA trained to complete Rope Access contracts safely, and in line with industry legislation.

CONTACT US

SCA Group Limited

7 Crane Way, Woolsbridge Industrial Park

Three Legged Cross, Wimborne

Dorset, BH21 6FA

T: 01202 820820

F: 01202 820950

E: sales@sca-group.com

W: www.sca-group.com

The SCA Group offers a range of Multi-Discipline services through a number of divisions, all headed up by an experienced and fully qualified management team. From Contract Scaffolding through to Surface Preparation, SCA caters for clients’ needs on a contract wide basis, or via the individual disciplines, to an exemplary standard, meeting critical deadlines, and without sacrificing high safety standards and quality performance.

Such is the varied nature of our capabilities, the SCA Group could be the ideal choice as your next Multi-Discipline partner for future projects such as Bridge Refurbishment, Station Maintenance or Fixed Site management.

The SCA Group is comprised of the following service provisions:

Industrial Coatings

Rope Access

Contract Scaffolding

Temporary Containment

Multi Discipline

Facilities Management

Through these highly experienced divisions, we can cater for a vast array of requirements, either on an individual service basis, or an all-encompassing Multi Discipline offering, all to a superior standard of working, and an exemplary attitude towards Health & Safety.

About SCA

Service Capabilities

SCA Group technicians carrying our offshore maintenance at Thanet Wind Farm off of the Kent coastline

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NEWS STORIES

Partnership for Success Conference attended by SCA SCA were proud to be part of this event staged recently in Blackpool where experiences were shared in order to improve safety performance amongst suppliers.

Cian Curley Sponsorship for 2014 SCA are proud to announce a sponsorship deal with up and coming Irish golfer Cian Curley as he looks to succeed on the European Tour.

Wrotham Railway Repair Contract SCA’s Rope Access technicians have carried out emergency repairs on this railway line in Kent.

The SCA Group have been involved in a number of projects of interest in recent months, as well as ground breaking developments such as the launch of our Mobile App. As a company we are always trying to advance ourselves and the services that we can offer, and we take great pride in our capabilities.

Read on for a small selection of our recent headlines, and don’t forget to visit our website for more information.

www.sca-group.com

Full IRATA Membership secured

Our hugely successful Rope Access service provision has just secured full IRATA membership as part of the division’s ongoing development strategy.

SCA’s Rope Access division has completed the necessary probationary period of assessment and can now boast full IRATA status having had all systems, procedures and practices critically evaluated, and passed with flying colours.

IRATA International is the recognised body for all Rope Access activities, and regulates operatives and companies alike. Qualifications for individuals give technicians the ability to progress through three levels of accreditation, and the regulatory body aims to promote a high standard in safety and work quality.

Both off and onshore, a huge variety of tasks can be undertaken via Rope Access, from maintenance and repair to testing and inspection.

SCA Group Launch Mobile App

In conjunction with the launch of SCA’s all-new website, we are proud to announce the arrival of our ground-breaking Mobile App available now at the App Store and Android Market, as well as launching on Windows phone.

Always determined to be at the forefront of technological advances and the benefits that these can bring to our business, SCA have become the first scaffold company in the UK to launch our very own Mobile Application.

Our App has been designed to provide our users with an overview of our company and activities, and as a quick and simple means of contacting key personnel. You will also find our office locations with handy GPS directions to help you find us, or you can view a selection of gallery images and completed projects.

For a direct link to download the App in your chosen format go to the following page:

www.sca-group.com/our-app/

We hope you enjoy the App as much as we did designing it, and we welcome any feedback on its layout and content. Why not leave a review for us at the App Store?

Latest SCA Group News Updates

SCA’s Marine Scaffolding team take great pride in specialist solutions for private yacht maintenance and new-builds

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SCA Group’s Rope Access technicians have been called upon to assist in the efforts to re-open the section of Teignmouth to Dawlish railway line that was severely damaged in the February storms. The railway line connects the South West to the rest of the UK and is an essential part of the infrastructure for this part of the country.

In early February, after a prolonged period of torrential rain and high winds, huge waves left the railway tracks suspended in mid-air. A week later, further damage was sustained in more storms, and Network Rail claimed that this important stretch of railway would remain closed until mid-April.

Now, specialist fire crews are helping to instigate a controlled landslide in the area above the rail track where workers are fighting around the clock

to get the line re-opened. High pressure water will be pumped up the cliff face from the sea to saturate some 350,000 tonnes of soil and rock and create a manmade landslip dislodging the precariously placed landmass, and ensuring that the line can become functional again as soon as possible.

SCA’s Rope Access team have been employed to work alongside geo-technical engineers, monitoring the progress of the enforced movement of land.

The safe access systems to allow the observation have all been provided by our experienced team, and all the necessary supervision is in place to abide by the IRATA legislation, and to ensure the safety of all workers on the site.

The SCA Group’s Rope Access team are currently employed undertaking maintenance of the Transporter Bridge located over the River Tees, Middlesbrough. The structure was built in 1911 to replace an earlier steam ferry, and connects Middlesbrough on the south bank to Port Clarence on the north bank.

SCA were recruited by TI Coatings, who were in turn appointed by Balfour Beatty, to apply a new paint covering to the structure. A total of 10,000m2 is required for repair and re-coating, all of which is to be achieved via Rope Access.

To complete the contract by April / May 2014, SCA are required to carry out patch repair to approximately 25% of the Transporter Bridge’s surface, and then apply the new coating to finalise the refurbishment of the structure. SCA have a team of up to 18 Rope Access technicians on site to make this happen.

All of SCA’s operatives are trained to carry out the painting activities to ICATS standards as expected by the main contractor, and possess the relevant IRATA accreditation to perform the task via Rope Access.

All work is carried out under Level 3 Supervision, as stipulated under IRATA regulations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information about our Rope Access division contact John Donaldson on 01202 820820 or by email:

CONTACT john@sca-group.com

CASE STUDY

Tees Transporter Bridge SCA Rope Access Division

Dawlish Railway Line SCA Rope Access Division

SCA’s Rope Access division were called upon to assist in the monumental repair effort organised by Network Rail to re-open the stretch of railway damaged in storms earlier this year

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SCA Group’s multiple divisions have been extremely busy of late undertaking many projects that have utilised our professional approach in a number of trades.

In all aspects of our business, we take great pride in the quality of our workmanship, and our attitude to health and safety.

The summary below is a small snippet of the types of contracts that we have been involved in of late, which hopefully will give you an insight in to our business, how we operate, and what we are capable of.

Offshore Maintenance

SCA’s Rope Access division has recently completed a three month contract restoring and maintaining electrical sub-stations at the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm just off of the Kent Coastline.

The sub-stations had a number of coating defects and damages that required careful attention to restore the surfaces to a satisfactory quality.

SCA’s highly skilled team carried out all the repairs necessary, as well as providing accommodation subsistence, storage facilities, materials, tools and expendables, and everything else required to reach a successful conclusion for the project.

Shipyards

In all of SCA’s shipyard locations from Falmouth up to Hebburn & Tees, a number of repair and maintenance projects have been completed in tandem with our partnered clients. We have worked on a vast selection of war ships, private yachts, cargo vessels, cruise liners and tugs, and assisted in quick turnarounds and specialised access solutions.

In the Falmouth dockyard, SCA’s team have been working hard to make sure that the vessel European Endeavour underwent its maintenance package and returned to the water on time.

A large pre-fabricated scaffold had to be constructed on the quayside and was craned in to place so that essential hull repairs could be carried out.

Industrial Coatings

SCA’s Multi-Discipline division has recently been involved in the refurbishment of

Brockenhurst Bridge in the heart of the New Forest.

The project involved erecting the appropriate access scaffold and temporary containment to provide the necessary conditions that allowed the new coating to be applied to the refurbished steelwork.

Contract Scaffolding

Our specialist contract scaffolding division have been working across the region on a number of projects in recent months.

One such contract is the Nuclear Decommissioning phase at Harwell in Oxfordshire. The plant was built in 1946 and is undergoing a massive demolition project not expected to be complete until 2064!

SCA’s team was called in to construct a bespoke design multi levelled access scaffold, complete with superior heat shrink sheeting, to allow the removal of the Gunite protective wall that enclosed the nuclear reactor.

Rope Access Rail Maintenance

SCA Group’s rapid response capabilities of our highly trained Rope Access operatives, are being utilised on the Wrotham Railway to carry out emergency repairs and maintenance to rock face protection netting on the Wrotham Railway line in Kent.

The existing steel rock netting required repairs along a section of the railway line to allow the track to be fully re-opened as soon as possible, and SCA’s Rope Access technicians have performed the geo-technical drilling services to anchor the netting back in to place. The steel netting is a vital component of the railway line protecting the track from falling rock and debris, and allowing services to operate unhindered.

SCA look forward to busy times ahead and an even brighter future with a number of specialist projects on the horizon. We continue to develop all of our existing services to allow innovative approaches to all kinds of contracts, so if you are interested in any of the provisions we can offer, please contact us:

T: 01202 820820

E: sales@sca-group.com

SCA GROUP ACTIVITIES

Offshore Wind Farms Rope Access technicians have been utilised in an offshore environment carrying out major repairs and maintenance works to electrical sub-stations at Thanet Wind Farm.

Pre-Fabricated Scaffold Solution In A&P Falmouth, this scaffold to give access for hull repairs was constructed on the dock side and craned in to place once the vessel had arrived.

Highways Maintenance SCA’s Industrial Coatings team have been carrying out essential maintenance work on roads and bridges in recent months, applying coatings to steelworks, railings and other assets.

What else have we been up to?

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Choosing an ideal partnered company to manage or complete your next Multi-Discipline project can sometimes be a daunting prospect. Putting your faith in a company to represent you to the main client, whether it be Network Rail, the Highways Agency or Local Authority or similar, can be a huge leap of faith at times, so it pays to do your research and feel comfortable with your sub-contractor of choice.

The SCA Group recognises the potential pitfalls in selecting such a company, and we are confident we can be the perfect fit for your next Construction Project or Maintenance program. We believe we can deliver on all our promises for the following reasons.

1. Health and Safety

The SCA Group have an unwavering attitude towards best practices and health and safety legislation. With a range of accreditations and memberships, and statistics showing year on year improvements, you can be sure that you are employing a company that operates safely at all times.

2. Service Capabilities

The SCA Group offer a range of service provisions that can be utilised on an individual basis or as a Multi-Discipline offering. For access requirements we have a Contract Scaffolding and Rope Access division, our Industrial Coatings division is the ideal choice for asset maintenance or refurbishment, and our Temporary

Containment Division can provide the encapsulation to make sure works continues unhindered or in a temperature controlled environment.

3. Cost Efficiencies

By employing the SCA Group as a single source provider there are cost savings and efficiencies available for the running of the contract. Improved planning and integration between trades means that budgets and timescales can be met and even improved.

4. Reputation

SCA have built an unrivalled reputation in all trades leading to long term partnering agreements in place for a number of blue-chip clients. Regular audits and key performance monitors are in place to ensure high standards in all areas of our service capabilities resulting in a contractor that you know you can rely on.

5. Quality

All of SCA’s activities and procedures are regulated by a number of Quality accreditations, and our membership to various governing bodies and trade associations demonstrates our dedication to a high service standard. Recognition by IRATA, ICATS, and Achilles Link Up, as well as membership with the NASC shows our ability to work in a variety of environments, and certifies our expertise in a number of areas.

SCA’s Special Project Division encompasses

all of the above traits, and is able to offer a vast range of services as a complete turn-key package. We are highly proficient in all areas, with many years’ experience, and can offer complete contract management to satisfy a wide scope of requirements.

We have proven time and time again that we are a business that takes pride in our ability, dedication, quality and performance, all of which has been recognised through qualifications, memberships and partnering agreements.

All our employees and management are highly trained, and possess a wealth of knowledge in their respective industries, which is why the SCA Group would be the perfect Multi-Discipline Partner for your next project.

How can SCA help you?

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7 Crane Way, Woolsbridge Ind Park

Three Legged Cross

Wimborne

Dorset BH21 6FA

“At SCA we take great pride in everything that we do and I sincerely hope these sentiments come across in our brand new Newsletter. We have tried to showcase our capabilities, our passion, and everything that is great about SCA, and I want to thank our hard working team for their dedication and diligence as without them, there couldn’t be a Newsletter like this. Our employees are the lifeblood of our company, and we remain as committed as ever to their development and improvement, and this is a small testament to all their efforts”

Closing comments from the Managing Director