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Australasia Restaurant Entrance

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Anyone who has walked through Manchester’s Spinningfields district will have seen the striking entrance to the Australasia Restaurant outside the Armani Store.

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The restaurant is situated underneath the busy Deansgate road and the entrance comprises a glass ‘pyramid’ structure over descending steps.  But how many people have wondered how creating such an entrance was achieved?

The answer is that we at National Drilling created the opening using a track saw to cut the concrete into small sections, carefully lifting each section with lifting eyes and a gantry, and us removing waste concrete and tidying the site.  Because of the city-centre location of the site and the potential disruption to thousands of pedestrians, works had to take place on a Sunday morning and be completed within a strict time frame of 1 working day.

Track Wall Sawing

National Drilling Services Ltd are proud operators of the latest high-powered saws and hydraulic driven machines. Track Wall Sawing can be used for vertical, horizontal, or even inverted cuts so the process is excellent for forming doorways or window apertures, flush cutting against walls for breaking lines, lift shafts, and stairways.  Our stock of diamond blades ranges from 450mm to a gigantic 2 metre diameter so no matter what your project’s specific requirements are we can accommodate.  If you think we may be able to help you with your project, please call us on tel: 0161 443 2822 or you can email us at info@national-drilling.co.uk.

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SafeContractor Approved Accreditation!

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SafeContractor Approved

Here at National Drilling Services Ltd we are delighted to announce that we recently passed our SafeContractor Audit to successfully renew our accreditation!

The SafeContractor audit is a tailored health and safety accreditation that demonstrates that National Drilling’s health and safety documentation and processes are up to date and meet recognised industry standards.

A copy of our certificate can be viewed by clicking on this image:

SafeContractor Approved

Why use National Drilling Services Ltd?

National Drilling Services Ltd places a high priority on health and safety, ensuring we offer our customers a quality service. Our experienced operatives all hold current CSCS, CPCS, SSSTS certificates as well as relevant NVQ and other qualifications. In addition to SafeContractor, as a business we also have associations and accreditations with CHAS, Constructionline Gold and Achilles.

National Drilling Services Ltd accreditations

To find out more about how we can help you on your next construction project just give us a call 0161 443 2822 or you can drop us an email outlining the details to info@national-drilling.co.uk.

Brokk Demolition – concrete drilling – concrete floor sawing – diamond core drilling – diamond wire sawing – electric floor sawing – expansion joint cutting –  expansion joint sealing – robotic demolition – track wall sawing – wire sawing

National Drilling Services Ltd: An Overview

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Not just a leading supplier of drilling services…

You may be aware that National Drilling Services Ltd, as our name suggests, is rated by our clients as the number one provider of drilling services in the UK, with many construction companies using us as a ‘go to’ supplier. However, did you know that we also provide a range of sawing and cutting services as well as demolition services to the construction industry across the UK? National Drilling Services Ltd works on large nationwide projects as well as small domestic projects. We invest in specialist equipment so we can provide accurate, fast and efficient drilling, cutting, sawing and demolition services with minimal noise and dust disruption. Our teams will work around the clock to fit with your tight site schedules.

 

Why use National Drilling Services Ltd?

We have already mentioned that we are a leading supplier of drilling, sawing and demolition services in the UK, but we understand that sometimes people need something more substantial to back up anecdotal claims of expertise. National Drilling Services Ltd places a high priority on health and safety, ensuring we offer our customers a hassle free service. Our experienced operatives all hold current CSCS, CPCS, SSSTS certificates as well as relevant NVQ and other qualifications. As a business we also have associations and accreditations with CHAS, Constructionline Gold, Safecontractor and Achilles. For more information see our article detailing what these accreditations mean.

National Drilling Services Ltd accreditations

 

Services available from National Drilling Services Ltd

As we have established already, our business provides more than just drilling services. Here is a list of the services we provide:

  • Concrete Bursting
  • Chain Sawing
  • Chasing
  • Crunching
  • Diamond Core Drilling
  • Domestic Works
  • Electric Floor Sawing
  • Encasement
  • Expansion Joint Sawing
  • Expansion Joint Sealants
  • Floor Sawing
  • Ring Sawing
  • Robotic Demolition
  • Track/Wall Sawing
  • Tungsten Drilling
  • Wire Sawing

 

 

Experience in the industry

National Drilling Services Ltd has been providing drilling, sawing, cutting and demolition services to the UK construction industry for over 30 years. We have worked on some very high profile projects including Manchester Airport, Amazon Warehouse and Liverpool One. However despite our high profile in the industry we also still take on small domestic projects as well, so please get in touch whatever the scale of your project. You can contact us via our main head office in Manchester on 0161 443 2822. Or if you prefer, you can select your nearest office for your initial enquiry:

  • Leeds: 0113 209 3023
  • Liverpool: 0151 268 5520
  • Birmingham: 0121 371 0829
  • Chester: 01244 752 228
  • Blackpool: 01253 843 660
  • Ipswich: 01473 921 028

We look forward to working with you to achieve your construction site objectives and meet your plan deadlines.

Diamond Wire Sawing: The Cutting Edge from National Drilling

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wire sawingIf you are looking for the best diamond wire sawing experts in the UK, then you need to talk to the experienced technicians at National Drilling Services.  As leaders in drilling and cutting services to the UK construction industry, we are well known in the sector and pride ourselves in our good reputation and high quality service.  The team at National Drilling Services work around the clock to provide drilling, sawing and cutting as well as demolition services at a convenient time to fit with your site schedules.  To find out more about us see our webpages http://www.nationaldrilling.co.uk.

Diamond wire sawing is especially ideal when a deep clean cut on larger structures is required.  There are many benefits to using the diamond wire sawing technique, including speed, low noise levels, unlimited cutting depth and the fact that there are no fumes.  All round the risks to the operator and construction site staff working around the area are reduced compared to other cutting or sawing options.

Are you using an accredited supplier for your diamond wire sawing services?

To underpin our claims and established reputation in the UK construction industry for being the leader of drilling, cutting and sawing services, National Drilling Services is pleased to be able to inform you that we have a number of accreditations and qualifications.  To achieve these levels of status, we are required to meet a range of criteria.  This means when you employ National Drilling Services for your diamond wire sawing requirements that you can rest assured that you have chosen a reputable and reliable organisation.  National Drilling Services has achieved accreditations with the following organisations:

  • CHAS
  • Constructiononline (Gold)
  • Safecontractor
  • AchillesCHAS Accreditation

 

These accreditations demonstrate our commitment to high levels of health and safety and the importance we place on environmental management and legislation pertaining to employee welfare.  To read more about what these accreditations mean see our relevant post http://www.nationaldrilling.co.uk/choose-accredited-supplier-drilling-sawing-cutting-requirements/.

 

Diamond Wire Sawing MachineIf you would like to discuss any of these with us then we will be only too happy to do so.  If you would like to tell us about your diamond wire sawing requirements for a particular job or over a series of sites that you are managing then contact us on 0161 443 2822 or alternatively can email us with the details info@national-drilling.co.uk.

Diamond Core Drilling

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Why diamond core drilling?

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 Diamond core drilling is a popular and proven method of drilling used for cutting and drilling in many heavy industrial sectors across the globe.  It is a method commonly used in the oil industry as well as mining, quarrying and of course on construction sites. Diamond core drilling is one of the key skills that National Drilling Services provides, with a high reputation and regular repeat business across the UK.  In fact, National Drilling Services is the ‘go to’ supplier for all drilling and cutting requirements for the UK construction industry. So why use diamond core drilling?

 

Why use diamond core drilling?

As previously stated, diamond core drilling is a proven technique used for drilling and cutting across industries and sectors around the world.  There are several reasons why diamonds are used for cutting edges and drill parts.  National Drilling Services will be pleased to discuss the benefits of using our drilling techniques for your particular construction site.  As you will see from our webpages, our clients rate us as number one in the UK for construction drilling http://www.nationaldrilling.co.uk/.

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As the name suggests, diamond core drilling uses specialist drilling equipment which features diamonds on the cutting edges of the drill.  This provides a fast and efficient hole cutting service.  Diamonds, being the hardest substance available, can cut through almost any material, including reinforced concrete, stone and other dense building materials.  As diamond is so hard these specialist drills deal better with the resistance from the construction materials and are therefore fast and accurate.  As a well established business in the construction sector, National Drilling Services find that the benefits to our clients, when we use diamond core drilling services are numerous:

  • There is minimum debris, so less clearing required and lower safety risk
  • Only a minor noise level making it safer for the operator and all other construction site operatives working in and around the drilling site
  • This method is fast which therefore saves time, which ultimately means cost as well, helping time schedules to be met
  • The time factor also saves on labour costs
  • Diamond core drilling creates very accurate holes meeting high specifications of building projects
  • Depending on the environment and facilities of the site, the drilling can be powered by electric, hydraulic or air power to suit the requirements of the construction site
  • Holes can be drilled between 10mm and 1000mm apertures with a virtually unlimited depth, which means diamond core drilling is versatile and meets all hole drilling needs

To discuss diamond core drilling for your construction project with one of our experts and to experience the good service we offer, call us on 0161 443 2822. Alternatively, you can email us info@national-drilling.co.uk.

Choose an accredited supplier for your drilling, sawing and cutting

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Selecting the right organisation to provide your construction site with important drilling, sawing and cutting services might seem like a challenging task…

  • how can we believe what they claim?
  • are they reliable?
  • will they meet our stringent on-site safety regulations?
  • what is their approach to risk management?
  • do they look after their staff?

However, if a third party has issued your potential supplier of drilling, sawing and cutting services with an accreditation or certification then you are reassured that the company you are dealing with are reputable and responsible.  National Drilling Services Ltd is one such organisation, which can boast many accreditations.

Our certifications and accreditations

We are pleased to inform all our construction and building partners that we have alliances through certification or accreditation with the following recognised bodies:

  • CHAS AccreditationCHAS – CHAS accreditation means we have continuous access to the CHAS organisation who advise on health and safety compliance, setting industry benchmarks.
  • Constructiononline (Gold) – Recognition that National Drilling Services is a verified member which means:Constructiononline Accreditation
    • our company is aligned with industry & government standards
    • potential clients have access to our pre-completed supplier assessment
    • extended verified PQQ going beyond the PAS91 including
      • environmental management
      • quality management
      • equalities & diversity
      • legislation abidance relating to modern slavery, anti-bribery, corruption and equal opportunities
    • SSIP certificate demonstrating appliance with health and safety legislation
    • professional standard of our organisation – the company has been subjected to increased scrutiny concerning governance and risk management
  • Alcumus AccreditationSafecontractor – health & safety accreditation meeting legal requirements for onsite working
  • Achilles – Achilles audited companies have 40% lower chance of employees having accidents at work (according to the Riddor average)Achilles Accreditation

Check for an accredited supplier for your drilling, sawing and cutting services

So before you select a supplier to work with your employees on your construction site, first check if they are accredited to any of these bodies.  National Drilling Services is well established in the construction and demolition industry, providing our clients with expert advice and excellent service across the UK. For more information do take a look at our website or contact us on 0161 443 2822.

Did you know we provide expansion joint sealing & drilling services?

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Expansion Joint SealingWith a name like National Drilling Services, most people realise that we provide drilling services and some know that we also provide sawing services. Did you know that we also provide products and services for sealing expansion joints? In fact, we offer installation of all major expansion joint sealing services manufacturer’s products. Our trained operatives at National Drilling are able and capable of working in a variety of environments; wherever expansion sealing of joints is required.  Working in the industry for over three decades, we have the expertise and experience of a well established business.Expansion joint sealing

How can National Drilling Services help with expansion joint sealing and crack repairs?

National Drilling use expansion joint sealants from major manufacturers such as Fosroc and Permaban, amongst others.  We work with polysulphates, 1 & 2 part sealants which use silicone bitumen which are used hot poured.
For floor joints we use Permaban tape to seal the joint then inject it with resin.  In situations where concrete floors have cracked we have a number of solutions to secure the surface and seal the crack.  As a responsible and reputable company with many years of experience in the industry, we have spent time researching and testing products to enable us to carry out high quality repair services. Click here to see more on our expansion joint sealing services. Here you can also complete an enquiry form to tell us more about your particular expansion joint sealing requirements.

What steps do National Drilling take to seal cracks in concrete?

  • Firstly using a diamond blade the floor cracks are chased out
  • To enable the resin to penetrate into the floor slab, holes are drilled within the crack.  This increases the strength around the crack and helps to prevent the crack spreading further
  • After the resin is poured into the holes and crack, the crack is sealed with a thixotropic epoxy paste.  This paste is left proud of the crack to harden, so needs to be fenced to prevent tripping and to allow the paste to set.
  • The following day the hardened paste along the crack is then sanded to create a smooth finish and the area is ready to be used again

For more information about how National Drilling Services can help your organisation or your clients with expansion joint sealing call us 0161 443 2822 or alternatively email us info@national-drilling.co.uk.

Wire sawing services from National Drilling

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Diamond Wire Sawing MachineAs market leaders serving the construction industry, we are rated highly not just in Manchester, but across the UK.  You may not be aware but one of the services we provide is wire sawing. At National Drilling, we pride ourselves on our records in maintaining high standards of health and safety in all our jobs, whether we are providing drilling, sawing or demolition services.  Well established in the industry we are reliable and professional providing expertise across a breadth of services. Whilst we work for major construction companies on large construction sites, we also provide services to small and domestic projects, bringing our corporate expertise to your community. You can read more about our wire sawing services on our webpage http://www.nationaldrilling.co.uk/wire-sawing/.

 

What is wire sawing?

Wire sawing is a technique used regularly in the construction industry for a number of reasons.   Firstly let’s examine how wire sawing actually cuts.  Wire sawing, as the name suggests, uses wire or cable strands braided together as an alternative to a traditional blade.  Therefore, the structure is cut through the act of abrasion rather than the use of sharp teeth or a serrated edge as on a saw blade.  Unsurprisingly the friction results in a rapid build up of heat so it is important to keep the wire lubricated, most commonly using water to do this. The additional advantage of the use of water is that this keeps the dust to a minimum. Wire cutting is usually used when precision cuts are required.  An example of this might be if you needed to cut a concrete wall away from a heritage stone wall or brick wall without damaging the older structure.

 

What are the advantages of wire sawing?Clean Pipe Cut

The advantages of using wire sawing over traditional sawing methods are numerous.  As mentioned above wire sawing is selected when precision cutting is required.  It is also used on large structures when track sawing is not possible. Another benefit to wire sawing is the smaller kerf, which means there are less notches than you might find on a cut done with a blade with teeth.

Wire sawing has an unlimited cutting depth and low noise levels. There is also less material waste incurred when using the wire sawing technique, which is always a plus in todays world where waste and recycling are key areas for focus and positioning. Wire sawing is none percussive and is controlled remotely.

In summary, wire sawing is a fast and flexible method of cutting with no fumes or vibrations.  To find out more about how wire sawing techniques might work on your construction or demolition site contact us on 0161 443 2822 or you can email us info@national-drilling.co.uk.

London Stansted airport

LONDON AIRPORT MAKES FANTASTIC MULTI-MILLION POUND ANNOUNCEMENT

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Major plans for London Stansted Airport  as they announce £130 million pound overhaul on their arrivals terminal to cope with growing passenger numbers.

Friday | 7th April | 2017

The announcement about London Stansted comes from airport owners Manchester Airports Group (MAG), to support the growth and attract new passengers and airlines to the popular airport. This marks the latest phase in the multi-million pound transformation and a welcome relief to an ever increasing demand for the building.

Handling approximately 5,000 departing customers every hour during peak times, Stansted is considered the busiest terminal airport in the UK. It is estimated that 24 million people a year use the airport and with the rebuild set to take place this will see numbers soar with a footfall of 43 million.

With other airports in the capital suffering from runway constraints, MAG are confident that the new build will tempt more passengers to use their Airport for a more efficient service.

MAG have suggested that the build will span three levels covering 34,000m2 and be located next to the current terminal and hotel.

Further job creation is predicted with new retail facilities and the new arrivals terminal will see a larger immigration and baggage area. In addition, a public forecourt will also be featured.

To add to the new plans the existing terminal building will be reconfigured with check-in and security made more efficient within the international departures lounge.

Speaking on behalf of London Stansted Airport, CEO Andrew Cowan said “It has always been our vision to invest in its infrastructure to create the best experience for our growing number of passengers and airline customers and have already invested over £150 million to update our terminal and satellite facilities, created 1,000 more jobs, added over 40 new destinations and increased passenger numbers by nearly seven million.

“Stansted is thriving as a national asset, forming a key component of the UK’s aviation infrastructure at a time when airport capacity in the country is at a premium. Our investment will boost competition and enable the airport to play a bigger role in supporting economic growth, jobs and international connectivity across the East of England and London.”

Upon the successful approval of planning permission MAG will direct their attention to awarding contracts to interested companies to take on the required work.

The three-year project of the terminal is expected to commence in 2018.

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