Our Projects
From complex urban lifts in London to nuclear installations in Somerset — our project portfolio demonstrates expertise across every sector and scale.
3,500+
Projects Completed
15+
Sectors Served
UK-wide
Coverage
Zero LTI
Since 2017
Canary Wharf Office Tower
Supply and operation of a Liebherr LTM 1500 for the construction of a 42-storey office tower. Our team developed an innovative night-lift programme to avoid disrupting Docklands Light Railway operations.
Key Challenges
- ▸Restricted working hours
- ▸Live railway exclusion zones
- ▸High-wind management procedures
Outcome
All 240 pre-cast panels placed on schedule. Zero incidents. Client extended contract for Phase 2.
Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm
Installation of 18 wind turbine nacelle assemblies using a specialist jack-up barge-mounted crane package. Apex provided all contract lifting management, lift planning and CPCS-certified supervision.
Key Challenges
- ▸Marine logistics coordination
- ▸Tidal and weather windows
- ▸Crane vessel scheduling
Outcome
All 18 nacelles installed within programme. Contributed to UK's largest offshore wind farm.
M6 Motorway Bridge Replacement
Critical overnight bridge deck replacement over the live M6 carriageway. Two LTM 1350 cranes working in tandem to remove the 230t deck and install the new prestressed concrete section within a 52-hour window.
Key Challenges
- ▸Tandem lift coordination
- ▸Night working and lighting
- ▸Highway authority compliance
Outcome
Bridge operational 6 hours ahead of schedule. Full motorway reopened with zero structural complications.
Hinkley Point C Nuclear Station
Long-term framework contract for crawler crane services at the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation. Two LR 11350 crawlers for placement of major structural reactor building modules.
Key Challenges
- ▸Nuclear-classified procedures
- ▸SQEP workforce requirements
- ▸Radiological protection compliance
Outcome
Ongoing contract. 180,000+ lift hours completed with zero LTI. Nominated for CPCS Safety Award 2024.
Aldi Distribution Centre
Fast-track steel erection for a 65,000 sq ft refrigerated distribution facility. 100t all-terrain crane with dedicated lift planning and an Appointed Person managing all 240 steel structural members.
Key Challenges
- ▸Fast-track programme
- ▸Adjacent live warehouse
- ▸Steel erection sequencing
Outcome
Steel erection completed in 34 days against a 42-day programme. Zero programme delay.
Crossrail Station Fit-Out
Complex below-grade escalator module installation at a central London Crossrail station, requiring precision placement through restricted openings under a live operational railway.
Key Challenges
- ▸Sub-surface precision placement
- ▸Live railway possessions
- ▸High-security access restrictions
Outcome
All 14 escalator modules installed to ±5mm tolerance. Zero railway possessions overrun.
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