Construction & Civil Engineering Issue 224 - Nov | Page 126

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Churchill Specialist Contracting Ltd( Churchill) is a specialist service provider operating three divisions: steeplejack

( SJ), lightning protection and earthing( LPE), and structural maintenance and waterproofing( SMW). Churchill’ s wide range of services includes specialist access at height, internal and external structural inspection, maintenance and repair, demolition and installation of chimneys, leak sealing, confined space working, and structural surveys, together with the design, supply, maintenance, and installation of lightning protection, isolated lightning protection, and electrical earthing systems.
Churchill Steeplejacks( UK) Ltd was established in 1994 as a credible alternative to the market leaders of that time. Stuart Murry, one of the original founders, had been an accomplished steeplejack, stone mason, and operations manager prior to his involvement in Churchill. He then sold the business to his son Wayne Murry in 2009, himself an accomplished steeplejack, contracts manager and sales executive. When it comes to work at height, lightning protection is crucial. Therefore, installation, removal, test,
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