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within BAM for 22 years , I ’ ve been with BAM Ritchies for six years , which is just one tenth of the company ’ s existence – and what a fantastic time it has been ,” he recalls . “ It ’ s great to take a moment to reflect ; on the incredible people we have , the innovative solutions we ’ ve delivered over the years , and the challenges we ’ ve overcome .”
Crucial projects
Turning to its current operations , the business is working on five major projects across the UK : the TransPennine rail upgrade from Manchester to Leeds , HS2 , Hinckley Point C , phase four of Network Rail ’ s Southwest Rail Resilience Programme , and Devonport Dockyard .
“ We ’ ve been working at Hinckley Point for ten years now , and we ’ re still there with our laboratory looking after the concrete works and earthworks ,” Matt details . “ We ’ ve also recently started work on Phase 4 of the rail resilience programme in the Southwest ,
which will see us deliver cliff stabilisation work to ensure stability of the cliff and mitigate future risks . We ’ re also involved in upgrading Devonport Dockyard to prepare the site for the new Astute-class submarine .
“ We ’ re fortunate to have large jobs with some long durations attached to them , as it gives us stability and stands us in a great position to make the investments required to complete the projects . We ’ ve purchased new piling rigs for our projects at Devonport Dockyard and HS2 , for example , and new drilling rigs for the TransPennine rail upgrade .
“ In terms of ground investigation , we ’ re doing a lot of work up in Scotland to support the country ’ s renewable energy commitments ,” Matt reveals . “ Specifically , we ’ re completing ground investigation works in preparation for new infrastructure that will transport power from offshore wind farms to people ’ s homes or businesses .
“ I also think there ’ s going to be a burst of energy around pumped hydro storage with
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