“The delivery of the A419 bridge repair programme was carried out to an exceptionally high standard throughout. Despite the complexities of staged traffic management, weekend closures, night working, and evolving repair scopes, the team consistently demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, and a strong commitment to quality.

Their proactive approach to further investigations and transparent communication allowed informed decisions to be made quickly as additional deterioration was identified. The planning, coordination, and shift management were particularly impressive, ensuring all works were completed safely, efficiently, and within the allocated possession periods.

The quality assurance processes and detailed record keeping gave us complete confidence in the repairs being undertaken, and the collaborative working relationship established throughout the project was excellent. We were extremely pleased with the overall outcome and would welcome the opportunity to work with the team again on future infrastructure repair schemes.”

— EKSPAN Project Team

“We engaged Shotcrete to deliver critical bridge repairs on the A1M, and the standard of work and professionalism throughout the project was exceptional.

From the outset, their team demonstrated a clear understanding of the operational constraints, particularly the need to maintain traffic flow on a live highway. Their ability to plan and execute night works while keeping one carriageway open was highly impressive, and coordination with both EKSPAN and the clients traffic management teams was seamless.

The project presented several technical challenges, including working in freezing winter conditions and managing complex repair scopes that evolved during execution.

Shotcrete responded proactively at every stage—adapting methodologies, selecting appropriate materials for low temperatures, and maintaining productivity despite restricted working windows. Their approach to hydro demolition, including responsible water collection and treatment, also reflected a strong commitment to environmental and operational best practice.

Communication on-site was clear and responsive, particularly when unforeseen issues such as increased repair areas or steel replacement requirements arose. Their team worked collaboratively with our Project Manager on site and WSP engineers to assess and implement solutions quickly, ensuring no unnecessary delays.

Overall, Shotcrete delivered a high-quality result through meticulous planning, flexibility, and strong teamwork. Their performance met—and in many aspects exceeded—our expectations. We would not hesitate to work with them again on future infrastructure projects”.

Ekspan Ltd, Unit 3, Arundel Business Park, Clay Wheels Lane, Sheffield, S6 1LZ, UK

“I would like to formally recognise Mario and his team for the excellent job they carried out; they are a credit to the business. The works were completed to a high standard, with strong attention to safety, organisation, and teamwork throughout. Mario always demonstrated professionalism, maintained good communication on site and ensured all operations were carried out in a safe manner with excellent PPE compliance by all operatives”

Jos Mackie, Project Manager, BH Civil Engineering

“With regards to the works, I couldn’t be happier with yours and your teams approach and efforts on site to get this tight job completed ahead of time. Your cleanliness and professionalism was honestly exceptional even when our issues with the generator materialised.

I know the project was over a year in the making and probably frustrating at times in the past but thank you for the work you’ve done.”

Stuart Hopkins, Project Manager, McDermotts

“Shotcrete demonstrated exceptional professionalism and efficiency during the 9-day blockade in Hastings, successfully applying 40 linear meters of sprayed concrete to two tunnels. Their collaborative approach with Walker Construction was key to meeting extremely tight time scales without compromising quality. Throughout the project, their commitment to health and safety was evident, and their positive attitude made them a pleasure to work with.”

Jordan Dunning, Assistant Project Manger, Walker Construction 

“The Shotcrete team delivered a logistically complex scheme for the VolkerRailStory JV with relative ease on the Hope Valley Capacity Upgrade. Where other suppliers were reluctant to commit to sensible prices/programme due to site constraints, Shotcrete delivered a high quality finished product ahead of programme. Overall, Shotcrete completed their site works around 20% faster than other suppliers were predicting, yet there were no accidents/incidents. I had worked with Shotcrete in previous employment with great success, I was glad to see that their attitudes and competence were still as high as I had remembered.”

Tom Adamson, Senior Project Engineer/CRE, Story Contracting Ltd

“This Collaborative effort was a significant undertaking and a fantastic performance to deliver the essential works in Ore Tunnel blockade. Well done all.”

Guy Keep, Contracts Manager, BAM