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Concrete Sawing & Forming Rebate at Swinley Forest

We were tasked to make a storage warehouse into one open space, removing the central dividing wall and then levelling the floor.

Working on a RAF Aircraft Hanger

We have been working on a RAF Aircraft hanger, removing two large areas of concrete to form doorways to accept new doors. We needed to break out two areas of concrete each measuring 3.0m x 3.0m and 400mm deep.

Working on a Film Set Removing a Concrete Water Tank

The concrete tank had to be removed within a very tight program to allow the Film Company to hand back the studio on time. It was also essential it did not cause any disruption to other filming activities and day to day operations of the studio complex.

Airport Maintenance: Upgrading Roof Vents at London Heathrow

There’s no rest for the C&P team at London Heathrow! This month, Rob’s team are acclimatising to the dizzying heights of Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4 to make way for 30+ new roofing vents. Find out how in our latest report.

Forming Openings in Concrete for new ducting in Laboratory

Rob and his team were called back to Bio Products Laboratory in Elstree this week, this time to help BES carry out essential upgrades to the lab’s air conditioning system. But with unusual working conditions, limited space and a concrete deadline.

7 Tips to Help Protect Your Team from HAVS

UK construction firm faces a custodial sentence and fines of £40,000+ for failing to protect employees against HAVS. But what is HAVS? And how can you prevent it?

Sindrilla: Hands-Free Percussion Drilling is Here

Our new hands-free drilling solution that’s bringing percussion drilling safely up to speed. After undergoing months of rigorous testing and CE certification, we are delighted to announce that Sindrilla is now available for hire with or without an operator

Working with Volker Fitzpatrick at Gatwick

Volker Fitzpatrick are upgrading the Quebec and Juliet taxiways at London Gatwick Airport. This project is a part of Gatwick’s wider ‘Code F’ works, which will allow the airport to accommodate larger aircraft, like Boeing 747 and A380s.

Cutting Channels & Diamond Drilling at Fairfield Halls.

From The Beatles to Eric Clapton, stars have been gracing the stage at Fairfield Halls in Croydon for over half a century. But by 2016, this iconic Croydon landmark was due an upgrade. We were delighted to be a part of it!

From Wire Cutting to Floor Sawing - Renovations at Heathrow

This year, we were drafted in to assist with renovations on two aircraft stands by Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3. From wire cutting to floor sawing, here’s how we got the job done when time, space and procedure was tight.

Diamond Stitch Drilling at London City Airport

London City Airport was constructed on a dry dock in 1986. Today, LCA’s apron structure supports a taxiway between the airport stands and the runway. Find out how we got on surveying the concrete chamber.

Introducing Sindrilla: HAVS Free Drilling Technology is Here

We’re launching something new. And we think it’s going to be big. A product to revolutionise the construction industry and save millions of construction workers from permanent nerve damage.

Installing LED Aircraft Ground Lighting in commercial and military runways

Did you know that upgrading your airfield ground lighting from halogen lights to LED lamps can save you time, reduce running costs, minimise airport delays and improve safety on your runway?

Trusted Aviation Maintenance Specialists keeping your Runway Moving

With competition hotting up between our top UK airports and their European competitors - we're under more pressure to keep passengers moving and minimise airfield downtime. This week, fine-tune your airfield maintenance strategy to keep your runway moving.

Pull Testing Specialists: Are Your Fittings Safety Compliant?

Bolts, anchors and fixings. Use them? We test hundreds of them, every year. Both in buildings and temporary structures.

Concrete Cutting creates new Wine Cellar

The team have been over in Surrey, helping one household take their wine storage to the next level by making way for a fabulous circular cellar beneath their home. Cheers to that!

Diamond Drilling & Hydraulic Bursting at the Royal Marsden

What happens when a world-leading cancer care centre’s latest equipment won’t fit in their rooms? They call C&P in to help make some space.

Robotic Demolition at Battersea Power Station

The multibillion pound redevelopment of London’s iconic Battersea Power Station has the eyes of the world on it. You might have seen this in the news, but what you might not know is that we were part of the team who took on the huge task of decommissioning

Joint Sealing at Heathrow Airport

It goes without saying, we enjoy saw cutting concrete – but it’s not the only service our skilled team offer. As well as forming expansion joints we can safely and securely seal them too, and this week we’ve been doing just that at London Heathrow.

Castle & Pryor Awarded Alcumus Safe Contractors Accreditation

Local business Castle & Pryor Ltd has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace.

Drilling & Coring Grade 1 Listed Chimneys

We’ve been over in beautiful Buckinghamshire, helping get a Grade 1 listed manor back to its former glory.

Floor Sawing Through The Night At Heathrow

We’ve been burning the midnight oil recently at London’s Heathrow, working alongside their night teams to complete repairs to the ait traffic roads under Pier 7 while it’s at its quietest.

Twinca Hi Tip Dumper helps team to work safely

The Twinca Hi Tip Dumper takes the heavy lifting out of this task and allows our team to operate safely and productively, so needless to say we’re proud to add these machines to our extensive fleet.

Floor Sawing At Morrisons

Our team put their skills to good use, helping make the store’s facilities less of an obstacle course, leaving shoppers with only one worry – did they remember the milk?

C&P Pull Ahead In Safety Testing

As specialist contractors we perform this service wherever we can to help ensure the safety of everyone, from building professionals to members of the public.

Floor Sawing & Robotic Demolition at Farnborough Airport

We helped the fuel team complete a project with a few difficult factors, carrying out all the work while the airport was still in full swing.

Keeping Up Our Commitment To Training

Not to be big headed but we’re a talented bunch at Castle & Pryor, however we never underestimate the need to keep learning, improving and moving with the industry. That’s why we always find time for training. And this month was no different.

Testing Fixings for Les Miserables

This month we’ve been helping the show go on at the award winning musical, Les Misérables.

Wire Sawing on a grand scale at Heathrow

Called in by Careys Airport Division, we’ve been helping them get the stands ready for the new fleet of aircraft that will be gracing them very soon.

Cutting Channels & Concrete Sealing at Heathrow

That’s right, we’ve been helping keep the lights on at Europe’s busiest airport.

Diamond Drilling in the Construction Industry

New uses for diamond core drilling in the deconstruction industry to form different sized holes and openings in concrete, brickwork and soil in this unusual case.

Robotic Demolition reaches new heights

Brokk Demolition Using Remote Controlled Robotic Machinery To A Defunct Water Tower Up In The Sky