Case Studies
Chinatown Fire....
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
P McGuinness was first on the scene to take the roof off the building following a serious fire in Manchester's Chinatown.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/chinatown-fire-two-men-died-12236884
Canteena Bar
Fri, 01 May 2009
Canteena Bar - Emergency demolition for Manchester City Council to demolish the bar as it was condemned due to being structurally unsafe.
![Canteena - The start of the demolition: the 350 cat high reach with pulverisor was used to demolish the lower two level block. Canteena - The start of the demolition: the 350 cat high reach with pulverisor was used to demolish the lower two level block.](../cmsupload/BarCastlefield1_thumb.jpg)
![Canteena - The lower two level block was demolished and then work on the tower block started. Canteena - The lower two level block was demolished and then work on the tower block started.](../cmsupload/BarCastlefield2_thumb.jpg)
![Canteena - The 350 cat high reach with pulverisor was used to demolish the tower block. Canteena - The 350 cat high reach with pulverisor was used to demolish the tower block.](../cmsupload/BarCastlefield3_thumb.jpg)
![Canteena - Once the demolition was completed, the site was levelled. Canteena - Once the demolition was completed, the site was levelled.](../cmsupload/BarCastlefield4_thumb.jpg)
Parbold, Warrington
Thu, 30 Apr 2009
The company was instructed by a Commercial Builder to demolish and clear a large effluent treatment plant.
![Parbold - The start of the job: 2 track machines broke out reinforced concrete silo. Parbold - The start of the job: 2 track machines broke out reinforced concrete silo.](../cmsupload/Parbold2_thumb.jpg)
![Parbold - The 350 long reach excavator in action. Parbold - The 350 long reach excavator in action.](../cmsupload/Parbold22_thumb.jpg)
![Parbold - Wheeled excavator and long reach breaking out concrete. Parbold - Wheeled excavator and long reach breaking out concrete.](../cmsupload/Parbold3_thumb.jpg)
![Parbold - Close up of wheeled excavator and long reach breaking out concrete. Parbold - Close up of wheeled excavator and long reach breaking out concrete.](../cmsupload/Parbold4_thumb.jpg)
![Parbold - Close up of wheeled excavator breaking up concrete. Parbold - Close up of wheeled excavator breaking up concrete.](../cmsupload/Parbold5_thumb.jpg)
![Parbold - Close up of broken reinforced concrete. Parbold - Close up of broken reinforced concrete.](../cmsupload/Parbold6_thumb.jpg)
![Parbold - Silo completely demolished and the site ready for final remediation. Parbold - Silo completely demolished and the site ready for final remediation.](../cmsupload/Parbold7_thumb.jpg)
Manchester United Football Club
Wed, 25 Mar 2009
Job Description: Removal of cable bridge to MUFC / Old Trafford
P McGuinness & Co ltd were asked to remove a bridge containing disused cabling from outside Old Trafford football ground. Access to the site was restricted, and a tight timescale was placed on the job.
![MUFC - Prior to the start of the job - left hand elevation of bridge leading to the MUFC ground. MUFC - Prior to the start of the job - left hand elevation of bridge leading to the MUFC ground.](../cmsupload/mufc1_thumb.jpg)
![MUFC - Middle section of the bridge. MUFC - Middle section of the bridge.](../cmsupload/mufc2_thumb.jpg)
![MUFC - End elevation of the bridge. MUFC - End elevation of the bridge.](../cmsupload/mufc3_thumb.jpg)
![MUFC - Crane lifting out section of bridge. MUFC - Crane lifting out section of bridge.](../cmsupload/mufc4_thumb.jpg)