We are thrilled to announce that Applebridge Construction has been appointed to deliver the phase 3 concrete slab works for SeAH Wind’s monopile factory at Teesworks, a landmark project valued at £22 million. This critical phase of construction is set for completion within an ambitious 26-week timeframe.

As a North East and Yorkshire-based civil engineering contractor, we are honoured to be entrusted by K2 Construction Management with the task of constructing over 40,000m3 of concrete slabs and the installation of more than 10,000 tonnes of steel for SeAH’s mammoth facility. This appointment comes off the back of Applebridge’s successful work on the project’s earthworks, enabling, and drainage.

The project will see an accelerated programme of works, with Applebridge deploying day and night work gangs to ensure round-the-clock progress. This intensive effort underscores the project’s significance in bolstering the UK’s capabilities in renewable energy production, with the SeAH monopile factory set to play a pivotal role in the foundations of offshore wind turbines.

Situated on the Teesworks site, the £450 million factory development will stand at 40 metres tall, covering an area of 1.13 million sqft. It represents a monumental stride towards enhancing the UK’s renewable energy infrastructure, with the facility expected to generate 2,250 jobs in the local supply chain.

SeAH Wind’s monopile factory is not just a testament to the UK’s commitment to renewable energy but also to the prowess of Applebridge’s construction capabilities. Our expertise in managing complex, high-value projects under tight schedules is set to ensure the successful and timely completion of this critical infrastructure.

Chris Brown, Applebridge Managing Director expressed enthusiasm about the project, stating, “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with K2 Construction Management on this groundbreaking project. Our commitment to delivering excellence and our proven track record on large-scale projects positions us uniquely to undertake the construction of SeAH Wind’s monopile factory’s concrete works. This project not only signifies a milestone in our journey but also in the UK’s journey towards a sustainable future.”

SeAH Wind’s monopile factory at Teesworks is a beacon of progress in the UK’s renewable energy landscape, promising to enhance the nation’s competitive edge in the global market. Applebridge’s role in this transformative project marks a significant chapter in the UK’s construction and energy sectors, paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future.

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Now a full-time Applebridge employee, Jack Hall is the first of Applebridge’s Academy apprentices to have successfully completed the recently established apprenticeship standard. 

Approved for Bricklaying in 2018, the new standard is starting to see its first cohort of apprentices take on the assessment (with courses taking 2-4 years to complete).  The Standard was introduced as part of the Government’s major apprenticeship reforms and represents a shift from assessing to learning placing employers in control. 

The standards include a variety of changes to the original SASE framework such as 20% off-the-job training, progress weighting and end-point assessment (EPA). 

The end-point-assessment represents a critical new stage to the apprenticeship and consists of; 

Skills knowledge test – which includes 60 minutes multiple-choice test consisting of 40 questions based on the knowledge apprentices have gained.   

Practical Skills test – A 12-hour timed test that requires apprentices to complete a task by following an approved drawing, schedule and using other information such as risk assessments, method statements etc, and includes 20 minutes of questioning. 

Oral Questioning – underpinned by Portfolio evidence: a 35-minute question and answer session, based on the skills and behaviours. 

For Apprenticeships in Bricklaying the standard is still in its infancy, and is setting the bar high. With low pass rates across the UK it can be considered a great achievement for both Jack and the Academy,  Applebridge Academy Manager Greg Chapman comments: 

“With the current 2020/21 apprenticeship achievement rates for standards sitting at only 51.8%, this is a fantastic achievement from Jack.  Jack has done an amazing job throughout his apprenticeship.” 

With the construction sector continuing to struggle to attract new talent, the success of both Jack and the Academy is a reaffirmation of the company’s commitment to finding, nurturing, and developing the best new construction talent in the region, moulding the next generation of construction.  

“We are proud of Jack’s commitment to the apprenticeship, and it was only natural for us to offer him a full-time position with Applebridge construction upon the conclusion of his apprenticeship. The Academy apprenticeship route continues to be an ideal way to introduce new talent into Applebridge, with many of our new starters going through the Apprenticeship route, it is an area in which we are finding essential to Applebridge’s growth and we are committed to investing and developing the Academy along this path. ”  Applebridge Group Operations Director – Andy Ray 

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