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6th October 2020
Farrans deliver Chobham Road Bridge 30 years after completing original scheme
Farrans were delighted to deliver the new pedestrian and cycle footbridge spanning the Basingstoke Canal, Chobham Road Bridge, over 30 years after we completed the original project.
2nd October 2020
Quick Thinking From Farrans Prevents Flooding Disaster for Local Bristol Community
On Wednesday evening when the site was being locked up for the day, it was the quick thinking of Farrans staff on our St. Thomas Street project that prevented a nearby flooding incident turning into a devastating night for the local Bristol community.
1st October 2020
Farrans appointed as contractor on iconic infrastructure project for Suffolk County Council
Farrans has been appointed to construct the Gull Wing, Lowestoft’s third crossing over Lake Lothing, by Suffolk County Council.
30th September 2020
South Lake Leisure Centre construction leaves positive local legacy
With just six weeks until Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s state-of-the-art new South Lake Leisure Centre opens to the public, it’s time to look back at the legacy left by the venue’s two-year construction.
25th September 2020
Government Gives Go-Ahead for Construction of Great Yarmouth’s Third River Crossing
Yesterday, Thursday 24 September, the government approved Norfolk County Council’s Development Consent Order application to build and operate a crucial new lifting bridge across the River Yare in Great Yarmouth.
9th September 2020
Farrans Receive Highest H&S Accolade: RoSPA President’s Award for 12 Consecutive Gold Awards
Farrans is delighted to have been awarded the RoSPA President's Award in recognition of our safety performance in Scotland, where we have attained a Gold RoSPA award for 12 years running.
22nd July 2020
Farrans Recognised With Two Awards At 2020 UK National GO Awards
Last Friday (17th July) saw the UK National GO Excellence in Public Procurement Awards 2020 take place, following the postponement of the event in April due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
8th June 2020
Farrans to support Anglian Water in securing future water resources for East of England
Farrans is one of four construction companies to join Anglian Water as it forms a new Strategic Pipeline Alliance following a competitive procurement process.
29th May 2020
Edinburgh Trams to Newhaven Project Set To Recommence
Construction site preparation works for the Edinburgh’s Trams to Newhaven project will start on Monday 1st June in line with the Scottish Government’s Phase 1 pre-start site preparation.
22nd May 2020
Lisa Wins Impact Award For Championing Mental Health
Farrans Training & Development Coordinator and Mental Health Champion, Lisa Haycock, has been crowned Winner in the Individual Champion at a Large Organisation category at the 2020 Mates in Mind Impact Awards.
18th May 2020
Safety First As Farrans Resume Operations
With 70% of projects once again operational, Farrans is continuing to take every possible safety precaution to protect our people against COVID-19.
17th April 2020
Altnagelvin Hospital Successfully Handed Over Following Fast Tracked Works To Help Fight COVID-19
Farrans is delighted to have achieved the successful handover of three additional inpatient wards on our Altnagelvin North Wing Hospital project in Derry-Londonderry.
2nd April 2020
New Shared Pedestrian and Cycle Bridges Open on A6
The new shared pedestrian and cycle bridges at Castledawson Roundabout, together with a link to Castledawson have been completed.
2nd April 2020
Dry Dock Gate Replacement Project for BAE Systems Successful Handover
The Farrans site team at our Dry Dock Gate Replacement Project in Glasgow have successfully handed over the dock to our client BAE Systems.
27th March 2020
Statement Re. COVID-19
In times when everything seems unclear, what becomes clear is what is truly important.
12th March 2020
Farrans team celebrates first voyage at Twelve Quays
Farrans site team and Peel Ports celebrated the first voyage of the Stena Edda vessel on Monday 9th March.
20th February 2020
Farrans team provide "fantastic" career insights to university students
Members of the team in Aberdeen were pleased to visit students last week at the Aberdeen University campus to talk about Careers within Farrans.
11th February 2020
New Woking footbridge to improve connectivity
A new pedestrian and cycle bridge is being constructed across the Basingstoke Canal in Chobham Road, Woking, aimed at improving connectivity in the area.
6th February 2020
Farrans' Apprentices back Workplus
Farrans is once again supporting the Workplus campaign, by creating opportunities for aspiring civil engineers, giving them the opportunity to gain qualifications with no fees while getting paid to work.
21st January 2020
Farrans appointed to Pagabo Major Works Framework
Farrans are delighted to have been appointed to two lots in the Northern Ireland region on the Pagabo Major Works Framework: Lot 2 (£15m to £50m); and Lot 3 (£50m+)
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