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CORE DRILLING SPECIALISTS LTD
Core Drilling Specialists Ltd are experts within the concrete drilling and sawing industry with over 30 years of the company’s experience. C.D.S. provides professional services to both the construction and demolition industries, throughout Scotland and the UK.
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WHAT DO WE DO?
SPECIALIST CUTTING
CONTROLLED DEMOLITION
FIRE PROTECTION
FLOOR PREPARATION
SUPPORT SYSTEMS
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ABOUT CORE DRILLING SPECIALISTS LTD
Set up in 1990 to offer it’s services to the local industry with a mere workforce of two, the company now employ over 20 highly skilled and trained personnel; offering various specialist drilling and sawing techniques throughout the UK.
Core Drilling Specialist’s success is due to the foresight and vision of the present management team: Malcolm and Scott Murray. Through their experience within the family business, they hold between them 30 years experience in the diamond drilling industry, successfully operating and growing every year. This enables C.D.S. to operate to their fullest capacity on any given construction or demolition project.
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OUR MISSION
Our mission is to revolutionise the concrete sawing and drilling industry through our innovation and attitude, provide a level of service and passion that our customers, our employees, and our community desire to experience.
CDS (Scotland)LTD are one of the UK’s the leading Concrete Cutting & Controlled Demolition contractors whom cover the full length of the country and Ireland. We boast being one of few companies worldwide to offer a bespoke service when creating structural Alterations from Temp work’s design, Support Systems, Specialists Cutting, Permanent Supports & Builders works.
Our specialist’s services also consist of Core Cutting for services, Specialists Cutting such as wire sawing & track Sawing, Complete Demolition Packages excellent for Refurbishment Projects with our Remote Controlled Robots, A vast Range of Fire Protection operations, Support Systems, Floor Preparation and Scanning of structure’s to provide accurate images of Reinforcement and any existing services which really does give our clients a one stop shop when meeting all their on-site requirement.
Our goal is to have complete customer satisfaction from the planning stages through the completion of the project.
Always on the cutting edge, our services make it easy for our customers to come to one place for all of their project needs. We pride ourselves on our commitment to complete client satisfaction and safety, and we have the reputation and track record to prove it. We truly are “Providing the Cutting Edge to the Industry”.
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Staff Training
Despite the current situation, CDS continue to maintain a high level of training and development for all operators and staff. Most recently our management team are now certified Fit to Fit trainers, enabling them to ensure adequate respiratory protection for all.
In addition to this, several operators have completed their NPORS Level Front Loaders Certification, supported through our external training providers and the Drilling and Sawing association.
Taymouth Castle
Edinburgh-based demolition and drilling specialists, CDS, announces its appointment at the multi-million-pound renovation of Taymouth Castle in Perthshire.
The restoration project, which will be of great historic significance, will comprise the construction of a new north wing, 167 residential properties, a golf clubhouse, an equestrian centre, a new restaurant, two spas, and a 148-bedroom extension to the east wing.
Working on behalf of the Main Contractor, Thomas Johnstone, Core Drilling Specialists have been awarded a demolition and down takings package as well as a structural alterations package that will be instrumental to the renovation of the landmark building that has been a prominent part of the Perthshire landscape since the 19th century. CDS has also been awarded the Fire Stopping package and Builders works in connection with services.
The turnkey service package delivered by CDS will offer a cradle-to-grave solution and will comprise the removal of existing finishes, furnishes, flooring, and non-loadbearing walls. In addition, CDS will also perform specialist cutting techniques to remove load-bearing walls in advance of the formation of new structural door openings. The temporary works for this element of the project will utilise design input from Will Rudd Davidson who will create a bespoke design package for each structural alteration.
Given the complexities associated with a build of this age, CDS will also facilitate the installation of multi-utilities by utilising dry cutting techniques to create penetrations in advance of the services being installed.
Scott Murray, CDS Managing Director, said:
“Our involvement at Taymouth Castle is another huge milestone for the CDS team and we are delighted to offer our support to the main construction programme.
Although the nature of the project presents some challenges due to its unique architectural composition, our expertise in the delivery of specialist drilling services along with our ability to provide a cradle-to-grave solution will allow us to efficiently meet project demands whilst significantly minimising risk to the Main Contractor.
CDS is proud to be part of this prestigious project and we look forward to seeing how this unique piece of architecture transitions into the 21st century”.
Brokk 110
Edinburgh-based demolition and drilling specialists, CDS, invests in a state-of-the-art Brokk 110 to enhance operations and support growing demands.
The introduction of the Brokk 110 cements the business’ focus on investment, innovation, and growth, and is the fifth Brokk to join the business’ expanding fleet.
The most powerful demolition machine of its size in the marketplace, the Brokk 110 will support CDS across a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects spanning the breadth of Scotland. The incorporation of a SmartPower electrical system and the reinforced Brokk Smart Design results in enhanced power and flexibility when undertaking demolition works.
The Brokk 110 is the new updated version of the Brokk 100 which CDS purchased back in 2016 for Demolition and refurbishment to the old Cinema Building on 58/62 Renfield street, Glasgow. These Robots minimise Risks associated with more conventional Demolition Operation’s as they are remote control which removes the risk of Hand and Arm vibration to operators whilst increasing productivity. The 110/100 models are also ideal for tracking up staircases as they are small and versatile but light enough that they don’t put too much structural bearing within old buildings, making them great machines for refurbishment projects. A huge investment for CDS, the demolition robot enhances the business’ operational capability as it continues to deliver a healthy pipeline of contracts throughout the end of the year.
Scott Murray, CDS Managing Director, said:
“Our latest purchase of the Brokk 110 is illustrative of our commitment to investing in our service delivery as our growth continues to accelerate.
“At CDS, we are focussed on delivering a turnkey service package for our clients in accordance with project demands, and the introduction of our new Brokk will significantly enhance our operations and support contract delivery.
“The new Brokk 110 has already made substantial advancements across a number of our projects in the East, and we look forward to continuing our pattern of investment whilst we embark on the next phase of our growth strategy.”
BCI Awards 2022
ONE CDS PROJECT SHORTLISTED AT THE BCI AWARDS 2022
The British Construction Industry Awards made a return last month and CDS was delighted to attend to represent our client, Tilbury Douglas.
The ceremony, which took place on the 12th of October at the JW Mariott Grosvenor House in London, celebrates the best of the British Construction industry across a diverse range of categories that encompass main construction, multi-utilities, health & safety, Net-zero, sustainability, community benefit, and several others.
Shortlisted in the Temporary Works Initiative of the Year category, Tilbury Douglas received the nomination for the temporary works system installed at the Scottish National Galleries project which was delivered by a collective team that included Tilbury Douglas, CDS, Calder Fabrications, Maybe, and a designated design team. The Scottish National Galleries Project is set to reach full completion in March 2023.
CDS Managing Director, Scott Murray, said:
“Our attendance at this year’s BCI Awards marks a huge milestone for the CDS team, and we were delighted to have the opportunity to represent our client and celebrate the outstanding work carried out by all parties at the Scottish National Galleries project.
“This is the first time CDS has received such an accolade, and I am confident that it is demonstrative of the growth and progression the business has overturned this calendar year.
“We have a healthy portfolio of contracts positioned for the remainder of this year, and we look forward to continuing our work on a number of ground-breaking projects across the breadth of Scotland.
“I would like to extend my thanks to all parties involved in the delivery of this project and congratulate all of the worthy winners at the BCI Awards 2022”.