Poole, UK, 2014-Jun-27
Siemens built new signalised gyratory on the A34
An increasing number of contracts for traffic control and management is being placed
directly with Siemens by leading construction companies.
One such company, Fitzgerald Contractors, selected Siemens to help deliver a highways
project to build a new signalised gyratory on the A34 for Solihull Council. This was a major
civil engineering project to provide highway access to a proposed commercial and
residential development, a new signalised junction on Haslucks Green Road and a new
signalised gyratory on the A34 Stratford Road. The main section of work involved
converting an existing signalised cross road on a major arterial route into Birmingham that
carries significant and constant high levels of traffic flow.
According to Fitzgerald Contractors Managing Director Nick Coley, Fitzgerald Contractors
were tasked by the client to provide a robust tender price for the scheme on a design and
construct basis. ‘Through working closely with our Supply Chain Partners, Fitzgerald were
able to value manage the scheme to achieve the client’s aspirations and Siemens was
critical to this process. They were able to offer Fitzgerald a fully designed compliant
scheme that met the requirements of Solihull Council, was within the client’s budget
requirements and met the challenging programme demands. The ability and willingness of
Fitzgerald Contractors and Siemens to work collaboratively contributed greatly in the
scheme progressing to site and the successful delivery of the project,’ he said.’
‘On what was a complex and challenging scheme, Siemens completed the main works on
the gyratory to programme. A key facet of the scheme was the requirement for pedestrian
management as the works were progressing. The input and expertise of Siemens was
extremely helpful and proactive in connection with the temporary controlled crossing
works throughout the site.’ added Steve Jones, Contracts Manager, Fitzgerald
Contractors.
Fitzgerald Contractors has built an excellent reputation for partnering formally and
informally with its clients, sub-contractors and suppliers. These relationships are at the
heart of the business and an important part of its approach to delivering a wide range of
high profile projects from highways construction and improvements to major infrastructure
schemes and developments. Throughout its 65 years, the business has developed long-
lasting relationships with its clients across the Midlands and wider regions, with its ability
to undertake a broad range of infrastructure projects encompassing groundworks, civil
engineering structures, roads, car parking, pedestrianisation and hard landscaping.
Traffic experts
As the leading supplier and service provider of traffic technology in the UK, Siemens is
ideally placed to work with civils contractors, developers and construction companies
across the UK. From consultancy services to long-term maintenance support, Siemens
can offer a ‘one stop’ solution including innovation, design, manufacture, product,
communications, installation, operation and service.
Civil contracting customers selecting Siemens can expect to benefit from unrivalled
support and advice from the company on all traffic or related enquiries as well as ‘early
contractor involvement’, competitive rates and proven service delivery.
Contact for journalists:
Head of Communications, Peter Preston
Phone: 01202 782390 E-mail: peter.preston@siemens.com
PR Account Manager, Julian Gollogly
Phone: 07770 924441 E-mail: julian.gollogly@ntlworld.com
For further information and press pictures please see: www.siemens.co.uk/traffic
Siemens in the UK
Siemens was established in the United Kingdom 170 years ago and now employs 13,760 people in the UK. Last year’s revenues were £3.36 billion*. As the world’s largest engineering company, Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the world’s major challenges across the key sectors of energy, industry, infrastructure & cities and healthcare.
Siemens has offices and factories throughout the UK, with its headquarters in Frimley, Surrey. The company’s global headquarters is in Munich, Germany.
For more information, visit: www.siemens.co.uk
* Data includes intercompany revenue. Data may not be comparable with revenue reported in annual or interim reports
Siemens Mobility and Logistics Division
The Siemens Mobility and Logistics Division (Munich, Germany) provides solutions to customers whose business models are based on optimising passenger and freight transport. The Division bundles all Siemens business related to management of international traffic, transport, and logistics. This includes railway automation, infrastructure logistics,
intelligent traffic and transport systems, and technologies for developing the infrastructure for electric mobility.
For more information, visit www.siemens.com/mobility-logistics and siemens.co.uk/traffic
