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Great work by the team carrying out specialist window replacement works at Nuneaton Station.Completed Works:• Removed old, rotten sash window units• Manufactured bespoke sash windows to match the existing design• Installed new sash windows in line with listed building requirements• Ensured finish matched the station’s original character• Final tidy up...

Great work by the team completing refurbishment works at Camden Carriage Sidings.Completed Works:• Fully stripped out the existing toilet back to bare brick and plasterboard• Overclad walls with a fire-rated white rock system• Installed a new suspended grid ceiling with associated lighting• Installed a bespoke vanity system incorporating a sink...

Great work by the team carrying out repair work in Kenilworth following significant vandalism.Completed Works:• Cut out damaged plasterboard• Re-boarded the wall with new plasterboard• Skimmed affected areas• Sanded back to a smooth finish• Applied two coats of finished colour• Final tidy up of the work areaAnother job completed efficiently,...

Great work by Rich in completing a kitchen refurbishment at Worcester Shrub Hill Drivers’ Newsroom.  Completed Works: • Stripped out the existing kitchen • Adjusted plumbing to suit the new layout, including drainage • Installed new high gloss kitchen • Replaced worktops and cupboards • Final tidy up of the work area  Another job completed efficiently,...

Great work by the team completing a full toilet refurbishment at Shrewsbury Railway Station.Completed Works:• Cladded walls with hygienic wall cladding• Installed new toilet cubicles• Installed IPS panels and vanity units• Carried out full redecoration of the space• Installed new vinyl flooring• Fitted new hand dryers and dispensers• Final tidy...

Great work by Dave and Jacob attending Milton Keynes Central following reports of broken tiles on the main concourse, which posed potential hazards.Completed Works:• Attended the site following reports of damaged tiles• Carefully broke out and removed broken tiles• Prepared area for replacement• Installed new tiles• Applied grouted finish• Final...

Great work by Rich in completing a glass panel replacement in Leighton Buzzard.Completed Works:• Removed temporary ply panel• Removed existing beadings and cleaned them up• Re-fitted internal beading• Installed a new 12mm toughened glass panel• Fitted new aluminium angle beading externally• Final tidy up of the work areaAnother job completed...

Great work by Rich on successfully completing a recent door replacement project in Acocks Green.The completed works included:• Site measures• Collection of materials• Machining the new door frame• Machine work on doors• Cutting and fitting doorstops• Frame adjustments and final installationAttention to detail at every stage ensured a precise fit...

We’re proud to announce that Jakebe Construction has now passed another RISQS audit! Achieving RISQS (Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme) certification demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality within the rail industry. This certification reinforces our dedication to delivering reliable, professional, and fully compliant services...

Another successful delivery by the Jakebe Construction team at Droitwich  Work Completed:  Broke out and removed old concrete bollard  Excavated and prepared the area  Installed new bollard with fresh concrete  Laid cold-lay tarmac and compacted to ground level  Applied overband to seal the tarmac joint  Painted bollard top yellow to match existing site features ...

This week, we say a huge congratulations to Richard, Dave & Andy on successfully completing their Street Works for an upcoming highways contract.Well done lads!!

The Jakebe Construction team attended Stourbridge Junction following reports of minor leaks and damp affecting the station building.Investigations identified that surrounding trees were overshading the structure, with guttering obstructed by leaf build-up, restricting water flow.Completed works include:Cutting back surrounding trees to reduce overshadingClearing gutters of leaves and debrisClearing surrounding areas...

Another set of works successfully delivered by the Jakebe Construction team.Completed works include:· Setting out for an 800 x 800mm base and associated trench on Platform · CAT scan undertaken and tarmac disc cut· Tarmac broken out and excavation completed to form a 450mm trench and base· 67mm core hole...

Another successful delivery by the Jakebe Construction team at Tyseley Depot.Completed works include:· CAT scan and excavation across two sections in preparation for trough installation· Section 1: 13m trough route· Section 2: 40m trough route· Troughs loaded out to site and installed to line and level· Ducting installed within troughs...

The completed works included:· Window and sill preparation and finishing· Internal detailing and decoration, new vinyl and carpet tile flooring.· Careful coordination to deliver work during night shiftsAll activities were completed safely, on programme, and with minimal disruption to the operational environment.A strong example of attention to detail and quality...