The Amharc team have extensive experience in the construction of bridges, tunnels, rail, mine and process infrastructure and water retaining structures. We have a reputation for providing quality, cost effective and on time projects in all areas of civil works, especially bridgeworks.
Amharc operate in regional and remote areas and are skilled at logistical support and in delivering engineering projects in difficult terrains and harsh climatic conditions. The company offers the following services;
Civil Engineering
- Temporary works design & installation
- Site clearance and preparation
- Bridge construction
- Pavements
- Retaining walls
- Concrete works & steelfixing.
- Services installation
- Water / sewer pipeline installation
- Culvert installation
- Drainage works
- Precast installation
- Erosion control
- Jointing and Sealing
- Stressing and grouting
Mechanical Construction
- Structural steelwork
- Polypipe welding
- Installation of mechanical equipment incl. pumps, motors, fans, etc.
- Pipe fitting
Labour hire
- Labourers
- Formworkers
- Steelfixers
- Concreters
- Boilermakers
- Pipe layers
- Pipe fitters
- Trade assistants
- Dogmen / Riggers
- Plumbers
- Painters
Maintenance services
- Large commercial and industrial developments
- Concrete repairs
- Plumbing Services
- Landscaping
- Painting (internal and external)
Main Services
Bridges
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Drainage Structures
Retaining Walls
Concrete Repairs
Maintenance Services
Concrete Slabs
Project Management
Bridges
The Amharc team continues to live up to our well earned reputation for building high quality bridges on time and on budget with an unblemished safety record. We have the ability to deliver on highly complex designs above and around rail lines, busy freeways and other active infrastructure. Bridges are our core competency and are the structures in which we have the most experience. Our highly capable field staff are trained and accredited in working at heights and using elevated work platforms, tele-handlers and light cranes to ensure that the flow of traffic and other machinery continues unimpeded during construction. We specialize in multi-span, pre-stressed structures and have the capability to deliver on large bridge projects and associated packages of work.Amharc’s end to end bridge building service includes supply and installation of all formwork, placement of steel reinforcing and placement and finish of concrete. We also supply professional supervision and labour, and undertake stressing and grouting, scaffolding, pipe laying (as required) and light–craneage including dogman. A more detailed capability statement for each aspect of our bridge building service is outlined in the links below:
- Working at heights
- Use of elevated work platform, scissor lifts and tele-handlers
- Light craneage (up to 50 tonne), Franna and Telehandlers (including dogman)
- Scaffolding supply and erection
- Supply and installation of formwork
- Placement of steel reinforcing
- Placement and finish of concrete
- Supply of experienced supervision and skilled labour
- Stressing and grouting
- Pipe laying
- Blockwork (core filled block retaining walls)
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Amharc has extensive experience in delivering large scale water and wastewater treatment plants. These projects are generally technically challenging and require a high level of skill and experience to complete. We have successfully delivered a diverse range of such projects, working seamlessly with other contractors while successfully managing costs, timelines, quality and safety.Project Management
The Amharc project management team brings many years of infrastructure project delivery experience to each new job. From project initiation, through planning, execution and project completion, our detailed project management methodology and systems ensure that resources, costs, risks, timelines and quality are carefully monitored and controlled to deliver outstanding results each and every time.In addition to project management capability, Amharc also provides highly experienced site Supervision, either as part of a broader project team, or as a stand-alone service.
Drainage Structures
Amharc have a vast amount of experience constructing reinforced concrete drainage and stormwater pits and drainage culverts including base and apron slabs, headwalls and wingwalls and placement of the reinforced concrete box culvert sections. We pride ourselves on the high level of quality achieved on our previously completed drainage projects and we strive to continue to improve and build on our reputation as a leading contractor in the field.Retaining Walls
Our primary area of expertise is the construction of reinforced concrete retaining walls. Amharc have extensive experience in the field and also have design capabilities in this area. We also have experience with the following types;- Stone pitch retaining wall
- Blockwork Retaining Wall
- Concrete Sleeper Retaining Wall
Concrete Repairs
Concrete remediation can also be carried out by Amharc. Our staff are experience in repairing honeycombed and spalling concrete as well as carrying out crack repairs and surface treatment.Maintenance Services
Amharc have the ability to carry out a range of infrastructure maintenance services including the installation of taciles, pressure cleaning graffiti, painting, fence repairs, etc. and routinely do this on an ongoing basis for some of our clients.Concrete Slabs
Amharc have a vast amount of experience delivered concrete slab on ground including footpaths, driveways, batter protection, medians, pram ramps, track slab and floodways to both MRTS40 and MRTS70. We have completed in a range of appearances including plain grey, coloured concrete and stencilled concrete.Other Services
Working at Heights
Working at heights is a skill that is central to Amharc’s suite of services. Few contractors can match the safety record and efficiency with which we execute elevated work.
Use of elevated work platforms, scissor lifts and tele-handlers
One of Amharc’s core capabilities is the use of elevated work platforms, scissor lifts and telehandlers. This capability supports our ability to safetly work at heights to deliver large and complex structural concreting projects such as bridges and large retaining structures. All of our scissor lift and telehandler operators are ticketed and experienced in their use.
Light craneage (up to 50 tonne), Franna and Telehandlers (including dogman)
Amharc’s ability to provide our own light craneage service sets us apart from smaller, less sophisticated contractors and enables Amharc’s clients to simplify contract and construction management processes. Our project management methodology ensures that such craneage costs are minimised and resultant savings flow on to our clients.
Scaffolding supply and erection
Amharc supply our own formwork and are highly skilled in its erection and safe removal from construction sites. All Amharc Scaffolders hold current tickets and regularly attend training to ensure safety risks are minimised and construction quality is maximised.
Supply and installation of formwork
Amharc use a variety of formwork brands depending on project requirements. We are skilled in the use of Acrow, Harsco, RMD, Peri and Unispan formwork systems. Our team uses diligent pre-planning and innovative design to minimize the falsework footprint when required. This approach supports the unimpeded movement of vehicles and allows other construction activity to occur simultaneously.
Placement of steel reinforcing
Amharc works with a talented team of steel fixers to deliver high quality structural frameworks for all types of concrete projects. We have been challenged by, and delivered successfully on, some complex projects over the years. Working at height, above traffic and rail while producing formations that are not only structurally sound, but also visually appealing, is all part of our core capability. Refer to Case Study 1 for an example of Amharc’s ability to fix steel to a complex design.
Placement and finish of concrete
Amharc recognises that, as important as the scaffolding, formwork and reinforcing work may be, it is the finish of the product that is immediately visible and will be judged for years to come. This is why we take great care and follow a strict process when pouring and finishing concrete structures. Our ability to achieve high quality results when completing large pours, often on multiple workfaces, is one of our hallmarks. Refer to Case Study 1 and Case Study 4 for examples of Amharc’s ability in this area.
Supply of experienced supervision and skilled labour
Amharc has crews of skilled labour and professional Supervisors at multiple sites within Queensland and interstate at any given time. Our Supervisors are typically grown from within our own ranks, supported with training in project management and safety and mentored in leadership and human resource management. By investing in our people, Amharc can offer our clients the very best Supervision, either independently or with a crew of skilled labour.
Our workforce is highly mobile and supported by an Enterprise Agreement and administration systems that allow for the differing terms and conditions that come with site based work. Each crew member is multiskilled, experienced in construction and holds tickets in the equipment they use. Most importantly, every Amharc member of staff has a ticket for working at heights, a core skill in our line of work.
Stressing and grouting
Amharc conduct all stressing and grouting activities in house with our competent and experienced personnel. Amharc are experts at the stressing of precast concrete deck units, including the preparation and installation of the tranverse stressing bars and sleeves, the setting up and operation of the stressing jacks and the supply of grout pumps and grouting of the sleeves post tensioning. Amharc also place and grout all cast in items including HD bolts.
Pipe laying
Amharc have the expertise required to carry out trenching and pipe laying for civil, mechanical and electrical applications. Previous experience include but are not limited to surface water drainage, wastewater, electrical and communications conduits, potable water and other services. Amharc have experienced pipelayers working full time as part of our crews.
Blockwork (core filled block retaining walls)
In addition to our standard structural concreting work, Amharc also offer the supplementary service of installing core filled block retaining walls to assist our clients in completing construction projects.
Stone Pitched Retaining Walls
Amharc have completed a number of stone pitched retaining walls to standard specifications to a high degree of satisfaction from our respective clients.
Joint Sealing
Amharc have extensive experience in preparing and sealing joints in concrete slabs and walls.
Balustrade Installation
Amharc are competent and capable of installing fabricated balustrade, cycle rails and guardrails to bridges and retaining walls.
Honing and Sealing
Amharc can cater to additional requirements and higher specifications required for some projects. We have experience in honing and sealing concrete surfaces where required by our clients. We can supply the materials and specialist equipment to carry out these works.