DECADES OF DEMOLITION
Our company was established 60 years ago and we have had a varied and colourful journey through the past six decades. Discover our history highlights from 1964 to present day...
Company established. We experienced steady growth throughout the 60s and 70s.
First gasworks demolition project undertaken.
The use of a wrecking ball began to decrease significantly.
Our relationship with Hitachi commences and continues to this day.
The demolition of three of Portsmouth and Southsea train station’s five low-level platforms and sidings was undertaken to make way for the development of a car park and large retail store.
We completed the demolition of Southampton’s Ocean Terminal in the spring of 1983. We won the three-month contract after the operating and maintenance costs of the building - which included a 100ft glazed tower - were deemed too high. The terminal closed in 1980 following a decline of passenger liners. The space created by the demolition made way for a new car park to accommodate the port’s booming import/export car business at that time.
The demolition of the Palace Pier Theatre in Brighton was completed.
EARLY
One of the first airport demolition projects undertaken by Hughes and Salvidge at Southampton Eastleigh Airport.
Demolition of Southampton FC’s old football ground, The Dell, was completed. This was quite a high-profile project due to the fact that a Portsmouth-based company took down their rivals’ old ground!
Hughes and Salvidge establish Airports Office.
Hughes and Salvidge join the National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC). Driven by high standards and a commitment to continually improve the industry, the NFDC connects companies with reputable demolition contractors.
Associated company K&B Crushers acquired by Hughes and Salvidge.
H&S Metals established. The complete metal recycling solution, H&S Metals is a Hughes and Salvidge associated company specialising in scrap metal and UPVC recycling in the southern region. Our associated companies work in partnership to ensure maximum recycling rates across our full range of services, benefiting the environment and providing significant cost savings for our clients.
Hughes and Salvidge further establish a presence in the north of England.
We won the Construction News Award for Business Growth in 2013. We achieved a 96.5% increase in turnover for 2011/12 compared to the previous year, and it was our energy and continual investment that made us stand out to the judges, who said the category “had a number of outstanding entries”.
We won the Recycling and Environmental Award at the 2016 World Demolition Awards. Our submission was based on our Versalis project in Hythe, obtaining the Carbon Trust Standard for CO2 Reduction, and our company-wide Green Hands Initiative.
H&S Asbestos established. Another of Hughes and Salvidge Associated companies, H&S Asbestos provides safe, efficient and thorough asbestos removal services for both residential and commercial properties.
K&B Crushers celebrates 30 years.
Hughes and Salvidge branch out to the Middle East.
Hughes and Salvidge branch out further into Europe, securing a project in Portugal.
