HotPod Demolition
Client
MPH Construction
End User
Airbus
Project Overview
Hatham R Construction, working on behalf of MPH Construction, were appointed to deliver the strip-out and demolition of a two-storey combined café, storage, and logistics building within Airbus’ aircraft wing manufacturing facility. The project required meticulous planning and execution to ensure demolition could be carried out without disrupting live production or logistics operations.
Client Goals
Safely demolish the two-storey facility in the centre of a live manufacturing environment.
Maintain uninterrupted logistics and manufacturing throughout the works.
Deliver to programme and budget, while meeting Airbus’s rigorous safety and compliance standards.
Our Approach
Phased sequencing of works to allow Airbus to maintain operational flow.
Daily coordination with Airbus’ logistics and production teams.
Sustainable waste management, ensuring high recycling rates and reduced disposal costs.
Strict health & safety controls in line with both regulatory and Airbus-specific requirements.
Delivered Value
On Time, On Budget – project delivered within the £2M budget envelope.
Zero Disruption – works completed with no impact on Airbus’ manufacturing or logistics capacity.
Efficiency Gains – phased handovers enabled Airbus to access parts of the site ahead of schedule.
Sustainability Benefits – demolition waste was largely recycled, lowering environmental impact and disposal costs.
Safety Record – completed with zero reportable incidents in a high-risk, live environment.
Outcome
The successful demolition of the Hot Pod facility cleared valuable space for Airbus’ future development plans, while ensuring day-to-day operations remained unaffected. Delivered on behalf of MPH Construction, Hatham R Construction showcased their expertise in delivering complex demolition projects within sensitive, operationally critical industrial facilities.