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Supporting Nuclear Decommissioning Projects: JAMES Ltd Continues Its Work with Sellafield
Nuclear decommissioning projects are among the most technically challenging engineering programmes undertaken anywhere in the world. They demand robust project management, effective governance, specialist technical expertise and a relentless focus on safety throughout every stage of planning and delivery. JAMES Ltd is pleased to have supported Sellafield Ltd throughout the Remediation Accelerated Decommissioning (RAD) Programme, […]
Understanding Scrap Value Before Tendering: One of the Most Overlooked Parts of Decommissioning and Demolition
When clients think about the cost of a decommissioning and demolition project, they often focus on the obvious factors: asbestos removal hazardous materials management demolition methodologies waste disposal temporary works environmental remediation However, one of the largest commercial variables on many industrial decommissioning and demolition projects is often sitting in plain sight. Scrap metal. Yet […]
The HSE’s CDM 2015 Review Confirms What Many of Us Have Been Seeing for Years
The HSE's CDM 2015 Review Confirms What Many of Us Have Been Seeing for Years In March 2026, the HSE published its Second Post-Implementation Review of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015). The headline is straightforward: CDM 2015 is here to stay. The review concludes that the regulations remain fit for purpose […]
FEED for Decommissioning and Demolition: Why Better Planning Reduces Cost and Risk
FEED for Decommissioning and Demolition: Why Better Planning Reduces Cost and Risk When people hear the term Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), they often associate it with the development of new facilities, power stations, refineries or chemical plants. However, FEED can be equally valuable when planning the retirement of industrial assets. Many organisations view FEED as […]
Circulis Featured in Demolition Hub Magazine
Circulis is pleased to have been featured in the latest edition of Demolition Hub Magazine, with a multi-page interview discussing the evolution of the business, the future of decommissioning and demolition, and the changing demands facing high-hazard industrial projects. The interview with Joint Managing Directors James Armstrong and Chris Long covers a range of topics, […]
Decommissioning Cost Estimation: Why Early Figures Can Mislead Boards
For boards and CFOs, few numbers create more false confidence than an early decommissioning cost estimate. Clean numbers. Structured breakdowns. Confidence in every line. But the real question is not how detailed the estimate looks. It’s whether it reflects reality — or optimism. As projects progress, those early figures often move. Sometimes significantly. And when […]
Should Your Demolition Contractor Also Be Your Principal Designer?
One of the most common questions clients face on decommissioning and demolition projects is: Should the demolition contractor also act as Principal Designer (PD)? On paper, it can seem like the obvious choice. They understand demolition They know the site risks They will be delivering the physical works So surely they should also take the […]
The Role of the Owner’s Engineer in Decommissioning, Demolition and Site Rehabilitation
For complex industrial decommissioning and demolition projects, the role of the Owner’s Engineer is to protect the asset owner’s technical, commercial and programme interests from concept through to execution. By combining client-side governance experience with practical contractor-side decommissioning and demolition expertise; Circulis helps clients make informed decisions early, reduce risk and maintain cost certainty throughout […]
Supporting Local Teams, Building Future Team Players
At Circulis, we believe that delivering value goes beyond the projects we undertake. While our work focuses on supporting complex industrial decommissioning, demolition and regeneration projects, we are equally committed to creating positive impact within the communities we are part of. That is why we are proud to sponsor two local youth football teams: ⚽ Prudhoe Under […]
JAMES Ltd is becoming Circulis Group
Supporting the Circular Future of Decommissioning and Industrial Asset Transition After many years as JAMES Ltd, we’re proud to share that we are rebranding to Circulis Group. The new brand reflects our growth and what we’re known for in the engineering industry today. Circulis captures the core principles that guide our work: circularity, reuse, recovery […]
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