Bierrum facts for kids
Bierrum is a British company that builds large structures for engineering projects. They are famous for building all the concrete cooling towers at power stations across Britain since 1965. Power stations are places that make electricity for homes and businesses.
History of Bierrum
The company was started by a Danish civil engineer named Hans Bierrum (also known as Hans Bjerrum). He built his very first cooling tower in the 1930s. Hans Bjerrum was born in Hellerup, Denmark. He even competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics in Belgium before he passed away in London in 1979.
The company was officially founded on April 30, 1938, under the name Bierrum and Partners Ltd. Today, Bierrum is part of a larger German company called Beroa Technology Group GmbH (BTG), which is based in Ratingen-Lintorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Where Bierrum is Located
Bierrum's main office is in Central Bedfordshire, England. This location is about one mile east of the M1 motorway and close to a walking path called the Greensand Ridge Walk.
What Bierrum Builds
Bierrum designs and builds cooling towers and tall chimneys. They work on projects both in the UK and in other countries.
They also specialize in taking down old chimneys safely. They use a special method called the Bierrum Rig to carefully remove parts of the chimney bit by bit.
More to Explore
- J. L. Eve Construction: Another company that built parts of the UK's electricity system.
- Denmark–United Kingdom relations: Learn more about the connection between Denmark and the UK.
- Arup Group: A global company that provides engineering and design services.
- Institute of Demolition Engineers: An organization for experts who safely take down buildings and structures.
