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Is a traditional pile and ground beam foundation always the best solution?

Every project is different, and factors such as made ground, shrinkable clay, high groundwater and variable soil conditions can all influence the most appropriate foundation strategy.

We’ve put together a quick guide highlighting five situations where … more

Poor ground conditions don’t always mean expensive foundations.

At Warwick Road, Acocks Green, the challenge was finding a solution that could support a mixed residential development dealing with plots which were affected by shrinkable clay conditions.

The 46-home development included two-storey houses alongside a … more

Building on a steep site doesn’t have to mean a complicated foundation solution.

Every development has its own challenges, and at our latest project on Church Road in Steep, Hampshire, the site’s topography was the main focus. By designing and delivering an engineered piled raft foundation solution, we helped … more

A fantastic afternoon and evening spent with the SPEEDECK team at our Summer Party last Friday! ☀️🎉

We kicked things off at @Fairgame, where we brought out some healthy competition, before heading over to Dirty Dicks in Shoreditch for some drinks. The celebrations finished at @The Light Bar, giving us the chance to … more

🎉We’re off for our Summer Party! ☀️

This Friday, our team will be swapping hard hats and site boots for a well-earned afternoon together as we celebrate another busy year at our annual SPEEDECK Summer Party.

As a result, our office will be … more

Pouring concrete in 30°C+ temperatures isn’t impossible. It just takes the right planning. 🌞🌞🌞

While many were looking for shade last week, our site team at Laburnum Avenue, Nottingham were cracking on with this 38-home residential development, keeping the project moving forward with another successful concrete pour.

Hot weather changes … more

“Poor ground conditions” doesn’t always mean expensive foundations.

It’s a phrase that can immediately raise concerns on a project: the site will require more piles, increased costs and a longer programme.

But challenging ground doesn’t automatically mean a complicated solution. Made Ground, shrinkable clay, … more

Got a project coming up on challenging ground?

Made ground. Former industrial sites. Soft soils. High groundwater and others. Ground conditions like these don’t have to mean delays, higher costs or complicated foundation solutions.

If you’re planning a development and know the ground conditions … more