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Made Ground: Choosing the Right Foundation for Former Industrial and Brownfield Sites

Made Ground: Choosing the Right Foundation for Former Industrial and Brownfield Sites

What is Made Ground? Made Ground is soil or material that has been placed by people rather than formed naturally. It can consist of demolition rubble, old foundations, ash, slag, brick fragments, reclaimed soils, fill material and construction waste. Made......

The best foundation solution for a high water table

The best foundation solution for a high water table

What is a high water table? A high water table occurs when the level of groundwater rises to or near......

How Over-Engineering Foundations is Costing Developers Thousands (and How to Avoid It)

How Over-Engineering Foundations is Costing Developers Thousands (and How to Avoid It)

When it comes to foundation design, there is often an assumption that a more robust solution automatically means a safer......

Foundation Mistakes: 6 Common Errors & How to Avoid Them

Foundation Mistakes: 6 Common Errors & How to Avoid Them

Getting foundations wrong doesn’t just cause problems below ground, it impacts your programme, costs, approvals, and long-term performance. Most issues don’t......

How Piled Raft Foundations Make Later Living Projects Faster, Safer, and Greener

How Piled Raft Foundations Make Later Living Projects Faster, Safer, and Greener

Building later living homes, retirement communities, assisted living, and care facilities, comes with its own unique challenges. Tight budgets, complex......

Foundation Solutions for Clay Soils in Southern England

Foundation Solutions for Clay Soils in Southern England

Understanding Clay Soils in the Region Clay soils are widespread across southern and south-eastern England, forming a significant engineering challenge......

NHBC Standards 2026: What the Latest Guidance Means for Foundation Design

NHBC Standards 2026: What the Latest Guidance Means for Foundation Design

From 1 January 2026, all NHBC-registered homes starting foundations must comply with the NHBC Standards 2026. While the update does......

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