A building will never be stable without a deep structural base. Whether it be a new construction altogether or renovations of an already existing house, piling is sure to be involved. This underpinning technique essentially prevents constructions from collapsing by inserting wood, metal or concrete...
Planning your home extension can be as daunting as it is exciting. With that in mind, here are 10 things you should know before you start your project: Budget An outlined budget will give contractors, consultants and architects guidelines to work towards. Without a realistic budget, projects...
Internal and external cracks, walls warping, and doors and windows not closing properly. These are all signs of subsidence and need investigating. So what causes the problem? Shallow foundations, trees, and leaking water mains can all cause the ground below a building to sink compromising...
When you need to construct piles for medium to high load buildings CFA Piling is quick and economic. Also known as augered cast in place piles (ACIP) or screw piles, this method of casting in-situ is particularly suitable for granular and wet soil conditions and...
Groundworks is an umbrella term relating to all the processes that are involved in preparing a surface prior to construction. As such, groundworks are usually the first stage of a construction process and are essential in commercial, domestic and industrial projects alike. So, just what...
With building foundations, construction workers can choose from a whole range of materials, but which ones are the most popular? Materials used in foundation construction: Concrete At the top of the list, concrete has to be the most common construction material of all. Incredibly strong and durable, most...
Piling foundations might sit in the biggest hole your company has ever dug, so it is absolutely necessary to get them right. ‘Piled’ foundations consist of foundations with a depth more than three times their breadth. But there are a lot of options out there....
A number of regulations are in place to formally protect public sewers and drains that could be impacted when construction works, renovations or extensions are planned over or close to them. These are discussed below: What regulations are in place for building close to or over...