Structures

From the design of basements and foundations, to assessing the impact of new and existing basements or tunnel construction on adjacent buildings and utilities, we have extensive experience in geotechnical works associated with all types of structures, from residential and commercial buildings to bridges and retaining walls. We pride ourselves on providing solutions for permanent and temporary works that are cost-effective, minimise adverse impacts on adjacent properties and infrastructure and support sustainable developments.

We have been at the forefront of the development of strategies for reuse of existing foundations and were actively involved in the CIRIA documents C653 “Reuse of Foundations” and C796 “Assessing the impacts of construction-induced ground movement on framed buildings”. We have also developed use of thermal piles and have analytical capabilities to assess their response and impact on the ground.

Depending on the nature of the project, we can choose from the suite of assessment tools, from empirical methods to sophisticated numerical analyses.

We also serve on expert review panels and technical audit teams, undertaking independent assessments of design and construction proposals for major projects, Category II checks and Technical Due Diligence (TDD) assessments. We have extensive experience in developing monitoring proposals, agreeing trigger levels with third parties and reviewing and interpreting monitoring data.