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How does one construct a new 240m2 basement below a 150 year old building with access limited to a single window opening measuring only 3.1m x 2.6m?

To complicate things further the building contains load bearing walls at regular centres. These have to be supported at high level and removed to create sufficient head room throughout. Circular cast iron columns on isolated bases taking 3 stories of masonry loading have to be supported, underpinned and ultimately removed to permit the new basement to be constructed to suit the clients requirements. Piling was required to form a contiguous wall in order to create an external access chamber.

With close teamwork at every stage of the contract.

To successfully carry out such a major project in so close confines naturally requires a very close working relationship between all members of the project team. At tender stage we worked with the Engineer to formulate construction techniques which would suit the specification and architects requirements but would enable us to complete the works in the most efficient and economic way. The attitude of co-orporation and teamwork was carried right through the contract stage where solutions to unforeseen difficulties were formed with the minimum of disruption to the programme.

This knowledge experience needs to extend through the company from the Directors and Engineers to the project managers and key operatives. People need to be sufficiently competent at all levels to be able to cope with undertaking restricted access piling one week, forming a structural opening the next week and perhaps complex underpinning work the week after. We are very proud to be able to offer this.