Groundworks & enabling works
From site preparation to solid foundations
Effective construction begins with the right preparation. Our groundworks and enabling works offering is intended to help clients establish, prepare and develop sites for the next stage of construction.
Groundworks and enabling packages
The scope depends on site conditions, drawings and the responsibilities agreed with the client and design team.
Site clearance and earthworks
Site clearance, vegetation removal, topsoil stripping, bulk excavation, cut and fill, grading, reduced-level excavation, trenching, backfill, compaction and spoil management.
Enabling works and site establishment
Temporary access and haul roads, fencing and hoarding, compounds and welfare coordination, temporary drainage and utilities, trial pits, utility protection or diversions, obstruction removal, demolition coordination and temporary works coordination.
Foundations and substructures
Foundation excavation, strip, trench-fill, pad and raft foundations, pile caps, ground beams, oversite preparation and reinforced concrete slabs.
Drainage and services
Foul and surface water drainage, manholes, soakaways, attenuation, service ducting and trenches.
External works and reinstatement
Roads, footpaths, kerbing, hardstanding, other external works and reinstatement as agreed for the site.
Specialist or regulated activities are undertaken only by parties with the necessary competence and authorisation. We confirm responsibilities and any required approvals when defining the scope.