Category Archives: Earthworks

GEOTECHNICAL DESIGNER FOR MULTI-STOREY BUILDINGS

Over recent months we have been working with a site investigation specialist to support a developer on the ground investigation for and geotechnical design inputs to the piled foundations for two large multi-storey buildings in Yorkshire.  Close liaison with the structural engineer is required to assess not just the pile capacity but also stiffness, prior to detailed design of the piles being undertaken by a piling contractor.  More details of the project will be released in due course so watch this space!

 

COURSES IN 2018

We are pleased to announce that the Surepath Training course calendar for 2018 is now available on their website – just click on this link to access your own copy in a new window.

We hope the expanded list of courses offered as ‘open’ courses rather than just bespoke will be welcomed and will aid the planing of your staff development activities.  Remember discounts are available for group bookings or delegates attending more than one course.  Please call or email us to reserve your place on a course.

 

SETTLEMENT OF ALLUVIAL CLAY AND PEAT

In late 2017 we had the pleasure of working with a new client on the assessment of the likely settlement beneath the roads, drives and driveways at a proposed housing development site in Yorkshire.  The ground comprised soft alluvial clays and peats, and some land-raising was required.  Movements were estimated based on available information supported by published data and correlations.  Due to the magnitude of movements, a range of treatment options were suggested and the design of the development is presently being advanced.

If you think we could assist you with similar issues you may be having on a site then please contact Dr Andy Goodwin on 01246 807808.

 

SETTLEMENT OF OPENCAST BACKFILL

Over recent months we have been working with a developer on the assessment of the likely settlement of backfill placed during previous coal extraction works on a site in Derbyshire.  The assessment resulted in movement predictions across the site both if the ground was not treated and if the ground was treated using vibro methods.  The work showed that vibro techniques offered a potential cost-effective treatment solution and work is now progressing to develop the treatment design.

If you think we could assist you with similar issues you may be having on a site then please contact Dr Andy Goodwin on 01246 807808.

 

IS 70:20:10 RIGHT?

During a recent mentoring session, a mentee asked: “what is the most effective way to learn and develop?”  The stock answer is the 70:20:10 model, which suggests that 70% of knowledge and understanding is gained from on-the-job experience, 20% from self-study, mentoring and learning from others, and 10% from training courses and the like.  This model originated in the 1980’s based on research into what helped successful managers develop.  So is it valid for the construction industry?  We have been thinking about this further as part of our mentoring work and we have prepared a short article on it, mainly aimed at graduates but others may find it useful too.  If you are interested to read it then just click here.