Dawson FE Piling News & Views
Please take a minute to go through our news and views all around Piling. Find expert views nad opinions and what type of piling will work best for your projects. This section is updated regularly, so please come back often to stay up-to-date.
Bottom driven steel cased piles use compact internal driving equipment to install permanent steel casings before they are concreted and reinforced. Learn how the method works, its advantages and when it may be suitable.
Sectional Flight Auger piling uses shorter auger sections to install bored piles on restricted-access and low-headroom sites. Learn how SFA piling works, its advantages and when the method may be suitable.
CFA (Continuous Flight Auger) piling is a type of bored pile. It involves drilling a hollow-stem auger into the ground to the required depth and then pumping concrete
A piling working platform provides a safe and stable surface for piling rigs and associated equipment. This guide explains why platforms are required, how they are designed and what must be considered before piling begins.
At DFE we are often asked to advise on the level of site investigation required for pile design but why is site investigation so important to a piling contractor?
Planning a deep excavation or basement build? Contiguous bored piles offer a fast, cost-effective solution for ground retention. Learn how they work, where they’re used, and why they’re ideal for sites with challenging conditions.
ODEX Piling stands for Overburden Drilling EXcentric which is a drilling method used for installing piles in difficult ground conditions
Wondering how much piling costs in the UK? Our detailed guide covers average prices for different types of piling and key factors that influence project cost.
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