Project Overview
It’s a familiar scenario on residential developments — trench excavations are complete, only for the building inspector to determine that piling is required. With the project at risk of delay, Dawson Foundation Engineering (DFE) was contacted to provide a rapid, engineered solution.
Thanks to DFE’s in-house design capability, the piled foundation scheme was designed and the required reinforcement detailed and ordered within hours of first contact.
Scope of Works
Within 48 hours, the DFE team mobilised to site and installed 8 No. 100mm diameter bottom-driven steel-cased piles to depths of up to 8.0 metres, providing a stable and compliant foundation solution for the proposed structure.
The scope of works included:
- Rapid design of piled foundation solution
- Installation of bottom-driven steel-cased piles
- 100mm pile diameters to depths of 8.0m
- Supply and installation of Pecafil shuttering
- Construction of reinforced concrete ground beams
Engineering & Delivery
Following pile installation, DFE supplied and installed the Pecafil shuttering system before fixing the reinforcement and constructing the reinforced concrete ground beams. The concrete pour was completed in less than five working days from first contact, minimising disruption and allowing the client’s programme to resume without delay.
This fast-track delivery was made possible by DFE’s integrated design-and-build approach, eliminating the need for external designers and reducing approval times.
Quality & Performance
The works were delivered efficiently, safely and in full compliance with Building Control requirements. The combination of rapid response, in-house engineering and experienced site teams ensured a high-quality outcome under significant time pressure.
Our Expertise
Dawson Foundation Engineering designs and installs a full range of piling services, including:
- Bottom-driven steel-cased piles
- Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piles
- Sectional Flight Auger (SFA) piles
- ODEX piles
- Screw piles
- Ground beams, slabs and pile caps
With proven experience in residential piling projects and time-critical foundations, DFE provides fast, reliable solutions when programmes are at risk. To view more of our recent projects or to discuss an urgent requirement, get in touch with the team.
