# Aarsleff Ground Engineering

> Ground Engineering, Plant Hire and Piling Contractors


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- [Aarsleff Ground Engineering earns 8th consecutive prestigious global health and safety gold award from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)](https://aarsleff.co.uk/news/aarsleff-ground-engineering-earns-8th-consecutive-prestigious-global-health-and-safety-gold-award-from-the-royal-society-for-the-prevention-of-accidents-rospa/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering based in Newark, Nottinghamshire, has received it’s 8th consecutive RoSPA Gold Award, demonstrating its commitment to health and safety excellence. Now in its 69th year, and with almost 2,000 entries annually from over 50 countries, covering over seven million employees, the RoSPA Awards are the world’s largest health and safety awards programme, recognising those organisations and individuals who have set the highest standards in accident prevention. Whether seeking non-competitive excellence recognition or entering for a competitive award across 20 industry sectors, each RoSPA Award entrant is assessed against rigorous criteria, making Aarsleff Ground Engineering a world leader …
- [Do you know what the different jobs in construction are?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/jobs/different-jobs-construction/)
- [Precast Piles for Wastewater Tanks: A Strong Foundation](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/precast-piles-for-wastewater-tanks-a-strong-foundation/)
- [Navigating Rotary Bored Piling: Answering Your Top Questions](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/navigating-rotary-bored-piling-answering-your-top-questions/)
- [Retaining Wall Techniques to Achieve Slope Stabilisation](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/retaining-wall-techniques-to-achieve-slope-stabilisation/)
- [Let's Talk... Slope Stabilisation](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/lets-talk-slope-stabilisation/)
- [Value Engineering: Creating Value for Projects and the Planet](https://aarsleff.co.uk/news/value-engineering-creating-value-for-projects-and-the-planet/):    
- [Founding Wastewater Work Across The UK](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/founding-wastewater-work-across-the-uk/):    
- [FPS’ new Sustainability Charter](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/fps-new-sustainability-charter/)
- [Top Ten Questions About Sheet Piling](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/top-ten-questions-about-sheet-piling/): Delivering sheet piling in the UK since the late 1980s, Aarsleff Ground Engineering’s design and delivery teams are experts in the design and build of sheet pile retaining walls. We’ve answered the top ten most asked questions about sheet piling below:
- [All About CFA Piles](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/all-about-cfa-piles-2/): CFA Piling is a common, in-situ foundation method, used in the UK since the mid-20th century. We’ve broken down the top seven most commonly asked questions about CFA piles to help you understand more about the solution.
- [King Post Wall Questions?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/news/king-post-wall-questions/): King Post Walls, also known as Soldier Piles, are some of the oldest forms of retaining systems used in deep excavations. King Post Walls have successfully been used since the late 18th Century in metropolitan cities like New York, Berlin, and London. Aarsleff has a wealth of experience installing king post walls across the UK and we’ve broken down your top five questions about this retaining wall technique.
- [Precast Piles - What You Need to Know](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/precast-piles-what-you-need-to-know/): Precast piles are mainland Europe’s leading foundation choice and Aarsleff have been installing them in the UK for over 30 years. Supplied by sister company, Centrum Pile, our combined knowledge and expertise means we can deliver projects of almost any scope and size. We’ve answered eight of the most commonly asked questions about precast piles below.
- [Ground Anchors: Delivering Stability and Strength](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/ground-anchors-delivering-stability-and-strength/): Does your next project require a form of slope stabilisation? Does an existing retaining structure within your site need to be reinforced? Aarsleff Ground Engineering are experts in the design and delivery of earth retention schemes involving ground anchors across the UK. Our value-added approach works to save you time, budget, and associated emissions with our in-house design team concentrated on value-engineering. We’re experts in the development of ground anchor solutions and we’ve broken down seven of your most asked questions about this geotechnical solution below.  
- [King Post Wall Solution Collaboration](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/king-post-wall-solution-collaboration/): Collaboration between Aarsleff and MGF provides a rounded and innovative king post wall solution, providing life cycle savings to our client King Post Wall Solution Project Details: Aarsleff Ground Engineering were contracted by Vistry Partnerships to install a 133.5m king post wall at the top of their Birtley development in order to allow excavation for gardens and house foundations to take place. The wall is retaining up to 3.7m and will be timber cladded once complete, forming  a desirable ‘garden fence’ effect to the rear of the plots. Design Stage Collaboration: Due to early engagement from the client, Aarsleff’s design engineers …
- [Common Questions Answered: Drilling and Grouting FAQs](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/common-questions-answered-drilling-and-grouting-faqs/): Drilling and grouting is a versatile technique used in soil engineering to achieve soil stabilisation. This blog explores the process of drilling and grouting in civil engineering, its significance in soil stabilisation, and the benefits it offers. Discover how Aarsleff Ground Engineering excels in the design and delivery of operational excellence through drilling and grouting, adding value to your projects.
- [Aarsleff Ground Engineering commits to ‘earn and learn’ by joining The 5% Club   ](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/aarsleff-ground-engineering-commits-to-earn-and-learn/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering Ltd, along with UK subsidiaries Centrum Pile Ltd and Cannon Piling Ltd, has showcased its commitment to developing its people by joining The 5% Club, an industry led initiative focused on driving momentum into the recruitment of trainees (apprentices, graduates and sponsored students). The 5% Club is a movement of more than 800 employers providing ‘earn and learn’ opportunities to develop the skills and talents people need to become more employable and create meaningful careers. Companies joining The 5% Club commit to raising the number of apprentices, sponsored students and graduates on formal programmes to 5% of …
- [Answering Five Key Questions about Soil Nails](https://aarsleff.co.uk/news/five-questions-about-soil-nails/): Soil nails are a cost-effective method for long or short-term stabilisation of steep existing or proposed slopes, designed and delivered by Aarsleff Ground Engineering across the UK. We’ve answered five of the most commonly asked questions about soil nailing below.
- [Aarsleff Now a Member of the Construction Plant-Hire Association](https://aarsleff.co.uk/news/aarsleff-member-of-cpa/): We are delighted to announce that as of 01/12/2022, Aarsleff Ground Engineering are a member of the Construction Plant-Hire Association. The CPA is the leading representative body for construction plant-hire in the UK. Membership means that all our Plant Hire contacts will now use the CPA Model Conditions which are the best developed in the industry. They have been tested up to the Supreme Court and have been drafted to fairly represent the responsibilities of both the Plant Owner and the Hirer (Customer). Group Plant Manager, Stephen Wilkinson, said ‘We are excited about this development for the Plant team and …
- [Do you know what the different jobs in construction are?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/jobs/different-jobs-in-construction/): We break down the most typical geotechnical contractor jobs. Estimator: Estimators are responsible for the preparation of prices, estimates and tender submissions for our customer’s enquiries. They secure contracts and negotiate with prospective clients, enhancing working relationships with our customers. Design Engineer: Design engineers work on preparing the actual solution we will install. With over 40 different ground engineering techniques on offer at Aarsleff, they focus in on adding value for our customers through what we call value-engineering. This aims to give our clients the most cost-effective, streamlined, and environmentally friendly solution possible. Contracts Engineer/Project Manager: Our contract engineers and project …
- [Aarsleff Ground Engineering Commits to YMCA Newark & Sherwood in 5-Year Charity Partnership](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/aarsleff-ground-engineering-commits-to-ymca-newark-sherwood-in-5-year-charity-partnership/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering have announced a new, 5-year term, charity partnership with YMCA Newark and Sherwood. The agreement is a wide reaching one, covering a donation of £22,500.00, with sponsorship branding and pre-agreed usage of the conference/banqueting facilities at the Village for staff/team meetings and wider businesses conferences only three facets of the wider partnership. Nottinghamshire YMCA supports healthy living, youth development and social responsibility by delivering varied frontline services across the region to build stronger communities that empower young people to belong, contribute and thrive. The Community and Activity Village in Newark is extremely close in proximity to Aarsleff’s …
- [Specialist Steel Tube Piling Project](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/widnes-steel-tube-piling/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering has completed a specialist steel tube piling project to revive an existing crane rail foundation. Our piling team have completed phase 1 of a restoration project using raked steel tubes. Split over two phases, TPS Civil Engineering sub-contracted Aarsleff Ground Engineering to help restore the foundations of an existing crane rail at a Port in Stobart, Widnes. Our specialist piling team worked with our in-house design department to provide a solution that overcame previous failures, caused by the overloading of the existing crane. Aarsleff installed 339No. diameter steel tubular piles using a Junttan piling rig, of which …
- [Podcast #16 Driving Great Results with Luke Sheppard](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/podcast-16-driving-great-results/): In this podcast, Kevin Hague speaks with Luke Sheppard, Entrepreneur and Innovative Business Consultant, on: “Mastering The Tools You Need to Engineer and Run a Great Business”. In this episode, Luke shares insights into his new book ‘Driving Great Results’ which provides entrepreneurs and managers with nineteen practical and proven tools to build, launch, and manage a successful business. You’ll Learn: How business owners and leaders can stop second-guessing, and make better, quicker, and more informed decisions Tips to hire the right people, supercharge their engagement, and limit employee turnover Strategies to fix the time-sucking and dysfunctional aspects of a …
- [Aarsleff Ground Engineering AB in Sweden invests in the world’s first battery-powered pile driving rig](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/first-battery-powered-pile-driving-rig/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering AB invests in the world’s first battery-powered pile driving rig and will become the first company on the market to offer a more climate-friendly construction site for piling work. Aarsleff Ground Engineering AB takes the lead when working with sustainability within their business area by investing in the world’s first battery-powered pile driving rig from Junttan Oy. Junttan develops and builds solid and reliable piling equipment, and Aarsleff designs and delivers custom-made piles and ground engineering solutions in Europe. The companies have combined their respective strengths and expertise in pursuit of a new reality with the same …
- [Podcast #15 How sportsmanship is reflected in leadership and business with Liz Johnson](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/podcast-with-liz-johnson/): In this podcast, Kevin Hague speaks with Liz Johnson, a Paralympic swimmer and founder of The Ability People. Tune into learn how sportsmanship is reflected in leadership and business, and the challenges businesses face when adapting to become more inclusive for people with disabilities You’ll Learn: How to normalise disabilities and create inclusion in the workplace How to use a sportsmanship mindset to better yourself as a leader Why and how to spark your motivation Why leadership is about helping people understand the value of who they are About Liz: Elizabeth Johnson is a British swimmer who has won gold …
- [Multi-Discipline Excellence: Great Blakenham](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/multi-discipline-port-one-south-east/): In August 2021, Aarsleff Ground Engineering conducted a sizeable multi-discipline project on behalf of client Team AB who have been appointed as the main contractor in building a new logistics park in Ipswich, Great Blakenham. The establishment, named ‘Port One’, will soon boast a bespoke warehouse set to revolutionise e-commerce warehousing. The impressive warehouse will offer uninterrupted access 24/7 and 365 days per year. The overall site consists of 90 million cubic feet of capacity, 1.8m sq. foot floor space and 21m eaves capacity. The geographical positioning of the scheme is conveniently located a short 20-minute drive from the A14, …
- [Podcast #14 Sustainable initiatives and game-changing products with Jonas Henriksen](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/sustainable-initiatives-and-game-changing-products-with-jonas-henriksen/): In this podcast, Jessica Banham speaks with Jonas Henriksen on sustainable initiatives and game-changing products within Ground Engineering You’ll Learn: 2:30: The synergies between Centrum Pæle and Aarsleff Ground Engineering 5:30  Insights into Centrum Pæle extensive product portfolio 10:00 The innovation that led to creating energy piles 12:00 The vision of a low carbon future and Sustainable initiatives 24:00 Why and how we should maximise geothermal energy About Jonas: Jonas Henriksen is a Sales Engineer, Advisor, Marketing Coordinator and all-round sustainability expert from Centrum Pæle AS, based in Denmark. Jonas assists with production planning and selling Centrum Pæle’s various other …
- [Giant warehouses in Avonmouth - Piling](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/piling-services-for-warehouses-in-the-south-west/): Driven precast concrete piling works across three large-scale plots for six huge distribution warehouses in Avonmouth, Bristol. Aarsleff Ground Engineering has delivered major piling works on behalf of global construction specialist ISG Ltd, who are building six different warehouse units in the Southwest of the UK in Avonmouth, Bristol. Part of exceptional development, the six warehouses form part of an ambitious £21.8 million final phase of the new and upcoming More+ Central logistics park, covering an area of 384,000 sq ft in total. Aarsleff has been subcontracted to project manage and deliver the challenging installation of up to 5066No. precast …
- [Find out how to build a successful career in construction from Graduate to Quantity Surveyor with Hayley Finney](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/podcast-successful-career-in-construction/): Podcast #13 Find out how to build a successful career in construction from Graduate to Quantity Surveyor with Hayley Finney In this episode, Kevin Hague speaks to our very own Quantity Surveyor, Hayley Finney who discusses her career entry into construction and her journey so far. You’ll Learn: 00:50 How to go from a student to succeeding in a full-time role at Aarsleff 04:30 The challenges and changes Hayley has been through since joining construction 05:20 What a typical day for a Quantity Surveyor looks like 07:20 Notable market changes in the last two years 14:50: Advice for those wanting …
- [How much does Soil Nailing cost?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/how-much-does-soil-nailing-cost/): One great advantage of soil nail walls is their cost-effectiveness over other alternative methods. Soil nailing is a technique designed to stabilise unfavourable structures/slopes. Soil nailing can be used on small and large projects, permanent or temporary. Let’s first look at how we price regular foundations before discovering how to price soil nailing works. How do you price foundations? The type of foundations needed will depend on the following factors: Weight of building/structure Wall construction type and height Soil type Budget Drainage requirements Any environmental requirements The estimated cost will be the cost required for labour, materials, and equipment in …
- [Chesterfield, Jewson - King Post Wall](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/case-study-king-post-wall-chesterfield-jewsons/): Complex King Post Wall design, build and install to accommodate Jewson – one of the UK’s most prominent builders’ merchants. As the HS2 Station Master plan sets out a vision to create a vibrant gateway to the North, the current location of the Jewson’s Chesterfield branch is no longer suitable due to the impact of works carried out to develop the HS2. Jewson, which currently owns 500 branches across the UK, has relocated their former chesterfield branch to Sheffield Road, continuing their brand’s presence in Chesterfield, which has been a home for Jewson for just over 25 years. Morgan Sindall …
- [Need a sheet piling solution? 10 things to understand before you enquire](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/sheet-piling-solutions/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering is a leading UK sheet piling contractor with extensive experience and expertise in designing and installing specialist retaining wall solutions. With the experience of working on over 25 sheet piling projects per year, we’ve pulled together key information regarding sheet piling that will help you deeper understand the technique.  1. What is sheet piling used for?  Starting from the beginning, let’s look at what sheet piling is used for. Sheet piling is used to provide both temporary and permanent walls. Sheet piling is used as excavation support and for soil retention. In simple terms, it creates a border …
- [Welwyn Garden City - Complex Geotechnical Design](https://aarsleff.co.uk/case-studies-residential/welwyn-garden-city-phase-1-geotechnical-design/): Aarsleff delivered a complex geotechnical design and technique to treat unstable loose soils to support modern new housing development In June 2021, Aarsleff Ground Engineering was appointed by Crest Nicholson to undertake the treatment of loose, unstable grounds on a new housing development located in the heart of Hertfordshire, near London. Phase 1 of the housing development consists of 8 new homes, with plans to build a further 10 homes in a second phase, due to start in September. Aarsleff Ground Engineering carried out compaction grouting, traditionally used to treat a wide variety of loose soils with good drainage. The …
- [Podcast #12 Logistics, challenges and changes faced in major earthworks](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/episode-12-major-earthworks/): In this podcast, Kevin Hague speaks with Chartered Senior Project Engineer at Crossfield Consulting Ltd Caroline Walliss about the logistics, challenges, and changes faced in major earthworks You’ll Learn: 1:03: How Caroline became a Geologist 4:55: Caroline’s involvement in the shed market 10:30: Logistics, challenges, and pressures of project management 18:50: Major Earthwork projects and key market insights About Caroline: Caroline has over 15 years of experience in site investigations, project management, and the supervision of large-scale engineering schemes. Recent projects that have been managed on-site by Caroline include major earthworks schemes for distribution centres for major high street and …
- [CFA Piles VS Driven Piles](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/cfa-piles-vs-driven-piles/): CFA Piles VS Driven Piles Which is the best solution – CFA Piles or Driven piles? How do you decide which piling technique is going to give you the best solution? Below we look at the key differences and compare CFA Piles Vs Driven Piles to help you understand each method and its benefits. What are CFA piles? CFA piles are installed by drilling a continuous flight hollow stem auger into the ground to a specified depth. The hollow stem auger provides support to the excavated shaft at all times during the drilling process, thus avoiding the need for temporary …
- [Podcast #11 Influencing and Creating lasting change through collaboration with Paula McMahon](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/podcast-paula-mcmahon-collaboration/): In this podcast, Kevin Hague speaks with Paula McMahon about influencing and creating lasting change through collaboration. You’ll Learn: 1:24 Paula’s career journey into civil engineering and the fascinating projects she has been involved in 5:31 Why educating society is key in creating a sustainable future 9:40 The importance of attracting new talent into the construction industry 11:20 Paula’s thoughts on the current market’s rate of growth 18:00 The critical ingredients of listening to increase inclusivity and resolve problems. About Paula: Paula McMahon is a Chartered Civil Engineer, current holder of the European WICE Award Life in Engineering Award (https://wiceawards.com/2021-winners.html), …
- [Podcast #10 How to create social value with Sarah Stone](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/podcast-10-how-to-create-social-value-with-sarah-stone/): In this podcast, Kevin Hague speaks with Sarah Stone about the fundamentals of social value. You’ll Learn: 1:46 Why Sarah set up agency Samtaler and her career journey so far 5:10 Why being nice does make you money 5:40 Understanding social value and how to implement it 12:08 The benefits and importance of local recruitment 18:41 Why mapping the supply chain is key for positive social value About Sarah: Sarah Stone is the Founder and Director of agency Samtaler. Sarah is a senior stakeholder engagement and communications specialist.  She is a former Downing Street External Relations Adviser to David Cameron …
- [Chesham, Aerial Park - Driven precast piling works](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/chesham-aerial-park-driven-precast-piling-works/): Remote project management for large scale driven precast piling works. In March 2021, Aarsleff Ground Engineering were contracted by Parkway Construction MK to conduct the piling works to strengthen and protect the ground for the construction of three terrace units designed for industrial purposes. The three units are subdivided into twelve sections and provide opportunities for light industrial warehouses and distribution businesses. The new Aerial Park stretches a mass of 113,171 sq ft. Located one mile from the town’s busy high street in Chesham, Aarsleff are installing 1450No. driven precast piles using two rigs which include their Junttan PM20HLC and …
- [Aarsleff Ground Engineering receives its 4th RoSPA GOLD Award](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/aarsleff-ground-engineering-receives-its-4th-rospa-gold-award/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering receives its 4th RoSPA GOLD Award for health and safety achievements. Aarsleff Ground Engineering, based in Newark, Nottinghamshire, is celebrating after landing an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards. Aarsleff Ground Engineering has received a RoSPA Gold Health and Safety Award for working hard to ensure its staff and contractors and clients get home safely to their families at the end of every working day. Organisations receiving a RoSPA Award are recognised as being world-leaders in health and safety practice. Every year, nearly 2,000 entrants vie to achieve the highest possible accolade in what …
- [Drilling and Grouting treatment, School Street, Radcliffe](https://aarsleff.co.uk/case-studies-residential/drilling-and-grouting-treatment/):   Drilling and Grouting treatment works undertaken to preserve and protect green land in a new residential area In May 2021, Aarsleff Ground Engineering was appointed to service drilling and grouting treatment works by the LK Group, who are a multidisciplinary environmental consultant and specialist. They specialise in the planning and execution of projects that unlock unusable land and transform it into prosperous usage. The LK group are the main contractor, who are completing works on behalf of the end client, Bury council who are building new houses in Radcliffe, located in the borough of Manchester. The LK group required …
- [Innovative Bored Piled Wall Solutions](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/bored-piled-wall-solutions/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering is driving innovation using bored pile wall solutions to navigate complex challenges. Bored pile wall solutions are another type of concrete piling, which is used to support buildings producing heavy vertical loads. Bored piles are cast-in-place on the construction site by drilling a circular hole into the ground, installing steel reinforcement and then filling the borehole with concrete to form the bored pile. Apart from building foundation piles, the bored piling method is also used to form Contiguous and Secant bored pile walls for the earth retention system. Working with Sirius Remediation Ltd our team have been …
- [Solving the three main queries you have about using Soil Nails](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/solving-the-three-main-queries-you-have-about-using-soil-nails/): Soil Nails are used to provide cost-effective short and long-term stabilisation for roadway cut excavations, tidal areas, landfill caps, dams, basements, slope stabilisation or retaining wall support, or for emergency works following a riverbank collapse or landslide. Soil nails provide long term stability to existing concrete structures without demolition and rebuilding. In the following article, we answer the three main queries asked by building contractors looking to use Soil Nails as part of their project: Are they cost-effective? Yes. The greatest advantage of soil nail walls is their cost-effectiveness over other alternatives. Soil nails are rapidly installed and require little …
- [5 things about King Post Walls that could save you additional costs](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/king-post-walls-3/): King post walls (KPW) are a versatile and cost-effective retaining wall solution for contractors working in many different ground conditions, including rock. As part of the KPW design, steel H-section beams and precast concrete panels are used however KPWs can be constructed using various types of infill panel including timber. The method of KPW involves drilling a hole with a high-powered CFA, large diameter or mini piling rig and then filling it with concrete and installation an H beam. This allows concrete prestressed panels to be inserted between the webs of the H sections, which after excavation results in the …
- [Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor, Tyne and Wear](https://aarsleff.co.uk/case-studies/sunderland-strategic-transport-corridor-tyne-and-wear/): Geotechnical excellence delivered for major structure in the North East on the Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor. Aarsleff Ground Engineering were appointed in July 2019 by Principle Contractor Esh Civils to deliver a geotechnical works package as part of the Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor project on behalf of Client Sunderland City Council. A significant number of retaining structures including 85m of contiguous bored pile retaining wall, 65lm retaining wall founded on CFA piles, a 250m long x 12m high Soil Nail wall and a large King Post Retaining wall encapsulating the existing 10m high retained wall pinned with ground anchors, were …
- [What are the differences between Bored Piles and Driven Piles?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/what-are-the-differences-between-bored-piles-and-driven-piles/): What are the differences between Bored Piles and Driven Piles? The fundamental difference between a driven pile foundation and bored pile foundation lies in their point of manufacture. A driven pile is formed off-site under factory-controlled conditions and a bored pile is manufactured on site and in place.  Bored pile foundations, also known as replacement piles, are typically poured in place and provide support for structures, transferring their load to layers of soil or rock that have sufficient bearing capacity and suitable settlement characteristics. Driven piles are sometimes referred to as displacement piles because in the process of driving the …
- [Sheet Piling for New Logistics Centre, Bedford](https://aarsleff.co.uk/case-studies/sheet-piling-for-new-logistics-centre-bedford/): Sheet Piling completed for Bedford Link Logistics Park. On behalf of Winvic, one of the UK’s leading ‘shed specialists’, Aarsleff Ground Engineering have completed the sheet piling for Bell Farm, part of the construction for a new 40-acre logistics park in Bedford. The greenfield site is approximately 4.5km southwest of Bedford Town with a farmhouse and associated outbuildings located to the north west of the site. The southern east of the site is bordered by A4280. Having commenced on the 19th of October, the piling work followed a 6-week programme whereby Aarsleff installed 329.4 l/m of driven steel sheet piles: …
- [Steel tube piles saves on CO2e](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/steel-tube-piles-saves-on-co2e/): Steel tube piles provides huge environmental savings Aarsleff has saved 3,166,810.99kg CO2e. in 12 months by using John Lawrie’s steel tubular piles. This equates to the same amount of C02 emissions as: 365 homes’ energy used 536 homes’ electricity used 403,870,443 No. of phones charged “John Lawrie has been a key supplier to Aarsleff Ground Engineering Ltd for many years and we have developed a close working relationship together. Reducing the earth’s CO2 levels is key to safeguarding the planet for our children going forward. Therefore it’s great to see that whilst installing steel tubular piles on our sites across …
- [What is a driven precast pile?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/what-is-a-driven-precast-pile/): What is a driven precast pile? Usually of square section, driven precast piles are produced in short lengths in one metre intervals between 3 and 14 metres. They are precast so that they can be easily connected together in order to reach their required length. This will not decrease the design load capacity. Reinforcement is necessary within the pile to help withstand both handling and driving stresses. In the process of driving the pile into the ground, soil is moved radially as the pile shaft enters the ground. There may also be a component of movement of the soil in …
- [Nordic Geotechnical Meeting](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/nordic-geotechnical-meeting/): Nordic Geotechnical Meeting and Baltic Sea Geotechnical Conference Aarsleff Ground Engineering’s Managing Director Kevin Hague was pleased to present a technical paper on Raked Piles for Abutment: The benefits of Driven Precast Concrete Piles for Low Carbon Infrastructure, at the 18th Nordic Geotechnical Meeting. Large infrastructure projects are often complex structures in terms of geometry, loading and soil conditions; hence the necessity of having robust foundations often resulting in piled solutions. The prevailing installed pile type in different countries is often based on local traditions supported by local standards, however Kevin’s live presentation and technical paper identifies that precast driven …
- [Liebherr LB24 Rotary Drilling Rig](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/liebherr-lb24-rotary-drilling-rig-2/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering is delighted to announce the addition of the Liebherr LB24 rotary drilling rig to complement an already extensive fleet of piling and geotechnical rigs. The new addition allows Aarsleff to service the rotary drill market, including the execution of drilling, continuous flight auger piles, drilling with partial or full displacement tools, double rotary drilling and soil mixing. The LB24 rotary drilling rig has a high engine output with automatic engine speed control. Its sturdy and solid design allows for high alignment forces, simultaneous control of several moments via load-sensing multi-circuit hydraulics and high pull and push forces …
- [Aarsleff’s Piling Manager Steve Gilbank Celebrates 25th Business Anniversary](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/aarsleffs-piling-manager-steve-gilbank-celebrates-25th-business-anniversary/): Aarsleff’s Piling Manager Steve Gilbank celebrates his 25-year career working for Aarsleff.  We checked in with Steve to ask a few questions…   Hi Steve. First of all, congratulations! How did you come to work for Aarsleff? “I was interested in becoming a site engineer. I started out working for a housing developer and then moved to another house builder who had an office in Cementation’s plant yard, based in Doncaster. Seeing the different rigs & cranes going in & out stirred my interest in piling. I saw a job advertised to become a contracts engineer for a newly started …
- [We are hiring! Geotechnical Superintendent](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/we-are-hiring-geotechnical-superintendent/): We are hiring for a Geotechnical Superintendent! Aarsleff Ground Engineering Ltd are one of the UK’s leading specialist ground engineering contractors, part of a European Group and are currently seeking a Geotechnical Superintendent to join their team. The successful applicant will be willing to travel to sites across the UK, ensuring that all of Aarsleff’s operations on site are carried out safely and in accordance with the appropriate method statement. The successful candidate will oversee our projects across all geotechnical disciplines covering ground anchors, soil nail reinforced slopes, drilling and grouting, bored, CFA/SFA and mini piles. The offer will be …
- [UK's Largest Retaining Structure](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/largest-retaining-structures/): One of the UK’s largest retaining structures installed on Sunderland strategic transport corridor Esh Construction, Aarsleff Ground Engineering, and Sunderland City Council have worked in collaboration to deliver 500 metres of retaining structures on the multimillion-pound Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor, making it one of the largest retaining structures in the UK. In just over 12 months, one of the UK’s largest soil nail walls, a large king post retaining wall and two further reinforced concrete retaining walls, have been installed in a major engineering feat on Phase 3 of the Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor (SSTC3). The £40m SSTC3 project – …
- [Probe Drilling for M6 Smart Motorway](https://aarsleff.co.uk/case-studies-infrastructure/probe-drilling-for-m6-smart-motorway/): Drilling and grouting contractor Aarsleff Ground Engineering were appointed in November 2019 by Seddon Construction Ltd to deliver a mineshaft treatment package that formed part of a wider housing development scheme to include 63 plots. Two mineshafts required treatment and capping prior to constructing the residential building on the site. Aarsleff utilised a shaft frame and one drilling rig for treatment of both shafts by sinking 3 probe holes into two shafts to 20m bgl (10m below the mud stone horizon) and infilling with 10:1 PFA/OPC using ascending stage grouting technique. (68No. 10m long nominal 75mm diameter holes utilising consolidation …
- [5 Benefits Mini Piling will have on your Project](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/5-benefits-mini-piling-will-have-on-your-project/): When restricted access delays work due to complicated limitations, or the ground you are working on proves problematic, Mini Piling and its many applications mean you can work both smarter and faster to achieve your project’s requirements. Below are the 5 most beneficial reasons why a Mini Piling discipline can help realise your next ground engineering project. Extend into Outbound Areas Mini Piling Systems enable home developers to create extensions to homes in tight spaces that would have otherwise been out of bounds. You can now secure projects and extend your residential developments over lands that would have otherwise been …
- [Drilling and Grouting for Newcastle housing development](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/drilling-and-grouting-for-newcastle-housing-development/): Esh Group awarded Aarsleff Ground Engineering the drilling and grouting and piling contract for a luxury new housing development in the east of Newcastle upon Tyne. Aarsleff commenced the Drilling and Grouting works in February 2020, deploying 3 Casagrande drilling rigs. The scope of work spanned across an area of 1,508 square metres and consisted of drilling a 3m x 3m square grid pattern to an average depth of 31m (1m below the anticipated coal seam).  Aarsleff commenced piling in February 2020 and the scope of work included 154no, 450mm diameter CFA and SFA piles, to 20m depth. The piling rigs …
- [How do you install a Ground Anchor?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/how-do-you-install-a-ground-anchor/): How do you install a Ground Anchor? Develop the most effective and efficient design, including the type of anchors to be used and where they should be installed.  Set up the drill rig  Drill hole Inject grout  Insert threaded bar with sleeve  Apply plate Once the grout has hardened, apply load to the end of the anchor and try to pull it out. This will verify that you have installed the ground anchor correctly and it will do what it’s supposed to do.  Drainage strips  Install temporary facing  Install Toe Drain Install final facing             …
- [Virtual CPD-Certified Presentations](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/virtual-cpd-certified-presentations/): Would your team like to further their technical understanding in geotechnical, piling, and retaining wall solutions? Aarsleff Ground Engineering offers its range of CPD-certified seminars virtually! Our range of online presentations include: ✳ Leading the Way in Driven Piling ✳ Introduction to Geotechnical Solutions ✳ Introduction to Sheet Piling & Retaining Walls ✳ Raking and Vertical Driven Piles for Abutment In the 45-minute session, our expert presenter will introduce you to the ground engineering technique using real-world case studies, explaining the many benefits and applications, as well as their specification and installation across the widest variety of projects. For more …
- [Soil Nails for Sunderland](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/soil-nails-for-sunderland/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering are working with Esh Civils on phase 3 of the Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor, implementing the geotechnical and retaining wall structures for a new section of dual carriageway connecting the A19 to the Port of Sunderland. ESH and Aarsleff’s collaboration was key to the success of the project, with the 12m high and 230m long soil nail wall being installed throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic. By securing key materials and utilising their local workforce, Aarsleff was able to commence on schedule and continue to work safely and efficiently throughout the programme. Value-engineering resulted in the introduction of the …
- [Drilling and Grouting and Piling for new apartments in Ouseburn, Newcastle](https://aarsleff.co.uk/case-studies-residential/drilling-and-grouting-and-piling-for-new-apartments-in-ouseburn-newcastle/): Ouseburn Valley is to be a collection of 28 luxury two- & three bedroom apartments in the heart of Newcastle. The new development will transform a small area of land that once was the cattle sanatorium in Lower Steenberg’s Yard. The new mezzanine-style homes will be surrounded by a vibrant community of shops, entertainment, and visitor attractions, including the Toffee Factory and the Victoria Tunnel. PfP Igloo awarded the main contract for the construction to ESH Construction Ltd, who awarded Aarsleff Ground Engineering the geotechnical and piling package. Aarsleff commenced drilling and grouting works in February, deploying three of its …
- [Driven Piling for new Mega Shed in Dartford, London](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/driven-piling-for-new-mega-shed-in-dartford-london/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering delivered the driven piling contract for a major online retailer’s four-storey mega shed in Dartford, London. The warehouse will stand on a 45-acre plot at the 119-acre site of the old Littlebrook Power Station. Littlebrook Power Station was a series of four oil and coal-fired power stations situated on the south bank of the River Thames, next to the Queen Elizabeth 2 Bridge and the Dartford Tunnel in Dartford, Kent. The final power station, Littlebrook D, ceased operating in March 2015, and has now been demolished. The project, awarded by ISG Retail, on behalf of developer Bericote …
- [AarGroup - Poland Quay Expansion](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/aargroup-poland-quay-expansion/): For our latest AarGroup project, we head over to the Port of Świnoujście in Poland where our sister company Aarsleff SP. z o.o. recently finished the ground engineering works for the quay’s expansion. The sea town of Świnoujście is located near the border of Germany at the Baltic Sea and has both passenger and cargo terminals, with 15.3% of all Poland’s seaport cargo traffic passing through. Having previously been the specialist ground engineering contractor for the construction of one of the quays in 2014, Aarsleff were contracted again to join two existing quays together, allowing for larger vessels to moor …
- [Steel Tubular Piles for Expansion of Coalville Brick Factory](https://aarsleff.co.uk/case-studies/steel-tubular-piles-for-expansion-of-coalville-brick-factory/): Forterra, one of the UK’s largest building product manufacturers, are expanding their facility near Coalville in North West Leicestershire. The new building on the site of their existing factory will double the production capacity over the next three years to 180 million bricks annually. The facility specifically manufactures bricks for the construction of houses, and will be the largest and most efficient brick factory in Europe once the new building is completed. Forterra also manufacture a wide variety of other precast concrete, brick, and block products across their 18 manufacturing sites around the UK. Aarsleff Ground Engineering were awarded the …
- [Hybrid King Post Wall Retaining Wall for Redditch Gateway](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/hybrid-king-post-wall-retaining-wall-for-redditch-gateway/): Hybrid King Post Wall Retaining Wall for Redditch Gateway The Redditch Gateway development extends to approx 78 acres and is strategically located on the eastern fringes of Redditch approx 2.5 miles from the town centre. The new development aims to promote and enhance supply chain links and to further develop the skills of the local labour market. Set to deliver up to 2,300 jobs to the area as well as an increase in economic growth, the development will comprise high-quality manufacturing and distribution facilities. Main contractor Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd, on behalf of property developer Stoford and a major online …
- [Piling and retaining walls for the extension of Newark Marina](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/piling-and-retaining-walls-for-the-extension-of-newark-marina/): Installing a multidiscipline solution for the extension of a marina Newark Marina, based on the non-tidal section of the River Trent, offers a safe and tranquil location for boating enthusiasts with scenic views over open fields and countryside and within walking distance of the historic town of Newark-on-Trent. From the marina, boaters can cruise the picturesque rivers towards Nottingham, Lincoln and York or access the coast via Boston to the Wash and Hull to the Humber. On behalf of the main client Newark Marina Ltd, Aarsleff Ground Engineering were awarded the contract to install the steel sheet piled walls that …
- [Contiguous Pile Walls](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/contiguous-pile-walls/): What are Contiguous Pile Walls? Contiguous pile retaining walls are constructed using CFA or bored piling methods and are an ideal retaining wall solution for urban areas as they can be constructed without encroaching on adjacent properties. These walls can be constructed to provide load-bearing capacity as well as a retaining structure where line loads can be applied to the wall or additional piles to form caps. Contiguous pile walls are ideal when groundwater ingress is not an issue for the finished wall. This type of retaining wall is used on a wide range of engineering projects such as ground …
- [King Post Walls for new development in Perry Barr, Birmingham](https://aarsleff.co.uk/case-studies-residential/king-post-walls-perry-barr-birmingham/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering has recently completed a piling package on site for a new housing development in Perry Barr, Birmingham. Perry Park View, a Persimmon Homes development situated 4 miles north of Birmingham, will provide a range of 1, 2 and 3-bedroomed houses and apartments. The development will feature easy access to Birmingham, Solihull, Royal Leamington Spa and Coventry, with good road and rail links. Aarsleff were awarded the precast concrete piling package for the foundations of the 72 houses and 6 apartment blocks. In August 2019, Aarsleff commenced driving 466no. 250mm and 200mm square precast concrete piles of 5m …
- [New Junttan PMx22 Delivered](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/new-junttan-pmx22-delivered/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering are thrilled to have taken delivery of a new Junttan PMx22 piling rig, one of many fleet investments already secured for 2020. The PMx22 is the third of its model to be added to the company’s fleet, bringing the total number of driven piling rigs to 14. The new rig, which was transported directly from Junttan’s factory in Finland, is part of Aarsleff’s overall programme to reduce the average age of its fleet and overhead costs on maintenance. The PMx22 provides benefits such as lower emissions, better fuel economy, quieter and safer operations, and more reliability to …
- [Reassuring our clients](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/reassuring-our-clients/): Message from our Managing Director For our valued customers, I wanted to communicate the actions we have put in place in the last month to enable our operations to continue throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. We have taken the advice provided by the Government, revised our safe systems and risk assessments and put in place return to work plans to ensure we are protecting our employees on our sites and in our offices. Three weeks ago, the Covid-19 situation rapidly accelerated as a wider issue. This became more serious in general on the 20th March when a partial lockdown was implemented …
- [Aarsleff awarded RoSPA Health and Safety Gold Award](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/aarsleff-awarded-rospa-health-and-safety-gold-award/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering are delighted to have achieved a Gold award in the internationally renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2020. The RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Awards scheme is the longest running of its kind in the UK and it receives entries from organisations around the world, making it one of the most sought-after global accolades in health and safety. Aarsleff had to evidence the safety initiatives it implemented in 2019 to prevent accidents, along with the training schemes it put in place for their employee’s and how health and safety has been communicated within the …
- [Sheet Piling for River Doe Lea Bridge](https://aarsleff.co.uk/case-studies/sheet-piling-for-river-doe-lea-bridge/): In September 2019, Aarsleff Ground Engineering were awarded the sheet piling contract near Staveley, Chesterfield. The bridge on the Seymour Link Road that crosses the River Doe Lea was showing signs of deformation, having only been constructed in 2016/17. The bridge had been continually monitored by the Derbyshire City Council for the severity. Eurovia were contracted by the council to deliver the remedial works. They worked with Aarsleff to evaluate and refine the solution, which consisted of extending the wing walls either side of the bridge deck to stabilise the ground. The client required that one of the two lanes …
- [Proud members of the UKQAA (UK Quality Ash Association)](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/proud-members-of-the-ukqaa-uk-quality-ash-association/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering and sister manufacturing company Centrum Pile are pleased to announce their new affiliate membership with the UKQAA (UK Quality Ash Association). Since 1997, the UKQAA represents members involved in the supply or use of fly ash from pulverised coal fired power stations. The UKQAA website makes available a wide range of materials designed to educate and inform its members and the wider industry, including several case studies from Aarsleff Ground Engineering. In the references, we demonstrate some of the major drilling and grouting projects that utilise PFA on projects in Newcastle and Leeds. The grout used in …
- [Restricted Access Piling within an Engine Shed](https://aarsleff.co.uk/case-studies/restricted-access-piles-within-an-engine-shed/): UK railway network owner and infrastructure manager, Network Rail, awarded Buckingham Group Contracting the design and build of a new two-storey office and storage building at their existing Maintenance Delivery Unit (MDU) in Holbeck. The depot, which is off Nineveh Road in the district of Holbeck, has been there since the 19th century servicing steam trains and storage of machinery up until 1985 when all locomotives were moved to other depots in the area. Since then, it has been used as a storage facility and office space for rail workers. The new development at the MDU will provide a provide …
- [Aarsleff announces 4-year corporate partnership with REBUILD globally](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/aarsleff-announces-4-year-corporate-partnership-with-rebuild-globally/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering hereby announce their charity affiliation with REBUILD globally, having become an official corporate partner and sponsor for the next 4 years. REBUILD globally creates powerful programs that empower men and women in Haiti to obtain degrees, find jobs, and end the cycle of poverty for themselves and their families. In December 2019, former SAS solider and instructor to the recruits in Channel 4’s SAS Who Dares Wins, Mark “Billy” Billingham delivered an inspirational talk on teamwork to Aarsleff Ground Engineering’s staff members at their head office in Newark, Nottinghamshire. In 2010, Mark was deployed to Haiti to …
- [The reuse of foundations for urban spaces](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/the-reuse-of-foundations-for-urban-spaces/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering’s Dr Dan Adams provides GeoDrilling International with some considerations on employing foundation reuse in urban spaces. In 2006, the ‘Reuse of Foundations for Urban sites’ (RuFUS) conference took place at the Building Research Establishment (BRE). Here, delegates learned that piling contractors would be put under increasing pressure to re-use existing foundations as part of the redevelopment of sites. On the back of this conference and in the same year, a best practice handbook entitled EP75: Reuse of foundations for urban sites, was published by the BRE. Since then I believe that sustainability in the piling industry has moved …
- [The Importance of Vibration Monitoring](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/the-importance-of-vibration-monitoring/): The Importance of Vibration Monitoring Piles are the permanent foundation support to many structures in certain areas of the UK, whether they are bridge abutments for major infrastructure, a hospital, school, factory or residential development. As such, it is vital to know the likelihood of disruption that could be caused by installing piles, so as to minimise or alleviate it. An increasingly key aspect of project management during construction is to understand the impact of ground-borne vibration on the surrounding community. Driven piling involves displacing soil as the pile penetrates ground. The energy produced by the piling hammer to achieve …
- [Contiguous Pile Wall for Leeds University Business School](https://aarsleff.co.uk/case-studies-commercial/leedsuniversity/): Contiguous Pile Wall for Leeds University Business School Established in 1904, the University of Leeds is a public research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Renowned globally for the quality of its teaching and research, its origins go back to the nineteenth century with the founding of the Leeds School of Medicine in 1831 and then the Yorkshire College of Science in 1874. In October 2019, BAM Construction Ltd (North East) awarded Aarsleff Ground Engineering the contract to deliver both a contiguous pile wall and bearing piles for the University’s new teaching facility on Cloberry Street. The new six-storey …
- [Aarsleff take delivery of its second Casagrande C6 XP-2](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/aarsleff-take-delivery-of-its-second-casagrande-c6-xp-2/): Aarsleff are thrilled to take delivery of its second Casagrande C6 XP-2 drilling rig, having received the first Casagrande in November 2019. The Casagrande C6 XP-2 is a multifunctional machine, suitable for ground anchors, soil nails, drilling and grouting works and micro piling. The machine is also designed to drill boreholes, to insert and extract casings, to power a casing oscillator and for piling by the continuous flight auger method – all ground engineering solutions offered by Aarsleff. The rig benefits from Smart Power Management and full-load sensing hydraulic systems which provides intelligent power management, improves the performance of the …
- [Drilling operations for the tallest residential building in Denmark](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/drilling-operations-for-the-tallest-residential-building-in-denmark/): The ground engineering contract for what is to become the tallest residential tower in Denmark is underway with our Danish counterpart Aarsleff Ground Engineering installing the drilled pile foundations for the 143-metre-high Lighthouse 2.0 in Aarhus located at Aarhus Ø overlooking the waterfront. Aarhus Ø is the newest part of Aarhus and has become a charming district of modern architecture separated by water canals. The Lighthouse will keep in line with Scandinavia’s iconic architecture, built amongst other stand-out developments along the harbour such as The Iceberg and Dokk1. Clay of high plasticity, complex logistics, wind factor and high-rise challenges were …
- [Contiguous Pile Wall and Mini Piles at Gibraltar Rock, Tynemouth](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/contiguous-pile-wall-and-mini-piles-at-gibraltar-rock-tynemouth/): Contiguous Pile Wall, Mini Piles, Gabions and Shotcrete for failed cliff face in Tynemouth King Edwards Bay is a small sandy beach enclosed by grassy banks and sheltered by cliffs, located at the foot of Tynemouth Priory and Castle – a historic site run by English Heritage. It is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the North of England. The cliff face had been remediated poorly in the 1980’s and was in imminent danger of collapse, threatening local pubs and restaurants on the beach and the cliff. Aarsleff Ground Engineering were one of 8 contractors contacted by North Tyneside …
- [What is Compaction Grouting?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/what-is-compaction-grouting/): Compaction grouting is a ground improvement method which is used to increase the density of the soil. This method of grouting is usually used to rehabilitate settlement of sensitive structures. Compaction grouting is carried out by injecting stiff mortar-like grout under pressure through cased boreholes to form bulbs, which pushes the surrounding soil to the side and increasing its density. This grouting method is used for treating a wide variety of loose soils, with relatively good drainage, and is performed at depths ranging from 2m, right down to several tens of meters. The works are carried out from the surface, with …
- [Emergency Repairs to Cliff Top Retaining Wall in Tynemouth - ICE Webinar](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/emergency-repairs-to-an-unstable-retaining-wall-in-tynemouth/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering are hosting a free online webinar with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on the 27th February at 1pm, looking at the emergency repairs carried out to a section of the retaining wall outside the famous Gibraltar Rock Pub in Tynemouth. Aarsleff’s Geotechnical Estimator Chris Purvis, who has a wealth of geology knowledge in the North of England, will discuss the project from start to finish and take listeners through the challenges and constraints of designing the retaining wall solution, including design life, construction programme and environmental & sustainability considerations. This presentation will also provide: A background to …
- [Aarsleff Featured in Timberland PRO](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/aarsleff-featured-in-timberland-pro/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering, along with its sister company Centrum Pile, are excited to announce that it has been featured in work clothing retail giant Timberland PRO’s Autumn/Winter work apparel 2019. In early 2019, Aarsleff and Centrum Pile were approached by Lincolnshire based media group Epix Media who were looking for locations on behalf of Timberland PRO for the photo shoot of their new line up of workwear and safety boots. Both Timberland PRO and Epix Media had seen Aarsleff’s new corporate film which was released in early 2019 and were interested in using their project sites and manufacturing facilities for …
- [Driving Steel Tubular Piles in Guernsey](https://aarsleff.co.uk/case-studies/driving-steel-tubular-piles-in-guernsey/): Driving steel tubular piles for a new office block on the Isle of Guernsey. Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands with an area of 24 square miles and a population of approximately 63,000 people. The island is located 75 miles south of Weymouth in England and 30 miles west of France’s Normandy Coast. Aarsleff Ground Engineering were awarded the piling works by one of Guernsey’s longest-established building contractors, Rihoy & Son, for the construction of a new 4-storey office block and 4-storey steel frame car park. The site, which is based off Elizabeth Avenue in Admiral Park, …
- [Drilling and Grouting for new SEN school in Gateshead](https://aarsleff.co.uk/expertise-commercial/drilling-and-grouting-for-new-sen-school-in-gateshead/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering carried out drilling and grouting operations for the construction of a state-of-the-art special needs primary school in Saltwell. Located on the Shipcote Playing Field on Avenue Road, the new single-storey school building will cater for 170 key stage 1 and 2 pupils aged from 3 to 11 years. The school will feature secure external play facilities, a sensory courtyard, a hydrotherapy treatment pool and a multi-use games area. On behalf of Wates Construction and Gateshead Council, Aarsleff were awarded the scheme in mid-October 2019, commencing on site on the 28th October and demobilising on the 17th December …
- [All about Driven Timber Piles](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/all-about-driven-timber-piles/): When it come to load-bearing piles, concrete and steel are all viable options, but for this article, we’re focusing our attention on Driven Timber Piles! Thank you to PileBuck magazine for providing the content. Timber Piles have been utilised around the world for thousands of years. For almost 6,000 years, tribes in Switzerland used natural logs as pilings to support their homes that were build on the region’s shoreline. Archeologists have also uncovered a similar use of timber piling for bridges spanning the Tiber River dating back to 620 B.C. Timber piles are a unique product in that they are …
- [Top 10 Advantages of Sheet Piling](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/top-10-advantages-of-sheet-piling/): Sheet piles are sections of sheet steel with interlocking edges that are driven into the ground to provide permanent or temporary earth retention and excavation support.     10 Advantages to Sheet Piles: 1) Sheet piles are recyclable and reusable. 2) Piles can come in a wide range of lengths, size, and steel options. 3) They can be used for temporary and permanent structures. 4) They can be installed using silent and vibration-free methods. 5) The work is neat, clean, and creates no spoil arisings. The supervision of work on-site can be reduced, and minimal storage space is required. 6) …
- [10 benefits of using Soil Nails for your projects](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/10-benefits-of-using-soil-nails-for-your-projects/): Soil nails are a cost-effective method for long or short term stabilisation of steep existing or proposed slopes. The stability of the slope is increased with the installation of steel or glass fibre threaded soil nails placed into pre-bored holes or simultaneous drilling and installation techniques. The end results along with the correct drainage significantly reduce the chances of a landslide or other ground movements. Whether it’s for roadway cut excavations, slope stabilisation or retaining wall support, soil nails are a versatile and practical form of earth retention used to prevent horizontal movement. We take pride in being fully proactive …
- [Top 10 Advantages of Contiguous Pile Walls](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/top-10-advantages-of-contiguous-pile-walls/): The Top 10 Advantages of choosing a Contiguous Pile Wall are: Easier to build in load variations, with no requirement for a guidewall It’s a cost-effective bored pile solution, compared to Diaphragm walls They can be used for more flexible geometry than a diaphragm wall Load bearing capacity Can be installed in difficult ground conditions Contiguous Walls are ideal for metropolitan cities. (Urbanisation makes the cost of land high and so it is increasingly common to go deeper into the ground) CFA piles are considered more economical than diaphragm walls in small to medium scale excavations due to reduction in …
- [All about Secant Pile Walls](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/all-about-secant-pile-walls/): Secant Pile Walls What are Secant Pile Walls? Secant Pile Walls are formed by constructing intersecting reinforced concrete piles. The secant piles are reinforced with either steel rebar or with steel beams and are constructed by augering. Primary piles are installed first with secondary piles constructed in between primary piles once the latter gain sufficient strength. Pile overlap is typically in the order of 8 cm.  Secant pile walls are constructed when resistance to groundwater is required using the CFA technique or the cased CFA technology. What are Secant Pile Walls for? Secant Pile Walls are usually installed as retaining structures …
- [Aarsleff's manufacturing facility announces new Partnership with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/aarsleffs-manufacturing-facility-announces-new-partnership-with-nottinghamshire-wildlife-trust/): Aarsleff’s sister manufacturing facility Centrum Pile have announced a new corporate partnership with the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, one of the county’s leading conservation charities run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife. Centrum Pile have also become corporate sponsors of the Beacon Hill Conservation Park in Newark, and a business supporter of the Nottinghamshire Nature Reserves Fund. The Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust campaign tirelessly for wildlife, protecting threatened habitats and species. They influence government policy and local planning decisions that affect the future of wildlife and the quality of the environment. As well as monitoring the planning system to …
- [Top 10 Advantages of Mini Piling](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/top-10-advantages-mini-piling/): Mini Piling – Top 10 Advantages! Within ground engineering projects, limited space or restricted access to the site can pose issues, especially when transporting vehicles, moving large equipment and delivering material. When this is the case, a good foundation solution to choose is ‘Mini Piling’. Mini piling is most suited for restrictive or low headroom projects, making it ideal for works inside buildings or on sites with restrictive access. With various applications, mini piles can be used as replacement of traditional footings for new build houses and factories when ground conditions become unfavourable. Mini piles can also be used to …
- [Why does a site need piling?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/why-piling/): Why does a site need piling? It’s a technique Aarsleff Ground Engineering are known for, and yet it’s still a common question we face from those outside of our industry, every single day. Piling is not a new technique, in fact its ancient! It has origins in the 5th century BC (Google The History of Herodotus), and has since been used in the foundations for everything, from residential houses to huge industrial warehouses and off-shore wind farms. So what is Piling? Piling is a type of deep foundation, used to transfer the load to a deeper level than is possible …
- [Kevin Hague announced as new Managing Director](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/kevin-hague-announced-new-managing-director/): Kevin Hague has been appointed as managing director for Aarsleff Ground Engineering in the UK with immediate effect. Kevin’s Aarsleff journey began in 2014 when he joined the business as piling manager and just a year later gained the deserved title of general manager. Kevin has a breadth of industry knowledge and experience, having previously worked as the operations manager at Cementation Skanska to Bauer Technologies, responsible for project delivery and international staff placement. Kevin has most notably delivered major infrastructure projects on the Cross-rail programme and the Thames link upgrade programme for Network Rail. He said: “I feel honoured to now lead the …
- [What are King Post Walls?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/company-news/king-post-walls-2/): King Post Walls, also known as Soldier Piles, are some of the oldest forms of retaining systems used in deep excavations. King Post Walls have successfully been used since the late 18th Century in metropolitan cities like New York, Berlin, and London. What is a King Post Wall? King Posts are isolated steel columns that are installed along the line of the proposed retaining wall typically at centres between 1 and 3m. The space between the posts is filled, over the retained height, using a variety of different solutions but most commonly a precast concrete panel. And their design? King …
- [Drilled Piles](https://aarsleff.co.uk/solutions/drilled-piles/): Drilled piles are often used on sites where underground obstructions are encountered or to penetrate dense or hard strata to form a pile. The type, diameter and depth of the pile is dependent on the specific ground conditions, load/tension to be applied and the nature of the scheme. Aarsleff Ground Engineering’s drilling rigs are capable of installing up to 600mm diameter piles in limited headroom and we offer the following drilled pile types: Rotary percussive Odex rotary percussive Drilled hollow threaded bar systems For more information about Aarsleff Ground Engineering or to send in your enquiry, call 01636 611140 and …
- [Timber Piles](https://aarsleff.co.uk/solutions/timber-piles/): Timber has been used for piled foundations for centuries. Responsibly sourced timber piles are installed for many project types – mainly within marine working environments and low loaded structures with a lifespan of up to 30 years. Timber has been long favoured for marine works because of its ability to absorb impacts and its ease of handling over water. Timber piles are used for groynes and sea defence works as well as jetties, dolphins, fender piling and rubbing strips. The main advantages are potential low cost, Sustainable material, carbon sequestration, Off-cuts can be used for fuel. For more information about …
- [King Post Wall](https://aarsleff.co.uk/solutions/king-post-wall/): King Posts are isolated steel columns that are installed along the line of the proposed retaining wall typically at centres between 1 and 3m. The space between the posts is filled, over the retained height, using a variety of different solutions but most commonly a precast concrete panel. The method of King Post Walls involves drilling a hole with a high-powered CFA, large diameter or mini piling rig and then filling it with concrete and installation of an H beam. This allows concrete pre-stressed panels to be inserted between the webs of the H sections, which after excavation results in …
- [Electrification Piles](https://aarsleff.co.uk/solutions/electrification-piles/): Electrification Piles are precast piles specifically designed for the masts of the railway electrification system, as well as special anchor piles. They are driven with a special rig, able to move on railway tracks and equipped with a hydraulic hammer; the frequency and height of which are electronically controlled. The machine can also safely work under the existing electrification system. In adverse soil conditions, the electrification piles can be installed with the auger drilling method.   For more information about Aarsleff Ground Engineering or to send in your enquiry, call 01636 611140 and speak to a member of our expert …
- [Bored Piles](https://aarsleff.co.uk/solutions/bored-piles/): Bored piles are another type of concrete piling, which is used to support buildings producing heavy vertical loads. Bored piles are cast-in-place on the construction site by drilling a circular hole into the ground, installing steel reinforcement and then filling the bore hole with concrete to form the bored pile. Apart from building foundation piles, the bored piling method is also used to form Contiguous and Secant bored pile walls for earth retention system. For more information about Aarsleff Ground Engineering or to send in your enquiry, call 01636 611140 and speak to a member of our expert team today, …

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- [Slope Stability](https://aarsleff.co.uk/slope-stabilisation/): Trusted Slope Stabilisation Contractors Long-lasting slope stability is essential in safeguarding infrastructure, managing ground movement and creating safer working environments. At Aarsleff, we deliver proven slope stabilisation solutions that reinforce and retain soil in challenging conditions, supporting both temporary and permanent works. At Aarsleff, a subsidiary of Per Aarsleff A/S, we pride ourselves on being one of the most trusted slope stabilisation contractors in the UK. Utilising over 30 years of experience, we design and install systems that improve stability, prevent slope failure and maximise usable space. Our geotechnical expertise allows us to tailor each solution to the project’s unique …
- [Rock Bolts and Netting](https://aarsleff.co.uk/ground-anchors/rock-bolts/): Trusted Rock Bolt Contractors Rock Bolts and Netting are a fast, effective way to stabilise rock cuttings, tunnels, and bridges. At Aarsleff, a subsidiary of Per Aarsleff A/S, we pride ourselves on being one of the most trusted rock bolt contractors across the country. With over 30 years of experience, selecting Aarsleff as your rock bolt and netting contractor means choosing a bespoke value-engineered design and installation solution. Our extensive range of rigs, machinery and equipment allows us to install and build to your exact requirements.
- [Bridge Construction](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/marine-foundations/bridge-construction/): Bridge construction typically involves complex foundational work, as structures are usually sited over rivers or extensive bodies of water. At Aarsleff, a subsidiary of Per Aarsleff A/S, we’re able to meet these challenges head-on, utilising a range of techniques to build bridges while addressing soil issues, water currents, water depth, and environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience in marine construction work across Europe, selecting Aarsleff as your marine project partner means you’re choosing industry experts with access to a wide range of equipment and machinery.
- [Screw Piling](https://aarsleff.co.uk/piling/methods/screw-piling/)
- [Augered Piling](https://aarsleff.co.uk/piling/methods/augered-piling/)
- [Driven Piling](https://aarsleff.co.uk/piling/methods/driven-piling/)
- [Piling Methods](https://aarsleff.co.uk/piling/methods/)
- [Motorway Groundwork Engineering](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/motorway-groundwork-engineering/): As a subsidiary of one of Denmark’s leading civil engineering contractors, Per Aarsleff A/S, Aarsleff brings decades of experience in motorway groundwork engineering. We support clients across the UK through early design collaboration, geotechnical investigation, and full turnkey delivery. Our multi-disciplinary approach ensures groundworks are customised to the design stage of every project, with consideration for ground conditions, sustainability objectives, and future road usage. We regularly partner with contractors, consultants, and highway authorities to develop systems that minimise disruption to road users, reduce carbon emissions, and enable long-term improvement in construction and maintenance strategies.
- [Road Construction Ground Engineering](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/road-construction-ground-engineering/): At Aarsleff, our expertise spans a diverse range of road construction projects and infrastructure schemes. We have played a critical role in local road realignments, access roads for housing developments, and major road construction. Our involvement typically begins at the earliest design phases, allowing us to offer value-engineered solutions that minimise cost and programme risk. We understand the challenges of constructing and widening roads in complex ground conditions, particularly where adjacent infrastructure or live traffic must be maintained. Our track record includes delivering road foundation piling services, precast piles for road embankments, and innovative ground improvement for road construction. We …
- [Business Park Groundworks](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/business-park-groundworks/): From design to delivery, Aarsleff has played a pivotal role in the successful development of numerous business parks throughout the UK. We understand the complex requirements these developments demand, from supporting large-scale structures and high traffic loads to ensuring minimal environmental impact. Our team works closely with developers and contractors to deliver business park groundworks and tailored solutions. From site investigation and soil analysis to the installation of foundations and retaining structures, we handle every aspect of the ground engineering process with precision and efficiency. We work with logistics parks, science parks, office spaces, and more. Each project is backed …
- [Canal & River Groundwork](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/canal-river-groundwork/): In the dynamic and challenging environments of the UK’s waterways, canal and river groundwork plays a critical role in safeguarding essential infrastructure, enabling navigation, preventing erosion, and supporting development near water bodies. As trusted canal and river groundwork contractors, Aarsleff works within the utilities and infrastructure sectors to deliver tailored solutions across the country. We offer a wide range of canal & river groundwork services designed to maximise resilience and long-term performance. From securing canal walls to ensuring the stability of towpaths, our deep technical knowledge, skilled workforce, and specialised equipment make us a preferred partner.
- [Heritage & Listed Building Groundwork](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/heritage-listed-building-groundwork/): At Aarsleff, we specialise in delivering expertly managed heritage and listed building groundwork that respects the past while ensuring safety and stability for the future. Our team is well-versed in the planning constraints and preservation requirements involved in groundwork for historic buildings. From castles and cathedrals to halls and more, our involvement in the culture sector has made us a leading provider of heritage & listed building groundwork services. We cover everything from piling and retaining walls to tailored packages to meet the complex needs of historic sites across the UK. Every project benefits from our deep technical knowledge, modern equipment, …
- [Viaduct & Aqueduct Groundwork](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/viaduct-aqueduct-groundwork/): With over three decades of experience in the UK market, Aarsleff has supported some of the country’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. Our expertise in viaduct and aqueduct groundwork is backed by deep technical knowledge, in-house design capability, and our own fleet of specialist equipment. Viaducts often require complex piling and load-bearing structures to span variable terrains, while aqueducts call for waterproofing, support structures, and engineered slopes that account for hydrostatic pressure and environmental constraints. We bring a multidisciplinary skillset to these challenges, offering end-to-end design and build services that align with today’s infrastructure demands. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively …
- [Leisure Complex Groundwork](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/leisure-complex-groundwork/): Aarsleff’s involvement in leisure complex projects spans across the commercial sector. We’ve supported the successful development of leisure centres, sports stadiums, retail parks and more. As experienced leisure complex groundwork contractors, we cover everything from ground investigation to the final stages of foundation construction. Our reputation for delivering operational excellence comes from our depth of technical expertise, commitment to quality, and collaborative approach with our clients. Our leisure complex groundwork services ensure that projects are delivered efficiently and on time. Our in-house design capabilities and nationwide fleet also enable us to respond quickly to the demands of your site, no …
- [Marine Foundations](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/marine-foundations/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering has been at the forefront of civil engineering since its establishment, with a long track record in marine foundations. Our expertise extends across coastal, port and offshore environments. We’ve undertaken numerous projects of all sizes, including the construction of quays and jetties, reinforcement of existing structures, coastal and revetment protection processes and impregnated Cathodic protection.
- [Rail Foundations](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/rail-foundations/): With over three decades of experience in the UK, Aarsleff Ground Engineering has established itself as a leader in delivering cost-effective and innovative works for rail foundations. Our engineers work collaboratively with clients to design and install robust solutions that stand the test of time.
- [Warehouse & Shed Foundations](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/warehouse-shed-foundations/): At Aarsleff Ground Engineering, we specialise in delivering efficient, durable, and cost-effective solutions for warehouse and shed foundations across the UK’s commercial sector.
- [Educational Building Foundations](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/educational-building-foundations/): At Aarsleff Ground Engineering, we understand that educational buildings are more than just structures, they are the foundation for future generations. With decades of experience delivering advanced foundation works and systems in the residential sector, we have supported educational building foundations for construction projects across the UK.
- [Water Treatment and Reservoir Foundations](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/water-treatment-and-reservoir-foundations/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering has delivered works for a variety of water treatment and reservoir foundations across the UK’s infrastructure sector. From small-scale treatment plants to major reservoir expansions, our team has the expertise and equipment to handle complex geotechnical challenges.
- [House Piling](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/house-piling/): House piling is a construction method used to support buildings when the ground beneath is too weak to bear the structure’s weight using traditional shallow foundations. The process involves driving or boring long, slender columns, known as piles, deep into the earth until they reach stable soil or rock layers. These piles can be made from a variety of materials, including concrete, steel, or timber.
- [Bridge Foundations](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/bridge-foundations/): Bridge foundations serve as the interface between the bridge and the earth. They bear the load of the bridge, including vehicular traffic, wind forces, seismic activity, and the weight of the entire bridge structure itself. Improper or poorly designed bridge footings and foundations can lead to differential settlement, tilting, or even catastrophic failure. A good and stable foundation ensures that the structure remains safe, serviceable, and economical over its lifespan.
- [Building Piling](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/building-piling/): Building piling refers to the process of installing long, slender columns, called piles, into the ground to transfer a structure’s load to a deeper, more stable layer of soil or rock. This is especially crucial when the upper soil layers are too weak or inconsistent to support the structure alone. Piles can be made from concrete, steel, or timber and are typically driven, drilled, or jacked into place.
- [Wind Turbine Foundations](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sectors/wind-turbine-foundations/): Wind turbine foundations are critical structural elements that transfer the loads from the turbine to the ground. These loads include the weight of the turbine itself, as well as dynamic forces such as wind pressure, rotor movement, and, in offshore settings, wave and current action.
- [Dynamic Load Testing](https://aarsleff.co.uk/pile-testing/dynamic-load-testing/): Dynamic load testing, or dynamic testing, is a method of assessing the load-bearing capacity of a pile by applying short-duration, high-intensity loads. This is typically done by striking the pile with a hammer, while sensors measure the resulting forces and displacements. The data collected is then analysed using signal-matching software to estimate the pile’s bearing capacity, integrity, and resistance distribution.
- [Static Load Testing](https://aarsleff.co.uk/pile-testing/static-load-testing/): Static Load Testing (SLT) is a pile testing method used to evaluate the load-bearing capacity of piles. It involves applying a gradually increasing static load to a test pile until it reaches a predetermined level or causes a specific amount of displacement (settlement or uplift).
- [Pile Testing](https://aarsleff.co.uk/pile-testing/): Pile testing is a method used in construction to assess the integrity and load-bearing capabilities of foundation piles, which are deep structural elements that transfer building loads down to stronger soil layers or rock found below weaker surface layers. These deep foundations are essential for supporting structures such as skyscrapers, bridges, and other large-scale buildings, especially in areas with unstable or weak soil.
- [What Are Deep Foundations?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/deep-foundations/what-are-deep-foundations/)
- [Deep Foundations](https://aarsleff.co.uk/deep-foundations/)
- [What Are Contiguous Pile Walls?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/contiguous-pile-walls/what-are-contiguous-pile-walls/): A contiguous pile wall, also known as contig piles or contig wall, is a retaining wall system, mainly constructed using continuous flight auger (CFA) or rotary bored piling techniques. It consists of adjacent reinforced piles, which can include soft reinforcement (such as a cage) or firm reinforcement (such as a steel section).
- [King Post Wall Projects](https://aarsleff.co.uk/king-post-walls/king-post-wall-projects/)
- [What Are King Post Walls?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/king-post-walls/what-are-king-post-walls/): A king post retaining wall, also known as a Berlin wall or soldier pile, is a retaining wall system. King post walls are known for their versatility and ease of installation. This system comprises isolated steel columns, known as king posts, which are installed along the line of the proposed retaining wall, typically at centres between 1 and 3m with spacing dictated by the width of the wall panels. The space between the king posts is filled, over the retained height, using a variety of different solutions but most commonly a precast concrete panel.
- [What Are Secant Pile Walls?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/secant-pile-walls/what-are-secant-pile-walls/): A secant pile wall is formed by constructing intersecting reinforced concrete piles to form a continuous retaining wall and achieve water tightness. The secant piles are typically constructed by drilling and augering using the CFA technique or the cased CFA technology. Rebar cages, steel channel sections, I-beams or H-beams are often incorporated for reinforcement.
- [What Are Rigid Inclusions?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/rigid-inclusions/what-are-rigid-inclusions/): Rigid inclusions (RI) are a ground improvement technique using high deformation modulus columns to increase the bearing capacity of the ground and control settlements in conjunction with a load transfer platform or pad foundation. They may also be referred to as controlled modulus columns and vibro concrete columns. The columns typically range from around 280 mm to 500 mm in diameter.
- [What Are Steel Bearing Piles?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/steel-bearing-piles/what-are-steel-bearing-piles/): Steel bearing piles, also known as driven steel piles or steel tubular piles, are deep foundation solutions for projects requiring high capacities. They are most commonly employed in civil engineering structures, such as road bridges and marine structures. Their high axial, lateral, and tensile load capacities make them a choice solution.
- [Mini Piling Projects](https://aarsleff.co.uk/mini-piles/mini-piling-projects/)
- [Mini Piling Costs](https://aarsleff.co.uk/mini-piles/mini-piling-costs/)
- [What Are Mini Piles?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/mini-piles/what-are-mini-piles/)
- [What Are H-Section Piles?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/h-section-piles/what-are-h-section-piles/)
- [What Are Timber Piles?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/timber-piles/what-are-timber-piles/)
- [Driven Precast Concrete Piling Projects](https://aarsleff.co.uk/driven-precast-concrete-piling/driven-precast-concrete-piling-projects/)
- [What is Driven Precast Concrete Piling?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/driven-precast-concrete-piling/what-is-driven-precast-concrete-piling/): Piling is a type of deep foundation, used to transfer the load to a deeper level than is possible with a traditional shallow foundation. Vertical columns of concrete, steel, timber, or a combination, are driven deep into the ground to give extra support to the building that sits on top. Traditionally, piles were made of timber, but they’re now usually concrete, often reinforced or cast-in-situ. Driven precast concrete piling is the most common type of piling method currently used in the UK. Most of mainland Europe considers it the norm for many project types.
- [Bored Piling Projects](https://aarsleff.co.uk/bored-piling/bored-piling-projects/)
- [What Are Bored Piles?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/bored-piling/what-are-bored-piles/)
- [CFA Piling Projects](https://aarsleff.co.uk/cfa-piles/cfa-piling-projects/)
- [What Is CFA Piling?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/cfa-piles/what-is-cfa-piling/): Continuous flight auger (CFA) piling or auger piling is a common, in-situ foundation method, used in the UK since the 1960s. Due to its low level of vibration and noise, this method of piling is particularly suited for soft or water-bearing strata where casings or bentonite would otherwise be necessary. [1] It involves the use of a CFA piling rig to drill a contiguous flight auger into the ground. The auger holds the soil surrounding the hole, eliminating the need for temporary casings and support fluids. Continuous flight auger piling is often known as one of the quietest piling methods …
- [What is Compaction Grouting?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/grouting/what-is-compaction-grouting/): Compaction grouting is a ground improvement method which is used to increase the density and stability of the soil. By stabilising the ground, it enhances the safety and longevity of structures built on top. This method of grouting is usually used to rehabilitate the settlement of sensitive structures.
- [What Are Ground Anchors?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/ground-anchors/what-are-ground-anchors/): A ground anchor, also known as an earth anchor, is a load transfer system designed to transfer the forces applied to it to a competent stratum. These versatile devices are used to hold, restrain and support buildings and other structures, either permanently or temporarily. Ground anchors can carry very high loads to hold down/up/back structures or slopes. They can be utilised as either a permanent or temporary component of any construction or civil engineering project. They come in various types and sizes, up to 70 metres in length with capacities of over 3,000 kN.
- [What are Soil Nails?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/soil-nailing/what-are-soil-nails/): Soil nailing is a ground engineering technique for stabilising slopes, excavations and retaining walls. It involves the use of soil nails (long steel bars), which are grouted into pre-drilled holes in the ground as a way of reinforcing the soil. Soil nails are suitable for both permanent and temporary retaining walls. other applications such as tunnel portals, roadway cuts, bridge abutments, erosion control, landslip prevention, and repair of existing retaining structures.
- [What is a Slurry Wall?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/slurry-walls/what-is-a-slurry-wall/)
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- [What is Ground Engineering?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/ground-engineering/what-is-ground-engineering/)
- [Retaining Wall Foundation Depths](https://aarsleff.co.uk/retaining-walls/retaining-wall-foundation-depths/)
- [Retaining Wall Case Studies](https://aarsleff.co.uk/retaining-walls/retaining-wall-case-studies/)
- [Types of Retaining Walls](https://aarsleff.co.uk/retaining-walls/types-of-retaining-walls/)
- [What is a Retaining Wall?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/retaining-walls/what-is-a-retaining-wall/)
- [ICE Piling Specification](https://aarsleff.co.uk/piling/ice-specification/)
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- [Types of Piling](https://aarsleff.co.uk/piling/types-of-piling/)
- [What is Piling?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/piling/what-is-piling/)
- [Temporary Sheet Piling](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sheet-piling/temporary-sheet-piling/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering are an experienced sheet piling contractor, creating value for our clients through operational excellence. Permanent retaining walls utilising sheet piles are used on schemes large and small, from simple projects to complex slope stabilisation solutions. They offer cost-effective alternatives to contiguous and secant piled walls. They may be designed to both retain temporary excavations and to act as the permanent retaining structure, often in conjunction with the base slab which offers propping to the wall. Sheet pile walls are commonly used in service yards of commercial and retail sector developments, flood defence schemes, bridge abutments and boundary …
- [Cofferdam Projects](https://aarsleff.co.uk/cofferdams/cofferdam-projects/)
- [Cofferdam Installation](https://aarsleff.co.uk/cofferdams/cofferdam-installation/)
- [Types of Cofferdams](https://aarsleff.co.uk/cofferdams/types-of-cofferdams/)
- [What is a Cofferdam?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/cofferdams/what-is-a-cofferdam/)
- [Cofferdams](https://aarsleff.co.uk/cofferdams/)
- [What is Sheet Piling?](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sheet-piling/what-is-sheet-piling/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering are an experienced sheet piling contractor, creating value for our clients through operational excellence. Permanent retaining walls utilising sheet piles are used on schemes large and small, from simple projects to complex slope stabilisation solutions. They offer cost-effective alternatives to contiguous and secant piled walls. They may be designed to both retain temporary excavations and to act as the permanent retaining structure, often in conjunction with the base slab which offers propping to the wall. Sheet pile walls are commonly used in service yards of commercial and retail sector developments, flood defence schemes, bridge abutments and boundary …
- [Sheet Piling Installation](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sheet-piling/sheet-piling-installation/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering are an experienced sheet piling contractor, creating value for our clients through operational excellence. Permanent retaining walls utilising sheet piles are used on schemes large and small, from simple projects to complex slope stabilisation solutions. They offer cost-effective alternatives to contiguous and secant piled walls. They may be designed to both retain temporary excavations and to act as the permanent retaining structure, often in conjunction with the base slab which offers propping to the wall. Sheet pile walls are commonly used in service yards of commercial and retail sector developments, flood defence schemes, bridge abutments and boundary …
- [Sheet Piling Projects](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sheet-piling/sheet-piling-locations/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering are an experienced sheet piling contractor, creating value for our clients through operational excellence. Permanent retaining walls utilising sheet piles are used on schemes large and small, from simple projects to complex slope stabilisation solutions. They offer cost-effective alternatives to contiguous and secant piled walls. They may be designed to both retain temporary excavations and to act as the permanent retaining structure, often in conjunction with the base slab which offers propping to the wall. Sheet pile walls are commonly used in service yards of commercial and retail sector developments, flood defence schemes, bridge abutments and boundary …
- [Our Sheet Piling Rigs](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sheet-piling/sheet-piling-rigs/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering are an experienced sheet piling contractor, creating value for our clients through operational excellence. Permanent retaining walls utilising sheet piles are used on schemes large and small, from simple projects to complex slope stabilisation solutions. They offer cost-effective alternatives to contiguous and secant piled walls. They may be designed to both retain temporary excavations and to act as the permanent retaining structure, often in conjunction with the base slab which offers propping to the wall. Sheet pile walls are commonly used in service yards of commercial and retail sector developments, flood defence schemes, bridge abutments and boundary …
- [Sheet Piling Costs](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sheet-piling/sheet-piling-costs/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering are an experienced sheet piling contractor, creating value for our clients through operational excellence. Permanent retaining walls utilising sheet piles are used on schemes large and small, from simple projects to complex slope stabilisation solutions. They offer cost-effective alternatives to contiguous and secant piled walls. They may be designed to both retain temporary excavations and to act as the permanent retaining structure, often in conjunction with the base slab which offers propping to the wall. Sheet pile walls are commonly used in service yards of commercial and retail sector developments, flood defence schemes, bridge abutments and boundary …
- [Sheet Piling Dimensions](https://aarsleff.co.uk/sheet-piling/sheet-piling-dimensions/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering are an experienced sheet piling contractor, creating value for our clients through operational excellence. Permanent retaining walls utilising sheet piles are used on schemes large and small, from simple projects to complex slope stabilisation solutions. They offer cost-effective alternatives to contiguous and secant piled walls. They may be designed to both retain temporary excavations and to act as the permanent retaining structure, often in conjunction with the base slab which offers propping to the wall. Sheet pile walls are commonly used in service yards of commercial and retail sector developments, flood defence schemes, bridge abutments and boundary …
- [Rigid Inclusions (RI)](https://aarsleff.co.uk/rigid-inclusions/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering are a rigid inclusions contractor, specialising in the design and delivery of operational excellence across a wide range of ground engineering and improvement techniques. Our in-house design capabilities guarantee a bespoke solution, focused in on value-engineering. Using our fleet of specialised rigs, Aarsleff are able to install rigid inclusions for a wide range of projects including commercial shed structures.
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- [Steel Bearing Piles](https://aarsleff.co.uk/steel-bearing-piles/): Got high capacity requirements? Steel bearing piles may be the solution for you. Most commonly employed in civil engineering structures such as for road bridges and marine structures, the high axial, lateral and tensile load capacities of steel bearing piles make a choice solution. Aarsleff Ground Engineering’s expertise as a piling contractor across the UK mean that our steel bearing piles provide a proven and tested pile, eliminating guesswork to produce a cost effective product that can accommodate a wide variety of subsurface conditions.
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- [Mini Piles](https://aarsleff.co.uk/mini-piles/): Mini Piles enable home developers to create extensions to homes in tight spaces that would have otherwise been out of bounds. You can now secure projects and extend your residential developments over lands that would have otherwise been problematic.
- [Drilling Services](https://aarsleff.co.uk/drilling-services/): Aarsleff has the specialist plant and labour to carry out all types of drilling and grouting works from the filling of redundant coal mines and soil mixing to stabilisation of soil and compaction grouting.
- [Grouting](https://aarsleff.co.uk/grouting/): Compaction grouting is a ground improvement method which is used to increase the density of the soil. This method of grouting is usually used to rehabilitate settlement of sensitive structures. Compaction grouting is carried out by injecting stiff mortar-like grout under pressure through cased boreholes to form bulbs, which pushes the surrounding soil to the side and increasing its density. This grouting method is used for treating a wide variety of loose soils, with relatively good drainage, and is performed at depths ranging from 2m, right down to several tens of meters.
- [Ground Anchors](https://aarsleff.co.uk/ground-anchors/): At Aarsleff, we have been delivering high-quality and innovative engineering solutions for over four decades. Our team brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the design and installation of ground anchor systems. We use ground anchors for retaining walls, spread foundations, and for the anchoring of permanent and temporary structures in clay, soil, gravel or sand without excavation, casting or damage to the foundation.
- [Soil Nailing](https://aarsleff.co.uk/soil-nailing/)
- [Slurry Walls](https://aarsleff.co.uk/slurry-walls/)
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- [CFA Piles](https://aarsleff.co.uk/cfa-piles/): A choice specialist piling contractor, Aarsleff is experienced in the delivery of continuous flight auger (CFA) piles and strives to create value for your site through operational excellence. Our daughter company, Cannon Piling, is an augered piling specialist based in Essex and together, we have 40 years of experience in delivering CFA piling projects. We have the capability to offer our clients CFA piling solutions for projects that require minimal vibration and noise piling methods such as inner cities. Utilising the latest rig machinery and pile technology, Aarsleff’s design capabilities create bespoke solutions that add value to your site project.
- [H-Section Piles](https://aarsleff.co.uk/h-section-piles/): Installed by choice piling contractor Aarsleff Ground Engineering, H-Section Piles are used extensively for deep foundation applications to add stiffness and support to sheet pile walls, King Post Walls and foundations. H-Piles are steel beams that are driven into the earth by pile driving equipment. The tough and durable cross sections provide excellent driving characteristics when driving in difficult soil and rock conditions. Steel H-Piles are structural square beams that are available in a wide variety of sizes and can also be used for marine structure applications.
- [Timber Piles](https://aarsleff.co.uk/timber-piles/): Aarsleff Ground Engineering Ltd. is a subsidiary of Per Aarsleff A/S, one of Denmark’s leading civil engineering companies. Since entering the UK market in the 1980s, Aarsleff has become one of the leading piling, ground engineering and retaining wall contractors. As a piling specialist, we design, supply and install timber piling works for marine projects and low-loaded structures. Working with us as your piling contractor creates the added benefit of our operational excellence approach, which strives to add value through cost, programme, and emissions savings where possible.


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