Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine Issue 214 - March 2024 | Page 104

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crowd thanks to our early involvement in projects . We take pride in providing design support often before formal engagement , offering our expertise to engineer optimal solutions . Our in-house team of highly qualified , experienced , and practical engineers are ready to assist in preparing , detailing and executing the designs for all projects ,” he begins .
Proactive planning
Foundation Piling ’ s outstanding reputation in the industry has propelled the company to secure a number of major projects in the North of England . “ Over the past few years , we have completed multiple regeneration projects in Manchester , and fostered excellent relationships with numerous development companies . I recently visited an art fair where I came across a captivating line drawing that beautifully illustrated the recent additions
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to the Manchester skyline , as seen from the city centre . What struck me was the realisation that among the numerous towers adorning the city , almost all stood tall , supported by foundations constructed by Foundation Piling ,” Stephen adds .
Whilst this is something of which to be proud , Stephen reveals that Foundation Piling ’ s work on revitalising Manchester ’ s cityscape required it to draw on all its experience with demanding projects . “ Moving into and around cities is becoming ever more challenging , but we have gained invaluable expertise in this arena by operating extensively within city environments . Our experience allows us to identify and mitigate potential pitfalls in advance , enabling us to design and work around these challenges . The key to overcoming challenges posed by the big cities we work in is early planning . Through early project involvement , we can optimise our designs for enhanced constructability and efficient material usage , which results in reductions both in cost and embedded carbon . Moreover , this strategy empowers us to plan and coordinate the deployment of the appropriate rig and crew to the site . As a result , we seek to ensure that our designs align perfectly with project timeframes and budgetary constraints ,” highlights Stephen .
Reflecting on the topic of sustainability , Stephen discusses the ways in which Foundation Piling embraces environmentally friendly practices . “ As a
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