Early Workforce Engagement Pays Dividends
Replacing a collapsed masonry retaining wall over two storeys high behind a terrace of existing cottages with only footpath access proved a challenge to our team. Access was limited to small plant and hand held equipment and the work had to be carried out carefully and in sections to minimise disturbance to the existing failed bank.
Our directly employed workforce were actively involved in the early planning of the project with our management prior to commencement on site in order that the most feasible, efficient and safe working methods were adopted for an in house design that included soil nailing and the construction of a timber crib structural facing.
Once a point of access had been formed by the temporary removal of neighbouring boundary walls and fences, bulk excavation and removal of spoil was closely followed by the use of two phase scaffold access platforms and high level access with barrow hoists.
The contract was completed on time, within budget and with the minimal amount of disturbance to the residents.