Technik Ground Solutions

Some of the business’s services include drilled and grouted hollow bar micropiles, a technique regularly used for underpinning unstable or distressed buildings and on overhead transmission line projects to enhance tower structures. The process can also be used in permeation grouting where voids require infill or weak soils need to be strengthened.

Drilled minipiles can be offered as a solution and are particularly effective where rock penetration is required or where cobbles, boulders and mass concrete are in the overburdened material. They can be installed in restricted-access areas and low-headroom environments, depending on the rig and diameter requirements.

Rotary bored minipiles are an option suited for most ground conditions, are the most versatile choice and can be installed in restricted-access locations and low-headroom environments, depending on rig and diameter requirements. This technique is most effective in cohesive soils where minimal temporary casings are required, resulting in exceptionally quick and cost-effective installation.

Bottom driven minipile solutions involve a cost-effective, low-noise, low-vibration installation technique that requires minimal attendance and site-enabling work. No spoil is produced, making it beneficial on brownfield sites or sites with contaminated soils. This method is a low-noise and low-vibration technique and can be used in sensitive environments. The technique is well suited to city centre developments when working close to sensitive historic buildings. It is also favourable when working inside occupied buildings.

Piled retaining structures, which are required for a variety of applications to support excavations for numerous applications including basements and infrastructure in temporary and permanent situations, can be offered. The design of any retaining structures requires comprehensive ground investigation information in advance to specify the pile type and detail.

TecknikGS has Chartered Engineers within its management team, provides all plant and rig equipment required for its services and has more than 75 years’ experience in specialist foundation and ground engineering industry. Some of its projects include Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and Glenfiddich Distillery.