Healthcare
Kingstanding, Birmingham
It was proposed to redevelop the existing derelict residential site with a 3/4-storey care home, incorporating a possible basement option. The scope of works required by the client included a preliminary site assessment incorporating a Phase I contaminative uses desk study and walkover survey, followed be a preliminary ground investigation, including geotechnical and chemical laboratory testing and reporting. In particular recommendations were given with respect to a piled foundation solution and the need for retaining wall design.
Reading, Berkshire
The site comprised part of a former sewage treatment works and it was proposed to construct a three storey private hospital (Circle Hospital) with basement areas, together with a large car park and associated landscaping.
A detailed Phase I desk study was completed which included the review of previous reports. The strategy adopted for the intrusive investigation comprised sixteen 15 to 25m deep boreholes drilled using a light percussion shell and auger boring rig, trial pitting, CBR and Soakage Testing. A series of gas and groundwater monitoring wells were installed with subsequent monitoring undertaken. Factual and interpretive geotechnical and geoenvironmental reporting was required. Longer term gas monitoring and site remediation/verification reporting has since been completed.
Wellingborough, Northampton
It was proposed to demolish the existing public house and construct a new 3/4 storey residential care home with private landscaped areas and new access road. The southerly wing of the four storey development included a partial basement area. A detailed Phase I desk study was completed followed by intrusive investigation, geotechnical and contamination testing and interpretative reporting.
Crowborough, East Sussex
It was proposed to develop the site with a 3/4 storey building with part basement area, together with adjoining terraced bungalows providing additional residential care home accommodation for the elderly. A detailed Phase I desk study was completed which included the review of previous reports.
The strategy adopted for the intrusive investigation comprised, trial pitting, rotary auger boreholes, CBR testing, and full scale BRE365 soakage testing. Interpretive geotechnical and geoenvironmental reporting was required which included recommendations for retaining wall design and the use of deep bore soakaways. Subsequent site work included the drilling, testing and installation of two borehole soakaways.
Hailsham, East Sussex
Phase 1 Desk study and detailed Phase II geotechnical and geoenvironmental ground investigation for a 4 to 5 storey extra care development.
