Enabling works for a new housing development near Stirling.
Project challenges / GDL solutions
A combination of unsuitable soils and the large cut depth and volumes meant that without treatment, piling would have been required.
Designed and installed structural improvement layers to create engineered load-bearing
A number of protected trees had to be retained on site.
Clear stand offs were established to ensure no damage to trees or their roots.
Project benefits for the client
Avoided abnormal foundations reducing costs and simplifying follow-on trades.
Sustainable material handling minimized import/export of soils, lowering costs, reducing environmental impact, and limiting disruption to the local community.
