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Bridge Civil Engineering Ltd Chudleigh, Devon

Earthworks & Geotechnical

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Earthworks & Geotechnical

Earthworks, geotechnical and enabling works form the initial stage of a construction project and are critical to establishing safe, stable and compliant site conditions. Our role is to prepare sites in accordance with design requirements, ground conditions, construction sequencing and environmental constraints, enabling subsequent works to proceed efficiently.

We undertake earthworks and geotechnical works across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, coordinating closely with designers, contractors and stakeholders to ensure activities are properly planned and integrated into the wider programme.

Delivery Approach

Earthworks and geotechnical works are planned and delivered with consideration to:

Health and safety requirements and site-specific risk management

Sequencing and interfaces with other trades and construction activities

Ground conditions, contamination and geotechnical constraints

Environmental and planning conditions

Programme, logistics and material movements

This approach ensures the site is prepared to support the safe and efficient delivery of the main construction works while managing ground-related risks.

Scope of Works

Our earthworks and geotechnical capability typically includes:

Site clearance and initial preparation

Removal of vegetation, obstructions and unsuitable materials, and preparation of working areas in line with project requirements and constraints.

Bulk earthworks and reduced level digs

Cut and fill operations to achieve required site levels, including material handling, re-use and off-site disposal where necessary.

Formation and ground modelling

Preparation of formation layers for foundations, pavements and structures, delivered to specified tolerances.

Geotechnical support works

Ground investigations, trial pits, material assessment and support for geotechnical risk management during construction.

Drainage and surface water management

Installation of temporary drainage, attenuation features and water management measures to control surface water during construction.

This approach provides a stable foundation for infrastructure, energy, industrial and commercial developments while ensuring ground conditions are appropriately managed throughout construction.