SPEEDECK Foundations Ltd

Saving you time and money on your Construction Projects

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SPEEDECK is a leading provider of "one stop shop" design and build foundation packages across Southern England. Since 2014, our in-house design team of Geotechnical and Structural Engineers have excelled in saving our clients time and money through integrated Geo-Structural Solutions to the residential, education and care home sectors.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION TEAM
Our proven design methodology ensures that all elements of each project are considered as part of a standardised package. By carefully analysing the area geological maps, site specific soil profile, tree influence and potential contamination of the site, along with the structural and civil drawings, we assess and identify any hazards, provide testing, and produce an engineered solution that effectively manages or eliminates foundations risk for each plot, where there are variable or challenging ground conditions.

CONSTRUCTION TEAM
Our design engineers support our in-house construction teams by ensuring our foundation solutions are as standardised, safe, simple, and quick to install as possible. All our schemes adhere to current standards and tolerances, without the need for special, expensive components. Our solution has fewer individual parts, with reduced requirements for heavy plant, follow-on trades and waste management. Our construction process is fully supported by our internal QA practices at every stage of the construction process.

HOW WE WORK
We strive to only provide the best service and are proud of our commitment to:
• Constant innovation in engineering and construction excellence
• Getting clients out of the ground 60% quicker than traditional schemes
• Never receiving a design callback through £100 million worth of projects
• A client retention rate of 57% with a target of reaching 80%
• Maintaining an unblemished health and safety record
• QA and reviews throughout the project to take our learnings into the next project
• Providing what we believe to be the most sustainable solution on the market


FOUNDATION PACKAGES
FOR HOUSE BUILDERS AND MAIN CONTRACTORS
We provide an all-in-one foundation package that simplifies construction by handling multiple sub-contractors. Our efficient concrete surface eliminates temporary piling mats, saving costs. Our meticulous structural engineers optimise building weight to prevent over-engineering expenses. With SPEEDECK, you get a comprehensive design and build foundation strategy for time and cost savings in your projects.

Concrete Working Platforms:
Our concrete working platforms offer a versatile surface and enhance site cleanliness.

Step 01 - No Engineered Mat Needed:
Our surfaces remove the need for traditional engineered piling mats, usually involving 300-500 mm of crushed concrete. They double as construction platforms for reinforced concrete slabs. These surfaces also seal during bad weather, maintaining productivity and a tidy workspace.

Step 02 - Preparing the Formation:
Our clients' groundworks teams handle the level dig for the plot, leaving 1mtr working space. After this formation preparation, SPEEDECK's site engineer then outlines the plot before concrete installation.

Step 03 - Installing the Surface:
SPEEDECK's in-house concrete team precisely installs concrete blinding, providing accurate foundations for subsequent trades.

Ground Engineering Options
Piling forms the foundation's core, bearing the structure's weight through the deep insertion of piles. SPEEDECK excels in unstable or soft ground where traditional foundations aren't viable. We gather data and analyse geological maps to strategise and enhance the outcomes of our foundation projects.

Piling Types:
For our piled raft foundations, we use small Sectional Flight Auger rigs, fast and cost-effective for most ground types. These lightweight rigs eliminate the need for mats and temporary roads, further saving costs.

Alternatives:
In some cases, like extremely soft soils, precast concrete driven piles are more practical but work equally well. Our foundations aren't limited to a specific pile type; we adapt, including displacement augured and steel cased driven piles. SPEEDECK chooses the best solution after a thorough, comprehensive assessment.

Piled foundations may be necessary for specific sections of a project, while ground-bearing rafts without piles or in conjunction with strip footings could offer greater cost efficiency. Our rafts are adaptable to different ground improvement techniques, such as dynamic compaction, lime/cement stabilisation, and others. We customise solutions according to the project's requirements and soil characteristics, always mindful of striking the right balance between cost and preserving the soil's integrity.