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Keller Foundation’s techniques are sought by the residential market because of the savings and cost certainty they can bring to any project from 4 to 450 units.  The low Co2 used by the Vibro Replacement and Dynamic Compaction can also increase the BREAM rating on any development scheme.

Whether discussing a large in filled open site requiring Dynamic Compaction or the site of a former hospital where Vibro Replacement of backfilled basements is under consideration, Keller can offer impartial and respected advice.

If the soils are unsuitable for ground improvement solutions then either CFA or Vibrex Piling can be offered. In areas of brownfield re-development such as riverside sites Driven Cast in Situ Piling is often first choice because of its ability to deal with obstructions where aquifers are present at depth Environmental Stone Columns can be installed, reducing the risk of downward migration of contaminated surface water.

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Bellway Homes, Site of Former Brookwood Hospital, Woking,Surrey

The site was originally part of a former hospital and one of the last remaining land parcels to be developed. The gently sloping site had been the raised over

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Grosvenor Quay, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

Durham Construction are developing this site with a block of 6 storey flats over a ground floor undercroft which forms the parking area. The units are essenti

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Haywards Heath, Bolnore Village

The soils encountered varied downslope. The site was therefore zoned. The upper slopes were underlain by weathered sandstones, over firm to stiff plastic clays,

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River Thames Apartments

New 10 storey apartments and 3 storey houses were being constructed on an old wharf site on the banks of the River Thames.

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Deals Gateway Blocks A & B, Deptford

As part of the construction of a new basement for a domestic property, the Client and Main Contractor had problems in the available solutions due to a restricti