Geo-Environmental Services
Subadra saw a 16% increase in turnover in the year ending 01/12. The increase can largely be attributed to the positive effects of the diversification process we started the previous year. On the downside, margins remain extremely tight, reflecting the seriousness of the recession in the construction industry.
We would, as ever, like to thank all our clients for their continued support over the last year. We look forward to working with you in 2012.
Subadra are delighted to be part of the consultancy team that helped the Fraser Group navigate through the complexities of the planning system, enabling them to redevelop an old filling station in Yarnton, Oxfordshire. The site had been operating for more than 100 years but was in danger of closing until the Fraser Group took on the challenge of transforming this tired old site into a state-of-the-art multi award-winning forecourt facility and 2,950 sq ft Budgeons shop.
Subadra completed a combined geotechnical and environmental investigation prior to the commencement of the construction phase and soil verification sampling during the removal of the old, below-ground tanks. Our environmental reports were submitted to the Local Planning Authority to assist in the discharge of conditions specified within the Planning Decision Notice.
Information on developers’ obligations when developing land that may be contaminated can be found within the Government’s core guidance document ‘Planning Policy Statement 23: Planning and Pollution Control’.
Alternatively you can give us a call and we’ll talk you through the process.
Contract value: £5-10k
Our geotechnical site teams have been kept busy this month carrying out in situ CBR testing for a major road development project in Essex. We have tested the density of the sub-base along the length of the highway extension, with each test accurately located using our Leica TotalStation surveying equipment.
Contract Value: <£10k.
For further information go to : CBR Testing or contact Duncan Eastland – 01296 739431
Subadra have completed the reconstruction
of a Grade II Listed coal vault in Marylebone, London. The vault, which supported the pavement above, had partially collapsed and was unsafe. Working from pavement level, we removed the damaged masonry and replaced it with an enlarged reinforced concrete structure, turning what had been an unuseable space into a fully serviced utility room for the client. We carried out the Planning and Listed Building applications, foundation and structural design, as well as all demolition and construction work.
Contract Value: £25-50k.
Royal Botanic Gardens have appointed us to construct, install and commission a new semi-buried oil storage facility for the Millenium Seed Bank, Wakehurst Place. The design calls for excavation of a hillside and construction of retaining walls to recess the tank farm and hide it from public view. A key component of our winning bid was our redesign the retaining structures to make them cheaper to build while preserving structural integrity.
Contract Value £50-100k.