http://www.mkpiling.co.uk/blog MK Piling has an enviable reputation in the UK construction industry. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:35:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Professional construction piling contractors can not only make sure that the foundations of your next project are safe and secure; they can also make sure the work itself is carried out with health and safety in mind. Whether that means using mini piling rigs to reduce the vibration risks to surrounding ... http://www.mkpiling.co.uk/blog/2012/09/professional-construction-piling-contractors-can-put-safety-fears-to-rest/ When major infrastructure construction projects are undertaken, it can often be more important than ever to carry out suitable pile testing, in order to ensure structural stability for the future. Infrastructure projects typically see the greatest levels of heavy vehicle or pedestrian traffic - and often include very heavy vehicles like ... http://www.mkpiling.co.uk/blog/2012/09/pile-testing-can-bring-assurance-to-infrastructure-projects/ A Sunday Times report has hinted that a range of underpinning methods may be needed in order to save one of Britain's most iconic buildings in the years to come. Last week, we reported plans to refurbish Battersea Power Station, and noted the risks posed to the structure if a Tube ... http://www.mkpiling.co.uk/blog/2012/08/underpinning-methods-could-be-needed-at-houses-of-parliament/ Underpinning techniques could be put to the test in a whole new way as work to redevelop Battersea Power Station gets underway. An £8 billion development plan was announced last month, which is expected to create 20,000 construction jobs as the iconic building is converted into homes, retail space, offices and ... http://www.mkpiling.co.uk/blog/2012/08/battersea-power-station-refurb-could-challenge-underpinning-techniques/ We've already looked at the piling rigs used in the construction of the sporting venues at the London 2012 Olympic Park - but the site is likely to see more pile driving yet before its long-term legacy is assured. Plans outlined by the London Legacy Development Corporation estimate up to 11,000 ... http://www.mkpiling.co.uk/blog/2012/08/more-pile-driving-set-for-olympic-park/ While billions of people all over the world have watched the events of the London 2012 Olympics on TV, many will not have given a thought to the piling equipment and construction machinery that went into creating the venues, most of which - particularly on the Olympic Park itself - ... http://www.mkpiling.co.uk/blog/2012/08/olympic-piling-equipment-gets-its-time-in-the-spotlight/ With a five-point plan outlined by the European Commission to help unleash the potential of low-energy buildings throughout the continent, mini piling rigs could play a key role in allowing existing structures to be brought up to date. Renovation is one of the five main points in the plan, both to ... http://www.mkpiling.co.uk/blog/2012/08/mini-piling-rigs-can-help-meet-eu-renovation-targets/ With few British households planning on moving house in the next year, those considering home improvements might want to invest in underpinning if they see any evidence of subsidence in their property. Subsidence can be spotted in several ways, from windows that have become hard to close due to shifting frames, ... http://www.mkpiling.co.uk/blog/2012/07/underpinning-can-help-keep-non-moving-households-in-place/ Underpinning techniques can be an important part of the demolition process - not on the building being brought down, but on surrounding structures. According to newly updated guidance from the Health and Safety Executive, uncontrolled collapse is a major risk during demolition work, and applies not only to the main structure ... http://www.mkpiling.co.uk/blog/2012/07/underpinning-techniques-can-protect-structures-near-demolition-work/ If your plans for the weekend have been hampered by severe weather warnings, spare a thought for construction piling work that had been scheduled to take place over the past few weeks. At a time of year that is usually warm and dry, we have had unprecedented levels of rainfall in ... http://www.mkpiling.co.uk/blog/2012/07/construction-piling-prepares-for-another-wet-weekend/