Client Overview:
- Company: Boutique Modern UK, a modular building company, focused on sustainability and innovation in urban projects.
- Location: Lewes, United Kingdom.
Project Details:
- Site Location: Lewes, Southeast England, in a residential area close to existing homes.
- Number of piles installed: 250 P4-type piles used for the project’s foundations.
- Foundation Depth: Piles installed at depths between 2 and 8 meters, depending on ground conditions.
- Timeline:
- The installation spanned over four visits between February and October 2024 to accommodate the client program management.
- During one particular visit, Techno Metal Post installed over 100 piles within 3 days, with 3 teams working simultaneously to ensure rapid progress.
Challenges:
Neighborhood Consideration:
- With the site located near residential areas, Techno Metal Post focused on reducing noise and vibration to minimize disturbance to nearby residents.
Installation Flexibility:
- Despite the challenging weather conditions during the first two quarters of 2024, Techno Metal Post successfully completed the installation.
- Compact Equipment and Agility: Techno Metal Post's installation speed and agile operations facilitated cooperation with other service providers and enabled continuous construction.
Precision Installation and Reduced Calibration Costs:
- Minimized calibration: Techno Metal Post provided a high-precision installation, minimizing the need for calibration to ensure perfect levelling prior to the modular unit's installation.
Project results:
- Rapid Execution: Over 100 foundations were installed in just 3 days, demonstrating our teams' efficiency and capabilities.
- Reduced Environmental Impact: Minimal environmental footprint and effective noise management preserved the residents' comfort.
- Flexibility and Coordination: The project progressed smoothly despite logistical and weather challenges, thanks to our compact equipment and effective coordination with other contractors.
Cost Reduction:
- The precision in pile installation and ability to accommodate the client’s program management resulted in cost savings for the clients.
