W&B Civil Engineering - Groundworks

Groundworks

Our Projects

W&B’s story began in groundworks, and while our capabilities have expanded to cover a broad range of civil engineering services, groundworks remain at the core of what we do.

Over the years we have built a strong reputation for delivering projects of all sizes and complexities across a variety of sectors. From smaller enabling works to large-scale infrastructure schemes, every project is approached with the same commitment to quality, safety and programme delivery.

Operating with our own modern fleet of plant and equipment, supported by a highly skilled and experienced workforce, W&B has the capability to deliver and manage all aspects of below-ground infrastructure. Our teams are experienced in the installation of cabling, pipework, ducting and drainage systems, as well as associated excavation, backfilling and reinstatement works through to slab level.

By combining practical site knowledge with efficient project management, we work closely with our clients to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to the highest standards. This collaborative approach has enabled us to build long-standing relationships with leading contractors and clients across the UK.

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Groundworks

Protos Phase 2 Infrastructure

Date:2021 - 2022
Value:£1.4 Million Labour & Plant
Location:Ellesmere Port
Client:John Sisk & Son Ltd

Protos Energy & Resource Hub

Protos is a major energy and resource hub designed to bring together innovative technologies and connect energy-intensive industries with reliable sources of low-carbon energy.

Working alongside John Sisk, W&B Civil Engineering delivered key infrastructure works as part of the project’s second phase. Our scope included site investigations, installation of surface water drainage and headwalls, construction of haul roads, provision of plot services, water supply installation, and the diversion of existing services to enable future development across the site.

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Groundworks

Cottam

Date:2021
Value:£760,000 Labour & Plant
Location:Cottam, Preston
Client:John Turner Construction Group

Building of a new road to include all drainage installation, pump station and rising main.

W&B were also asked to install all the inlet and outlet pipework for new housing development.

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Groundworks

Lancaster University Management School

Date:2019 – 2021
Value:£1 Million Labour & Plant
Location:Lancaster
Client:John Turner Construction Group

Bulk earth works, excavation for RC ground beams including the complex installation of the RC stair cores and sheer walls.

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Groundworks

Brunswick Redevelopment

Date:2016
Value:£750,000 Labour & Plant
Location:Manchester
Client:Galliford Try

Bulk excavation, drainage & footings for a housing development.

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