This exciting project involved the construction of accomodation and education facilities for students at Dyson.

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BCL were appointed to undertake the full groundworks package due to technical expertise in delivery of what was a unique project.

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Specialist geotechnics were implemented to form the bank that housed the accomodation pods and prevent it settling or slumping; we used a reinforced earth construction method using layers of geotextile fabric to reinforce the bank and retain the facing material (grass and gabion baskets). This solution required very minimal additional material other than the soil itself, so greatly reduced the embodied carbon and cost of the embankment.

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The site is composed almost entirely of clay which means it is highly impermeable. As mitigation a number of natural swales and ponds to collect and convey the surface water away from the embankment and buildings.

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BCL also undertook all specialist waterproofing and lift pits/shafts on site within the community centre.

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Overall this was an exciting and interesting project for a "Blue Chip" and local based company, Dyson.