Keeping costs under controlAccelerating your construction programmeOne of our value engineering solutions to solve these problems is geogrids – an under-utilised solution, which can reduce the thickness of a working platform, typically by 50 per cent, resulting in substantially reduced construction cost and time. Along with significant cost reductions, geogrids improve site health and safety, accelerate construction timescales and reduce the project’s overall environmental impact. This is because when granular particles are compacted over these grids, they partially penetrate and project through the apertures to create a stiff and positive interlock. The load dispersal effect from the interlocking mechanism increases shearing resistance within the aggregates, improving compaction and allowing the granular thickness to be decreased – ultimately reducing construction time and cost. Intelligent adoption of geogridThe intelligent adoption of geogrids offers two key benefits:
The positive effects are then felt across the supply chain. House builders, for example, are facing huge demands to construct additional housing but also need to tackle challenges such as improving build times while minimising overheads. This is where we can prove invaluable, helping house builders to find additional time in the build programme – and before the first on-site construction even begins. Recycled aggregates can be used to further reduce costs and site CO2 emissions. Our experience and leadership have allowed us to develop a range of unique and innovative products that give specifiers, contractors and asset owners significant benefits. 
E'GRID™
Our E'GRID products are available in both bi-axial and uni-axial variants. This market leading range of geogrids can solve pavement problems and be used the in the creation or reinforcement of soil slopes and banks.
SX Grid
SX Grid biaxial geogrids can solve pavement problems by providing omni-axial reinforcement to granular sub-bases, capping layers & railway ballasts in areas of weak or variable soils.
MultiTrack™
MultiTrack non woven geotextiles have been designed and developed to offer optimum performance per unit weight. Their resulting mechanical robustness and excellent hydraulic properties make them the ideal choice for applications requiring separation and filtration.
FasTrack™
FasTrack is a market leading brand of woven geotextile fabrics, manufactured using with a range of different strengths and weave patterns.
Working platforms in numbersWrekin geosynthetic solutions have been used on thousands of projects to provide significant costs savings as well as promote sustainability and reduce emissions.
Ready to get invovled Supporting tender bidsWe’re an advocate of early engagement because if a Wrekin engineering manager is engaged at the tender stage, the impact on the savings to reduce time and money can also assist contractors in winning tenders. Another benefit of early engagement is that geogrids can be manufactured to the exact width that the contractor needs, suiting the site-specific requirements and creating an even more cost-effective grid. Simply removing a longitudinal overlap in the geogrid layout can save a further 10 per cent in product costs alone. Small changes but big savings are available. 
A supportive teamWe have developed a strong reputation in the civil engineering sector thanks to our skilled teams wealth of experience. We offer the best technical expertise with exceptional customer support. Our team works with asset owners, developers, main contractors, ground workers and local authorities throughout a construction scheme’s lifecycle, including: Initial project supportListening and working with customers to fully understand their requirements. We provide pre-tender and tender support to lend a competitive edge. Product specificationOur technical experts and value engineering service means that you have access to the best advice and support. Design schemesOur talented team provides full design services, with the added bonus of supporting documentation and drawings. Advice and site meetingsWe understand the value of regular site meetings, helping to improve communication, giving installation advice and ensuring each project is completed successfully, right down to the project review 
Success StoriesGenerating significant savings during temporary worksOur technical team worked in partnership with Severn Trent Water’s contractors to create a temporary working platform at sewage treatment works at Earl Shilton, south west of Leicester, using a high-performance E’GRID geogrid. Throughout the project, we supported the coordination of the proposals and collaborated with the full supply chain, the scheme designers, and Tier 1 contractor Stantec. 
Contact usWhether you are looking for live project support, or are in the initial stages of specification, we are always on hand and happy to help. |
