The scenario is one that is familiar and recurring. You’re a quarter of the way into your new build project.
The predictably unpredictable UK weather delights us with its presence, meaning that what was once a manageable and relatively straightforward site is now not looking so simple. The site plan is logical and well thought out; however the next phase of works is now a muddy quagmire. We’re not talking a smattering on your boots, we’re talking up to your axles in it and occasionally losing the odd steel toe-cap wellie.
An efficient start on the next phase of works looks to be in jeopardy, and this where soil stabilisation becomes that useful tool, a remedy to call upon at short notice, bringing your formations back to a usable working platform.
The mixing and introduction of binders to the site won soil can transform ‘soup’ back into usable material for use in working platforms and haul roads, creating that much need access to the next phase of works.
Admittedly, it is a reactive rather than proactive solution, however it is extremely commonplace. Many construction sites face this conundrum especially during the wet winter months. It can be particularly rewarding to offer a method that will – with relative ease in experienced soil stabilising hands – keep a time-sensitive project under control and moving forward.
Of course, this topic of conversation has purely focused on the necessity of soil stabilisation mid-project. Enabling packages are most efficient when they encompass all elements of the works, including design, cut and fill modelling, demolition, site clearance, remediation, bulk earthworks, groundworks, piling, drainage, utilities
infrastructure and external works from the outset.
Soil stabilisation is without doubt a useful tool, however it prompts a bigger, more philosophical thought that really comes down to a question of timing; when is a useful tool at its most useful?! Some may say, pre-emptively rather than reactively.....
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