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- Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England
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Tritax Group
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AJA Architects
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- Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England
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- Tritax Group
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- AJA Architects
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Tritax Group selected our team to provide civil and structural, geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering services for a new distribution centre and associated infrastructure.
Working collaboratively, our structural, civil, and geotechnical teams conducted a thorough site investigation. This allowed us to build a more detailed understanding of the site’s ground profile, determine the best approach to earthworks and substructure designs, and address the presence of archaeology and the quantity of topsoil.
A previous site investigation had suggested that piled slab and foundations would offer a suitable solution to these challenges. However, we determined that piles would be problematic due to costs and the impact on the archaeology.
Instead, we proposed a surcharging solution. In conjunction with the cut and fill strategy, we had ground levels raised above the significant areas of archaeology, allowing it to remain in-situ without the need for expensive removal. We carried out detailed geotechnical and structural calculations to determine ground settlements and prove they were within acceptable limits.
The other major obstacle on site was the quantity of topsoil. Our geotechnical and civil teams worked closely together and were able, through the cut and fill strategy and re-engineering of material, to keep significant amounts on site.
Pre-let to the Co-operative Group Limited, the scheme has created 61,400 square metres of logistics space to support their expanding food retail business.
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- Location
- Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England
- Offices
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-
Client
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Tritax Group
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-
Architect
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AJA Architects
- Location
- Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England
- Offices
- Client
-
- Tritax Group
- Architect
- AJA Architects