Groundforce have been supporting the construction industry for over 40 years

Groundforce has built a reputation as a first class market leader by developing seven core business elements. Each division was formed to serve the entire construction industry by offering specialist solutions in Shoring Equipment, Excavator Attachments, Piling Equipment, Pile Croppers, Pipe Stoppers, Temporary Bridges and Industry Wide Training Courses. The divisions operate throughout the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. A commitment to developing our vast product range means Groundforce’s customers can be certain of innovative products and a comprehensive service.

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Our Divisions

Shoring Equipment

Groundforce Shorco’s vast fleet of site safety equipment, including trench boxes, heavy duty hydraulic bracing and strutting systems, are delivered by a team of over 300 professionally trained staff covering all aspects of business.

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Shoring Equipment
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Pipe Stoppers

Stopper Specialists supply pipe stoppers and pressure testing equipment to the construction, civil engineering and utility industries; offering an unrivalled portfolio of products for a variety of tasks from blanking off vessels to pressure testing pipelines.

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Pipe Stoppers
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Pile Croppers

Mr Cropper is the UK and Ireland’s premier supplier of hydraulic pile croppers to construction, civil engineering and piling contractors working on basement and foundation projects.

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Pile Croppers
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Temporary Bridges

Groundforce Bridge is the temporary bridge hire division of Groundforce. Our temporary bridge structures cater for the construction, transmission, rail, and events sectors.

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Temporary Bridges
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Piling Equipment

Piletec is the UK and Ireland’s leading specialist provider of Piling & Foundation equipment to the construction, civil engineering, utilities and marine sectors.

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Piling Equipment
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Training Services

Groundforce Training Services offer a wide range of courses primarily for those working in utilities, construction and civil engineering. From short duration health and safety awareness to more complex or specialist safety consultancy solutions.

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Training Services
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Excavator Attachments

Sandhurst offer an extensive hire fleet of high quality excavator and rail attachments suitable for the civil engineering & construction, demolition & recycling, quarrying, tunnelling, rail and agriculture sectors.

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Excavator Attachments

Latest News

Take a look at the latest news from our Groundforce divisions, highlighting key updates and projects we have recently been involved in.

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Groundforce Shorco adds a 4.5m Manhole Box to its portfolio

Groundforce Shorco adds a 4.5m Manhole Box to its portfolio

New 4.5m Manhole Box that is a sought-after shoring solution when installing precast concrete rings up to 3m in diameter has been added to leading UK construction solutions supplier, Groundforce Shorco’s fleet.

Shoring
Groundforce Shorco shores up water improvement scheme

Groundforce Shorco shores up water improvement scheme

Groundforce Shorco is providing essential structural support for a water treatment project deep in the New Forest.

Shoring
Marcus’ Mountain Grand Slam – The Final Peak!

Marcus’ Mountain Grand Slam – The Final Peak!

In December, Marcus took on his final climb – Aconcagua. A mountain in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes mountain range.

Piling
Piletec adds new piling hammers to its hire fleet

Piletec adds new piling hammers to its hire fleet

A Side-Grip Hammer and Impact Hammer are the latest excavator attachments from Piletec

Shoring
Tideway’s testing temporary works challenge for Groundforce Shorco

Tideway’s testing temporary works challenge for Groundforce Shorco

Groundforce Shorco has supplied an innovative sheet piling and structural support solution for the installation of an Air Treatment Unit (ATU) at Tideway’s Deptford Church Street site in the south London borough of Lewisham.

Shoring
Groundforce helps lay the foundations for Scandinavia’s tallest building

Groundforce helps lay the foundations for Scandinavia’s tallest building

Groundforce has supplied 12 of its heavy-duty MP250 modular hydraulic props to support an enormous excavation in the Swedish city of Gothenburg.

Shoring
Marcus’ Mountain Grand Slam goes to Africa…

Marcus’ Mountain Grand Slam goes to Africa…

In June this year, Marcus from the Groundforce Shorco technical team began embarking on a challenge to conquer mountain peaks in Wales, Tanzania and Argentina, in an attempt to raise £1000 for Prostate Cancer Research. Groundforce are pleased to be sponsoring Marcus on his challenge, ensuring he was able to purchase necessary clothing for the climbs.

Shoring
Groundforce appoints a new area sales manager for Scotland

Groundforce appoints a new area sales manager for Scotland

Specialist construction solutions supplier Groundforce has expanded its shoring sales team in Scotland with the appointment of Stuart Clazey.

Shoring
Groundforce Shorco provides propping solution in Battersea

Groundforce Shorco provides propping solution in Battersea

Groundforce Shorco has supplied a deep excavation support solution on a site in south London for main contractor Mace.

Training
Groundforce Training win at the Energy and Utility Skills Awards

Groundforce Training win at the Energy and Utility Skills Awards

Groundforce Training have won a prestigious national award for their work in the water and wastewater sector.

Bridges
Groundforce’s new temporary bridge is a step in the right direction

Groundforce’s new temporary bridge is a step in the right direction

New Step Bridge launched by Groundforce Bridge helps the workforce and the public.

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