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May 27, 2026
Addressing the 50% surge in excavation breaches

Addressing the 50% surge in excavation breaches

There is an alarming increase in excavation breaches in the UK according to BSG. Oliver Smith, Engineering Director at Groundforce, shares his view.

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May 27, 2026
Groundforce Shorco’s latest product is a national industry award finalist

Groundforce Shorco’s latest product is a national industry award finalist

Groundforce’s new SheetMaster 2.0 product wins an award shortlisting at the CN Specialist awards

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May 26, 2026
Why a singular construction regulator must tackle commercial reality

Why a singular construction regulator must tackle commercial reality

The UK government is suggesting a singular construction regulator across the industry, but has commercial realities been considered in the process? Adam Fletcher, Major Projects Commercial Manager, shares his views.

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May 26, 2026
Groundforce props rise to the challenge

Groundforce props rise to the challenge

Groundforce props provide support for new six-story care home in London

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May 14, 2026
Groundforce supports replacement of Iconic “Sappers Bridge”

Groundforce supports replacement of Iconic “Sappers Bridge”

Groundforce provides joined-up solution for bridge replacement project.

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May 12, 2026
Redefining Trench Sheet Installations

Redefining Trench Sheet Installations

SheetMaster 2.0 is our all-in-one attachment that transforms trench sheet installation. By combining pitching, driving, and extraction into a single tool, it reduces the need for multiple attachments, improves on-site safety, and streamlines operations.

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Feb 25, 2026
Stopper Specialists Support £8.2 Million Newmachar Upgrade

Stopper Specialists Support £8.2 Million Newmachar Upgrade

Discover how Stopper Specialists supported ESD JV on Scottish Water's £8.2m Newmachar WWTW refurbishment, delivering 20% more treatment capacity safely while keeping flows uninterrupted.

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Feb 6, 2026
Groundforce Shorco Supports Complex Bunker Excavation for South Clyde Energy Centre

Groundforce Shorco Supports Complex Bunker Excavation for South Clyde Energy Centre

The South Clyde Energy Centre in Glasgow is set to play a key role as one of Scotland’s leading energy-from-waste facilities.

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Jan 23, 2026
Support for Oxford research scheme

Support for Oxford research scheme

Groundforce Shorco is supplying a temporary support structure comprising its Super Mega Brace system and 36 of its largest hydraulic props to support a complex excavation in Oxford.

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Oct 17, 2025
Groundforce Shorco provide support on the shore at Loch Lomond

Groundforce Shorco provide support on the shore at Loch Lomond

Groundforce Shorco has played a vital role in supporting the complex basement excavations for the new Tribeca life science campus in London’s King’s Cross. Working with specialist contractor Ground Construction Ltd, the team supplied 28 props ranging from light-duty MP30 struts to the heavy-duty MP375, alongside Mega and Super Mega Brace beams.

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Oct 17, 2025
Groundforce Shorco supports London landmark scheme

Groundforce Shorco supports London landmark scheme

Groundforce Shorco has played a vital role in supporting the complex basement excavations for the new Tribeca life science campus in London’s King’s Cross. Working with specialist contractor Ground Construction Ltd, the team supplied 28 props ranging from light-duty MP30 struts to the heavy-duty MP375, alongside Mega and Super Mega Brace beams.

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Aug 22, 2025
Groundforce’s Mini Trench Boxes Supporting Critical Water Works in Hastings

Groundforce’s Mini Trench Boxes Supporting Critical Water Works in Hastings

Groundforce Shorco’s Mini Trench Boxes are currently playing a key role in enabling works for a new 80m water main installation in Hastings The works require a reliable excavation support system that can be installed quickly and safely to keep the project on schedule.

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Aug 21, 2025
Trench Boxes Support Wastewater Rising Main Development in Cambuslang

Trench Boxes Support Wastewater Rising Main Development in Cambuslang

Groundforce Shorco supplied a combination of Premier and Standard Trench Boxes to support George Leslie during the installation of a new wastewater rising main in Cambuslang, near Junction 2 of the M74.

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Aug 20, 2025
Premier Trench Boxes Support Culvert Installation for Gallagher Group

Premier Trench Boxes Support Culvert Installation for Gallagher Group

Groundforce Shorco supplied 19 Premier Trench Boxes to support the installation of a robust groundwater storage culvert at the new Medway Maritime Academy in Strood, Kent.

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Aug 12, 2025
Meet The Major Projects Team

Meet The Major Projects Team

Below the surface and behind the scenes of Groundforce's major infrastructure projects, is a team working hard in the background.

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Aug 6, 2025
Temporary Works and Trench Safety Solutions for SPEN Infrastructure Projects

Temporary Works and Trench Safety Solutions for SPEN Infrastructure Projects

Site-ready equipment, specialist in-house design teams, and strategically located Groundforce depots means fast, reliable delivery across the Scottish regions. Groundforce brings a wealth of experience gained over decades to consistently support the SP Energy Network.

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May 28, 2025
Groundforce supports river revival

Groundforce supports river revival

Contractors redeveloping the old Castlegate Market site in Sheffield are exposing a long-hidden stretch of the River Sheaf with help from specialist hirer Groundforce Shorco.

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May 16, 2025
Groundforce’s drive for clean energy boosted by the Instagrid Mobile Power Supply

Groundforce’s drive for clean energy boosted by the Instagrid Mobile Power Supply

Groundforce have introduced the Instagrid GO Mobile Power Supply: a portable, lightweight device that delivers grid-like electrical performance without the limitations associated with conventional diesel or petrol generators.

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Mar 24, 2025
Utility Courses Delivered by Experts Now Available From Groundforce Training

Utility Courses Delivered by Experts Now Available From Groundforce Training

Building on our excellent reputation throughout the construction and civil engineering sectors for delivering high standard courses, Groundforce Training have now made available a new portfolio of EUSR accredited utility courses.

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Feb 12, 2025
Piletec and Groundforce Shorco team up for JN Bentley

Piletec and Groundforce Shorco team up for JN Bentley

Installing a sheet-piled cofferdam was traditionally a specialist operation and many piling subcontractors still offer this as a specialist service. However, modern piling technology has made the process of installing steel sheet-piles a task well within the capabilities of any competent excavator operator.

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Dec 19, 2024
Groundforce helps to speed up construction operations at Gothenburg hospital

Groundforce helps to speed up construction operations at Gothenburg hospital

Groundforce equipment has created critical time and cost savings on a challenging project on a live healthcare campus in Gothenburg.

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Nov 29, 2024
Groundforce makes new piling appointments

Groundforce makes new piling appointments

Groundforce appoints two Garys to its piling business.

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Nov 27, 2024
Groundforce Shorco supports complex excavation at Aberdeen water works

Groundforce Shorco supports complex excavation at Aberdeen water works

At the Mannofield Water Treatment Works near Aberdeen, contractor ESD is carrying out an £8 million upgrade for Scottish Water

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Nov 18, 2024
Groundforce Shorco provides bespoke support to complex excavation

Groundforce Shorco provides bespoke support to complex excavation

Groundforce Shorco has provided specialist shoring equipment and design services for a complex excavation at a new housing development in North Yorkshire.

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