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Aug 12, 2025

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.

May 16, 2025

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.

Mar 24, 2025

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.

Nov 29, 2024

Groundforce makes new piling appointments

Groundforce appoints two Garys to its piling businesses.

Nov 4, 2024

Groundforce Shorco Hiredesk Wins ‘Highly Commended’ Honours in Two Categories

The Hire Desk team at Groundforce Shorco have been recognised as Highly Commended in two categories at the 2024 Northern Contact Centre Awards

Nov 1, 2024

Investing in our team to serve you better!

Our Stopper Specialists division recently took Callum, one of our hire controllers, to a Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) upgrade site in the South, part of the ongoing AMP7 investment programme.

Oct 31, 2024

Groundforce Bids a Fond Farewell to Richard Cherrie after 44 years’ Service

It is with mixed emotions that we say goodbye to Richard Cherrie as he prepares to enter retirement

Oct 8, 2024

Hire Desk team aims high with major awards

Groundforce Shorco’s Hire Desk team are shortlisted for not one but two places in the finals of a prestigious award scheme.

Sep 12, 2024

Mr Cropper: 24 Years of successfully Serving House Builders

With a drive for new housing potentially just around the corner, contractors and house building developers can be assured that Mr Cropper has the capacity and range of equipment to meet any new increase in demand. We offer solutions for a wide variety of pile cropping applications to meet the specific requirements of the house building sector.

Aug 20, 2024

The Top 10 Benefits of Hiring Pipe Stoppers and Pressure Testing Equipment

In construction and utilities, having access to the right equipment at the right time is crucial. At Stopper Specialists, we aim to provide an efficient and flexible solution by offering high-quality pipe stoppers and pressure testing equipment for hire. Here’s an overview of the benefits of hiring our equipment and how it can support your business operations.

Aug 14, 2024

The Importance of Coil Awareness Training

Accidents occurring within the construction sector post-pandemic has seen a 70% increase with the industry reporting twice as many deaths compared to agriculture, forestry and mining. This HSE data highlights that while safety is viewed as paramount, the fact remains that fatal injury in construction was five times higher than the average across all industries from the period 2023/24 with the most common causes being falls from height, being struck by a moving object and being struck by a moving vehicle.

Aug 14, 2024

What is Hydrostatic Testing?

Hydrostatic testing is the most commonly used procedure for checking the performance of pipes, boilers and pressure vessels. The method is used to highlight any flaws or damage that could result in a pressure loss. The industry generally considers this to be the safest method of pressure testing and for identifying potential leaks, strength or structural issues.

Aug 14, 2024

What is Pressure Testing?

Pressure testing is conducted to WIS 4-01-03 or IGN 4-01-03, depending on the pipe material, to ensure the pipe meets the required standards. Find out more about the purpose of pressure testing.

Aug 13, 2024

Groundforce Shorco and Stopper Specialists: Supporting the Utilities Sector

Groundforce has spent many years listening to customers’ requirements in order to become a reputable supplier for those working in utilities. This commitment has seen Groundforce Shorco and Stopper Specialists build a cross-functional service for companies working in areas such as gas, water, electricity and power transmission.

Jun 24, 2024

Groundforce are finalists in the Construction News Specialist awards.

Specialist construction services supplier Groundforce has added two more prestigious nominations to its growing list of accolades, having been named finalists in this year’s Construction News Specialist Awards.

Mar 11, 2024

Groundforce goes for the double

Specialist construction services supplier Groundforce has won a brace of shortlistings in this year’s Ground Engineering Awards.

Jan 12, 2024

What is the Piletec Vibration Monitor?

This Vibration Monitor is the most efficient and high-quality vibration monitoring system on the market: it uses advanced Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) technology. Read our list of FAQ's to find out more.

Dec 13, 2023

Vp plc has its emissions targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative

Vp plc’s strategy to reduce emissions gets the SBTi seal of approval. Specialist equipment rental group Vp plc has had its efforts and its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through science-based targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

Dec 11, 2023

Groundforce appoints new engineering director

Oliver Smith is promoted to Engineering Director at Groundforce Shorco. Shoring specialists Groundforce Shorco have promoted their Head of UK Engineering Design, Oliver Smith, to Engineering Director.

Oct 25, 2023

Groundforce's YourSolution Earns Finalist Spot at 2023 CMAs

Groundforce Shorco is celebrating after being shortlisted at the Construction Marketing Awards (CMAs) 2023 in the “Best use of website” category for its groundbreaking YourSolution online temporary works design tool.

Oct 11, 2023

Groundforce Training make it two in a row at the Energy & Utility Skills Awards

Back-to-back wins for Groundforce Training at prestigious industry awards.

Oct 3, 2023

Introducing: YourSolution+

Groundforce Shorco are pleased to announce the launch of YourSolution+, an industry-first temporary works design tool. Offering engineers, temporary works coordinators and anyone confident to give a soil profile, unprecedented access to create their own trench and manhole box designs.

Aug 31, 2023

Groundforce takes its place as finalists in the CN Specialist Awards

Groundforce are finalists in the CN Specialist Awards 2023, in the category of ‘Equipment Specialist of the Year’.

Jun 27, 2023

Groundforce Training celebrates its 10th birthday

Groundforce Training is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023, safe in the knowledge it has helped thousands of workers within utilities, construction and civil engineering stay equally as safe on site.

Jun 1, 2023

Vp plc divisions will debut two new products at Rail Live 2023

Stand G7 at Rail Live will showcase products and solutions from six Vp plc divisions.

May 30, 2023

Mr Cropper presents the ultimate Operator Challenge at Plantworx 2023

Vp plc division, Mr Cropper are a sponsor of the inaugural Operators Challenge at Plantworx 2023

May 16, 2023

Temporary works tool gets a fourth upgrade from Groundforce Shorco

YourSolution, Groundforce Shorco’s interactive design tool, upgrades to 1.4.

Apr 27, 2023

Groundforce shortlisted in Ground Engineering awards

Groundforce have been shortlisted as finalists in the category of ‘Specialist Geotechnical Supplier of the Year’ in the Ground Engineering Awards 2023.

Mar 31, 2023

CE/UKCA Announcement

Groundforce are pleased to announce that their major shoring products are now endorsed with both the CE and UKCA Mark.

Mar 27, 2023

Groundforce Shorco unveils a carbon calculator for temporary works

Specialist shoring supplier Groundforce Shorco has developed a carbon calculator for temporary works and is making it available not just for customers but the shoring industry as a whole.

Feb 8, 2023

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.

Jan 26, 2023

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.

Jan 6, 2023

Piletec adds new piling hammers to its hire fleet

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

Dec 9, 2022

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.

Dec 5, 2022

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.

Nov 7, 2022

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.

Sep 22, 2022

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.

Aug 2, 2022

Temporary works tool gets a third upgrade from Groundforce Shorco

YourSolution, Groundforce Shorco’s interactive design tool, upgrades to 1.3

Jul 26, 2022

Vp plc launches its Short Term Roadmap to Net Zero

Groundforce parent company Vp plc has officially launched its Short Term Roadmap to Net Zero by 2050.

Jul 19, 2022

Groundforce put in peak-performance for WaterAid with funds raised doubled by Vp plc!

Groundforce will be taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, in an attempt to raise vital funds for WaterAid.

Jul 6, 2022

Groundforce has been ranked no.1 by Scottish Water

Scottish Water has awarded a first-place Framework agreement to Groundforce for the Hire of Trenching and Shoring Equipment.

Jun 23, 2022

International Women in Engineering Day

Today marks the 9th anniversary of International Women in Engineering Day,

Jun 8, 2022

Stopper Specialists launch new Air Lance

Stopper Specialists have launched a new product that increases safety for contractors working around and removing buried utilities services.

Jun 7, 2022

The Vp Village is back at Rail Live 2022!

Across stands G7 & G8 at this year’s Rail Live will showcase solutions from Groundforce, TPA, ESS, UK Forks, Torrent Trackside, Brandon Hire Station and MEP.

May 12, 2022

Groundforce Training signs up to the Armed Forces Covenant

Specialist construction training provider, Groundforce Training, has formalised its long-standing support for the Armed Forces.

May 9, 2022

Groundforce Shorco does the Suffolk shuffle

Groundforce Shorco, is relocating one of its key depots to offer customers improved service. The new depot, will be moved from Bury St Edmunds to Mildenhall Industrial Estate.

May 5, 2022

Groundforce: Providing the Complete Solution for AMP7 Projects

Groundforce’s mission to provide the complete solution has seen the company evolve into a group of specialist core divisions, collectively able to offer AMP7/utilities contractors the ultimate one-stop-shop for all their requirements.

Apr 1, 2022

Groundforce deliver talk to future engineers at Bradford University

In February, Akil Jasm Major Project Design Manager and Robert Powell Senior Engineer, visited Bradford University to deliver a presentation on Sheet Piles in temporary works applications.

Mar 8, 2022

Groundforce Shorco upgrades design tool

Excavation support specialist Groundforce Shorco has added a groundwater management option to YourSolution, its interactive design tool for temporary works.

Feb 8, 2022

My Hires: Groundforce’s new 24-hour service puts customers firmly in control

Groundforce is pleased to announce the launch of My Hires, the fresh and innovative online tool which delivers a fundamental change in approach to the way in which Groundforce customers interact with their online accounts.

Jan 20, 2022

It’s gold for Groundforce

Groundforce have been awarded gold accreditation, the highest level in the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).

Jan 13, 2022

Groundforce launches e-commerce capability

Groundforce have launched what is believed to be the first e-commerce site for excavator attachments hire in the UK. The site gives all customers the ability to hire excavator attachments online at any time of the day or night, making hires simple and convenient for customers.

Dec 20, 2021

Groundforce appoints new engineering director

Specialist construction solutions supplier Groundforce has appointed Paul Garton as its new engineering director to head up its technical team

Oct 7, 2021

Groundforce sponsors Construction News Specialist Awards 2021

Groundforce continues to support major industry events with the sponsorship of the 17th Construction News Specialist Awards.

Jul 1, 2021

Groundforce Shorco enhances its interactive excavation support tool

Six months after its hugely successful launch, excavation support specialist Groundforce Shorco has enhanced its interactive design tool for temporary works, YourSolution.

Jun 11, 2021

Vp group businesses out in force at this year’s Rail Live exhibition

The Vp group will be exhibiting a comprensive range of specialist rail and construction equipment and solutions split across two stands at Rail Live 2021, which takes place on June 16th - 17th

Jun 5, 2021

Groundforce launches new attachments website

Specialist construction equipment supplier Groundforce has launched a new, dedicated attachments website.

May 24, 2021

Stopper Specialists appoints new general manager

Leading construction services supplier Groundforce has appointed one of their former graduates to the post of general manager for their Stopper Specialist business. Sam Woodcock joined Groundforce in 2016 as part of the company’s graduate recruitment programme where he worked in a rotating role across various departments including sales, operations, hire desk, finance, international, technical and asset management teams.

Apr 19, 2021

Groundforce Training CITB Levy Scheme

Groundforce Training, as an ATO, is fully responsible for making Levy Claims on behalf of Levy paying organisations for grant eligible courses. Taking advantage of the scheme will bring significant savings, especially when there is a need to train a larger group of delegates.

Mar 31, 2021

Lateral thinking solves vertical problem

Supporting the sides of a 7m-deep square shaft is usually a fairly straightforward affair for Groundforce Shorco. First you install interlocking steel sheet piles around the perimeter, then you brace the top with a waling beam before commencing excavation.

Mar 29, 2021

Supporting Infrastructure with Short Term Shoring Solutions

This industry resource discusses shoring for infrastructure projects. Including irregular shaped excavations and tips on a more more flexible temporary working environment.

Mar 3, 2021

Excavator Attachments: Safety in Construction

This article discusses the positive effect excavator attachments has had on safety within the construction industry. The article highlights areas such as Protection from flying debris, Manual handling and Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).

Jan 26, 2021

Benefits of Trench Boxes

This article discusses the benefits of using trench boxes in excavations. Specifically looking at the advantages of the Groundforce Shorco 5.0m box range.

Dec 15, 2020

We've got the Power

New fuel efficient power packs from Groundforce Attachments.