Major Projects

Design Methodology

Design Methodology

All Groundforce struts are designed to comply with the resistance requirements set out in EN1993. Checks are made for the local resistance of all components such as swivel pins, bearing plates and flanged connections.

What is BIM?

What is BIM?

There are many definitions of what BIM is and in many ways it depends on your point of view. Sometimes it’s easier to say what BIM isn’t!

What is Digital Engineering

What is Digital Engineering

Digital Engineering is a term that describes any engineering process that is carried out in a digital environment. Common examples of this are computer aided design, structural analysis, clash detection and design visualisations.

Benefits of Major Projects

Benefits of Major Projects

Groundforce Shorco (Major Projects) is the market leader in high end hydraulic propping solutions. This division has a large fleet of equipment combined with a first class technical service to support both designers and site personnel.

Clear Spans

Clear Spans

The pressures of urban development have led to a trend for ever larger basement constructions, often to accommodate underground parking. These types of projects require large scale temporary support whilst the basement area is excavated. To facilitate the ongoing works, strut centres need to be spaced as widely as the structure will allow and intermediate support, such as support towers or sacrificial piles need to be avoided if at all possible.

High Load Strut Range

High Load Strut Range

The size and capacity of the strut range has steadily increased to meet the demands of the industry. Groundforce’s experienced design team will specify the most appropriate struts to give a cost effective solution.

Innovative Solutions

Innovative Solutions

Groundforce Shorco are always striving to develop features and benefits to enhance the product offerings.

7 Steps To Customer Satisfaction

7 Steps To Customer Satisfaction

Groundforce Shorco and the Major Projects team are dedicated to ensuring your project goes smoothly. We have created a unique 7 Step Process to ensure customer satisfaction.

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