Groundforce have been supporting the construction industry for over 40 years

Groundforce offer Specialist Solutions to the construction industry, dealing in Shoring Equipment, Trench Boxes, Piling Equipment, Pipe Stoppers, Temporary Access and Safety. With over 40 years of experience, Groundforce have an enviable product and service portfolio which meets the stringent safety requirements of today's market.

Groundforce are well established in Ireland with numerous years of experience; our recent projects would include all of the major Civil, Utility and Construction projects being undertaken by Ireland's largest contracting companies.

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For trenches up to 6.6m deep

Trench Boxes

Our trench boxes support trench runs of varying length, width and depth, and can be used in both stable and progressive “dig & push” excavations.

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Introducing YourSolution+

Our bespoke box design tool is now live, create bespoke trench and manhole box designs, tailored to site specific soil profiles and surcharges.

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User Guides

We have a large suite of user guides available to view from our technical library. Highlighting our products and how to use them, these are perfect to use on site.

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Join the Groundforce Team!

Careers

Are you looking for a new role? At Groundforce we have a wide range of roles on offer, from engineering to accounting.

Popular
For trenches up to 6.6m deep

Trench Boxes

Our trench boxes support trench runs of varying length, width and depth, and can be used in both stable and progressive “dig & push” excavations.

YourSolution+
YourSolution+

Introducing YourSolution+

Our bespoke box design tool is now live, create bespoke trench and manhole box designs, tailored to site specific soil profiles and surcharges.

User Guides
Go to our Technical Library now!

User Guides

We have a large suite of user guides available to view from our technical library. Highlighting our products and how to use them, these are perfect to use on site.

Careers
Join the Groundforce Team!

Careers

Are you looking for a new role? At Groundforce we have a wide range of roles on offer, from engineering to accounting.

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Technical Library

Our free to access technical library gives you access to our range of literature and tools such as user guides, design notes, technical literature, AutoCAD blocks and much more. Our technical library also allows you to access My Hires and previous YourSolution submissions. Signing up is free and simple by clicking 'Sign Up' below.

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Our Divisions

Shoring Equipment

Groundforce 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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Temporary Access

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 Access
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Piling Equipment

Piletec is 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 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

Latest News

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

FeaturedShoring

SheetMaster 2.0 shortlisted for national R&D innovation award

SheetMaster 2.0, Groundforce's innovative trench sheet handling solution, has been shortlisted in the R&D Innovation of the Year category at the Plant & Civil Engineer Awards 2026.

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SheetMaster 2.0 shortlisted for national R&D innovation award

SheetMaster 2.0, Groundforce's innovative trench sheet handling solution, has been shortlisted in the R&D Innovation of the Year category at the Plant & Civil Engineer Awards 2026.

Case Study

Groundforce’s YourSolution streamlines temporary works design for Coras Pipeline Services

Groundforce’s YourSolution temporary works design software is being used to optimise the accurate design and construction of manholes at a water treatment works for Uisce Eireann.

Shoring

Groundforce Shorco wins prestigious CECA award

SheetMaster 2.0 recognised for its innovative approach to improving safety during trench sheet installation and removal.

Shoring

Rethinking the red zone: How groundworks can squeeze schedules without sacrificing safety

Danny Terry, Regional Sales Manager, at Groundforce Shorco, explores the dangerous paradox of project deadline pressures and explains why replacing red zone vulnerability with mechanised control is the key to deep excavation safety.

Case Study

The Urban Regeneration Boom: Navigating complex inner-centre projects

Ambitious urban regeneration is pushing UK construction into increasingly complex environments. Rob Powell, design manager, major projects at Groundforce Shorco, explores the specialised engineering required to navigate unique urban constraints, prevent costly structural delays, and de-risk the 'unbuildable' sites of 2026.

Shoring

Groundforce Shorco solution helps keep treatment works running during major upgrade

Contractors carrying out an ambitious upgrade of a sewage treatment works for Severn Trent Water are using Groundforce Shorco’s Super Mega Brace system to support a deep excavation on site.

Shoring

Groundforce supports Chatham Apartment Development

Groundforce equipment is helping Lashi Contractors bring new life to the site of a former local night club

Shoring

What is Trench Shoring?

Trenches are defined as being any below ground excavation which is deeper than it is wide. The deeper a trench the more dangerous it becomes, which is of particular significance for construction workers for whom trenches have become an industry staple.

Case Study

Groundforce’s YourSolution streamlines temporary works design for Coras Pipeline Services

Groundforce’s YourSolution temporary works design software is being used to optimise the accurate design and construction of manholes at a water treatment works for Uisce Eireann.

Shoring

Groundforce Shorco wins prestigious CECA award

SheetMaster 2.0 recognised for its innovative approach to improving safety during trench sheet installation and removal.

Shoring

Rethinking the red zone: How groundworks can squeeze schedules without sacrificing safety

Danny Terry, Regional Sales Manager, at Groundforce Shorco, explores the dangerous paradox of project deadline pressures and explains why replacing red zone vulnerability with mechanised control is the key to deep excavation safety.

Case Study

The Urban Regeneration Boom: Navigating complex inner-centre projects

Ambitious urban regeneration is pushing UK construction into increasingly complex environments. Rob Powell, design manager, major projects at Groundforce Shorco, explores the specialised engineering required to navigate unique urban constraints, prevent costly structural delays, and de-risk the 'unbuildable' sites of 2026.

Shoring

Groundforce Shorco solution helps keep treatment works running during major upgrade

Contractors carrying out an ambitious upgrade of a sewage treatment works for Severn Trent Water are using Groundforce Shorco’s Super Mega Brace system to support a deep excavation on site.

Shoring

Groundforce supports Chatham Apartment Development

Groundforce equipment is helping Lashi Contractors bring new life to the site of a former local night club

Shoring

What is Trench Shoring?

Trenches are defined as being any below ground excavation which is deeper than it is wide. The deeper a trench the more dangerous it becomes, which is of particular significance for construction workers for whom trenches have become an industry staple.

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