Kew Riverside

Franki Foundations were contracted by Elysian Residences through CPC Project Services to set up Site and act as Principal Contractor on the former Biothane Plant at the Kew Riverside Development to support the proposed CFA Piling works, before handing over to the Main Contractor upon completion. Our Scope of Works included undertaking movement monitoring in advance of our works and for the duration to satisfy Thames Water, establishment of site welfare and compound, resident liaison with the local community, Dust, Noise and Vibration Monitoring, Setting Out and Surveying. CFA Piling, consisting of 324 nr. Piles to support the new residential development. 8 nr. Crane Base Piles, UXO intrusive survey and pile probing. Along with Piling Attendance, Piling Platform Maintenance, regular temporary works checks and Muck Away.

On day 1 we were also informed of a Badger presence, so we had to install an exclusion zones and create a new access route into site and amend our proposed working area. This was all completed in advance and as planned for the mobilisation of the Piling Rig. Following design development and value engineering a mix of 350, 400 and 450mm diameter piles were used to support the specified loadings. A Casagrande B175 CFA piling rig was used to install these piles due to its high torque and low vibration output to minimise disturbance to the surrounding neighbours.

Our Principal Contractor Role included preparing all necessary compliance documents such as Construction Phase Plan and relevant monitoring to ensure we were compliant under CDM Regulations. We provided regular resident liaison with a demanding residents group through an experienced RLO and updated residents of progress. Despite additional works being awarded. The works were all completed within our original target programme.