News from our Divisions

Piling and foundations specialist Stent – part of Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering – has recently completed work on one of the most significant rail projects in Scotland for decades – Network Rail's re-opening of the Airdrie-Bathgate passenger rail link after 50 years of closure. More details.

Innovative silent piling technology is being used to increase the level of flood risk protection at Deptford Creek, South East London, without disturbing the neighbours. More details.

An innovative technique that uses vibro stone columns (VSCs) with concrete plugs has made significant savings for Pennine clients at two residential developments in south east London. More details.

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE) has attracted two senior personnel to its Stent and Pennine Divisions to work within the innovation and overseas areas of the business respectively. More details.

Leading foundation and piling specialist Stent is preparing the ground for an iconic piece of architecture that will be Europe’s tallest mixed use building.

When it is complete in 2012, The Shard will reach 310m into the sky above Southwark. But before main contractor Mace can begin construction of the stunning 80-storey tower, substantial loadbearing works are required.

The full press release can be found here.

Pennine won the Ground Engineering award for Technical Excellence!!

The nomination was based on Pennine's manufacturing department achieving a remarkable increase in production by trebling its output and improving their Health and Safety record significantly. More details.

Leading ground improvement specialist Pennine, part of Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering, is continuing to expand its contracting business with the opening of a new office in Dublin.  The move will increase Pennine’s presence in Ireland following the opening of a Belfast office in 2008 and will allow the company to provide a local service to clients in Eire. More details.

Piling specialists Stent Foundations Ltd, part of Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE), battled with difficult ground conditions, the elements and subsequent changes in the client’s brief to pave the way for the construction of a 301-metre tall digital television mast in rural Scotland. More details.

New legislation in force means that companies disposing of waste from treating contaminated land will soon have to start paying landfill tax.  Under the EU's Landfill Directive, the UK Governement has set its targets to remove landfill tax exemption by 1 April 2012, in a bid to work towards a future where we are much less reliant on landfill sites for handling our waste, and at the same time to encourgae a more sustainable approach yo how we assess and remediate contaminated land. More details.

Ian Gatenby is Director of Balfour Beatty GeoEnvironmental, a full service land remediation business and part of the Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE) group. He has considerable expertise in land remediation and sustainability, gained during a 30-year career in civil, geotechnical and environmental engineering. More details.

Piling and foundations specialist, Stent, part of the Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering group of companies, is delighted to announce that Stent House Foundations has passed one million pounds in turnover only nine months after it began trading. The provider of complete foundations solutions has experienced rapid growth in a difficult market by helping developers such as Taylor Wimpey and Barratt Homes – two of the country’s largest house builders – save valuable time and money. More details.

Piling foundation specialist Stent Foundations Ltd, part of Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE), has appointed Justin Perry to the position of Managing Director.

In his new role Justin will focus on delivery efficient and sustainable solutions to Stent's customers, building on the company's existing reputation for quality, innovation and reliability.

More details.

Turner to support business expansion in the South

Piling foundation specialist Stent Foundations Ltd, part of Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE), has appointed Peter Turner to the position of Business Development Manager, responsible for the Southern region. More details.

- Industry-first tool helps construction projects get off to an environmentally-friendly start -

Piling and ground engineering specialist Stent - a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE) - has today launched an environmental initiative called 'Green Siesta'.

More details.