Site Supervisor requested by name in Liverpool
Bachy Soletanche, the leading geotechnical specialist, has completed piling work at Duke Street in Liverpool, following a direct request from the developer for a specific Site Supervisor to work on the project. Rob Harrison, who has worked for Bachy Soletanche for over sixteen years, was requested by name to work on the Duke Street piling work following his previous performance on projects for the Pierse Group.
The man in question, Rob Harrison, demonstrated commendable modesty:
“It’s obviously flattering to be requested for personally. All I can say is I try to do my job as best I can, and if that brings in repeat work, then that is a big compliment for me and the entire Bachy Soletanche team.” He said.
The project itself involves the construction of luxury apartments at the heart of Liverpool’s city centre, with Bachy Soletanche assigned to construct a contiguous wall to support the residential structure and its two-storey underground car park. In total, Mr Harrison and his team constructed 217 Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piles during the £208,000 project – all with a 600mm diameter but varying in depth by as much as 5m.
Rob Harrison explained:
“The site for the Duke Street project was quite unique. Not only was it quite a tight working area, but the site was split into four levels, with equipment being mobilised using a network of ramps. Because of the multi-level nature of the construction, piles varied from 6m in depth to 11m, depending on the level of ground and the load placed on the pile.”
Just as Mr Harrison’s previous work for Pierse had gone smoothly, there were relatively few problems encountered on the Duke Street project; although additional bearing piles were introduced to the design after construction had already begun, resulting in a lengthening of the piling programme. It seems Mr Harrison performed exceptionally once again, as a number of future projects for Pierse Group are already being discussed.
Piling work began at Duke Street on January 29th, and Bachy Soletanche completed work in late February.