Vicky Hill: A CAD Technician in Modern Construction
In this Insider Update, we chat to Bachy Soletanche CAD Technician, Vicky Hill, who shares the highs and lows of her time in the construction industry, what it was like to follow in her father’s footsteps, and how mastering jigsaw puzzles has been crucial to her success. What is a CAD Technician? As a [...]
Bachy Soletanche achieve 8th consecutive RoSPA Gold Award
Bachy Soletanche’s continued healthy and safety efforts over the past year have recently been recognised with another RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Gold Award, marking the 8th year in a row that the geotechnical contractors have received this prestigious award. The RoSPA awards recognise companies and teams across the world that uphold exceptional health [...]
Digital tools changing geotechnical project management
Bachy Soletanche Project Manager, Matt Rose explains how the rapidly expanding world of digital technology has shaken up the geotechnical industry and transformed project management. He also explores the next digital tools and advancements the industry needs to make to take project performance to new heights. As a project manager, you’re always thinking of [...]
Marking International Women’s Day 2022
Today, Tuesday 8th March 2022, marks International Women's Day. To mark International Women’s Day this year, we hear from Bachy Soletanche Senior Contracts Engineer and Vice Chair of the FPS Early Careers Group, Laylee Eftekhar, on the dos and don’ts of encouraging a more diverse industry. When it comes to diversity in the construction industry, although having [...]
Celebrating our world-class engineers on World Engineering Day
World Engineering Day is here and it’s time to celebrate our amazing employees and their engineering achievements! We asked five Bachy Soletanche employees what their favourite project has been since they joined the company and what historical engineering project they would’ve loved to have worked on. Sophie Vicard What has been your favourite project [...]
Bachy Soletanche’s Richard Totty recognised by the ICE for diversity contributions
Yesterday, Bachy Soletanche Technical Manager, Richard Totty, attended the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) Diversity Reception – an exclusive thank you event held for those who have made outstanding contributions to the ICE’s Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) programme. Following on from the ICE’s Diversity and Inclusivity Action Plan launched in 2015, their FIR programme was established in 2021 [...]
Bachy Soletanche cut emissions with hybrid generator
We continue our drive towards our ambitious sustainability target of 40% less greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2), with the implementation of a hybrid generator, the Hussh Pod, provided Power Saving Solutions. For the first time on one of our projects, we are utilising a hybrid generator to power our offices and welfare units, a [...]
Bachy Soletanche Strengthen Design Capabilities
Bachy Soletanche has strengthened its in-house design capabilities with the recent appointment of Mohamed Ayeldeen to the role of Principal Design Engineer. Deen’s appointment is a significant step in our ongoing commitment to developing and broadening our in-house design expertise. Deen will be responsible for managing and supporting the design elements throughout the lifecycle of each project, with [...]
Kevin Doyle appointed as Head of Pre-Construction & New Business
Bachy Soletanche is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kevin Doyle, who has joined the team as Head of Pre-Construction and New Business. Kevin will be leading and shaping the business development strategy across the company, working closely with the Core Business and Major Projects teams. Kevin joins the company from ground engineering specialist, Geobear, where he [...]
Bachy Soletanche Shortlisted For Seven Ground Engineering Awards
Bachy Soletanche has been shortlisted in seven categories at the Ground Engineering Awards 2021, recognising the company’s continual efforts to lead innovation and quality within the geotechnical engineering industry. The business has a total of nine entries shortlisted across the seven categories, including a number of entries submitted in conjunction with project partners. Bachy Soletanche is competing for [...]
Double Success at VINCI Environment Awards
Bachy Soletanche are very proud to announce they have taken home two prizes at the VINCI Environment Awards: The Grand Prize for an equipment emissions reduction programme and a Special Jury Prize for the development of a steel cage tamp. The VINCI Environment awards, in their inaugural year, encourage the development of sustainable practices both within the Group [...]
Sivilay Sayavong: From Intern to Technical Manager
From an intern in Paris to Technical Manager at Bachy Soletanche, Sivilay Sayavong has progressed rapidly through the industry, including working on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects. In this edition, Sivilay discusses her route into the engineering industry, the challenges she has faced, and some words of wisdom for those considering a similar career. [...]