Roger Bullivant Limited (RBL), a leading ground engineering specialist, is pleased to announce that its Central office has been awarded a contract for the Castleward development, a residential project for urban regeneration company Compendium Living, led by housing developer Lovell Partnerships. Building on the success of this collaboration, RBL has further strengthened its partnership with Lovell Partnerships, securing two additional contracts across the Central region.
The Castleward project, located in the heart of Derby city centre, is set to further transform the area with high-quality city centre living residential apartments. RBL’s foundation package includes the implementation of Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piles and precast RBeam foundations, which are critical for the structural support of the new apartment block.
CFA piling has been selected as the preferred pile type for the Castleward development due to the specific ground conditions in the area. The soil profile in Derby comprises mixed granular and cohesive strata, which are ideally suited for CFA piling. This technique ensures minimal ground disturbance and vibration, making it an optimal choice for urban residential projects. Additionally, CFA piles provide high load-bearing capacity and stability, essential for the structural integrity of the apartment block.
The Central Office will deploy the state-of-the-art 7009 Series Piling Rig, the latest addition to RBL’s fleet, renowned for its superior performance, efficiency, and precision in CFA piling operations.
This new rig offers several benefits that make it particularly effective for CFA piling and its significant addition to our 7000 series fleet:
- Enhanced Efficiency: The rig’s advanced hydraulics and automated systems increase operational efficiency, reducing project timelines.
- Precision Drilling: Superior depth control and precision ensure accurate pile placement, crucial for maintaining structural integrity.
- Environmental Considerations: The rig is designed to minimise noise and vibration, reducing the impact on surrounding communities and environments.
- Versatility: The rig can handle a wide range of ground conditions and ensure adaptability and reliability on diverse project sites.
The foundation package includes all site engineering and structural design, enabling RBL to manage the full piling and ground beam process. The use of precast concrete RBeam brings its own benefits to city centre developments such as Castleward. This takes full advantage of offsite manufacturing as it reduces traffic movements and onsite waste whilst providing a factory quality product.
“We are thrilled to be a part of the transformative Castleward development,” said Gareth Griffiths, Central Regional Manager at Roger Bullivant Limited. “Our new 7009 Series Piling Rig and precast RBeam will play a crucial role in delivering ground engineering solutions, supporting Lovell Partnerships and Compendium Living in creating a vibrant residential community in the heart of Derby.”
Beth Bundonis, Regional Managing Director for Lovell Partnerships in the East Midlands said: “With 112 homes set to be delivered in this phase alone, as we get underway with the fourth phase of this pivotal development for Derby, the support from high-quality project partners such as Roger Bullivant Limited is vital.
“As we work towards final completion in 2027, our work with our project partners will continue to flourish, with the end goal of creating purposeful communities and effective housing for the East Midlands.”
