Bachy Soletanche has built a strong portfolio of successful geotechnical projects across the health and education sectors, as well as for the UK government. We provide expert ground engineering and foundations solutions to support the construction, upgrade and expansion of universities, schools, hospitals and prisons. 

Given the critical nature of healthcare, education and government-owned facilities, any delays in delivery can have significant consequences, escalating costs and disrupting vital services that serve and protect the public.

Healthcare, Education and Government Sector

Healthcare, education and government-owned buildings are designed to serve and protect the public, requiring robust, reliable solutions that guarantee optimal security, functionality and long-term performance. Given the critical nature of these facilities, any delays in delivery can have significant consequences, escalating costs and disrupting vital services. 

With our proven expertise in efficient project management, value-engineered designs, and early-stage planning, Bachy Soletanche helps mitigate delays and ensures smooth-running programmes. Our approach ensures that this vital infrastructure is delivered on schedule to meet public demand, while maintaining the highest standards of quality.  

Our team brings extensive experience of operating in high-security, live environments, with a full understanding of the stringent safety protocols and complex logistical management that these projects demand. 

Beyond technical excellence, we are committed to helping clients achieve their sustainability and social value goals. We work closely with our partners to minimise environmental impact and contribute positively to local communities. Whether integrating electric plant, employing local labour, or supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Bachy Soletanche is dedicated to creating lasting benefits for future generations through responsible, forward-thinking solutions. 

Techniques

Bachy Soletanche offers the full scope of ground engineering techniques that are required for healthcare, education and government construction projects, including all types of piling (such as CFA, LDA, CSP and restricted-access piling), retaining walls (such as secant, contiguous and diaphragm walls) and grouting (such as permeation, jet and compaction grouting). 

Case Studies

Screwsol - Help For Heroes Plymouth

Help For Heroes Recovery Centre, Plymouth

The project was located on land that was contaminated with asbestos, hydrocarbons and heavy metals, therefore the client undertook a programme of ground remediation prior to piling works commencing. The £23 million complex is a purpose-built facility for both veterans and service personnel coping with life-changing injuries and mental health issues.

Foundations Solution - Continuous Flight Auger CFA Piling - Upper Riverside Project (2)

Upper Riverside, Greenwich Peninsula

Home to over 15,000 new homes as well as new schools, offices, health services and public spaces, our team provided the design and geotechnical works for London’s largest regeneration project. The Upper Riverside phase was to deliver foundations for five new buildings, with a pile design carefully avoiding proximity to the Jubilee Line tunnels beneath the site.