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February 4, 2026

Published by Shanco on February 4, 2026

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Logistically Challenging Groundworks for St George’s Hospital’s New Modular MRI Unit

Shanco delivered a £1m enabling works and groundworks package at St. George’s Hospital, Tooting, supporting a new modular MRI unit in a highly constrained live hospital environment. Works included investigation and service diversion for a live HV cable, CFA piling and off-site prefabricated pile caps/beams, and a 600m² reinforced slab, delivered ahead of programme with minimal disruption.

February 3, 2026

Published by Shanco on February 3, 2026

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£500k full groundworks package delivered through careful planning and fast, coordinated delivery

Shanco delivered a £500k full groundworks package for a new care home facility at Sandbeck Way. Works included bulk earthworks, foundations, drainage, hard landscaping and Section 278 works. Careful programming and close coordination on a confined site allowed key early works, such as the attenuation tank installation and car park tarmac, to be completed quickly, supporting the wider construction programme.

February 3, 2026

Published by Shanco on February 3, 2026

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Flood-resilient enabling works and first-phase groundworks for a 66-bedroom care home

Shanco delivered first-phase groundworks for a 66-bedroom care home in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, transforming a flood-susceptible disused site into a raised, build-ready platform. Works included earthworks, CBR testing coordination, raising levels by over 1m with clean stone, installing 231 steel piles, reinforced ground beams, drainage, and an attenuation tank, delivered through careful planning and seamless coordination with other trades.

January 22, 2026

Published by Shanco on January 22, 2026

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£1m Groundworks and Civils package for a new 3FE modular primary school, Northmoor Academy, Oldham

Northmoor Academy in Central Oldham, Manchester, undertook a significant project to build a new 3FE (Three-Form Entry) primary school, accommodating 630 pupils. Shanco played a pivotal role in completing all groundworks and civil engineering infrastructure for the innovative modular Academy.

June 18, 2025

Published by Shanco on June 18, 2025

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Delivering a Complex S278 Highways Scheme with Minimal Disruption in West Sussex

As part of a care home development near Bognor Regis, Shanco delivered a major S278 scheme along the A29, coordinating drainage, utilities, and highways works with local authorities and contractors. Despite storms and tight constraints, the team kept disruption minimal and delivered on schedule.

April 2, 2025

Published by Shanco on April 2, 2025

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Delivering Modular Prison Accommodation: The Groundwork Challenges

When it comes to modular prison accommodation, solid groundworks are essential—just as they would be for a permanent structure. Skimping on the groundwork can lead to major structural problems, delays, and increased costs down the line. To get it right, careful planning and expert execution are key.

March 27, 2025

Published by Shanco on March 27, 2025

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Shanco Contracts Strengthens Digital Security with Cyber Essentials Certification

Three team members from Shanco Ltd are preparing to swap construction sites for the streets of London as they take on the 2025 London Marathon — all in aid of the NSPCC.

March 26, 2025

Published by Shanco on March 26, 2025

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Infrastructure Development at HMP Moorlands

Discover how HMP Moorlands successfully implemented critical infrastructure to support a new forensics laboratory. This case study explores the construction of a high-security car park and drainage system, including an attenuation tank, SuDS-compliant solutions, and eco-friendly grasscrete parking. Learn how meticulous planning, security compliance, and phased execution ensured the project was completed on time and within budget, enhancing both functionality and security. Read more about the challenges, solutions, and outcomes of this complex infrastructure development project.

March 12, 2025

Published by Shanco on March 12, 2025

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Shanco Ltd Team Takes on 2025 London Marathon in Support of NSPCC

Three team members from Shanco Ltd are preparing to swap construction sites for the streets of London as they take on the 2025 London Marathon — all in aid of the NSPCC.