Case Studies | Shanco Contracts Limited

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.

September 2, 2025

Published by Shanco on September 2, 2025

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Delivering with Confidence: Specialist Groundworks at Greenhead College

When Galliford Try needed a dependable groundworks partner to deliver Phase 4 of Greenhead College’s net-zero redevelopment, they appointed Shanco.

July 9, 2025

Published by Shanco on July 9, 2025

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Emergency Groundworks Delivery for Kingsdale Foundation School’s Modular Expansion

Under urgent pressure and a very limited timeframe, Shanco delivered the seemingly impossible and delivered Kingsdale Foundation School a modular unit in record time.

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.

May 21, 2025

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Published by Shanco on May 21, 2025

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Supporting Early Years Learning with Specialist Groundworks at Twyn School

Discover how Shanco delivered specialist groundworks for a new modular childcare facility in Wales. From flood resilience to safe play areas, this project at Twyn School showcases how technically complex infrastructure can be delivered with care, precision, and long-term community impact in mind.

April 24, 2025

Published by Shanco on April 24, 2025

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Laying the Foundations for Cenergist’s New Substation

Discover how Shanco delivered expert groundworks for Cenergist’s substation project, including excavation, reinforced concrete foundations, ducting, and drainage. With a tight programme and high-spec requirements, our team ensured seamless delivery and efficient site coordination from start to finish.

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.