Groundworks for Modular Early Years Facility

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.

November 21, 2024

Published by Shanco on November 21, 2024

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Ysgol Ifor Bach Expansion – New Modular Teaching Facility

Shanco collaborated with Elite Systems to deliver a state-of-the-art modular teaching facility at Ysgol Ifor Bach Primary School. The project overcame challenges posed by the hillside location with innovative groundwork solutions, including a 100m retaining wall, a reinforced raft slab foundation, and eco-friendly drainage systems. The team prioritized sustainability and minimised disruptions to daily school operations, ensuring a seamless and efficient construction process that enhanced the school environment for students and staff.

November 8, 2024

Published by Shanco on November 8, 2024

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New Modular Childcare Unit Extension for Cwrt Rawlin Primary School

Discover how Shanco successfully delivered a modular childcare unit expansion at Cwrt Rawlin Primary School, overcoming site challenges and ensuring safety in a live school environment. Read about our approach to foundation work, complex drainage solutions, and seamless collaboration with Elite Systems to create new facilities for students and staff.

September 25, 2024

Published by Shanco on September 25, 2024

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Shanco Delivers Specialist Groundworks for New Lidl Dalton Store

Discover how Shanco, your national groundworks partner that cares, expertly handled the full groundworks package for the new Lidl Dalton, overcoming challenges to open on time.

September 10, 2024

Published by Shanco on September 10, 2024

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Crane-Lift Innovation: How Shanco Overcame Complex Access Challenges at Yorkshire Water Treatment Plant

Discover how Shanco tackled restricted access at the Yorkshire Water Treatment Plant with an innovative crane-lift solution, enhancing project efficiency and safety. Learn more about their creative approach to complex construction challenges.

August 15, 2024

Published by Shanco on August 15, 2024

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Seamless Handover of a Two-Storey, 66-Bed Care Home in Southampton

Shanco successfully completed comprehensive groundworks for a prestigious care home project in Rownhams, Southampton. The project involved significant earthworks and infrastructure development to support the construction of a state-of-the-art care facility.

August 6, 2024

Published by Shanco on August 6, 2024

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Modular Dining Room for Hampton Junior School

Hampton Junior Primary School needed to transform its existing sheltered outdoor seating area into a cutting-edge modular dining room. This case study delves into the complexities of this transformative groundworks project and the meticulous logistics involved.

July 23, 2024

Published by Shanco on July 23, 2024

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Glory Farm Primary School – Foundations, Drainage, Services & Externals for a new 8 bay modular classroom block

Commercial Glazing Modular (CGM) is a company with extensive experience in providing commercial glazing services, primarily to the education and healthcare sectors. Recently, CGM expanded its business to include modular construction. On the recommendation of a modular consultant with whom they had previously collaborated, CGM engaged Shanco for a significant school project.

July 22, 2024

Published by Shanco on July 22, 2024

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Supporting The UK Police Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum – Staffordshire

The Police Arboretum Memorial Trust, founded in 2013, aimed to raise £4M in order to build a memorial to represent and show respect to the dedication, courage and sacrifice of its members who have died while performing their duties. We at Shanco Contracts had the honour of working alongside the principal contractor on this poignant yet rewarding project.

June 26, 2024

Published by Shanco on June 26, 2024

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Freshpak Barnsley Benefits From New Bunded Area

Freshpak Barnsley, a leading industrial facility, required the construction of a robust bunded area to take delivery of the new effluent treatment plant. The Main Contractor entrusted Shanco, renowned for its expertise in groundworks, to undertake the expansive scheme.