Experienced ground improvement specialist
Menard brings over 30 years of experience in the design and build of specialist ground improvement solutions in the UK.
We offer a broad range of ground improvement techniques and combined with innovative designs we can provide practical and sustainable solutions which are more cost effective than traditional piles. We pride ourselves on being able to deliver solutions for a wide range of soil conditions and to provide a seamless service between initial contact and delivery on site.
Experienced ground improvement specialist
Menard brings over 30 years of experience in the design and build of specialist ground improvement solutions in the UK.
We offer a broad range of ground improvement techniques and combined with innovative designs we can provide practical and sustainable solutions which are more cost effective than traditional piles. We pride ourselves in being able to deliver solutions for a wide range of soil conditions and provide a seamless service between initial contact and delivery on site.
Techniques
Menard delivers the full range of ground improvement techniques to provide effective, innovative and economical solutions for its clients.
Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC)
Where traditional ground improvement techniques may not be suitable, Controlled Modulus Column rigid inclusions (CMCs) provide a fast and economical ground improvement alternative to piling.
Vibro Stone Columns
Vibro Stone Columns are installed into soft to firm cohesive or loose to medium dense granular natural soils or made ground.
Bi-Modulus Columns
Where CMCs are adopted on sites with near surface granular or mixed soils, the top of the CMC can be replaced with stone aggregate to produce a composite column, known as a Bi-Modulus Column (BMC).
Vibrocompaction
Where sites are underlain by sands and gravels, Vibrocompaction uses our vibrating poker technology to improve the density of these soils commonly on reclaimed land areas.
Dynamic Compaction
Large sites underlain by loose materials can be effectively treated using our Dynamic Compaction, a ground improvement technique that densifies the soil to reduce ground void spaces improving the soil capacity.
Dynamic Replacement
Dynamic Replacement is an adaptation of the Dynamic Compaction process for organic, saturated or weak cohesive soils.
Rapid Impact Compaction (RIC)
The compaction of near surface granular or mixed soils, can be achieved by the introduction of high frequency energy impacts, using our Rapid Impact Compaction technique (RIC).
Vertical Drains and Vacuum Consolidation
Vertical Drains, also known as Prefabricated Vertical Drains or Wick Drains, are made up of a plastic core surrounded by a geotextile that acts as a filter, provide an economical way to accelerate consolidation in saturated soils.
Sectors
Our teams design and build ground improvement solutions for all types of buildings, ports, airports, highways, railways, buildings, process and energy infrastructure projects.
Ports & Airports
Port and airport infrastructures are frequently built upon alluvial plains and coastlines. Sites often consist of compressible soils which are saturated, and require ground treatment to accelerate consolidation.
Rail & Road
Menard can provide a range of solutions to meet the varied geotechnical conditions often encountered within the rail & road sector, in order to ensure its long-term reliability.
Process & Energy
The support systems required for energy schemes such as oil, gas, nuclear, windfarm projects are often complex. The most cost-effective foundation solutions often require a combination of ground improvement techniques.
Sectors & Techniques
Menard delivers the full range of ground improvement techniques to provide effective, innovative and economical solutions for its clients. Our teams design, build and refurbish all types of ports, airports, highways, railways, buildings, process and energy infrastructure.
Ports & Airports
Port and airport infrastructures are frequently built upon alluvial plains and coastlines. Sites often consist of compressible soils which are saturated, and require ground treatment to accelerate consolidation.
Rail & Road
Menard can provide a range of solutions to meet the varied geotechnical conditions often encountered within the rail & road sector, in order to ensure its long-term reliability.
Process & Energy
The support systems required for energy schemes such as oil, gas, nuclear, windfarm projects are often complex. The most cost-effective foundation solutions often require a combination of ground improvement techniques.
International Knowledge, Local Contact
Menard is organised in 7 regions worldwide, our target being to serve the local market in each of those regions through our deep local presence. That local presence is backed by Menard global expertise addressing major projects in those regions together with projects outside of our permanent bases.
We have offices in southern, central and northern England and in Scotland. Contact your local office for help and advice on ground improvement for your project.
Menard’s international presence
The Menard Group operates throughout the world, with a reputation for quality, innovation and engineered solutions. From design to construction, Menard proposes and implements innovative foundation solutions based on high-performance ground improvement and reinforcement techniques.
Menard’s international presence
The Menard Group operates throughout the world, with a reputation for quality, innovation and engineered solutions. From design to construction, Menard proposes and implements innovative foundation solutions based on high-performance ground improvement and reinforcement techniques.