Roger Bullivant Advances Sustainable Foundation Works at Balderton Rise
Roger Bullivant Limited (RBL) is making significant strides at the Balderton Rise residential development in Newark, where the latest phase includes the construction of 102 new homes. Working in partnership with leading housebuilder Lovell, RBL is delivering foundation works that showcase both technical innovation and environmental responsibility.
The project features the installation of over 1,200 Driven Precast Concrete Piles, ranging from 200mm to 250mm in diameter and driven to depths of approximately 10 metres. These are supported by more than 4,200 metres of RBL’s proprietary RBeam precast ground beam system, a solution chosen for its speed of installation, cost-efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.
All foundation elements are manufactured in-house using low-carbon concrete incorporating 50% Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBS), significantly lowering embodied carbon. The use of segmental pile lengths also minimises material waste on site, supporting modern methods of construction and contributing to the development’s overall sustainability goals.
Given the site’s varied ground conditions including Made Ground, sand, gravel, and shallow mudstone driven precast piles provide a highly practical and environmentally sound alternative to traditional methods. This approach reduces spoil generation and eliminates the need for in-situ concrete pours, streamlining operations and enhancing site efficiency.
Construction is progressing in line with Lovell’s phased programme. RBL’s piling operations are achieving high daily outputs with a single rig, while the rapid deployment of the RBeam system ensures continued progress across the site.
Nathan Sale, Pre-Construction Manager at RBL, commented: “Our foundation systems provide an ideal solution for challenging ground conditions, while also aligning with modern sustainability and efficiency targets. This project exemplifies how our expertise adds real value to residential developments across the UK.”
