Universal Piling Company

In the construction industry it is essential to know the difference between the three supports and structure strengthening methods – scaffolding, shoring, and underpinning. Many property developers tend to confuse between the three terms. However, in civil engineering, the terms have completely different meanings and stand for different purposes and outcomes. It is vital to know the difference between the three, so that developers can use the right approach in the right situation to avail of the best results in the construction process. Interested to know the difference between the three? Then let’s take a look at the same in this post. Scaffolding and its types Scaffoldings are temporary structures that help a worker to stand on and perform duties at levels above the ground surface. So, if a person needs to do brickwork for the 21 st storey of a building, then the worker will climb on the scaffolding with the equipment and then apply the concrete with bricks. The k...

A sturdy foundation is important for an established and long-lasting construction. If the piling foundation is not built properly or groundwork is satisfactory then the integrity of the structure may be compromised. This could lead to damage to the building or make the building insecure for entry. Piling mostly consists of concrete, steel, or wood. This piling is inserted deeply into the ground to provide a strong foundation for your structure. A foundation on which you built the structure must be correct and for that, it is required that you select the right person for the job. When you choose a shoring and piling companies in Dubai, you should keep in mind the following tips and factors. Equipment & Personnel It is essential that you ask a wide range of questions before hiring ground engineering contractors in Dubai . You must have confidence that the piling companies in Dubai which you hire must offer an excellent service and work must be carried out by their ...

Shoring work is useful in supporting a structure to prevent a fall down of a building or a construction project. The most common shoring techniques that we use during the early stage of construction that is an excavation are as follows: H-or I-beam shoring Secant Pile Shoring Contiguous Pile Method Sheet Piles Diaphragm Walls Here, today we will discuss secant shoring .  When the building construction project is to be erected on soft ground or sandy soil at that time secant shoring pilling method (wall) is required. The main objective of this kind of shoring is to make sure that the stratum behind the wall would remain intact during construction. Secant shoring also ensures protection from the hazard due to high sideways pressure. To prepare a method statement for the secant piling shoring and secant pile wall an engineer must have proficiency in that.      How secant pile shoring is done?   Secant pile shoring is done by inte...

Have you ever thought how bridges, buildings were made in Dubai? How did the architects and engineers come up with a stretch of solid rightly curved bridges supported only by a few foundations? The secret behind it is shoring. Shoring is not only utilized in bridges and buildings but it also used in provisional support of a structure, trench, or a vessel. All this is made possible with the help of the horizontal, vertical, or angled shore that provides support to the weight of the mentioned structures. In short, shoring contractors do the shoring works in the United Arab Emirates to support the unsafe structures of the construction sector and ensure efficiency at work. Let’s have a look at 5 major reasons why the shoring should not be taken lightly especially in the construction industry. 1. It Enhances and Guarantees Safety of the Employees The construction industry itself is a very dangerous job. When workers are working on a construction project, they need ...

A strong foundation is the guarantor of a bright future. It is not only factual for human characters but also for man-made objects. Anything which is based on goodness reflects goodness in the long-term. If a building has been constructed on a strong, sturdy foundation then it will be able to stand through a number of future weathering and calamities. Thus, the significance of a good foundation is applicable in all situations. The main reason for the untimely collapse of the building is a poor foundation. When such kind of incidents occurs they not only destroy the homes of many but also take away the lives of a number of people. Therefore, before setting up a massive structure, steps should be taken to measure the strength of the ground on which the building is going to be set up. These measures are known as piling. What is piling? Piling is fundamentally a method which is used to artificially reinforce the base of multi-storied buildings. Piling is important to th...

For any kind of construction work, soil nailing is done to stable the soil. This method is mostly used to stable slopes, retaining walls or when excavations are done. Slender reinforced bars are used and these bars are called nails and hence the name, Nail soiling. Soil nailing is generally done in places where landslide is a regular problem. Nails and steel reinforcement bars and inserted to the soil and then they are anchored to the soil strata. Soil nailing is done after the soil testing investigation is done. The investigation shows the nature of the soil and whether a vertical construction be done. Soil nailing is only done in places where soil is not stable or else construction cannot take place. This unique method involves from inserting the nails from the top and then moving to the bottom. This prevents from landslide at the time of construction. Drilling is done into the ground where the nails have to be inserted. Once drilling is done by the ground engi...

  When it comes to any kind of construction, the main focus always is to find ways to prevent a collapse. The sense of security that comes with durable buildings, which is able to withstand the harshest conditions, is basically priceless.  What Is Shoring? Shoring works basically involves the construction of an additional support structure that prevents a building from collapse. Usually, shoring is used in deep excavation too, to prevent the toppling of the retained soil. However, it is important to understand that not all structures enjoy the same condition. They are built on different terrains, under varying conditions, using varying resources. So, in order to support structures of varying types, various types of shoring are resorted to.  Types of Shoring in Use 1. H Or The I-Beam Shoring Also commonly known as the Soldier pile walls, H beam shoring is the commonest type of shoring in use. It is called so because it is...