Bushby Fields is a residential development in Leicestershire by Bloor Homes, a 5 Star housebuilder delivering developments across the UK. Tobermore supplied its Secura Grand retaining wall system for the residential housing scheme, providing the project team with a fast, mortar-free solution supported by technical design expertise. The system was selected to meet the demands of the construction programme while achieving the required aesthetic finish.
Can modular retaining walls reduce construction time?
A rapid-build retaining wall solution was required to help reduce the construction programme.
House builders are experiencing significant pressure to meet targets amid shortages of materials and skilled labour. Contractors are faced with tight construction programming which can be difficult to deliver.
This challenge is prevalent throughout GB and Ireland, and Bushby Fields was no exception. Contractor P Hughes explored every opportunity to reduce construction time on the Bloor Homes site, without compromising quality, sustainability, health or safety.
When considering retaining wall options, P Hughes first considered traditional masonry walling. But as skilled bricklayers are in short supply and masonry walls are slow to build, they were open to alternatives.
A faster alternative to masonry retaining wall
Secura Grand was selected as it was readily available, quick to install and reduces reliance on specialist masonry skilled personnel. Tobermore supplied its Secura Grand Segmental Retaining Wall System for the Bushby Fields Housing Development. Specified in the colour Slate, Secura Grand was used to accommodate changes in site levels while helping the development make efficient use of the available land. Secura offered a cost-effective, mortar-free solution designed to support a fast and straightforward installation process.
Ian Perkins, Senior Quantity Surveyor at P Hughes, said, “We chose Tobermore’s Secura Grand firstly to cut down on our programme on site, then we saw the cost benefits. We found it cheaper and better looking than masonry walls. Tobermore provided us with design and technical support including preliminary designs and fully indemnified retaining wall designs.
Ordering through Keyline was straightforward. We are now very confident installing the system. Secura is perfect for housing applications, we are extremely happy with the quality and final look of the product. We are keen to use Secura on more sites going forward.”
For further information on modular retaining walls, visit the dedicated Secura Grand page on the Tobermore website. The dedicated page includes technical information and design tools to support retaining wall specification for housing and other projects.