Holdfast Training Services Trial Blog

I have been struck by the interface between our site and the adjacent phases, in fact it was my overriding first impression on attachment. The interface issues have featured in my reports and my daily routine involves a great deal of liaison and de-confliction with adjacent sites.  We have recently been constructing some temporary plinths atop a permanent structure that Phase 3 temporary bridge will sit upon and whilst conducting a pre-pour check I thought the following photo perfectly illustrates these interface issues.

• The photo is taken looking eastward along the permanent structure (Halo Road).
• This road will provide access to Ph 1 (Carillion) for residents when the development is occupied later this year.
• Ph 3 (Bouygues UK) temporary bridge structure connects to this permanent structure (hence the plinths)
• Ph 2 (Skanska) are excavating their basement levels.
• Temporary Props have been installed in order to transfer the loads to the secant pile wall.
• Construction sequencing for Ph 3 still has to be confirmed in order to excavate basement levels on ‘our side’ of the secant wall.
• Just visible is the heating pipes that run from an M&E plant in Ph 2 across all phases to Ph 1.

As I have said previously, this is not the most technically challenging work nevertheless it is fascinating and a solid education for myself.