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16 May 2023
Temporary works tool gets a fourth upgrade from Groundforce Shorco

Temporary works tool gets a fourth upgrade from Groundforce Shorco

YourSolution, Groundforce Shorco’s interactive design tool, upgrades to 1.4.

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9 May 2023
Groundforce provides comprehensive support package for water diversion

Groundforce provides comprehensive support package for water diversion

Groundforce Shorco and sister division Piletec have come together to provide a turnkey ground support package on a mains water diversion project in the Midlands.

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27 Apr 2023
Groundforce shortlisted in Ground Engineering awards

Groundforce shortlisted in Ground Engineering awards

Groundforce have been shortlisted as finalists in the category of ‘Specialist Geotechnical Supplier of the Year’ in the Ground Engineering Awards 2023.

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11 Apr 2023
Groundforce performs a delicate balancing act in Oslo

Groundforce performs a delicate balancing act in Oslo

Contractors in Norway are using modular hydraulic props from Groundforce to support a major rail tunnel redevelopment in the capital, Oslo.

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31 Mar 2023
CE/UKCA Announcement

CE/UKCA Announcement

Groundforce are pleased to announce that their major shoring products are now endorsed with both the CE and UKCA Mark.

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27 Mar 2023
Groundforce Shorco unveils a carbon calculator for temporary works

Groundforce Shorco unveils a carbon calculator for temporary works

Specialist shoring supplier Groundforce Shorco has developed a carbon calculator for temporary works and is making it available not just for customers but the shoring industry as a whole.

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20 Mar 2023
Podcast: Groundforce Shorco Helps Gothenburg Realise Transport Ambitions

Podcast: Groundforce Shorco Helps Gothenburg Realise Transport Ambitions

Groundforce Shorco discuss how they are helping to build Scandinavia's tallest skyscraper and aid construction of the 8km train line of which 6km will be underground in the latest episode or the Engineering Matters podcast.

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8 Feb 2023
Groundforce Shorco adds a 4.5m Manhole Box to its portfolio

Groundforce Shorco adds a 4.5m Manhole Box to its portfolio

New 4.5m Manhole Box that is a sought-after shoring solution when installing precast concrete rings up to 3m in diameter has been added to leading UK construction solutions supplier, Groundforce Shorco’s fleet.

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6 Feb 2023
Groundforce Shorco shores up water improvement scheme

Groundforce Shorco shores up water improvement scheme

Groundforce Shorco is providing essential structural support for a water treatment project deep in the New Forest.

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26 Jan 2023
Marcus’ Mountain Grand Slam – The Final Peak!

Marcus’ Mountain Grand Slam – The Final Peak!

In December, Marcus took on his final climb – Aconcagua. A mountain in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes mountain range.

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9 Jan 2023
Groundforce Shorco rises to design challenge

Groundforce Shorco rises to design challenge

Groundforce Shorco supplied a range of specialised equipment to support a complex excavation during work at the Ynys Y Fro reservoir near Newport, Gwent.

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6 Jan 2023
Piletec adds new piling hammers to its hire fleet

Piletec adds new piling hammers to its hire fleet

A Side-Grip Hammer and Impact Hammer are the latest excavator attachments from Piletec

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19 Dec 2022
Groundforce helps lay the foundations for Scandinavia’s tallest building

Groundforce helps lay the foundations for Scandinavia’s tallest building

Groundforce has supplied 12 of its heavy-duty MP250 modular hydraulic props to support an enormous excavation in the Swedish city of Gothenburg.

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19 Dec 2022
Tideway’s testing temporary works challenge for Groundforce Shorco

Tideway’s testing temporary works challenge for Groundforce Shorco

Groundforce Shorco has supplied an innovative sheet piling and structural support solution for the installation of an Air Treatment Unit (ATU) at Tideway’s Deptford Church Street site in the south London borough of Lewisham.

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9 Dec 2022
Marcus’ Mountain Grand Slam goes to Africa…

Marcus’ Mountain Grand Slam goes to Africa…

In June this year, Marcus from the Groundforce Shorco technical team began embarking on a challenge to conquer mountain peaks in Wales, Tanzania and Argentina, in an attempt to raise £1000 for Prostate Cancer Research. Groundforce are pleased to be sponsoring Marcus on his challenge, ensuring he was able to purchase necessary clothing for the climbs.

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5 Dec 2022
Groundforce appoints a new area sales manager for Scotland

Groundforce appoints a new area sales manager for Scotland

Specialist construction solutions supplier Groundforce has expanded its shoring sales team in Scotland with the appointment of Stuart Clazey.

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2 Dec 2022
Groundforce Shorco provides propping solution in Battersea

Groundforce Shorco provides propping solution in Battersea

Groundforce Shorco has supplied a deep excavation support solution on a site in south London for main contractor Mace.

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7 Nov 2022
 Groundforce Training win at the Energy and Utility Skills Awards

Groundforce Training win at the Energy and Utility Skills Awards

Groundforce Training have won a prestigious national award for their work in the water and wastewater sector.

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22 Sept 2022
Groundforce’s new temporary bridge is a step in the right direction

Groundforce’s new temporary bridge is a step in the right direction

New Step Bridge launched by Groundforce Bridge helps the workforce and the public.

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3 Aug 2022
Groundforce Shorco Trench Box is safe as houses

Groundforce Shorco Trench Box is safe as houses

Groundforce Shorco’s Premier Trench Boxes proved to be the ideal solution to support the installation of a floodwater attenuation tank on a new housing development in East Sussex.

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2 Aug 2022
Temporary works tool gets a third upgrade from Groundforce Shorco

Temporary works tool gets a third upgrade from Groundforce Shorco

YourSolution, Groundforce Shorco’s interactive design tool, upgrades to 1.3

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26 Jul 2022
Vp plc launches its Short Term Roadmap to Net Zero

Vp plc launches its Short Term Roadmap to Net Zero

Groundforce parent company Vp plc has officially launched its Short Term Roadmap to Net Zero by 2050.

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19 Jul 2022
Groundforce put in peak-performance for WaterAid with funds raised doubled by Vp plc!

Groundforce put in peak-performance for WaterAid with funds raised doubled by Vp plc!

Groundforce will be taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, in an attempt to raise vital funds for WaterAid.

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6 Jul 2022
Groundforce has been ranked no.1 by Scottish Water

Groundforce has been ranked no.1 by Scottish Water

Scottish Water has awarded a first-place Framework agreement to Groundforce for the Hire of Trenching and Shoring Equipment.

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