Aspen Centre

Oxford, OX3

Location:

Oxfordshire

Sector:

Commercial

Services:

Groundworks

Highlights:

Phased Scheme

We are currently on-site at Oxford Science Institute, Oxford, delivering a phased groundworks scheme. Phase one includes the construction of additional car parking facilities for the occupants, installing a new newt swale, and delivering the enabling works for phase two, including a mass fill using recycled 6f5 and a new pumping chamber.

The second phase will involve the installation of ground beams, drainage, and ground-floor slabs for a new laboratory at the science centre.

The new newt swale has been constructed in line with local environmental regulations, dedicated to preserving local biodiversity and supporting the protected species found on site.

Key Trades

Bulk excavation & fill
Tarmacing and shingle surfacing
Drainage and water management systems
Concrete groundworks and ground beams
Pumping chamber installation
Hard landscaping
Service ducts and access routes

Challenge: Operating within the constraints of an active educational environment posed a significant logistical challenge.

Solution: Maintaining safe access for students and staff, while ensuring construction progress, required meticulous coordination. Our team implemented a robust delivery and access schedule, with material deliveries strategically timed to avoid peak hours and academic activity. Regular communication with the college and stakeholder engagement ensured minimal disruption throughout the project.