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At Geoworks, we specialise in providing cutting-edge geosynthetic solutions designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern civil engineering and construction projects. 

Our expertise in geosynthetics positions us as a leader in crafting safe, durable, and efficient working platforms, essential for the operation of specialist and heavy machinery.

A crane on a working platform, reinforced with geogrids

The Need for Safe Working Platforms

The foundation of any successful construction or engineering project lies in the safety and stability of its working platforms. These platforms must be capable of supporting heavy machinery, such as cranes, excavators, and dump trucks, ensuring operational efficiency and worker safety. The challenges of diverse ground conditions and the need for sustainability demand innovative solutions.

Geosynthetics from Geoworks offer an optimal foundation for creating robust working platforms. Our products are engineered to distribute loads evenly, improve ground stability, and enhance site safety, making them ideal for supporting heavy and specialist machinery.

Key Benefits:

Load Distribution: Our geosynthetics effectively spread the load over a wider area, reducing ground pressure and preventing subsidence, even in soft soil conditions.

Ground Stabilisation: By reinforcing the ground, our solutions ensure a firm foundation for working platforms, enhancing the safety and efficiency of machinery operation.

Durability: Designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions and heavy loads, our geosynthetics extend the lifespan of working platforms.

Sustainability: Our environmentally friendly solutions contribute to sustainable construction practices by minimising the need for natural resources and reducing carbon footprint.

Two geogrids separating layers of aggregate to reinforce

Working platforms in numbers

Our geosynthetic solutions have been used on thousands of projects to provide significant cost savings as well as promote sustainability and reduce emissions.

reduction available on the thickness of a working platform.

50%

cost reductions available when using our Geogrid

40%

MultiTrack supplied in the last 5 years.

>50million m²
A geogrid in use providing reinforcement
Proven solutions

Geogrids for Piling Platforms

Geogrids are an under-utilised solution, which can reduce the thickness of a working platform, typically by 50%, resulting in substantially reduced construction cost and time.

Along with significant cost reductions, geogrids improve site health and safety, accelerate construction timescales and reduce the project’s overall environmental impact. This is because when granular particles are compacted over these grids, they partially penetrate and project through the apertures to create a stiff and positive interlock. The load dispersal effect from the interlocking mechanism increases shearing resistance within the aggregates, improving compaction and allowing the granular thickness to be decreased – ultimately reducing construction time and cost.

Benefits of Geogrids

Optimal Support

Our geogrids and geocomposites are engineered to provide exceptional loadbearing capacity, making them ideal for working platforms with heavy equipment and machinery.

Durability

Strengthen your working platform against wear and tear, reducing maintenance costs and extending the life of your surfaces.

Easy installation

Save time and labour with materials that are user-friendly and straightforward to install.

Effective Drainage

Ensure efficient water drainage in compound areas, promoting stability and preventing erosion.

Ready to get involved

Supporting tender bids

We’re an advocate of early engagement because if a Geoworks engineering manager is engaged at the tender stage, the impact on the savings to reduce time and money can also assist contractors in winning tenders.

Another benefit of early engagement is that geogrids can be manufactured to the exact width that the contractor needs, suiting the site-specific requirements and creating an even more cost-effective grid. Simply removing a longitudinal overlap in the geogrid layout can save a further 10 per cent in product costs alone. Small changes but big savings are available.

However, all isn’t lost if engagement comes afterwards as savings can still be introduced.

Tender bids
Working side by side

A supportive team

We have developed a strong reputation in the civil engineering sector thanks to our wealth of experience and ease of use. We offer the best technical expertise with exceptional customer support. Our team works with asset owners, developers, main contractors, ground workers and local authorities throughout a construction scheme’s lifecycle.

Design support

By utilising our design support services, you can maximise your savings and save yourself time. Our handy design support forms will speed up the specification process.

Design support forms

Product specification

We provide fully open and transparent product data to all, simply browse our product specification data online.

Product specification data

Savings calculators

Cost savings and materials calculators to help you form informed choices when designing and specifying Geoworks solutions.

Savings calculators

Training, advice and site meetings

Book yourself on to a CPD course to gain valuable insight into Geoworks product solutions. We're also always on hand to provide advice and willing to attend site meetings.

CPDs

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Whether you are looking for live project support or are in the initial stages of specification, we are always on hand and happy to help. Alternatively call us on 01543 440 480.