E – 1952 Underpinning – Infrastructure Projects – Construction Technology

Whenever you are constructing a new structure and your excavation passes close to existing buildings or existing foundations, you need to consider underpinning the existing foundations. You cannot afford any settlement or movement of the adjoining structures.

Objective:  To heighten awareness of the potential risks associated with excavating adjacent to existing structures. Including the often-overlooked risk of lowering the water table.