Core Construction Solution

At Core Construction, we are a groundworks and civil engineering company based in Witham, Essex, dedicated to providing our clients with a progressive, cost-effective service while maintaining the attentive values that have always been central to our company. Established by Will Hendry in 2011, our goal is to offer clients a professional service equal to that of larger, regional groundworks contractors whilst retaining the personable approach of a family business.

Our Services

We have completed a diverse range of projects in terms of value, scope, and complexity. We work in residential, commercial, educational, industrial, and healthcare sectors, recognising the challenges and constraints that these present. Our clients range from national housing developers, regional building contractors, and self-builders. We pride ourselves on client retention, forging relationships, and offering the same enthusiastic service for repeat business as we do for opportunities with new clients.

As part of our services, we can undertake the following elements of a project, either in isolation or as part of an overall package:

• Roads and sewers
• Piling (sheet, CFA, open bored, driven, etc.)
• All works up to DPC level (foundations, sub-structure brickwork, ground floors)
• Drainage and service ducting
• External works (driveways, car park, paths, and patios, landscaping)
• Demolition and site clearance
• Remediation of brownfield sites
• Reinforced concrete basements/structures
• Deep drainage and sewer connections
• Temporary and enabling works
• Bulk excavation and earthworks
• Stormwater attenuation tanks and SUDS systems
• Vehicular crossovers and street works

Health & Safety

Working safely is paramount, and to underline this, Core Construction currently holds CHAS and SMAS accreditations. To obtain these, a rigorous application procedure is completed, detailing company processes, procedures, training, and recent accident records. In addition, the company has the benefit of an external health and safety consultant to advise on legislation changes and developments within the industry. As a minimum, all operatives have CSCS cards and have either completed (or are working towards) manual handling, abrasive wheels, hand-arm vibration, and cable avoidance qualifications. Additionally, plant operators hold CPCS/NPORS qualifications relevant to the machine which they operate. Furthermore, we have supervisors and teams of operatives who hold NRSWA qualifications, enabling them to carry out works in the public highway.

Plant and Equipment

Our current fleet includes 360° excavators ranging from 1.8 to 14.5 tonne, a variety of dumpers, and 80-120cm ride-on rollers. We strive to own as much of our own plant as possible, giving us more control over delivery and collection timings as well as ensuring the equipment is both mechanically sound and creates the correct impression on our clients' sites. To supplement this, we have a reliable supply chain of plant hire companies who can serve our working area.