- Commercial
- Company
The In and Out Job, Slabs Relevelled Overnight
Interview with our Commercial Manager for the North, Norman Saint. Tell us about yourself and your role at Geobear. I have worked with Geobear for over 14 years. I began my career here as an Electrician, then moved into a Technician role with the Operations team. I enjoyed my time on the trucks, it gave […]
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- Engineering
What is a Soil Investigation?
Information obtained about ground conditions will influence our engineering design in terms of developing an appropriate design and to remediate the subsidence issue you may face. In principle, a soil or ground investigation is a way to determine the condition of the ground. This information is used in conjunction with findings from a wider site […]
- Infrastructure
Managing a Highways Asset – the Process Explained
From the traveller routes in the Iron Age to the Roman Empire’s Watling Road, Britain like the rest of the world has relied heavily on its road network. Although today, the necessity is not to advance the movement of troops but to maintain the availability to move goods and people safely. The UK Highways Network […]
- Residential
Geopolymer Vs. Underpinning: The Differences
Finding out your property has a subsidence issue can be daunting and choosing a solution can be difficult. This short article discusses five differences between subsidence repair techniques, underpinning, and geopolymer injection. How do the methods solve the subsidence problem? Mass concrete underpinning aims to strengthen the foundation of an existing building or other structure. […]
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- Infrastructure
Geobear Secures Shugborough Tunnel Contract
Geobear has won a contract to deliver the Shugborough Tunnel structural void fill scheme for Story Contracting. The Geobear work commenced on May 9. The project will see Geobear provide essential repair works to the tunnel lining and complete void filling for eight hidden shafts using our specialist geopolymer material. The purpose of the infilling […]
- Residential
5 Essential Home Checks to Make During the Lockdown
Subsidence is a homeowner’s worst nightmare. It can affect the structural safety of your home and it’s value. We are spending more time than ever at home, with the current lockdown, so there is no better time to make these 5 essential checks of your home. Home Checklist, 1. Summer is coming and the Meteorological […]