Groundworks
Professional Groundworks Across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire
Mac & Burg delivers groundworks for new buildings, developments and substantial construction projects, providing the preparation and substructure work required before construction progresses above ground.
Mac & Burg — Regional Developers, est. 2014
The accuracy of the early stages can have an impact throughout the rest of a build. Levels, foundations, drainage and site preparation all need to be carried out correctly to provide a reliable base for the structure that follows.
Our hands-on construction experience gives us an understanding of groundworks as part of the wider building process. Around 90% of our work is kept in house, giving us greater control over workmanship, timescales and activity on site.
From initial site preparation and excavation through to foundations, drainage and substructure work, we focus on delivering an accurate, well-managed start to each project.
Who We Work With
Groundworks requirements vary according to the site, building and scale of the proposed construction. We work with private clients and professional project teams to carry out the work required to prepare sites for the next stage of development.
Private Clients and Self-Builders
For clients planning a bespoke home or substantial building project, groundworks form one of the first major stages of construction.
We can work from the relevant project drawings and specifications to prepare the site, carry out excavation and complete the required foundations and substructure work before the main building progresses.
Developers and Contractors
We work with developers and contractors requiring groundworks for individual properties and larger development projects.
Our team can coordinate with the wider construction programme, carrying out the below-ground work required to establish an accurate base for the next trades and stages of the build.
Commercial Clients and Property Owners
Commercial construction can require substantial site preparation before the main building work begins.
We can undertake groundworks as part of commercial building projects, working to the agreed plans and requirements of the site while coordinating with the other professionals involved.
What We Deliver
Our groundworks services cover the preparation and below-ground construction required across a range of building projects. Our work can include:
The exact requirements are established around the site, construction drawings and specification, allowing the work to be planned around what is being built above it.
Quality From the Ground Up
Mac & Burg was founded on a commitment to high-quality construction using skilled tradespeople, quality materials and modern building methods.
Nowhere is getting the fundamentals right more important than during the early stages of a build. Accurate excavation, levels and setting out provide the basis for the structure that follows, while poorly executed work below ground can create problems later in construction.
Our practical experience helps us understand how these stages connect. Groundworks are carried out with the wider project in mind, rather than treated as an isolated part of the build.
Site organisation also plays an important role. Excavation, materials and different areas of work need to be managed effectively so that progress can be maintained safely and efficiently.
By taking a hands-on approach, we remain close to the work as it progresses and maintain a strong focus on accuracy throughout the groundwork stages.
Our Approach to Groundworks
We follow a clear process based around the site, drawings and requirements of the proposed construction.
Recent projects
Luxury 5 Bedroom House
Fallowfield, Ampthill
Collection of 4×5 Bedroom Houses in Gated Community
Clophill, Bedfordshire
2×4 Bedroom Luxury Semi-Detached Houses
Stotfold, Befordshire
100+ Flats with Commercial Space
Biggleswade
Modern 5 Bedroom House
Gold Furlong, Marston Mortaine
Three x2 Bedroom Bungalows
Chapel Road, Flitwick
Experience Across Groundworks and Construction
Our experience of delivering complete building projects gives us a practical understanding of what the groundwork stage needs to achieve.
Foundations, drainage, floor levels and structural elements all need to relate accurately to the construction that follows. Looking at these requirements as part of the complete build helps reduce avoidable issues between different stages of work.
This experience is particularly valuable on larger developments and substantial construction projects, where effective coordination between the groundworks and subsequent trades can have an important influence on progress.
Our team works from the project information provided, with a focus on establishing a sound and accurate base for the building above.