I read with interest a letter to Saleem Akram concerning underpinning ("Technical Guidance", CM Jan 2003).
Saleem quite rightly explained that this is a very broad subject area and pointed the reader towards certain ACOPS. My reasons for writing are that the codes of practice deal invariably with traditional-type underpinning schemes, and ignore the more innovative or complex schemes available today. In fact, some schemes are unique to certain contractors and no amount of text books will help.

We are a specialist underpinning contractor with over 25 years experience in the UK, having successfully completed in excess of 5000 underpinning projects. I would be more than happy to invite Saleem's correspondent to my office, discuss his proposals and assist him wherever possible at no cost. Furthermore, if he hasn't yet appointed a contractor…

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Construction Manager

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David Gakhar, Underpin & Makegood (Contracting)