Bearing pile commencement
21 April 2008
The start of the installation of the bearing piles is a milestone, a key activity target, in the programme to construct the Tower. The 17.3.08 was set at the outset as the date when demolition and enabling works – the clearance of obstructions at pile positions and the temporary support of the surrounding streets to allow piling rigs to operate within the site footprint – should be achieved if the end date is to be met.
Cementation Foundations Skanska were able to deploy their rig, cranes and equipment and commence installation of the first pile on the due day.