Mainmark Wins with Geotechnical Expert

In a move that reflects its ongoing growth, Mainmark Ground Engineering UK has welcomed geotechnical expert Adam Fleet to support its expanding operations.

Boosting the expert team 

An Engineering Geologist with a BSc in Geology/Earth Science, Adam brings decades of experience to the leading ground engineering firm. He notably served as Lead Engineer at the site of the London Olympic Games, overseeing crucial ground investigation at the Olympic Park in East London, home to the purpose-built facilities for the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.

He joins Mainmark UK’s successful residential team, which provides ground improvement, level correction, and void-filling solutions, addressing subsidence in residential properties across the UK. It has been reported that 4.5 million homes in England are already at risk of subsidence, with a projected 1.2 million more at risk by 2050. Subsidence is a significantly larger issue in the South of England because of the prevalence of clay soils, which are prone to shrinking and swelling with changes in moisture content, leading to potential property damage.

Experts in ground engineering  

Mainmark provides effective solutions to many types of ground engineering problems in a wide range of sectors such as residential, industrial, commercial, civil engineering and mining as well as heritage buildings using innovative solutions to raise, re-level and re-support buildings that have been affected by subsidence.

No single method can provide the solution to every ground engineering problem, so Mainmark developed its own state-of-the-art proprietary technologies. These include JOG Computer-Controlled Grouting which has been proven for raising large complex structures as well as Teretek® engineered resin injection solution, utilising proprietary deep-lift and void-fill methodologies. The deep-lift method is unique in that it both raises, re-levels and re-supports structures, and increases ground bearing capacity in the one process.

Freya Chapman, Residential Lead at Mainmark UK, “We’re very pleased to welcome Adam to our team, who is specifically responsible for supporting customers across the South, Southwest of the UK, supporting homeowners, developers, housing associations, and local authorities with the issue of subsidence. He brings a wealth of additional expertise to enhance our growing team.”

Strong foundations

As well as extensive commercial experience, Adam has a strong foundation and understanding of local issues, having worked across regional local authorities as well as being involved in the Business Improvement Districts. A trained business coach, with a commitment to giving back to the local community, his background also includes a dedication to supporting local community causes and giving back.

Ground improvements

Combining his diverse experiences, along with his geological and engineering knowledge, Adam brings a unique perspective to Mainmark UK. Adam comments: “Discovering Mainmark has changed my perception of how the industry approaches ground improvement.  I am honoured to join such an innovative team providing such innovative solutions. I feel it is my mission to share their approach to preserving property and infrastructure across the Southwest.”

Education on sub structural issues

Expanding its investment in highlighting the issue of residential subsidence, earlier this year, Mainmark UK became a partner at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) the UK’s only permanent visitor centre designed specifically to support homeowners and self-builders. The NSBRC displays a wide range of building methods, innovations, and technologies, and since opening its doors has welcomed almost 250,000 visitors.

This facility allows Mainmark to directly share its expertise with visitors, helping highlight and educate on the signs of sub-structural issues such as subsidence, understand its impact on projects, and know how to address the problems.

Mainmark Ground Engineering (UK) Ltd is a subsidiary of the Mainmark group of companies, originally established in 1989, with its UK headquarters located in Milton Keynes. For over three decades, Mainmark has established itself as a pioneering force in the industry, leading the way in developing and delivering cutting-edge solutions. With an impressive track record of over 200,000 successful projects across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the UK, Mainmark has earned international recognition as an award-winning ground engineer.