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When a homeowner bought a home on a prestigious road in Wimbledon London, they wanted to increase the footprint of the home to suit their needs 

As part of our sales arm in the waterproofing sector, training is a crucial part of our day-to-day tasks.

Old Pier tavern gets re-developed with large new basement, waterproofed by Wykamo

When a huge full renovation of this beautiful home in Notting hill was taking place, the owners had decided to dig down and create a new extended basement space under the home.

When a new commercial structure in Angel in London needed a waterproofing scheme Wykamol registered installer Advance Property Preservations jumped at the opportunity to design a scheme to Bs8102

When Wykamol were approached by Managing Director Simon Widdowfield of Altus construction to help design the waterproofing to a new build apartment complex in North London

When a homeowner in Lancashire built his dream home, he chose a German prefabricated panel system to build his basement with.

Wykamol are immensely proud that our geotextile membrane Geotex 8 and 20mm protection cavity drain membranes have been granted approval from the British Board of Agreement.

This was an incredible project totalling over 4500m2 of waterproofing internally on this new build extension to Bath University

These three large basements were to be transformed into liveable spaces including cinema rooms and kitchen areas

When these two projects both in Dublin were being built behind the scenes Wykamol were busy designing and drawing specialist drawings for the waterproofing at the bottles works and the new [...]

Large waterproofing scheme to new build development by AP Gooch with Wykamol Membranes

The Summer edition of the ASUC Bulletin is now available to read This edition of the bulletin includes: ASUC Meeting updates Member Articles Thrive Programme Subsidence Forum Training Day [...]

The Winter edition of the ASUC bulletin is now available to read!   This edition of the bulletin includes: ASUC AGM updates A tribute to Michael Ellis COVID-19 Update Member Articles ASUC [...]

  ASUC: The COVID-19 Journey   Coronavirus (COVID-19) has dramatically impacted businesses across the construction industry. In response, ASUC has put together a short video [...]

 A Tribute to Michael Ellis It is with sadness that The Association has learned of the passing of Michael Ellis the founder of geotechnical contractor Van Elle and a co-founder of ASUC. Michael, [...]

Property Collapse in Chelsea. Why let a good headline get in the way of the facts?   Many national newspapers and the construction press reported this week ( w/e 6th Nov 2020) the collapse [...]

Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the UK remains a rapidly changing and uncertain landscape. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted every avenue of our lives and altered the way we live. [...]

ASUC – Trade association statement in relation to COVID 19 and our Construction sites. 20th October 2020: The CLC Site Operating Procedures have been updated to version 6, which can be [...]

ASUC are delighted to announce the newest honorary member: John Patch! John is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and is degree-qualified with 47 years’ experience in the construction [...]

At the Executive Committee Meeting held on the 16th January 2020, Dermot Rooney, our current Vice Chairman, confirmed that due to workload commitments at his own company, he would have to stand [...]

The 2019 ASUC Awards Lunch took place at One Moorgate Place, London on the 15th November 2019. Returning to the venue from last year, it was again beautifully decorated. Guests were welcomed with [...]

Huge congratulations are in order for the following companies for their success at the ASUC Awards Lunch which was held on the 15th November 2019. DEFECTS INSURANCE GUARANTEE AWARD – sponsored by [...]

The latest edition of ASUC’s E-news includes items on: The ASUC AGM + Awards Mental Health First Aid Training December course dates Confined Spaces course Subsidence Forum Training Day ASUC [...]

  The newly formed Society of Underwriting Professionals, who are part of the CII, have issued a new guide on Subsidence Good Practice for Underwriters. The guide is an insightful resource [...]

You can read the full case study here.  

We all know how important practicing good health and safety is in the construction industry. That's why ASUC is launching a Mental Health Awareness Course.

When a course at the University of Surrey needed a training facility for its students, Newton Waterproofing were able to provide a waterproofing solution.

ASUC is excited to announce that bookings for this year's AGM and Awards Lunch are now open. Following the great success of the 2018 event, the event will be held in London.

The PI market faces difficult conditions. Read the ASUC take on the benefits of latent defects insurance and PI in the current market from the ISWC Conference 2019.

Last week, ASUC member company Newton Waterproofing Systems took home the prestigious Innovation of the Year accolade from the National Building Awards.

Delta Membrane Systems Ltd recently completed works on the iconic London Underground, the oldest underground rail networks in the world. 

Aarsleff Ground Engineering completed a multidisciplinary foundations package at Saxton Gardens, for main client Leeds City Council for Vital Energi.

Delta Membrane Systems Ltd provided an innovative and comprehensive waterproofing solution which was required to facilitate a state of the art hotel.

Aarsleff Ground Engineering were awarded the contract for the construction of a new cinema and retail development within London's iconic O2 Arena.

ASUC member company Aarsleff Ground Engineering installed 16 No. 300mm SFA piles utilising a 14 Tonne Restricted access piling Rig.

At CN Specialist Awards 2019, ASUC member company M J Rooney were recognised for their excellence, winning the award for Digital Construction Excellence.

A recent LABC Warranty article has highlighted some of the brilliant basements that some of our ASUC members have built. You can read all about these luxury London basements here.

Read the latest news from ASUC in the Spring 2019 edition.

Following discussions with the market, our members, and underwriters, ASUC is pleased to announce improved terms for its Foundation Insurance Guarantee (FIG).  

ASUC is excited to announce that we will be returning to One Moorgate Place in London for this year's AGM and Awards Lunch in December 2019 to celebrate another great year,

Engineered foundations provide a far more sustainable and site-sensitive solution to the problem of the risks posed by trees located near to buildings.

Abbey Pynford recently worked on a project in Westminster, which underwent a complete refurbishment and fit out of an existing mid-terrace property.

ASUC members specialse in retrofit basement construction. To celebrate their work, we have launched the #ASUCBestBasement campaign. Find out more!

In the Spring of 2018, ASUC member company Neil Foundations Systems took on a project in Reading, Berkshire.

Llwyn Celyn will feature on More4’s Restoring Britain’s Landmarks on 16th & 23rd January 2019, with the  two 1-hour programmes showing the various tradesmen and heritage-specific skills.

Abbey Pynford completed works on the Queen’s Theatre, the home of the iconic musical Les Misérables in London's busy West End.

Falcon Structural Repairs Limited were appointed as an approved specialist installer on the Landmark Trust project at Llwyn Celyn in Cwmyoy.

ASUC's members work on a wide range of projects in basements, subsidence and underpinning every day. To find out more, read our case studies here.

Croft Structural Engineers’ expertise proved invaluable on this ambitious remodelling of a five-storey Victorian townhouse.

Find out how a family residence on one of the most prestigious residential avenues in Notting Hill was developed for the owner by Knowles & Associates.

Right in the heart of Camden high street, MJ Rooney built new basements units underneath 5 adjacent commercial units.

The Newton Membrane Recycling Service is a great example of innovation within the waterproofing industry.

Croft Structural Engineers’ expertise in refurbishment and basements proved invaluable for this 4-storey residence in Primrose Hill.

Find out more about ASUC member Modebest Builders Limited's work on one of Farringdon's most iconic structures, the Farmiloe Building.

ASUC-member Newton Waterproofing’s project at Lillie Square in London provides an excellent case study of waterproofing in a massive new build.

Georgia Burbridge and Rachel Munro of ASUC member company Delta Membrane Systems Limited established the Women of Waterproofing Networking Group.

In order to create a basement on an infill site between two existing houses a continuous reinforced concrete piled retaining wall with capping beam was constructed by Underpin & Makegood Group.

Croft Structural Engineers completed a complex project at Oldbury Place converting an existing Victorian industrial building into three modern townhouses.

ASUC member company Rackham Construction Limited worked on a 1960's multi-residential building was demolished to create this stunning town house with double-height basement.

M J Rooney's basement construction for a new build on a very small London site is featured on Channel 4's popular Grand Designs programme.