ScrewFast Foundations, a part of the Van Elle Group, is a leading specialist in steel piling innovation, particularly in the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of helical piles and steel foundation solutions. Since its establishment in 2000, the company has pioneered the use of large-diameter helical piles within UK infrastructure, offering adaptable solutions suitable for a wide range of ground conditions, from soft soils to rock. Their comprehensive turn-key services include site investigation, geotechnical and structural design, manufacturing, supply, installation, monitoring, and testing, alongside BIM modelling and structural design for modular foundations.
The company emphasizes a design-led approach, integrating design considerations early in project planning to achieve efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable outcomes. This methodology often minimizes or eliminates the need for temporary works, leading to improved project timelines, enhanced safety, and significant reductions in carbon emissions. By utilizing modern methods of construction (MMC) and manufacturing components off-site, ScrewFast streamlines the construction process, reducing on-site time and the need for extensive excavation and concrete pouring.
ScrewFast's solutions are noted for their recyclability, environmental friendliness, and substantial carbon reduction advantages compared to traditional methods. They offer unique capabilities such as pile removal at project completion, providing superior life-cycle benefits. Their steel-based foundations are recognized and accepted across major infrastructure sectors, including highways, rail, electrification, energy structures, telecommunication masts, marine construction, and eco-friendly buildings.