Specialist and Complex Projects | Shanco Contracts Limited

Shanco specialises in delivering exceptional groundwork services tailored for specialist or complex projects across the UK.

We are committed to ensuring minimal disruption while adhering to stringent health and safety protocols, making us a trusted partner for challenging construction endeavours.

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Advanced groundworks solutions nationwide

Shanco offers bespoke groundwork services across the UK, tailored to meet the demands of complex and specialist construction projects.

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Diverse Projects Delivered

Successfully executed numerous major projects nationwide, enhancing infrastructure across various sectors.

60+

Specialised Operatives

Over 60 of our operatives are specifically trained to handle the technical and logistical challenges in complex groundworks environments.

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Specialist Services

Implemented multiple advanced projects using efficient construction detailing, optimising project completion and minimising onsite disruption.

18+

Years of Specialised Experience

Shanco boasts extensive experience in managing and executing complex groundwork projects with a high level of professionalism and adherence to safety standards.

Groundworks expertise for nationwide projects

Shanco utilises extensive industry knowledge and specialised skills to deliver high-quality groundwork services tailored to the needs of complex and specialist construction projects, ensuring optimal outcomes.

Solutions for
Diverse Industries

Shanco provides precision-engineered groundwork solutions, customised to meet the complex demands of various projects across different sectors.

Coordination with
Authorities

Our team guarantees seamless integration and compliance with local authorities and third parties, essential for smooth execution of complex projects.

Expert Logistical
Planning

With over 18 years of experience, we excel in detailed pre-construction assessments and technical evaluations, ensuring robust foundations for a variety of projects.

Cost-Effective
Engineering Solutions

We specialise in value engineering to optimise efficiency and reduce costs without compromising the high standards required in specialist construction.

Specialised
Infrastructure Expertise

Our deep knowledge in essential infrastructure such as utility and drainage connections is vital for the complex needs of various environments.

Commitment to
Safety and Environment

Adhering to stringent environmental and safety protocols to ensure projects are not only secure but also sustainable and responsible.

Groundworks Case Studies

Read our comprehensive case studies to explore the challenges we've navigated and the projects we've successfully completed in the complex and demanding sector of nationwide groundworks.

December 22, 2023

Extensive Pre-contract Planning Ensures Shanco Achieve Customers Critical Deadline

Shanco completed the construction of a 500,000-litre reinforced concrete bund to house fourteen steel silos for the safe storage of cooking oils. The project included site remediation and investigation; the location and exposure of existing utility services and extensive CFA piling works.

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January 2, 2024

Shanco Supports Rosti Automotive with Service Yard Extension in North Yorkshire

Rosti are an international injection moulding company with a manufacturing facility in North Yorkshire. They needed to extend their existing service yard and consulted with the Structural Engineer on the project to recommend a groundworks company that could complete the job whilst working around a live manufacturing site. The structural engineer recommended us, having worked with us on several other projects.

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February 27, 2024

Shanco Develops Partnership with St Francis Group at Eggborough Site

The latest development from St Francis Group, one of the UK’s leading regeneration & brownfield development specialists, is a new 2.2m square ft prime industrial/distribution park in Eggborough, North Yorkshire.

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Consistency across the nation

Unlike many groundworks contractors, Shanco offers a nationwide service as standard. Ensuring delivery standards and programme management are always on point.

Exceeding Expectations in Complex Construction Environments

“The work carried out and the overall finish is excellent and it all went without a noticeable hitch. All your guys were excellent and are a credit to you.”
Stephen Kirk
Lean Manufacturing, Projects Manager
An exceptionally complex project was delivered on time and under budget. Excellent teamwork at every stage contributed to the project's success.
Steven James
End Client
Having run sites for over 30 years now, it has been great to work with a professional team, who are courteous, knowledgeable, well organised and above all, get the job done. The Site Supervisor was outstanding, I would have no hesitation in recommending Shanco.
Robert Snook, Site Manager
Main Contractor

This is my second time working with Shanco. As this is a live prison, it’s taken a momentous effort to organise staff bookings and deliveries, and a good team effort has been achieved due to their positive attitude. Access/clearance has been a challenge, and the coordination of deliveries by Shanco has been fantastic. This has been such a crucial part of the running of the site, it has made my job far easier... We have faced many challenges together as a team, their proactive approach has been of great assistance, and the project is ahead of programme thanks to them. I would certainly recommend Shanco for any future projects in the MoJ department, or any other site projects.
Dale Green, Project Manager
HMP in Northern England