New project completed to boost energy efficiency in Northampton social housing

Ground engineering and asset preservation specialist Mainmark has completed its 19th project with Equans, supporting efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in social housing across Northampton.

In partnership with Northamptonshire Partnership Homes, Equans has carried out retrofit decarbonisation measures.

Mainmark’s role has been to address structural foundation issues in select properties to ensure that the decarbonisation work could be implemented effectively.

The most recent project, located in Weston Favell, involved underpinning 40 linear metres of a property’s foundation, using Mainmark’s Teretek® resin injection system to ensure the building was structurally sound for the upcoming energy efficiency upgrades.

David Hedley, infrastructure lead at Mainmark, said: “Working with Equans, we’ve delivered foundation stabilisation and underpinning to hundreds of metres of walls and structures across almost 20 projects. They’re a trusted partner of ours that we’re looking forward to continuing to work with.

“Through this partnership, we’ve been able to facilitate improvements to some family homes in the area. Our non-invasive approach allows residents to continue living in their homes as undisturbed as possible, while we carry out essential work to help make a change in their lives for the better.

“Our Teretek® resin injection technology allows us to underpin and secure properties within two to three days. This ensures that once a home is identified as needing stabilisation, there is only a minimal delay before the larger project work can commence.”

Stephen Harsant, project manager at Equans, said: “We’ve worked with Mainmark for several years, and they’ve consistently supported our efforts to improve Northampton’s social housing while delivering a high-quality and above-specification service. They’re quick and effective approach to assessing and resolving ground stabilisation issues has been invaluable and has enabled an efficient solution with minimal fuss.

“We’re looking forward to continuing our collaboration with Mainmark as we work to improve the energy credentials of Northampton’s social housing and the lives of the families living within them.”