Author of 594 guides · Queensland Australia
Anthony Painter
Anthony is a construction professional with 26 years in residential construction, a Bachelor of Construction Management a Cert IV in Waterproofing & Builders license.
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Post 22: Piling Platform Preparation: Bulk Excavation
Bulk earthworks for the piling platform: 600 m³ out, then a geotech-designed platform of compacted sand and 300 mm of road base, built to carry 250 kPa.
Post 21: Early Works Update: DA Approved, Sheet Piling Next
DA approved. Insurance, power for the dewatering plant, what a reduced level (RL) is and why we set the pile tops at RL 2.8, and the early works approval pack.
Post 20: Planning Before Major Works: Surveys, Groundwater and Piling Options
A test pit measured against the tide, survey benchmarks, backup power for dewatering, and why we chose sheet piles over secant piles.
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