Current
Building Supplement
Technical Guidance Note
Establishes the minimum standards recommended for all underpinning projects, covering site investigation, design, pre-contract meeting, starting on site, health and safety and failures.
Supersedes: Technical Guide: 02 ASUC Recommended minimum standards for underpinning typical domestic 1, 2 and 3 storey buildings: overview of the process (ASUCPLUS, 2000).
Formerly known as the Association of Specialist Underpinning Contractors (ASUC). This independent trade association promotes professional and technical competence within the subsidence industry. Also includes specialist domestic services for underpinning and subsidence repair techniques, engineered foundation solutions and retrofit basement construction
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