Underground structures
As our cities become more congested, and space becomes more valuable, there continue to be innovative uses of our underground space.
These range from uses for transport infrastructure such as deep interchange stations to building basements for optimising developable space in otherwise constrained sites.
We also specialise in cavern, engineering creating large underground spaces in rock formations for energy and infrastructure projects, underground storage facilities and repositories or even deep underground scientific research facilities.
Our services range from early feasibility, through consenting, ground investigation, detailed design of basements, retaining structures and rock support, through to internal fit out and fire management and evacuation, as well as construction support and site supervision.
Our global expertise is internationally recognised, having authored key standards and design guides which are use worldwide to promote best practice, efficient design and the most robust technical solutions.
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Projects
View all ground engineering and geotechnics projects:
First hillside solar plant in the Philippines
Cayanga Hillside Solar Farm, Philippines
Preserving Brunel’s iconic railway for future generations
Parson's Tunnel Rockfall Shelter, UK
A modern landmark to rejuvenate a traditional industrial area
Commercial development at 98 How Ming Street, Hong Kong
Expanding a hospital in the ‘medical city of Asia’
Island hospital expansion Penang, Malaysia
Ground engineering
As a recognised leader in ground engineering, Arup is often asked to push the essential skill and science of designing and building in the ground. Wherever difficult ground conditions, sensitive environments or ambitious projects present geotechnical challenges, we are able to help.
