Groundworks
BLOCK & BEAM
Floor Support
Beam and block is a construction method to support flooring, especially for ground floors as well as multi-storey buildings. … The blocks are placed at regular intervals and the beams placed between them to form a connection between each block section.
BLOCK PAVING
Several Patterns & Styles To Choose From
Block paving also known as brick paving is a commonly used decorative method of creating a pavement or hardstanding. … This allows for remedial work to be carried out under the surface of the paving without leaving a lasting mark once the paving bricks have been replaced.
DRAINAGE
Let’s Get Digging
Drainage is the artificial removal of water, both surface and sub-surface. Drainage is often a major element of civil engineering and construction projects and is necessary to avoid flooding and other damage.
EXCAVATION
360 Operated
Excavation is the process of moving earth, rock or other materials with tools, equipment or explosives. It includes earthwork, trenching, wall shafts, tunnelling and underground. Excavation has a number of important applications including exploration, environmental restoration, mining and construction.
FOUNDATION
Stand Tall
A foundation is a lower portion of building the structure that transfers its gravity loads to the earth. Foundations are generally broken into two categories: shallow foundations and deep foundations. A tall building must have a strong foundation if it is to stand for a long time.
SUBSTRUCTURE
Important Stuff
A Substructure is an underlying or supporting structure to the superstructure. It is below ground level. Foundation is part of the substructure. The substructure is the lower portion of the building which transmits the dead load, live loads and other loads to the underneath subsoil.
Concrete Installation
How is our concrete installed?
Screeding – Formworks – Reinforcement – Pours To Foundations – Kerb Channels – Pavments – Building Floors – Placement
Health and safety considerations
Suitable clothing is worn including impervious gloves, long sleeves, eye protection and suitable impervious boots when handling concrete.
Preparing the concrete base
The preparation needed will depend on the existing surface and what the concrete will be used for. We would mark out the area you need to concrete. The ground will then be levelled and well compacted to provide a base for your concrete.
Setting up the concrete formwork
The form-work is made up of timber planks that go around the edge of the area you want to concrete. This will support the concrete as it hardens and also is used to form a level.
Pouring the concrete into the project area
We will spread the concrete between the forms on the finished surface and compact it down. Level the concrete across the surface ensuring that it gets into the corners of your forms and that there are no low spots.
Finishing the concrete surface
Depending on the use there are a number of options we offer finishing the surface of the concrete. A tamped surface will provide a low-slip surface which is suitable for drives and paths. To achieve a smooth surface suitable for house floors, we use a float across the surface of the concrete. By using a broom head we can create a brushed effect which indents the surface without pulling it apart.
Setting and curing
We cover the concrete with polythene sheeting weighted down at the edges to prevent it from drying out too quickly and leave for ideally seven days in summer and ten in winter to allow it to cure before removing the covering.
Damp proofing
Polythene sheet is spread over the sub-base, ensuring the edges are turned up at the wall to form a tray.
FAQs
See what our customers are asking us most often.
What assurances do you get with JMA?
JMA believe in providing quality service to each and everyone of our customers. When you choose JMA, you can rest assured that the job will be completed on time and to the standard you deserve. You can be assured that our team will listen to what you want, help you explore your options and make sure only the best design gets built.
What does JMA cover?
JMA covers all aspects of the construction industry. If you’ve browsed our site then you’ll know, we have a lot to offer. But our services don’t stop there, if there’s a specific idea you have in mind, feel free to call our team and speak to one of our project managers who can talk with you through what you want. If it’s something we can help with, we’ll be sure to let you know.
How experienced is the team at JMA?
JMA have over 10 years of experience within the construction industry. Our project managers collectively have decades of experience between them. We pride ourselves on knowing what we are talking about so we make sure all of our team is fully trained and experienced by the time you ever even meet them.
Our workers are also very experienced. Operating a recruitment side of the business has allowed us, over time, to find reliable and experienced staff that can be put to work on a job at a moment notice. To learn more, get in touch and speak with one of our project managers.
Who do I go to if I have a further question?
We have a dedicated support team, manning our phones 9 – 5, Monday to. If you have a query, all you need to do is get in touch and we can help you out. The number to call is 01902 585 144 and to get in touch by email, send your queries to office@jmagroup.co.uk.
FANTASTIC SUPPORT
I needed refit doing for my kitchen, but I didn’t even know where to start. After getting in touch, my project manager talked me through my options and helped me decide which work to get done. Within no time they had workers in my house getting the job done. I’m really happy with the work.
Margot Kaufman
Birmingham Resident
FABULOUS TEAM
I have been hiring my own guys on and off for the last 5 years and one of the most troublesome tasks has always been payrolling them. I tried outsourcing to different firms but none of them were up to scratch. When I reached out to JMA, they quickly offered the support I had been looking for and so far, I’m extremely pleased with their work.
Roberto Costa
Construction Manager
We originally contact them for a strip out of our old office, back when we were premises. The did such a good and their project managers were so lovely that we went with JMA for the build of our new offices as well. It’s safe to say they delivered on their promise, the new offices look beautiful and just as functional as we designed them to be. A big thank you again to the project managers, they were a big help with the design stage.
Maria Ho
Financial Director
JMA lend a big hand in making my business what it is. We’re not a big company, so being able to rely on JMA for our estimations and other back office support really helps us out. Their team are very knowledgeable and always happy to lend a hand.
Marsha Thomas
Project Manager
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