Menard – Pioneering Ground Improvement for Over Six Decades

Menard is the UK’s leading ground improvement specialist, trusted for over 60 years to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions. We provide a comprehensive range of techniques that offer cost-effective alternatives to traditional piling and deep foundation systems—reducing programme times and significantly cutting carbon footprints. Many of our methods eliminate the need for concrete or steel, supporting greener construction.

Our mission is simple: deliver the right solution, first time. With five offices across the UK and global expertise, we combine local knowledge with international capability. From initial contact to on-site delivery, our seamless service ensures efficiency and reliability. Our in-house design team uses bespoke software to create lean, optimised designs tailored to each project.
Innovation is at the heart of Menard. Since Louis Menard introduced the Pressuremeter in the 1950s, we have pioneered techniques that shape modern ground engineering, including:

- Controlled Modulus Columns (CMCs)
- Bi-Modulus Columns (BMCs)
- Dynamic Compaction (DC)
- Dynamic Replacement (DR)
- Rapid Impact Compaction (RIC)
- Rolling Dynamic Compaction (RDC)
- Vibro Stone Columns (VSC)
- Vibro Compaction (VC)
- Vertical Drains (PVD)

Menard continues to lead the way in ground improvement—delivering smarter, faster, and more sustainable solutions for the future of construction.