July 2025

How Elite are answering the needs of housebuilders

Elite Precast Concrete has answered the call from both national and independent housebuilders for a solution to uneven silo base management with a practical and economical base that aligns with modern construction priorities.

Recently launched, the Elite Silo Base Foundation Slab offers cost, efficient and environmental advantages for site setups and project timelines, according to Paul Cartwright, Elite Precast’s Business Development Director, along with:

Quality and Durability
Factory-controlled production ensures consistent quality, high durability and precise tolerances, resulting in robust foundations that meet strict standards.

Reusability and Flexibility
The slabs are designed to be reusable and transferable to other sites, providing flexibility for future projects and reducing long-term material costs and environmental impact.

Reduced Waste and Environmental Impact
Offsite manufacturing leads to less site waste, lower disposal and recycling costs, and fewer vehicle movements, which collectively reduce the project’s carbon footprint.

Time and Cost Savings
These precast slabs are manufactured offsite and delivered ready to install, significantly reducing on-site construction time and labour costs, compared to traditional cast-in-place foundations.

Quick Installation
The slabs can be delivered and installed on a just-in-time basis, accelerating the construction process and improving overall project efficiency.

Safety and Site Efficiency
Precast installation is cleaner and safer, requiring less skilled labour and minimising disruption to local residents and the environment.

Weather Independence
Unlike traditional concrete pours, precast slabs can be produced regardless of weather conditions, minimising delays.

Load-Bearing Capacity
Silo Foundation Slabs are engineered to handle substantial loads, making them suitable for supporting silos and other heavy structures.

Housebuilders, such as Redrow Homes are adopting these Silo Base Foundation Slabs because they offer a smarter, safer and more efficient approach to foundation construction, addressing both immediate project needs and broader sustainability goals.

To find out more visit www.eliteprecast.co.uk/precast-foundation-slabs/silo-foundation-base-slabs or call the Elite team on 01952 588885