Reinforced Concrete Piles
ICB is a piling company that constructs reinforced concrete piles for everything from high-rise buildings to infrastructure projects. Our state-of-the-art fixed mast rig, capable of drilling to depths of up to 32 meters deep with a diameter of 1200mm, coupled with our team's expertise and experience, enables us to deliver superior foundation solutions. With precise control and efficiency, our fixed mast rig ensures the accurate placement of reinforced concrete piles, providing optimal structural support and stability for even the most demanding applications. Whether it's for new construction or retrofitting existing structures, clients can trust ICB Construction to deliver exceptional results with our reinforced concrete pile capabilities.
Ground Anchor Walls
A retaining wall may require ground anchors when additional stabilization is needed beyond what a traditional retaining wall can provide. The ground anchor retaining solution ultimately enhances the safety, longevity, and effectiveness of the entire structure compared to a traditional retaining wall design.
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Given the prevalence of slip damage in and around Auckland city, a ground anchor retaining wall may be highly recommended to provide ground stabilisation and mitigate future soil movement.
ICB has extensive expertise in slip repairs, offering not only specialized construction of retaining walls but also a comprehensive design and build service, ensuring your slip repair solution is tailored to your specific needs and challenges.
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Ground anchors are also utilised in more complex retaining walls to address specific challenges related to height, slope stability, soil conditions, seismic activity, water pressure, and structural requirements. ICB has extensive experience in designing and building complex retaining walls and can advise on the best retaining solution for your job.
Timber Crib Walls
A timber crib wall is typically used to stabilise and support areas where erosion, shifting ground, or steep slopes pose a challenge. ICB offers a full design and build service for timber crib walls which utilise New Zealand manufactured Permacrib retaining wall system. Timber crib retaining walls are often chosen for their natural aesthetic appeal and sustainability. This is often a solution for retaining walls up to 3.5m high.
Low Drill Piling
Low drill piling offers greater flexibility than traditional piling methods because equipment used for low drill piling can be manoeuvred more easily on uneven surfaces, allowing for precise positioning and installation of piles in challenging topographical conditions. If you’re challenged with retaining an area which has variations in terrain, low drill piling may be the solution as ICB can adjust the piling process to accommodate the variations and ensure the desired result.
Not only is low drill piling suitable for uneven terrain but the low profile of the ICB low drill enables it to get under bridges, overpasses and high voltage power cables or even inside buildings. The ICB low drill can also reach high over retaining walls, barriers or other obstructions. (ICB Low Drill specifications available on request)
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Allan Block Walls
Allan Blocks are one solution utilised by ICB with their unique setback design that allows for easy interlocking without the need for mortar, ensuring swift and efficient installation. Allan Blocks provide excellent structural integrity, capable of withstanding the demands of varying soil conditions and retaining wall heights. Their versatility extends to both straight and curved retaining wall designs, making them suitable for a diverse array of applications.
ICB also has extensive experience with other segmental concrete block systems including Keystone Blocks and Rocklok Blocks. If you would your like help with your Concrete block retaining wall design ICB can provide a solution.
Stone Walls
Stone retaining walls, constructed using natural stone or rock materials, offer an aesthetic timeless solution with exceptional strength and longevity. Stone and Rock walls offer a sustainable solution to erosion control and when designed and constructed by ICB you can be confident of the quality.
Since completing 1100m of stone walls on the Pauanui Waterways the ICB Stonemasons have been in continual demand constructing natural stone retaining walls throughout Auckland and beyond. Prestigious projects like the Gulf Harbour Marina and Stonefields subdivision feature ICB stone walls.
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Gabion Basket
ICB’s Gabion baskets are constructed of durable wire mesh and filled with locally sourced stone. As a retaining and piling company, ICB boasts expertise in erosion control & slope stabilization - Gabion baskets provide a cost-effective solution for these and can also be used for a gabion basket retaining wall construction. Whether utilized as a standalone solution or integrated into larger projects requiring multiple retaining solutions, our commitment to quality and innovation ensures optimal outcomes every time.
Gravity Block Retaining Solutions - ICB Big Blocks
Gravity block retaining solutions offer durability, versatility, and ease of installation, making them popular choices for a wide range of projects. The ICB gravity wall solution is our signature ICB Big Block - these large interlocking concrete blocks provide a quick and efficient solution for retaining walls & boast 30% voids, facilitating swift rear drainage to efficiently alleviate hydrostatic pressures. We have extensive experience with an end-to-end design and build solution for all Big Block solutions including Verti-Block, Lock-Block and Redi-Rock Blocks.
Segmental Blocks - Keystone Walls
Allan Blocks are one solution utilised by ICB with their unique setback design that allows for easy interlocking without the need for mortar, ensuring swift and efficient installation. Allan Blocks provide excellent structural integrity, capable of withstanding the demands of varying soil conditions and retaining wall heights. Their versatility extends to both straight and curved retaining wall designs, making them suitable for a diverse array of applications.
ICB also has extensive experience with other segmental concrete block systems including Keystone Blocks and Rocklok Blocks. If you would your like help with your Concrete block retaining wall design ICB can provide a solution.
Timber Pole Retaining Walls
Timber pole retaining walls are a cost effective retaining solution offering versatility and aesthetic appeal. Timber pole retaining walls can be used for soil retention and landscape enhancement and they can be engineered for more complex retaining.
Steel UB Walls
The Steel UB retaining wall combines steel retaining posts with wooden facing. The Steel UB wall is known for its strength, versatility and longevity. ICB has extensive experience designing and constructing steel universal beam (UB) retaining walls for both residential and commercial projects.
Concrete Crib Walls
ICB has 35 years of experience with the construction of Interlocking Concrete Block (ICB) retaining walls. We specialize in constructing concrete crib walls that offer a softer and more natural aesthetic for retaining applications.
Our concrete crib walls are built on a batter, allowing for earth spacing that facilitates the planting of shrubs and smaller plants, creating a green and eco-friendly landscape. This innovative approach results in retaining walls that seamlessly blend into the surrounding environment, providing both structural support and visual appeal.
Whether it's for residential landscaping or large-scale infrastructure projects, our concrete crib walls offer a versatile cost-effective solution that enhances the beauty of the landscape while ensuring reliable soil retention.
Reinforced Concrete Pallisade
Reinforced Concrete Pallisade walls, offered by ICB, provide the ultimate solution for long-lasting retaining needs. These robust structures are ideal for heavy-duty applications such as highways and railways, where substantial loads are present. While often unseen or buried, their reinforced concrete construction ensures unparalleled strength and durability. With ICB as your construction partner, you can trust in our expertise to deliver reliable and permanent retaining solutions tailored to your specific requirements.
Hollow Masonry
ICB specializes in constructing walls using hollow masonry, offering numerous benefits for various construction projects. These traditional hollow blocks provide the permanence of concrete while enhancing architectural ambience. With lightweight construction, excellent thermal insulation, and versatile design options, hollow masonry walls by ICB ensure cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, and tailored solutions for your project needs.
Reinforced Concrete Structures
Reinforced concrete structures come in all shapes and sizes and ICB can design and construct these as required. Whether they are a stand alone structure or part of a wider project requiring multiple retaining products we have the team to handle your project.
An example of this is the head wall at the inlet and outlet side of a drain or culvert which provides protection against scouring or undermining of fill. Gabion baskets extend the protection on either side of the concrete head wall.