{"id":122694,"date":"2026-04-15T15:59:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/uk\/success-stories\/terramesh-retaining-wall-solution-for-housing-development-in-bearsden-glasgow\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:59:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:59:26","slug":"terramesh-retaining-wall-solution-for-housing-development-in-bearsden-glasgow","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/uk\/success-stories\/terramesh-retaining-wall-solution-for-housing-development-in-bearsden-glasgow\/","title":{"rendered":"Terramesh\u00ae Retaining Wall Solution for Housing Development in Bearsden, Glasgow"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container-fluid carousel-image-gallery\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div id=\"carouselImageblock_63ae097fdffd7\" class=\"carousel slide carouselImageGallery\" data-bs-ride=\"carousel\">\n                <!-- \/\/ Indicators -->\n                <ol 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                            <div class=\"img-responsive-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"img-responsive\">\n                                        <div class=\"img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2976_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"griditem-text-wrapper text-center\">\n                                    <p class=\"griditem-text text-center\">Terramesh\u00ae System<\/p>\n                   \n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><div class=\"container-full text-bocolor-block-white\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n            <div class=\"container box-container\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-12\">\n                        <h3>Challenge<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>    \n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n            <div class=\"container box-container\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-12 content\">\n                        <p>Glasgow is experiencing significant growth in new housing developments, with increased demand for high-quality residential construction in desirable suburban areas such as Bearsden. On Birnam Crescent, Cala Homes commenced a development of 20 new homes; however, the site presented challenging ground conditions that required careful engineering intervention. The terrain was uneven and unsuitable for immediate construction, making ground stabilisation and reinforcement essential before any building work could proceed.<\/p>\n<p>The success of the project depended heavily on effective earthworks and the implementation of a robust retaining solution. Without proper stabilisation, the integrity of the development and the safety of future homeowners could be compromised. Therefore, a long-lasting, sustainable, and structurally reliable retaining system was required to support the site and enable construction to move forward.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"container-full text-bocolor-block-green\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n            <div class=\"container box-container\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-12\">\n                        <h3>Solution<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>    \n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n            <div class=\"container box-container\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-12 content\">\n                        <p>Maccaferri Construction was appointed by Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) to design, supply, and install a high-performance retaining wall solution tailored to the site\u2019s specific requirements. The chosen solution was the Terramesh\u00ae System, a proven mechanically stabilised earth (MSE) system known for its strength, durability, and environmental benefits.<\/p>\n<p>With a design life of 120 years and backed by BBA certification, the Terramesh\u00ae System provided a sustainable and compliant solution for long-term ground stabilisation. The retaining wall measured 148 metres in length, with variable heights ranging from 2 metres to 5 metres to accommodate the site\u2019s natural gradients.<\/p>\n<p>A key advantage of the system was the use of locally sourced stone as fill material. This approach significantly reduced transportation requirements, lowering the overall carbon footprint of the project while supporting environmentally responsible construction practices. The modular installation process involved placing each Terramesh\u00ae unit layer-by-layer onto the completed section below, ensuring structural integrity and efficient construction.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its engineering performance, the finished retaining wall delivered strong aesthetic value. The natural stone facing allowed the structure to blend seamlessly into the surrounding environment, enhancing the visual appeal of the development while maintaining functionality.<\/p>\n<p>This project demonstrates how Maccaferri\u2019s retaining wall solutions can successfully address complex ground conditions in residential developments, providing a durable, sustainable, and visually appealing outcome for modern housing projects in Glasgow.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div><div class=\"wp-block-mac-container-block box-container\"><div class=\"container\"><h2>Used Products<\/h2><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-3 col-xl-3 col-xxl-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-mac-card-new-block block-latest-news-container\"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"content-images\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"box-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Terramesh_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"TerraMesh\" title=\"TerraMesh\" \/><\/div><div class=\"card-body\"><h6>TerraMesh<\/h6><span class=\"abstract\">Maccaferri Terramesh\u00ae Family includes different facing options to build a Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) structures and Reinforced Soil Sl<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/uk\/products\/terramesh\/\" class=\"cta\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"TerraMesh\">View\n                           <span class=\"text\" value=\"\" \/>\n                           <\/a><div data-post-id=\"113675\" class=\"star \" title=\"Add to wishlist\"><span class=\"material-symbols-rounded starrate\">star<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--usedproducts-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maccaferri Construction was appointed by Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) to design, supply, and install a high-performance retaining wall solution ta<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12703,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","stories-category":[],"stories-tag":[],"class_list":["post-122694","stories","type-stories","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"products":[113675],"applications":[106318,106318],"solutions":[106504],"sectors":[106252]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.0 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Terramesh\u00ae Retaining Wall Solution for Housing Development in Bearsden, Glasgow - Maccaferri UK &amp; Ireland<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore our Success Stories: Terramesh\u00ae Retaining Wall Solution for Housing Development in Bearsden, Glasgow. 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