Groundworks & Civil Engineering for Commercial & Residential Projects Across the UK

Cardex Contracting Ltd delivers groundworks, civil engineering and plant-supported site services for commercial developments, housing schemes, residential projects and infrastructure works nationwide.

With fast mobilisation, in-house plant and experienced teams, we help move projects from site preparation through to completion safely, efficiently and to specification.

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Nationwide

Project Delivery

40+

Years of experience

Commercial & Residential

Project Capability

In-House

Plant and Machinery

OUR CAPABILITIES

Comprehensive Groundworks & Civil Engineering Services

Cardex provides joined-up groundworks and civil engineering support for commercial developments, housing schemes, residential projects and infrastructure works across the UK.

From earthworks and remediation through to roads, sewers, foundations, surfacing and landscaping, our teams help prepare, build and complete sites to a high standard.

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Earthworks & Remediation

Site stripping, excavation, levelling, cut-and-fill and remediation works to prepare commercial and residential sites for development.

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Roads, Highways & Sewers

Infrastructure works, sewer connections, diversions and roads/sewers packages for housing developments, commercial projects and site access requirements.

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Substructure, Foundations & Piling

Substructure installation, foundation works, piling-related support and early-stage site coordination for housing and commercial construction projects.

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Surfacing, Paving & Landscaping

Tarmac, block paving, stone, flagging, landscaping, topsoil and finishing works for residential and commercial project completion.

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FLEET & TECHNOLOGY

In-house plant. Faster mobilisation. Greater control.

Cardex operates a wide range of in-house machinery and vehicles, helping us mobilise quickly, support competitive project delivery and maintain greater control across site works.

Our fleet includes CAT excavators, mini diggers, dumpers, dozers, rollers and compactors, supporting groundworks and civil engineering projects from preparation through to completion.

Rollers and compactors

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Dumpers from 6 to 22 tonnes

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Trimble Earthworks GPS capability

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Excavators 1.5T - 50T

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CAT D6N and D5K dozers

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In-house plant supporting fast mobilisation

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TRUSTED DELIVERY

Recommended for quality, budget control and programme delivery.

Cardex has supported clients across numerous development sites, delivering reliable groundworks and civil engineering services with a focus on quality, agreed programmes and budget control.

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Cardex Contracting have assisted us on numerous projects across our development sites. We have always found them to deliver a service that is second to none. They have always completed projects on budget to an agreed programme.

The standard of work is always very high. I would therefore have no hesitation in making the recommendation of Cardex Contracting to any company or individual for any of the services that Cadex offer.

Redrow - Client Recommendation

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Recommended for consistently high-quality delivery.

High Standard of Work

Trusted across numerous development projects and sites.

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Proven Experience

Recognised for completing projects within agreed budgets.

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On Budget

On Programme

Praised for delivering to agreed programmes and deadlines.

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Trusted by developers, housebuilders, commercial and residential clients.

Cardex brings capability, commitment and a hands-on approach to every project, helping clients achieve successful, on-time outcomes.

COMPLIANCE & PREQUALIFICATION

Accredited, qualified and ready for site mobilisation.

Cardex supports main contractors, developers, housebuilders and commercial clients with the documentation, training evidence and site-readiness information needed before works begin.

We hold SMAS Worksafe certification and SSIP approval, with operative and plant competency supported through recognised schemes including CPCS, CSCS, NPORS and SWQR Street Works qualifications.

From tender review to site mobilisation, we can provide the information required to help clients move forward with confidence.

SMAS Worksafe / SSIP Approved Contractor

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Health and safety documentation

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Insurance and company information

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CPCS, CSCS and NPORS competency evidence

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RAMS and method statement support

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SWQR Street Works-qualified personnel

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Project-specific compliance information

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Plant and machinery details

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We can supply relevant documentation for tendering, onboarding and project mobilisation.

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SMAS Worksafe & SSIP Approved Contractor

Cardex Contracting Ltd holds SMAS Worksafe certification and SSIP approval, confirming that the business has been assessed against recognised health and safety standards for contractors.

Alongside this, our teams hold recognised operative and plant-related qualifications, helping support safe, competent delivery across groundworks, civil engineering, highways, drainage and infrastructure-related projects.

- SMAS Worksafe certification

- SSIP Approved Contractor

- CPCS and NPORS plant competency

- CSCS site competency

- SWQR Street Works-qualified personnel

- Evidence available for tendering and onboarding

Evidence available on request.

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SMAS Worksafe / SSIP Approval

Cardex holds SMAS Worksafe certification and SSIP approval, supporting contractor prequalification and health and safety review requirements.

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Operative Competency

CPCS, CSCS and NPORS competency evidence can be provided where required to support project onboarding and site mobilisation.

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Plant & Operative Records

Plant and machinery details can be supplied to support tender submissions, prequalification checks and project-specific site requirements.

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Street Works Capability

Access to SWQR Street Works-qualified personnel supporting highways, drainage and infrastructure-related works, with evidence available on request.

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Further compliance information can be supplied on request.

If you need specific documentation for a tender or project, get in touch and we’ll provide what you need.