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We are offering a new solution to the UK market: something that is commonplace in countries such as Switzerland. Glatthaar Keller has teamed up with Bunker Schutzraum Systeme Deutschland (BSSD Defence GmbH) to offer bespoke shelter solutions for single and multi-family homes, as well as underground car parks. The two partners combine their strengths: Glatthaar…

We Celebrate Our 90,000th Construction Project with a double basement. We have reached a remarkable milestone in our 46-year company history: the completion of our 90,000th construction project. The landmark achievement took place in Hochheim, near Frankfurt, and came in the form of a fitting double: two AquaSafe® basements with external insulation, built simultaneously on…

ISO 14001 & Glatthaar Keller: A Commitment to Environmental Excellence ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), published by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). It provides a structured framework that helps organisations identify, manage, and continuously reduce their environmental impact, covering everything from energy and water use to waste,…

Advancing Precast Innovation: Glatthaar Showcases Twin Wall Technology in Latest Industry Feature Glatthaar is proud to continue contributing to the wider construction community through ongoing knowledgesharing and industry collaboration. As a leading manufacturer of precast concrete basements, the company remains committed to driving innovation and raising awareness of modern factorybased construction methods. In a recent…

Glatthaar Keller Delivers Complete Groundworks Package For Two New Nurseries Two new nurseries have opened in Hamm Germany, providing a total of 130 childcare places, The project stands out for its highly efficient construction process. The client chose a fullservice approach by commissioning Glatthaar Keller to handle all groundworks. The company delivered everything from excavation…

Innovative technology, intelligent planning, and high-quality fittings are transforming basement construction into a smart living space and the digital heart of the family home across the UK. The basement has become a valuable proposition for self-build projects, providing a comfortable living area. Self-builders who include a basement in their smart home plans from the outset…

We have renewed our AquaSafe® trademark for a further 10 years, marking an important milestone and commitment to the supply of prefabricated basements in the UK. We have now been operating in the UK for over a decade, through recession and the changing environment post Brexit. We have weathered a pandemic and our products and…

Passivhaus is the world’s leading standard for energy efficient construction – a standard that Glatthaar is committed to. For a house to meet the highest energy efficiency standards, all elements of the construction process must be considered. Every project starts with the ground bearing slab or basement. There are limits to the materials that can…

Concrete is an important material for the manufacture of ground bearing slabs and prefabricated basements. There are CO2 emissions associated with the chemical process and the energy required. Over the past year we have been working with suppliers to investigate the use of low emission concrete. What does this mean? Low emissions concrete is made…

We take the safety of our workplace very seriously, which is why we have partnered with CCS Organisation Limited Health & Safety, to provide Health & Safety (H&S) advice and training to our on-site teams. CCS conducts Site Safety Evaluations of the Construction site.  This is a positive way of monitoring our works to ensure…

Glatthaar Keller invests heavily in sustainability and has been using only renewable electricity since January 2023. The Company has an ambitious goal to be climate-neutral by 2030. Because concrete measures are required for this, Glatthaar Keller invests heavily in environmental and climate protection. Last year, they created the new position of Sustainability manager. One of…

If so, should this call into question creating a basement as part of yourself build project? The answer to this is not simply that basements are not possible. Should your property be located in an area with rising water tables, poor ground conditions or flood risk, it is a possibility, providing you plan correctly. In…