Akela Ground Engineering, part of the Akela Group, has strengthened its presence in the Midlands with the announcement of its fourth ground engineering contract with developer Owl Homes.

The latest project will see Akela install tubular steel piles at Owl Homes' Waltonbrook development in Burton on the Wolds, Leicestershire. The site, which will feature 66 two- to five-bedroom homes, is scheduled to launch in autumn 2025.

The Waltonbrook contract marks the fourth active site Akela is delivering for Owl Homes, further solidifying the partnership between the two firms and supporting Akela's strategic ambitions to expand across the Midlands.

Akela previously completed precast concrete piling for the first phase of Owl's Oakwood development in Stoke Golding, Nuneaton, and is set to return in September to begin phase two. The company is also currently on-site at Willowbank Meadows in Tewkesbury and is scheduled to begin work in August at Furrows Close in Worcester, an affordable housing scheme by Owl Partnerships, part of the Owl Group.


"Our growing relationship with the Owl Group is a great example of strategic collaboration in action," said Will Payne, Managing Director at Akela Ground Engineering.

"Securing a fourth active site not only reinforces the trust and alignment between our two organisations but also marks another meaningful step in our expansion across The Midlands, a region that continues to be central to our long-term growth plans.

"We're delivering our specialist ground engineering services using our fleet of JX JCB driven piling rigs which has helped to ensure ground stability and manage natural soil movement caused by nearby trees. It's a practical example of how our technical capabilities and partnership approach are helping housebuilders unlock development potential with confidence."

Ricki Hughes, Construction Director at Owl Homes, added: "At Owl, it's important for us to establish strong relationships with our partners to deliver an exceptional end product for our customers. We are pleased to have partnered with Akela Ground Engineering on these new sites and look forward to working with them further across The Midlands."