Preparation of a range of desk study reports including Environmental audits to support land transactions and address planning conditions. Reporting includes development of preliminary risk assessment and conceptual site models to identify contamination potential, likely ground conditions and possible development constraints for a range of sites from single residential plots to large multiuse residential, commercial and industrial sites.

We carry out ground investigation to identify the environmental and geotechnical properties of the ground. We design, supervise and provide interpretive reporting to the current guidance. Ground investigation techniques are wide ranging and we are fully versed in all the latest techniques. We work closely with our suppliers to ensure the client gets the most efficient and effective delivery.

We prepare geotechnical assessment for foundation design and other structural matters including road design, concrete design classification and earthworks. We like to work closely with the structural engineer as we believe this ensures the best and most efficient solutions are determined.

Preparation of interpretive reporting including generic and detailed qualitative/ quantitative environmental risk assessment for human health and the water environment. Reporting is to current guidance and legislation and is supported with industry standard modelling software.

Design of remediation measures to provide cost effective solutions and ensure successful land development. We provide associated validation/ verification services and reporting to enable discharge of planning conditions and regulator sign-off.

We provide in house ground gas monitoring services using the latest equipment. Our service includes gas assessment design and reporting to the relevant/ latest guidance, with associated gas verification plans and validation services.

Preparation of Coal Mining Risk Assessment to support planning procedures. Mining and mine entry investigations using a range of techniques including borehole drilling, geophysical surveys and excavation. Interpretive reporting and liaison with the Coal Authority to ensure mining risks are appropriately managed in the most cost effective way and in line with regulatory requirements.

Preparation of UKWIR reporting in accordance with the current guidance to ensure technical approval for new water supplies. We design and carry out on site sampling where required.

We provide consultancy services and support to clients buying or selling land including abnormal development cost assessments and identification of development constraints relating to the ground.

To assist our clients with waste handling including off-site disposal of soils,  we can now provide hazardous waste classification of soil using the HazWasteOnline™ software. This tool allows us the capability of assessing waste (soils) as either hazardous or non-hazardous in accordance with WM3 v1.1 guidance, now commonly required by SEPA and regulators.  The purpose of this assessment is to assist clients to meet their duty of care obligations when handling and disposing of soils. If you would like to discuss how we may be able to assist with your project, then please contact Sharon or Nick. Contact details can befound on the team page.