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Earth Environmental & Geotechnical are committed to providing high quality and cost effective geotechnical, geological, and environmental services. We ensure our services are completed by qualified personnel and risk assessments, remediation and design solutions are compliant with current legislation. Plus as added assurance we provide market leading £10M comprehensive professional indemnity cover.

Guidance on Mine Gas Risk Assessments. How do I know if a coal mine gas risk assessment is required for planning permission? If you are planning a new development, or extending a property it is essential to have a thorough understanding of what you are building on. If your development site is in a coal mining or mining risk area you may need to complete a Coal Mine Risk Assessment. Our Decision Tree will help you identify what Risk Assessments you will need.

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd  provide Geotechnical Consultancy Services for Renewable Energy Projects throughout the UK. We have recently undertaken several site investigations for new wind farms, solar farms, and battery storage centres across the UK. This work also includes several very large wind farm projects in Scotland. We have substantial experience in the renewable energy sector

Correct soil waste classification can save you money and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. In this article, we look at Why is soil waste classification important?  What is WAC Testing?  and how the correct process of soil waste management can save your development site money.

WAC Testing, also known as Waste Acceptance Criteria testing tells you which landfill site you can send your waste to. WAC Testing sets out the criteria for the acceptance of waste at each landfill class. WAC testing is a legal requirement before a landfill can accept either inert or hazardous waste. Non-hazardous waste does not need WAC testing however if the waste could be inert it is prudent to complete WAC testing as inert landfill charges are more cost effective. The WAC testing is the second step in the Soil Waste management process but can be completed in conjunction with The Soil waste Classification.

Paul and the team in our North East Regional Office have been busy again this month working on a diverse range of new projects throughout Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, North Yorkshire, and Teesside, supporting planning applications and completing site investigations, and more...

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require the assessment of health and safety risks, this should include radon in specific circumstances including: it is a building in a radon Affected Area, it has a basement area that is occupied for more than about 50 hours each year,it is a mine, cave, or other underground environment, it has a suspected radon source such as ground water (e.g. treatment works) or geological samples.

It’s always great to get recognition and feedback from our clients - well done to Simon Leat and our Team at the South West Regional Office who have been working on an extensive project in Swanage Dorset. The client was delighted with the work completed on this project.

Ten Years of Geotechnical Services Throughout the UK. This year Earth Environmental & Geotechnical are celebrating 10 Years of Growth & Geotechnical Services. We have worked on over 10,000 projects supporting planning permission,

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd. has expanded its national coverage with the new South East Office in Maidstone Kent providing a full range of geotechnical and environmental consultancy services across Kent, Sussex, and the South East of England.

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Introduces New Work Practices to Support the Well-being of the Team. Flexible working patterns and the opportunity of working a four-day week have been introduced to support the well-being of their teams.

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd.'s Next Phase of Growth, Earth Environmental & Geotechnical has announced new appointments to its board and senior leadership team, to support its next phase of growth.

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical is very pleased to introduce our new Associate Director, Erin Viney at its Bath office in the South West of England. Erin joined Earth Environmental & Geotechnical as a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant in 2021.

New Builds in Radon Risk Area, Radon Monitoring and Detection for New Building Developments is an essential risk assessment in radon risk areas throughout the UK. But how do you know if the land that you intend to develop is at risk from radon? Earth Environmental & Geotechnical can help with radon monitoring and detection. Residential, commercial and future developments need to know if there is a risk of radon exposure, or if radon exposure is occurring.

In the last month there has been another bout of road closures throughout the UK due to landslip and landslides. The resultant road closures cause disruption, frustration and delays. Landslides can also cause serious issues for railways and a potential hazard to people and properties. At Earth Environmental & Geotechnical we have experience of an extensive range of Geotechnical services to prevent and mitigate landslip, landslides and slope stability and work with local authorities, civil engineers to develop pragmatic solutions for collapsed roads

Phase 1 Desk Study For Planning Permission If you are planning to develop a site, whether it is a large-scale commercial development, a residential development, or an extension to an existing property,  you will generally need to complete a Phase 1 Desk Study as part of your planning application. With Regional Offices throughout the UK Earth Environmental & Geotechnical work with local and national developers, house builders, local authorities, architects, engineers and private individuals to gather the environmental and geotechnical information they need to complete successful projects.

Last month Earth Environmental & Geotechnical worked with students from local schools @John of Gaunt -Trowbridge, @King Edwards School – Bath @Ralph Allen School -Bath Over three weeks the students had the opportunity to work with @Simon Leat and the South West Regional Office to gain an understanding of careers in Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences.

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical provides an extensive range of Site Investigation Services. We are involved in some exciting projects, delivering site investigation services and Geotechnical services across the UK...

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical have recently secured many prestigious new projects including pre-acquisition due diligence surveys, wind farm projects, solar farm projects, coal mining site investigations, geotechnical site investigations and slope stability assessments. We are recruiting throughout UK to support our future growth and expansion

What is a Site Investigation / What are Site Investigations? A site investigation is used to assess the ground conditions and sub surface structure of a development site or property. The site investigation will collect geotechnical and environmental data and information to determine if the specific site is suitable for the planned development proposal. The scope of the investigations and techniques used will depend on a range of factors including:

Regional Office: South commissioned to undertake a ground investigation to investigate ground condition for geotechnical design at a site in Frilford. EEGSL had earlier been commissioned to carry out soak-away testing on this site, however the client then required further geotechnical investigation and requested it to be combined with current archaeological investigations on site.

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical would like to wish you and all those close to you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.However you plan to spend your time over the festive season, we wish you health and happiness and hopefully a time to relax with those close to you. Have a great Christmas and we look forward to 2022

From Soil Logging Courses to Phase 1 Desk Studies, it’s been an exciting 1st Month as a Geography and Geology, Graduate! Since starting at Earth Environmental & Geotechnical on the 7th September, Bethany’s first few weeks of training have been exciting and extensive. She has already been involved in Phase 1 Desk Study reports and completed several training courses, including soil logging and first aid.

Do I need a Phase 1 Desk Study? If you are planning to develop a site you will generally need to complete a Phase 1 Desk Study. A Phase 1 Desktop Study is a preliminary risk assessment which highlights the potential areas of concern of developing on the proposed site. The report will collate and review a wide range of published information about the specific site to gain detailed information of the development sites historical, geological and environmental location.

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Head Office Office : Meet the Team Alice Barrington From Phase 1 Desk Studies with site walkovers, Ground Investigations, Coal Mining Risk Assessments to a national programme of Telecom Mast Installations, it's all in a days work for Alice Barrington - Senior Geo-environmental Consultant for Earth Environmental & Geotechnical based at their Head Office in Stockport Greater Manchester.

Since joining Earth Environmental & Geotechnical’s Bath Office last month, it’s been a very busy time for George Foster. As a Geo-Environmental Consultant, in an expanding regional office, George’s skills have been fully utilised on a varied range of Geotechnical and Environmental services for new and existing clients

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical have acquired another Rocscience software programme, Settle3, to assist with our clients earthworks modelling and geotechnical design projects. Settle3 is a three-dimensional programme for the analysis of vertical settlement and consolidation under surface loads, such as foundations, embankments and surface excavations.

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Only 35 per cent of all students enrolled in STEM related fields of study are women. At Earth Environmental & Geotechnical we believe that Engineering, Geology, Applied Environmental Engineering and Environmental Sciences are great career choices for ALL. We would encourage all students with an interest in what can impact the environment to study sciences and consider careers in environmental and geotechnical sciences.

If you’re buying a property or land for development, particularly for a proposed planning application, you need to know whether it’s affected by coal mining activity. Earth Environmental & Geotechnical have a Mineshaft and Sinkhole Helpline call now to discuss your new development. Tel:0161 975 6088

What Could Delay Your Development Construction? More than 50% of construction projects are delayed by adverse site conditions or unexpected ground conditions. Conducting detailed Site Investigation / Ground Investigations can save you time and money. There are many reason’s a development can be delayed, but one of the key factors that will affect a development is knowing what you are building on.

This Week is Radon Awareness Week with daily webinars at 10 am highlighting the the risks of Radon and what steps must be taken to minimise the risks. Including Radon Monitoring and Radon Detection in the workplace. 2020 has been a year when lung health has been in the spotlight and “now more than ever we have all become aware of how important it is to look after our lungs” If you have missed any of the webinars they are available

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical are currently involved in a number of site investigations in Derbyshire. The ground investigations have included landslides, triggered by exceptional weather that caused country-wide flooding. Two roads in the county are currently closed due to landslides, so it is great news to hear that Derbyshire County Council has earmarked more than £40milllion for road maintenance and improvements over the next 18 months, including repairs to the two roads closed due to landslides.

Coal Mine Shaft Collapses: Each Year in the UK an Average of 15 Mine Shafts Collapse. Are You Aware of the Risks of Historical Coal Mining and Mining Activity and How It Can Impact Your Existing Site or Proposed Development? A Coal Mining Risk Assessment’s aim is to identify site specific coal mining risks and set out the proposed mitigation strategy to show that the site can be made safe and stable for the development being proposed.