What is the issue?

Unforeseen ground conditions pose a serious risk to developments. In order to mitigate this, best practice is to undertake a Phase 1 Investigation (Desk Study) the outputs of which comprise a preliminary environmental and geotechnical risk assessment and preliminary conceptual site model. These identify the potential risks associated with the site and receptors. This information is then used to inform the scope of any Phase 2 intrusive investigation. A desk study and intrusive investigation are quite often a planning requirement for a new development, though it is advised to undertake a Phase 1 for every development, and where necessary a Phase 2 intrusive investigation.

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How can we help?

Geo-Environmental can provide a pre-construction risk assessment with a geotechnical and environmental desk study, including comprehensive sets of historical maps, searches of Environment Agency records and Local Authority databases and assessment of other relevant sources of geotechnical and environmental information, to identify any risks in your proposed development site.

It is an overused cliche that a company’s staff are their most important asset, but in a business where your core deliverable is professional advice that is most definitely the case.

To ensure that our staff are up to date with the latest industry developments, we have developed a structured and continuous training programme.

We also encourage and support all staff in working towards and achieving chartered status, improving their qualifications and gaining new skills. To support this we have assigned a dedicated budget for training and through the appraisal process, set objectives aimed at promoting personal improvement which are reviewed bi-annually. We now have a strong core team of experienced and graduate engineers who have grown with the company.

These staff have brought the fresh ideas and enthusiasm that have contributed to making us what we are today.

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