Plate Bearing Tests for Wind Farms

, , ,

Plate bearing tests also known as Plate Loading Tests are required for wind farms to establish the load bearing capacity of the ground and the anticipated settlement beneath the load. The Plate Bearing Tests are required at the early stage of the wind farm development as part of the planning and method statement. The plate bearing tests are required to sign off the lifting plans and ensure that the ground conditions for construction and installation of the wind farm are to safety standards.

Read more
by

PFAS and Site Investigations

,

PFAS or “Forever Chemicals” are of increasing concern for the public, regulators, and developers especially of brownfield sites. PFAS contamination is now impacting and causing delays for brownfield regeneration projects in the UK. But a robust, risk-based management of PFAS can help developers progress with developing brownfield sites and mitigate PFAS impact. It is important to incorporate PFAS consideration early in the development of a site, especially if the land has a historic PFAS high risk.

Read more
by

Pull Out Testing for Solar Farms

,

Pull Out Testing for Solar Farms and Geotechnical Services for Renewable Energy Projects throughout the UK. Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd provides a comprehensive range of Geotechnical Consultancy Services for Renewable Energy Projects including pull out tests. We have recently undertaken several site investigations for solar farms and have substantial experience in the renewable energy sector.

Read more
by

Managing Radon in Social Housing

, ,

Radon in Social Housing: Landlords Responsibility, Housing Associations & Social Housing providers should know their properties’ Radon risk. All Landlords have a responsibility to their tenants under the Duty of Care and the Housing Act to provide a safe home. Radon is identified as a potential hazard in dwellings in the Housing Act 2004. Housing associations and Social Home providers, and/or property management company must therefore demonstrate that they have considered radon in their risk assessments and taken appropriate action if required.

Read more
by

Movement of Soil on Construction Sites

, ,

If you move Soil Waste on or Between Construction Sites, Make Sure You Are Compliant. There is a CLAIRE voluntary waste code of practice that construction sites should follow. The DoW CoP enables the direct transfer and reuse of clean naturally occurring soil materials between sites. Remember, the improper dumping of contaminated soil is not only detrimental to the environment but can also result in significant financial penalties.

Read more
by

Engineered Fill – New standards for NHBC

, ,

The National House Building Council (NHBC) issued new standards for engineered fill earlier this year. This new chapter 4.6 Engineered Fill gives guidance on meeting the technical requirements and recommendations for using engineered fill to support residential developments external work and infrastructure. NHBC Chapter 4.6 Highlights the importance of geotechnical investigation, ground models, appropriate lab testing, earthworks specification.

Read more
by

What is a Basement Impact Assessment?

, ,

If your proposed development includes a new or extended basement you may need to submit a Basement Impact Assessment also known as a BIA. This risk assessment report will  assess the impact of the development on drainage, flooding, groundwater conditions and structural stability. A basement impact assessment typically refers to an evaluation carried out to understand the potential effects or consequences of constructing a basement or excavating below ground level in a particular area. This assessment is important for several reasons:

Read more
by

Geotechnical Jobs

,

We are currently looking to recruit great people to join our expanding company. We are always on the lookout for committed, excellent team players to help us grow and develop our business. If you would like to join our team to provide high quality, cost effective, and pragmatic geotechnical, mining, geological, and environmental services to our clients.

Read more
by

Earth Environmental – Site investigation, Ground investigation, Phase 1 Desk Study

HEAD OFFICE

Houldsworth Mill Business & Arts Centre,
Houldsworth Street,
Stockport,
SK5 6DA

Email: headoffice@earthenvironmental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 975 6088
www. Earth Environmental Ltd

    Contact Form:


    YESNO

      updated 13/09/2023

    SOUTH WEST

    Bath

    Studio 3,
    Tollbridge Studios,
    Toll Bridge Road,
    Bath,
    BA1 7DE

    Email: southwest@earthenvironmental.co.uk
    Tel:  01225 858823
    www: Earth Environmental – South West

    Exeter

    The Mount,
    72 Paris Street,
    Exeter,
    Devon,
    EX1 2JY

    Email: southwest@earthenvironmental.co.uk
    Tel:  0139 298 4299
    www: Earth Environmental – South West

    SOUTH

    Reading

    Suite 18,
    Wyvols Court,
    Swallowfield,
    Reading,
    RG7 1WY

    Email: south@earthenvironmental.co.uk
    Tel: 01183 734000
    www. Earth Environmental – South

    Southampton

    White Building Studios,
    1-4 Cumberland Place,
    Southampton,
    Hampshire,
    SO15 2NP

    Email: south@earthenvironmental.co.uk
    Tel:  0238 218 2847
    www. Earth Environmental – South

    SOUTH EAST

    Maidstone

    19-21 Albion Place,
    Maidstone,

    ME14 5EG

    Norwich

    92 St Faith’s Lane,
    Norwich,
    Norfolk

    NR1 1NE

    SCOTLAND

    Edinburgh

    Hudson House,
    8 Albany Street,
    Edinburgh,
    EH1 3QB

    Email: scotland@earthenvironmental.co.uk
    Tel: 0131 564 1789
    www. Earth Environmental – Scotland

    Inverness

    Kintail House,
    Beechwood Park,
    Sir Walter Scott Drive,
    Inverness
    IV2 3BW

    Email: scotland@earthenvironmental.co.uk
    Tel: 01463 228301
    www. Earth Environmental – Scotland

    NORTH EAST

    Redcar

    The Wilton Centre,
    Redcar,
    TS10 4RF

    Email: northeast@earthenvironmental.co.uk
    Tel: 01642 438125
    www. Earth Environmental – North East

    MIDLANDS

    Birmingham

    11 Brindley Place,
    Brunswick Square,
    B1 2LP

    Email: southwest@earthenvironmental.co.uk
    Tel: 0121 769 3066

    www. Earth Environmental Ltd

    WALES

    Cardiff

    12 Cathedral Road
    Cardiff
    CF11 9LJ

    Email: cardiff@earthenvironmental.co.uk
    Tel: 0292 236 2615

    EMAILER SIGNUP

    Registered office

    Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd
    Mentor House,
    Ainsworth Street,
    Blackburn,
    Lancashire,
    BB1 6AY
    Company Registration No. 8436152
    VAT Reg No. 159056983

    About Us

    Our Story
    News
    Testimonials

    Policies

    Environment Policy
    Quality Policy
    Health & Safety Policy
    Terms of Business
    Privacy Policy
    Modern Slavery Policy
    Cyber Security Policy
    Mental Health Policy

    Business Partners

    The Environment Agency
    The Coal Authority
    Cl:aire
    BGS
    BGA
    Holdsworth Mill

    SERVICES

    Basement Impact Assessment
    Bat Surveys
    Coal Mining Risk Assessment
    Contaminated Land Assessment
    Earthworks Modelling
    Ecology Services
    Environmental Auditing
    Flood Risk Assessment
    Geotechnical Assessment
    Ground Gas
    Ground Investigation Services
    Landfill Services
    Land Surveying
    Material Management Plans
    Mining and Minerals
    Monitoring Services
    Phase 1 Desk Study
    Plate Bearing Test
    Radon Monitoring and Detection
    Remediation Design
    Reptile Surveys
    Site Investigation
    Soil Waste Classification
    Subsidence Surveys
    Surface Water Drainage Strategy