What is a Basement Impact Assessment? 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 is tailored to assess the impact of the development on drainage, flooding, groundwater conditions, and structural stability. A basement impact assessment typically evaluates 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: Stru ..read more

Contaminated Mine Water Remediation Environmental News Financial Times Environmental News Feature “Welsh Mines Leak at Least 500 Tonnes of Harmful Metals Each Year” Environmental News Remediation Schemes for Contaminated Mine Water Required throughout the UK The recent Financial Times feature “Welsh Mines Leak at Least 500 Tonnes of Harmful Metals Each Year” highlights the issue of metal contamination from historical mining and the impact on our ecosystems and health. The recent Financial Times feature “Welsh Mines Leak at Least 500 Tonnes of Harmful Metals Each Year” highlights ..read more

Quarry Design Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd. Geotechnical Services Throughout UK Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd provides consultancy services for the design, maintenance, and planning of quarries. We are a medium sized consultancy practice (with offices across the UK) who have experience of the design, maintenance and planning of quarries. Our Chartered Geologists are competent persons to fulfill the role of Geotechnical Specialist (Regulation 32 Quarries Regulations 1999) and perform Geotechnical Assessments for identified significant hazards (Regulation ..read more

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Head Office Welcome to Ross & Lewis GeoEnvironmental Consultants based in Stockport Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd. is Hiring for Geotechnical Jobs and Geoenvironmental Roles throughout the UK. 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 ..read more

Why detailed Site Investigations are Important Newly-built homes worth £20million to be demolished ‘due to unsound foundations’ 36 New Homes are being Demolished in Cambridge In this article, we look at “Why detailed Site Investigations are so Important for Correct Foundation Designs and why it is important to know exactly what you are building on. In a significant development near Cambridge, the demolition process has commenced for 36 homes due to foundational concerns. The development site in Cambridge has plans to develop up to 2,500 new, high-quality homes, but after just 90 new hom ..read more

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Head Office Welcome to Ross & Lewis GeoEnvironmental Consultants based in Stockport Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd. is pleased to announce that Lewis Waller and Ross Page have joined the team at our Head Office based in Stockport. Ross and Lewis joined Earth Environmental and Geotechnical Ltd in January and have already been involved in site investigations at various sites across the North West. Lewis Waller joined as a GeoEnvironmental Consultant Graduating from Oxford University with a 2.1 in Master of Earth Sciences Degree, initiall ..read more

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical South West Office Welcomes Jason Seaton Earth Environmental & Geotechnical South West Office: Welcomes Jason Seaton Earth Environmental & Geotechnical South West Regional Office is delighted to announce Jason Seaton has joined the team supporting Bath, Exeter and the South West Area. Jason is an experienced GeoEnvironmental Consultant and project manager. He has worked on a comprehensive range of site investigations and GeoEnvironmental projects through out the South West of England. Jason has extensive knowledge of Exeter and the surroundin ..read more

Geotechnical Investigations for Construction Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd. Geotechnical Services Throughout UK Why Geotechnical Investigations for Construction are so Important Constructing any structure, from small-scale developments to wind turbine installations, demands a robust foundation. Geotechnical services serve as the bedrock of the initial construction phases, offering vital insights into the ground conditions crucial for ensuring structural safety and integrity. In this article, we delve into the significance, applications, and advantages of incorporating geotechn ..read more

Why Soil Waste Classification is Important World Soil Day 2023 World Soil Day 2023. Today 5th December 2023 is World Soil Day. World Soil Day 2023 (WSD) and its campaign aim to raise awareness of the importance and relationship between soil and water in achieving sustainable and resilient agrifood systems. WSD is a unique global platform that not only celebrates soils but also empowers and engages citizens around the world to improve soil health. Sustainable soil management practices, such as minimum tillage, crop rotation, organic matter addition, and cover cropping, improve soil health ..read more

Thank you Jessicah Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Supporting Local Artist. Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd. are delighted with their new artwork Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Supporting Local Artist Jessicah. Earth Environmental & Geotechnical is proud to support local artist Jessicah. We really like supporting local businesses. Jessicah is a young aspiring artist who also works in Houldsworth Mill. We commissioned her for a piece of art and today we put it in the Stockport office. Very proud to own a Jessicah original. Find out more about Jessic ..read more