Ground Technology

Our experts design the most pertinent, cost effective, site-specific investigations to ensure you achieve maximum value from the subsequent ground works.

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GROUND TECHNOLOGY

FAST Our self-sufficient organisation means we’re fast and flexible. We streamline the entire investigation process by having our own fleet of plant and equipment; our own staff; and in-house testing laboratory. From initial site works to final reporting, we are in control of the delivery – that’s why we can reliably fast track our phase of your project.

Our rapid delivery is enhanced by the use of our bespoke AGS site data transfer system. As site data is recorded, it’s instantly communicated to our office for prompt assessment and inclusion in your report. Clients can access their reports swiftly at our client download centre.

FACT

We have completed over 7,000 site investigations across the UK and Ireland

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EASY We view our work as part of the design and construction process.

We share the same overall project goals as our clients, and have the knowledge and flexibility to react to changing conditions and resolve issues as they arise. This collaborative approach makes us easy to work with, and ensures we have long-standing successful relationships with our clients.

ECONOMIC Our geotechnical expertise and construction knowledge enable us to develop the most appropriate investigation that fully considers the subsequent project parameters and characteristics. This ensures risk is controlled, and maximum value can be obtained from the foundations, drainage, and external works design.

FACT

Our site team has successfully completed over 120 miles of borehole drilling.

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GROUND TECHNOLOGY

SKILLED Our team of skilled engineers and geotechnical experts carry out comprehensive site investigations across the UK, to determine geological and contamination characteristics. We provide a full suite of geotechnical drilling, sampling and testing services, along with a range of environmental risk management and sustainability services.

Our experts can produce both factual and interpretative geo-environmental reports on the prevailing ground, and have worked on prestigious projects such as: • Multiple phases of the M25 rapid widening scheme • The Olympic Park • Kings Cross re-development project • Coldham, Boardinghouse, Bicker Fen and Bigglswade windfarm developments • Large scale, rapid turn-around ground investigation for a major bridge replacement programme for Network Rail We also have extensive experience of working over water; on highly contaminated sites; the rail environment, renewable energy sector, and with the MOD and Environment Agency.

Ben Armstrong, BSc MSc FGs General Manager

John Tomalin, BSc FGs Senior Engineer

Extensive experience delivering large site investigation contracts valued over £750K. Key skills include client liaison, technical data analysis and interpretative report writing and authorisation.

Responsible for a diverse team of experienced and highly skilled engineers, field operatives, foremen and technical laboratory staff.

Over 27 years’ experience of managing and supervising all aspects of site investigation contracts throughout the UK. John also has expertise in laboratory testing and management.

EXPERT Our most valuable resource is our people. The GT team has worked together for over 20 years and combines practical expertise with high-level professional qualifications to give clients a service they can trust. We apply an intellectually rigorous approach to our work, which is evident in the innovative site investigation solutions we provide.

All our staff are fully trained to comply with current Eurocode 7 standards, possess appropriate CSCS cards, PTS qualified & sponsored, are BDA approved, and have obtained many relevant industry specific qualifications.

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GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES

Mark Lane Contracts Manager

Paul Lewin, BSc FGs Engineer

Over 24 years’ experience drilling/supervising site investigation contracts throughout the UK. Mark has management responsibility for our site teams, and oversees health and safety, project programming and the logistics of getting plant to site.

Responsible for the planning and smooth running of all aspects of site investigation operations; production of desk studies, factual and interpretative reporting.

We provide a broad range of geotechnical investigation services, including: • Rotary drilling – including geo-bore S wireline coring • Class 1 sampling of soils & rock to meet Eurocode 7 requirements • Cable percussive drilling • Dynamic sampling/probing • Trial pitting • Window sampling • L ab testing of soils and materials • Plate bearing tests, California bearing ratio, mackintosh & TRL probes • Instrumentation and monitoring (gas, ground water, and soil movement) • In-situ testing (strength, permeability and compressibility) • Rapid delivery of site derived data

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FACT

Our senior team has over 100 years’ combined site investigation experience.

We provide a range of environmental risk management and sustainability services, including: • Pre-development, non-intrusive land quality assessments • Contaminated land investigation and risk assessments • Feasibility testing for sustainable drainage solutions • Material testing for suitability/re-use of recycled materials • Ground gas risk assessments

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RESTRICTED ACCESS SOLUTIONS Our practical experience and knowledge of plant and equipment have enabled us to develop many bespoke solutions to enable effective and economic strategies for working on and over water; on steep slopes, and in restrictive places.

FASTRACK LABORATORY Based at our head office, we have a fully equipped in-house Fastrack soil testing Laboratory. Our geological experts and technicians carry out a comprehensive range of soil tests to BS1377:1990.

We also offer a range of BRE testing; concrete testing; specialist chemical contamination testing; and a Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) testing service. We provide rapid turnaround analysis, which can be accessed swiftly at our client download centre.

GROUND TECHNOLOGY

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GROUND KNOWLEDGE LIBRARY With ground data gathered from over 7,000 of our site investigations from across the UK, we can quickly determine the likely ground conditions for your investigation and tailor the most cost effective investigation for your project. This helps to ensure that you can achieve the maximum value from your ground works while identifying and controlling any and all ground based risks.

FACT

Ground Technology has been central to the value engineering process in many projects where significant cost savings have been made, and ground based risks have been identified and controlled.

TALK ‘Working with Ground Technology on the investigation of an active car manufacturing facility, we were impressed with the efficient and professional approach provided by all staff. Close Engineer/Contractor correspondence throughout the works enabled a coherent and efficient approach to the works and factual information was provided promptly. We would definitely recommend the services of Ground Technology.’

Sam Endsor, Consultant, Land Quality, Ramboll

‘GT deliver a first class site investigation service. Their field crew are diligent, with a positive attitude and are willing to go the extra mile. GT are pro-active in problem resolution, and their office-based personnel provide excellent support to site staff.

We have no hesitation in appointing GT for future projects.’

Nigel Keyworth, Senior Consultant AMEC Environment & Infrastructure UK Limited

‘We’ve been using GT as our first choice for sub-surface geoarchaeological sampling for several years, since been impressed by them whilst working together on the Olympic Park site. They offer great advice on the best methods to meet the project aims, and their staff are knowledgeable, engaged, and always willing to go the extra mile to get the results required.’

David Norcott, BA MSc MIfA Technical Manager, Geoarchaeology Wessex Archaeology

Maple Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3AF Tel: 01553 817657 Email: mail@groundtechnology.co.uk

Web: groundtechnology.co.uk