Ground Consultants Limited have recently been working with Geotechnics Limited and ADS Drilling on an infrastructure project in South Devon, near Exeter.
A number of rotary boreholes were advanced through the Helsby Sandstone Formation to depths of up to 50m below ground level.
BRE 365 Testing in Maidenhead GCL is excited to announce our recent work at Desborough Park, Maidenhead, UK, where we were commissioned to carry out a topographical survey and scheduled BRE 365 soakaway testing. Although the BRE 365 tests were postponed, our team was able to complete the essential topographical survey, which will play a…
Plate Bearing Tests Explained Plate bearing tests, commonly referred to as “plate load tests” or “CBRs” are a quick and effective way to simulate an imposed load on the ground. The test has a range of implications, with the most common being to determine likely settlement under a specified load (for example for a crane…
Ground Consultants Limited recently undertook a full Phase 1 and 2 ground investigation at a potential development site in Newquay The investigation was preceded by a Phase 1 Desk Study and associated mine search, in order to determine the geological, geotechnical and environmental site setting. Phase 1 Desk Studies (otherwise known as contaminated land reports)…
Ground Investigation Porthtowan Ground Consultants Limited recently completed a combined environmental, geotechnical and mining investigation at a site in Porthtowan, following on from our recent Phase 1 Desk Study Back in June 2022, we completed a Phase 1 Desk Study at a site in Porthtowan, where it is proposed to develop a number of residential…
What is a Phase 2 Site Investigation? Following completion of a Phase 1 Desk Study it may be necessary to commission a Phase 2 site investigation. This is the case if the Phase 1 Desk Study identified potential sources of contamination which require further investigation, an example of such would be predicted high arsenic, or…
Long-Term Groundwater Monitoring in Devon and Cornwall Effective groundwater monitoring is essential for sustainable development across Devon and Cornwall, where geology, rainfall and mining legacies can create complex subsurface conditions. At Ground Consultants Limited (GCL), we specialise in long-term groundwater monitoring, helping developers, planners and engineers manage flood risk and design robust drainage strategies. Recent…
