06. September 2023
Solifluction is a geological phenomenon that occurs when soil on slopes becomes saturated, loses cohesion, and slowly begins to flow downhill. During the Ice Age when slopes were exposed to constant freeze/thaw and high volumes of groundwater, solifluction was widespread on clayey soils.
21. June 2023
We recently visited a local stonemason in Northamptonshire to undertake waste classification of the waste stone slurry created during the stone cutting process. Hand samples were collected of the stone slurry, and the processes in the Environment Agency’s WM3 were followed in order to classify the waste slurry for disposal. The waste slurry was tested for a range of contaminants (including metals, inorganic substances, PAHs, BTEX, TPH, asbestos) before a Hazard Assessment Screen was...
03. May 2023
Geo-Integrity Ltd. were recently asked to undertake a halite risk assessment for a site located in Northwich, Cheshire which had been flagged as potentially affected by land instability due to the underlying geology. Cheshire like other places within the UK is underlain by rock salt which is present in Triassic and Permian bedrock. Rock salt, also called halite or sodium chloride (NaCl), is highly soluble and responsible for natural and man-made subsidence geohazards. The Cheshire Brine...
10. March 2023
Here at Geo-Integrity we specialise in a range of construction based advice to suit our clients needs, from insitu geotechnical advice of foundation types and depth; human health risk assessments for possibly contaminated soils on your site; or waste soils and construction waste. In order to keep up with the latest legislation and guidance, and to ensure the advice we give is the best it can be, the company encourages everyone to follow the Geological Society's CPD program. Continuing...
15. February 2023
A World War 2 bomb exploded in Great Yarmouth recently. The 250kg unexploded device was discovered last Tuesday (7 February) off Southtown Road where the Bam Farrans joint venture is building a new lift bridge across the River Yare. British Army EOD engineers were attempting to remotely defuze the large German bomb in Norfolk when the weapon unexpectedly detonated last Friday (10 February) on the west side bank of the River, no-one was injured. The moment was captured on video by a Norfolk...
06. February 2023
Here at Geo-Integrity Ltd. we understand certain sites can be more sensitive than others. Over the years we have conducted many ground investigations for school developments which require that little bit more planning to ensure the safety of both the staff and pupils. It is often the case ground investigations need to be tailored to school holidays for obvious health and safety reasons. Recently we have undertaken ground investigations at schools across Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire,...
11. November 2022
Here at Geo-integrity we can undertake low intrusive Geotechnical Ground Investigations for Solar Farms and ground mounted PV panels, across a wide range of sites. Dependant on site size, investigations could be completed within days, with preliminary design information available following the completion of the works. Geo-Integrity utilises a wide range of dynamic mobile plant to identify ground conditions, including the load bearing capacity of the sub-strata, groundwater depths and identify...
27. July 2022
Graduate Engineering Geologist We are looking for a young ambitious geo-science professional who wants to increase their consultancy experience, rather than just doing site work for others. Within the role, you will start by helping with site work, logging, phase 1 desk studies, and smaller jobs (dependent on your experience) but we are looking for you to progress to working on larger residential/ commercial developments with all site organization, supervision and geotechnical, environmental...
27. July 2022
Here at Geo-Integrity we undertake waste classification on in-situ soils, stockpile soil samples and other construction materials, such as blacktop and asbestos, in order to classify your site-won materials if they require disposal. Our Engineers are trained in identifying and advising on many aspects of waste classification, such as: When is Waste a waste, or not a waste? Testing requirements on volumes of material required by the Environment Agency or Local Planning Authorities....
29. June 2022
Under “The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015” developers are able to give planning authorities “Prior Notification” of certain changes of use rather than applying for full planning permission. These changes of use include: Change of use of a building from business to residential Change of use of a building to a school Change of use from an agricultural building to another use In addition, is the so called “right to rise”, where an...