Category Archives: Earthworks

SLOPE STABILITY ASSESSMENT

We have recently been appointed to undertake a review of a slope below a proposed housing development on a confidential site.  Previous assessments have cast doubt on the stability of the slope and we are to critically review the existing data and site conditions, and to comment on possible remedial options.  Further details of the project will be released in due course.

If you need any support on slopes or earthworks projects on your developments then feel free to call our Dr Andy Goodwin to discuss how we could assist and add value.

 

2019 COURSE CALENDAR

We are delighted to announce that our parent company, Surepath Training, has just released their course calendar for 2019.  The new calendar can be downloaded from here in a list format, or from here in a year to view format.  Notable features of the calendar are:

  • The calendar is based on a new Surepath Training Course List_January 2019
  • All courses have been refreshed for 2019.
  • The technical courses are now offered at three levels: introductory (for those new to a topic); principles and practice (for those wanting to develop their understanding further); and practitioner courses (for those wanting to extend and practice their skills).
  • Several new courses have been introduced, including Level 3 courses on lime and cement stabilisation, and on interpreting SI data.

Delivery locations have been widened to include Chester as well as our base in Chesterfield.

If you are interested in any of the courses, just email us for more information or call to discuss your requirements.   As ever, discounts are available for group bookings or delegates attending more than one course.

Remember too that all courses can be run bespoke for your company if there are sufficient numbers – just call us to see what we could do for you.

RETAINING WALL DESIGN ROLE

Over recent months we have been working with another consultant in a sub-consultancy role, helping them develop a retaining wall solution for a difficult site over chalk in south east England, and certifying the design in compliance with BD2/12.  The role includes liaison with the local authority, and compliance with their procedures.   More details of the project will be released in due course so watch this space!

 

MORE COURSES AVAILABLE IN 2018

Through Surepath Training, we run a wide programme of courses for the construction industry. Full details of all courses running up to the end of 2018 can be seen in our latest calendar.  Selected highlights in the next few months include:

  • Pile Foundations – Principles and Practice on 20 September  LAST CALL
  • Introduction to Health and Safety Law – 9 October
  • Mentoring for Engineering Geologists on Geotechnical Engineering on 11 October
  • Slope Stability – Principles and Practice on 18 October
  • Earthworks – Principles and Practice on 25 October

We also have a programme of courses designed to help candidates prepare for their ICE professional review, which includes the following for the Spring 2019 session:

  • The ICE Professional Review – Preparing for the Written Exercise on 22 November
  • The ICE Professional Review – Overview and Preparation on 4 December
  • Mock interview courses in early 2019 (dates TBC) 

All courses are running in Chesterfield unless stated otherwise on the calendar.  Discounts are available for group bookings or delegates attending more than one course. Please call or email us to reserve your place on a course.

Remember too that all courses can be run bespoke for your company if there are sufficient numbers – just call us to see what we could do for you.

PEER REVIEW ROLE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER OPENCAST SITE

We have been working for several months now as a peer reviewer with a large developer to help with the preparation of an engineering solution for a complex site in the East Midlands. The site contains deep areas of uncompacted opencast backfill, which coupled with level, groundwater and fill variability issues presents significant challenges.  We have been involved with the review of potential solutions put forward by others, working collaboratively to constructively challenge ideas and assist in their development.  The work is continuing  and we look forward to being able to provide more details in the near future.

If you think we could assist you by providing a similar peer review service then please contact Dr Andy Goodwin on 01246 807808.