We have just developed a new logo which incorporates both our training and consultancy arms in a consolidated form. We hope you like it!
Rest assured that the websites for each part of the business will continue as they are so you can still follow whichever part you are interested in, or both.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you want further information on either.
In case you missed it, Tim King of The Coal Authority posted on LinkedIn a really useful article on understanding a coal mining investigation. It includes information on workings, collapsing ground and effects on rock structure, and shows how important it is to interpret your GI data with care. It is useful reading for anyone working in coal mining areas. For more information, follow this link.
With increasing numbers of basements being constructed, readers may find a recent legal ruling of interest. In it, a High Court judge has ruled that basement extensions must have planning permission if they require excavation and engineering works. They may no longer be carried out under permitted development rights.
For more information, see the following links:
The full effect of the ruling is yet to be seen, but it seems that it would be prudent for architects and engineers to advise their clients to seek planning permission early in the process. It is likely that permission will be needed for most projects, especially if engineering works are required as well as excavations. This may increase the need for ground assessments and geotechnical designs to be undertaken, for example for retaining walls and foundations.
Based on our extensive experience in earthworks, we have recently completed a review of a draft earthworks specification for a confidential client. It involved looking at the planned site usage and the extent of the planned works to ensure the draft specification delivered an appropriate level of compaction without being too onerous or costly.
If you need any support on your earthworks projects then feel free to call our Dr Andy Goodwin to discuss how we could assist and add value.
A smiling Andy Goodwin and James Regan of GeoMatters (https://lnkd.in/gNS29hP) having finished their tour of the UK supporting the NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow 2017 events! It was a really well organised tour by the NHBC and their events team, so thanks to everyone there. It was great to speak to everyone on our travels too of course.
