Staff training day - we covered: Client expectations, our documentation, guidance that we work to SPT’s, solution features and an introduction to shrinkable clays Changes to the integrated management system Modern slavery, anti-bribery and corruption, cyber security Holebase SI applications and uses Sampling and testing, foundations in clay soils, desiccations and how to assess it
Geo-Environmental have been "Highly Commended" at the Consultancy and Engineering Awards. This adds to an already successful year where we have been announced as the Best Geotechnical Engineering Company UK in the Home Builders Awards 2017 and Innovation & Excellence Awards Winners 2017 for Innovation in Geotechnical & Environmental Engineering Services. Glyn Evans, Managing Director said: "The recognition that we have [...]
Geo-Environmental have a zero tolerance approach against the use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace and we are happy to be supporting our schools in the fight against drinking, smoking and drug use. The importance of ensuring children appreciate the value of good health is clear. This cannot be the responsibility of teachers and health workers alone. We must [...]
The team recently went on a training day to see ground improvement works being undertaken on a site that we had previously done the ground investigation on. The team were watching the installation of vibro stone columns. Vibro Stone Columns are designed to improve the load bearing capacity of insitu soils and fills and to reduce differential settlements of non-homogeneous [...]
Geo-Environmental have rolled out a new flexible benefits system to its staff. All staff now have access to a range of benefits which include; childcare vouchers, health insurance, car loans, dining cards and bikes for work, amongst others. This offer also includes a benefits allowance gifted to staff by the company. Glyn Evans, Managing Director said: "With the introduction [...]
Sometimes you need a head for heights in this job, our team recently attended a site at Butt's bridge in Alton . The team undertook a ground investigation to determine the depth to competent chalk strata on site in order to inform pile design for the abutments on this site. As well as this, there was also a requirement for [...]
Modern slavery is a crime and a gross violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person’s liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are fully committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in [...]
Geo-Environmental recently attended the ICE meeting which comprised an engaging and productive discussion on Waste Management and Landfills. The panel of industry experts included members of the Environment Agency, Veolia and Integra. They shared perspectives on current regulations concerning waste and landfill sites across the UK. The discussion focussed on emerging legislation together with the impact of waste on the [...]
At the beginning of 2015, we took on a University of Brighton student placement, Luke Stock, through an initiative promoted by the Green Growth Platform. Now we are in 2016, the Green Growth Platform have come back to Geo-Environmental to interview us and Luke, who is now an employee, on the success of the placement and the benefits of undertaking it. The [...]
