Esi Geotechnical Assessments
- 1. ESI LAND ASSESSMENTS Geotechnical assessments ESI’s geotechnical assessments are part of a wider range of services designed to clarify sub surface ground conditions and identify potential development constraints or cost savings. Advice on geotechnical issues is provided by undertaking targeted desk studies and geotechnical site investigations and associated foundation and ground improvement analysis. Features of our geotechnical assessments • Comprehensive desk studies covering a historical data review, geological conceptualisation, mining assessment and preliminary ground condition assessment • Planning, designing and organising site investigations - both intrusive (boreholes or trail pits) and non-intrusive using geophysical techniques • A comprehensive range of site investigation methods available to suit each individual location • Expert field observations and soil logging (to Eurocode 7) as standard with appropriate in situ geotechnical testing • Specification of relevant laboratory testing • Option of ground gas investigation and monitoring if required • For developments involving a basement, a Basement Impact Assessment (BIA) can be incorporated to meet planning requirements covering flooding and ground stability issues. Benefits of ESI’s geotechnical services • Clear and concise improvement and consolidation geoenvironmental interpretation techniques, embankment in well-presented reports stability assessment • The identification of issues and • An excellent reputation with, problems at an early stage and an in-depth understanding • Expert interpretation relating of Local Authority and other to foundation and basement regulatory requirements design, slope stability analysis, • Options to combine subsidence and heave geotechnical assessments with assessment other ESI land assessment • Engineering support services services leading to cost and available: dewatering/water time savings control solutions, ground Dedicated points of contact: “At ESI our aim is to provide our clients with clear, factual, cost effective advice at all stages of a project from the initial land Andy Singleton transaction to site development. Through our range of land Technical Director assessment services our goal is to support clients to make informed andrewsingleton@esinternational.com business decisions based on the identification of potential financial and environmental risk” Robert Gordon Andy Singleton, Technical Director – Land Quality. Principal Consultant robgordon@esinternational.com 01743 276100 Cost Desk study from £495 + vat Subject to site area & setting Shrewsbury Reading London Delivery esinternational.com Typically 3-5 working days