The purpose of a Site Investigation(also referred to as Ground Investigations, Geotechnical Assessments or GeoEnvironmental Assessments) is to ensure that a substantial amount of data has been collected in order to carry out risk assessments, which will examine any contributors towards land contamination.
A prudent and thorough investigation is an important element to consider before constructing any proposed development on site.Without taking great care and understanding to a site’s ground, potential problems could occur, subsequently costing time and money.
Key objectives of conducting a Site Investigation include:
Suitability of site
Construction design
Construction groundwn
Materials and resource
Effect of design change
Identifying alternative locations
These key objectives will give a greater understanding of the geology of a proposed site for development or redevelopment, and allows a correct budget, design, plan or remedial works to be considered before the construction project has started.
Site investigations: A closer look
Desk Studiesare a key factor of the site appraisal process, essential for any developer looking to examine a site’s suitability before site development. A Desk Study includes:
A detailed site walkover
Environmental and geotechnical data
Historical maps and historical ground investigation data
Data from Local Authorities to allow development of a Conceptual Site Model
A Phase 1 Desk Study will also investigate any risks related to potential future mining activities by additionally carrying out a Coal Mining Risk Assessment. A Phase 1 Desk study establishes the correct level of ground investigation needed for a thorough evaluation of a site whilst highlighting any cost factors relevant to the development of the site.
A Phase 2 ground investigation targets both geotechnical and environmental areas assessed in the Phase 1 Desk Study, and conducts a general site wide investigation. The techniques of this investigation include trial pitting, windowless sampling, cable percussive and rotatory boreholes determined by ground conditions and site access constraints. Soil and water is also extracted for further tests at a NAMAS accredited
A prudent and thorough investigation is an important element to consider before constructing any proposed development on site.Without taking great care and understanding to a site’s ground, potential problems could occur, subsequently costing time and money.
Key objectives of conducting a Site Investigation include:
Suitability of site
Construction design
Construction groundwn
Materials and resource
Effect of design change
Identifying alternative locations
These key objectives will give a greater understanding of the geology of a proposed site for development or redevelopment, and allows a correct budget, design, plan or remedial works to be considered before the construction project has started.
Site investigations: A closer look
Desk Studiesare a key factor of the site appraisal process, essential for any developer looking to examine a site’s suitability before site development. A Desk Study includes:
A detailed site walkover
Environmental and geotechnical data
Historical maps and historical ground investigation data
Data from Local Authorities to allow development of a Conceptual Site Model
A Phase 1 Desk Study will also investigate any risks related to potential future mining activities by additionally carrying out a Coal Mining Risk Assessment. A Phase 1 Desk study establishes the correct level of ground investigation needed for a thorough evaluation of a site whilst highlighting any cost factors relevant to the development of the site.
A Phase 2 ground investigation targets both geotechnical and environmental areas assessed in the Phase 1 Desk Study, and conducts a general site wide investigation. The techniques of this investigation include trial pitting, windowless sampling, cable percussive and rotatory boreholes determined by ground conditions and site access constraints. Soil and water is also extracted for further tests at a NAMAS accredited