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How Deep Should I Go?
The correct depth of a ground investigation depends on what you need to establish. Whether designing foundations, installing piles, assessing contamination or investigating drainag…
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Do I Need a WAC Test?
A Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) test determines whether waste meets the leaching limits for disposal at a particular type of landfill. It is commonly required for excavated soils…
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Asbestos in soil and made ground
Asbestos is a carcinogen and a possible soil contaminant. Inhalation of airborne asbestos fibres may cause serious health effects, including lung cancer and mesothelioma.…
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Just how serious is ground gas?
Both brownfield and greenfield sites have the potential to develop ground gas from various sources. Ground gas is often associated with landfill sites or areas of deep made ground;…
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