Contaminated land assessment
Contaminated land contains substances that are genuinely or potentially hazardous to health or the environment. A contaminated land assessment is used to evaluate the potential for…
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Environmental assessment
Contaminated land contains substances that are genuinely or potentially hazardous to health or the environment. A contaminated land assessment is used to evaluate the potential for a pollution linkage and consider whether actions are required to manage or mitigate the risk.
Desk study and site walkover
Desk based research and site reconnaissance (commonly known as ‘phase 1 desk study’) are used to develop a conceptual model and as a basis for preliminary risk assessment. Under cu…
Read moreIntrusive investigation
The findings of the desk study research and site reconnaissance, together with knowledge of the development proposals are used to design the intrusive investigation. Depending on t…
Read moreRemediation method statement
The interpretative report detailing the site investigation and associated risk assessments will, where necessary, include recommendations for remedial actions. These recommendation…
Read moreValidation and monitoring
Altair GES have advised in a number of successful land remediation and validation schemes. Validation and monitoring are tailored to meet the needs of the individual project. The p…
Read moreWaste classification
Waste generated during construction work may include: building materials; excess soil from the excavations; and any polluted or contaminated soils that will need to be removed from…
Read moreSite waste management plan
Regulations introduced in April 2008 require a site waste management plan (SWMP) for all construction projects worth more than £300,000. The plan must be updated at least every thr…
Read moreGroundwater risk assessment
Contaminated land can present a significant risk to controlled waters (groundwater, surface water bodies, or public supply reservoirs). Groundwater risk assessments range from dire…
Read moreGround gas risk assessment
Ground gas can be generated by a variety of natural and man-made sources. Natural sources include organic soils like peat and alluvial deposits, whereas the landfill sites and made…
Read morePiling risk assessment
Government policy favours development on previously used land, commonly known as ‘brownfield’ sites. However, piling and penetrating ground improvement provides the potential to pr…
Read moreEnvironmental impact assessment
As part of the planning process, an environmental impact assessment (commonly known as EIA) is required for all major development schemes or certain projects likely to pose a risk …
Read moreAsbestos in soil
Asbestos is a category 1 carcinogen. Disturbance of asbestos containing materials (ACMs) can place anyone in the vicinity at risk of asbestos related diseases like asbestosis, lung…
Read moreLead contamination
Lead is a naturally occurring element. However most lead concentrations that are found in the environment are as a result of human activities; like former lead smelters, applicatio…
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