Introduction Ground investigation for home builders was at the core of GeoEnviro Solutions’ involvement in the redevelopment of Castle Mills, Keighley, a complex brownfield site being transformed into 21 new homes and 16 apartments. From the earliest planning stages...
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Are You Ready for the 2025 Street Works Protocol? GeoEnviro’s Guide to Compliance
Understanding the New Street Works UK Material Classification Protocol The Street Works UK Material Classification Protocol 2025 is transforming how utilities, local authorities, and street works contractors manage excavation waste across the UK. Taking effect from 1...
Collaborative Ground Investigation & Earthworks Design for Infrastructure Development on St Helena
Challenge: Delivering a Geotechnical Framework for a Remote Island Construction Project GeoEnviro Solutions Ltd (GES) provided ground investigation support and worked in collaboration with engineering teams on St Helena to develop a geotechnical framework and...
Five Years of GeoEnviro Solutions: Milestones, Memories and a Few Laughs Along the Way
This October marks GeoEnviro Solutions' 5th Anniversary, celebrating five years of delivering trusted geotechnical and environmental services across the UK. Since our founding, we’ve grown steadily as a specialist ground investigation company in the UK, building a...
Contaminated Land and Remediation Expo 2025 – GeoEnviro Solutions Showcases Expertise
GeoEnviro Solutions was proud to exhibit at the Contaminated Land and Remediation Expo 2025, part of the wider Environmental Services and Solutions (ESS) Expo held at the NEC in Birmingham. As one of the busiest shows in recent years, the event provided the perfect...
Comprehensive Rail Embankment Investigation Along Active Freight Branch Line
Challenge: Rail Embankment Investigation for Stability and Monitoring GeoEnviro Solutions Ltd (GES) was commissioned to carry out a detailed rail embankment investigation along an active freight branch line. The objective was to assess slope stability and monitor...
GeoEnviro Solutions at Geotechnica 2025: Innovation, Knowledge Sharing, and Collaboration
GeoEnviro Solutions had a strong presence at Geotechnica 2025, where Managing Director Rob Lewis and KTP Associate Pooneh Shah Malekpoor presented our ongoing Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project. Their talk, titled “Optimising Ground Investigation: A...
Innovating Ground Engineering: Pooneh Shah Malekpoor on Bridging Research and Industry Through Sonic Drilling as a KTP Associate
From Lab to Field: How Leeds Beckett University’s KTP Associate Is Bridging Academia and Industry with GeoEnviro Solutions and Borehole Solutions. This Q&A was featured in the June edition of GE Magazine. What is your current role, and what projects are you...
Comprehensive Guide to Soakaway Tests and Sustainable Drainage Systems
Soakaways are increasingly recognised as an essential component of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), playing a critical role in modern urban planning and development. However, the reality of implementing a soakaway system is far more complex than the common...
Supporting Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) for Superior Site Investigation
Horizontal Directional Drilling: Overcoming Site Investigation Challenges Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) has revolutionized underground utility installations, offering a trenchless method for installing electrical cables, water pipelines, and fibre optic...
Contamination Conditioning in the Planning System
Land Contamination Risk Management (LCRM) is crucial for assessing and managing contaminated land in compliance with environmental regulations. Following the introduction of Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, local authorities have a legal obligation to...
Why a Phase 1 Environmental Desk Study is Key for Your Home Extension or New Build?
Why Land Condition Matters for Your Build If you’re planning to extend your home, build on your land, or redevelop a property, you’ll need to go through planning permission and building control. But before you start, did you know that local authorities may require a...
3 Key Planning Application Changes Every Architect Must Know
As the regulatory landscape evolves, architects must stay ahead of key planning application changes affecting environmental data access. Local authorities are increasingly withholding environmental data from proprietary providers, requiring consultants like GeoEnviro...
Advanced Site Investigation for Retaining Wall Design and Slope Stability at Coombe Farm
Challenge: Complex Geological Features and Retaining Wall Design GeoEnviro Solutions Ltd was engaged to conduct a detailed geotechnical site investigation for the residential redevelopment of the former Coombe Farm in Saltdean, near Brighton. The site presented...
5 Reasons You Need a Soakaway: The Essential Guide to Water Management
What is a Soakaway? A soakaway is a hidden underground drainage solution designed to manage excess surface water. Essentially, it’s a pit filled with gravel, rubble, or specially designed soakaway crates, strategically placed to collect and gradually disperse runoff...
Precision Ground Investigation at Malvern Rail Link
Challenge: Restricted Access and Working Along Active Railway Tracks GeoEnviro Solutions Ltd (GES) was tasked with performing a detailed ground investigation along the railway embankment southbound from Malvern Link Railway Station. Initially, the project scope...
Site Investigation at National Grid High Voltage Substations
Challenge: Restricted Access and Compliance with National Grid StandardsGeoEnviro Solutions Ltd in collaboration with our sister company Borehole Solutions Ltd was tasked with conducting a site investigation at a National Grid high voltage substation. The project was...
Helical Screw Pile Installation for Telecommunications Infrastructure
Challenge: Limited Access and Need for Piled Foundation SolutionsGeoEnviro Solutions Ltd was contracted by a telecommunications infrastructure company to install AB Chance helical screw piles for the installation of phone masts at multiple sites across the UK. While...
Renewable Heating System Installation at Morecambe Bay Academy
Challenge: Inefficient Gas Boilers and the Need for Renewable Energy Morecambe Bay Academy faced a major heating issue when their ageing and inefficient gas boilers failed completely. The school was relying on a temporary boiler system but sought a long-term,...
Comprehensive Site Investigation for Belvoir Ironworks
Challenge: Adverse Weather Conditions and Site Expansion GeoEnviro Solutions Ltd was engaged to conduct a detailed site investigation for the Belvoir Ironworks redevelopment. The project faced several obstacles due to severe winter weather, which left large portions...
Phase I Environmental Desk Study at Temple Newsam Park
Challenge: Complex Land Use History and Environmental Risks GeoEnviro Solutions Ltd was appointed to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Investigation on behalf of the civil engineering contractor responsible for renovating and expanding existing roads, footpaths,...