Pollutant Linkages
Potentially contaminated sites resulting from former development and historical land-uses are increasingly being considered for redevelopment across the UK. To
Technical Briefings
ESP publishes its own technical briefings, containing updates on recent guidance and how these have been translated into effective strategies for site development or risk management. ESP also dedicates resources to improving knowledge and understanding within the industry and beyond through contributions to academic journals and other publications.
Download the Published Paper: M. R. Eynon. ‘Interactions of Engineering and Geology: The Hidden Landscapes of the Severn Levels’; 2008.
CLAiRE Code of Practice (DoWCoP)
The CLAiRE Code of Practice (CoP) sets out good practice for the development industry to use when: Assessing on a
Kinematic Analysis and Uses
Kinematic analysis refers to a field of mechanics that describes the motion of objects. In the discipline of engineering geology
UK Brownfield Land Development
‘Brownfield’ land is a term used to describe previously used/developed land that has later become unoccupied, derelict, or identified to
UXO and Development Risk
A major risk on development projects is Unexploded Ordnance present within the ground (UXO – bombs and other incendiary devices).
Earthworks
Earthworks are the most common product of civil engineering operations. Nothing can be built without some excavation and transfer of
What Site Investigation Do I Need?
To provide the maximum value to the Client (in terms of overall total ground related costs) every site investigation should
Why do I need to pay for Site Investigation?
As any land developer or groundworks contractor knows, there is often a collective sigh of relief when all the below
Sustainable Drainage Solutions (SuDS) in Development
What are Sustainable Drainage Solutions? When rain falls on to permeable surfaces it soaks into the ground through infiltration, which
The process of Monitored Natural Attenuation
Groundwater contamination through anthropogenic activities is a widespread problem in the brownfield urban environment with mobile groundwater pollution often resulting
Advice on Avoiding Disposal and Appropriate Reuse of Road Planings
Coal tar is rich in polyaromatic/polycyclic hydrocarbons and is a potentially hazardous material manufactured from by-products of former ‘town’ gas
Material Reuse Flowchart
Characterisation and classification of waste materials plays an important role when a decision is required on the most appropriate, and