UXO and Development Risk
A major risk on development projects is Unexploded Ordnance present within the ground (UXO – bombs and other incendiary devices).
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.
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
Benefit Through Practical Waste Reduction
Each year construction in the UK uses more than 400million tonnes of solid materials, of which roughly 13% is discarded
Contamination Remediation
Contamination Remediation – Analyse, Attenuate or Intervene? Statutory Drivers The current Governments policy is to maximise benefits arising from operation
Airwalls for Ground Gas Control
The Problem of Landfill Gas Conventional Solutions The Airwall Solution The air pressure bulb extends down to twice the depth
Flood Fact Sheet
Flooding has recently caused misery to thousands and will affect human settlements for the foreseeable future. Flood risks present significant