Geo Environmental Engineering
HSP Consulting’s Geo-Environmental Engineering team carry out a full range of site investigation services, from pre-acquisition through to validation, with extensive experience of working on historic coal mining sites and contaminated land.
- Phase I Preliminary Sources Study
- Phase II Detailed Intrusive Ground
Contamination Investigation
Remediation Strategy - Statement & Validation of Remedial Works
- Coal Mining Risk Assessments
- Geotechnical Investigation & Assessment
- Ecology Surveys
- Arboricultural Surveys
- Archaeological Surveys
- Asbestos Management, Refurb & Demolition Surveys
- Topographical Surveys
- Utilities & Drainage Surveys
- Acoustic Surveys
Geotechnical Services
Geotechnical Investigation & Assessment
Appropriate intrusive exploration to provide information for:
- Foundation design & Zoning Plans
- Slope stability analysis Earthworks specification
- Piling mat and crane base design
- Earthworks
- Historic Mining Legacy – Coal Mining Risk Assessments
Site Appraisal and Due Diligence Reports
- Pre-Acquisition advice
- Highlight potential development risks and abnormal costs
- Suggest potential mitigation or remedial measures that may be required upon a site
Environmental Services
Site Appraisals and Due Diligence Reports
- Highlight development risks and abnormal costs
- Suggest potential mitigation / remedial measures
Remediation Strategy/Statement
- Soil and groundwater risk assessments
- Preparation of appropriate remedial solutions
- Remediation Implementation
Phase 1 Preliminary Sources Study
- Identification of the potential for on and off site sources of contamination
- Deriving an initial Site Conceptual Model
Validation Reports
- Documentation of completed remedial action
- Ensure smooth sign off of works
Phase 2 Detailed Intrusive Ground Contamination Investigation
- Combined Contamination and Geotechnical Reports
- Refining a definitive Site Conceptual Model
Waste and Re-use of Materials
- Advice on WRAP, use of Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP) and Materials Management Plans (MMP) under the CLAIRE DoW CoP
Negotiation with Regulating Authorities
- Providing a technical buffer to ensure plans are cost effective
WRAS (Water Regulation Advisory Scheme)
- Recommendations for the selection of materials for water supply pipes to be laid in contaminated land
Environmental Surveys
Arboricultural Surveys
- Stage 1 – Tree Constraints Plan and register
- Stage 2 – Development Proposal Recommendations and Evaluation
Ecological Surveys
- Phase I Habitat Surveys Emergence Surveys – e.g. bats/reptiles/protected species
- Invasive Plant Surveys – i.e Japanese Knotweed, giant hogweed etc
Asbestos Surveys
- Asbestos Management Surveys
- Asbestos refurbishment or demolition Surveys
Land and Building Surveys
- Topographical Survey
- Measured Buildings Surveys
- Building Elevation Surveys
- Drainage and Utilities Surveys – inc. CCTV
- Acoustic Surveys
- Air Quality Assessments
- Archaeological Desk Based Assessments
- Condition Surveys
- Munitions Surveys
- Mechanical and Electrical Surveys
- Building Services Investigation
- Energy Statements
- Fire Risk Assessments
- BREEAM
- Environmental Impact Assessments
- SWMP – Site Waste Management Plans & MMP – Materials Management Plans
Additional Services
Civil
- Adoptable Highway Design including Section 278, 38 & 184 works
- Private access design
- Adoptable drainage design
- Private drainage design
- Swept path analysis
- Flood Risk Assessments
- Surface & foul water drainage strategies
- Earthworks
- Cut/fill appraisal
- Value Engineering
- Tender Support
Structural
- Ground Investigation
- Value Engineering
- 3-Dimensional Modelling & BIM
- Structural Steelwork Frames
- Reinforced Concrete Frames
- Multi-Storey Masonry Design
- Structural Appraisals
- Refurbishments
- Bridges
- Temporary works
- Buildings & bridges
- Railways
- Waterworks
- Underground structures
Traffic & Transport
- Transport Assessments & Statements
- Sustainable Travel Plans
- Transport Feasibility Studies
- Multi-Modal Trip Generation
- Distribution and Modelling
- Management of Traffic & Transport Surveys
- Due Diligence and Site Access Appraisal
- International, Strategic & Local Planning
- Expert Witness support at Planning Appeals & Public Inquiries
- Public consultation and presentations
- Road Safety Audits (Stage 1, 2 and 3)
- Acoustic Surveys
- Air Quality Assessments
