This was just one of a number of conclusions looking at the problem of SWT collapses. This size of wind turbine is defined by IEC 61400 Part 2 standard 11 as “wind turbines with a rotor […]
…..in case you had not realised came into force on 27th June 2016 and revoked the previous Water Supply Regulations 2000 and consolidate the amendments introduced by the 2001, 2007 and 2010 amendment Regulations. One […]
The International Ban Asbestos Secretariat(IBAS) published on 15 August 2016 a “UK Asbestos Alert: An Update,” highlighting the possibility that imports of asbestos containing building materials from China could be present in the UK. Concerns […]
Fortunately no-one was hurt but as the rig fall was related to the partial collapse of an overbridge the line did remain close for over 24hrs whilst the bridge was made safe. Details as known […]
……for those standard rule permits associated with: Landspreading and digestate storage; deposit for recovery; soil transfer, treatment and recovery. These changes are in response to Environment Agency Consultation No14 which ran from 20 December 2014 […]
Nearly 30 years ago, the now well-known 1989 International Symposium on Chalk, was held in Brighton and for most geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists the Proceeedings published by Telford became one of the main staples […]
This year, on 21st October 2016, the Federation of Piling Specialists is seeking to celebrate the achievements of outstanding individuals and companies within the Ground Engineering industry. There are five awards on offfer, two for […]
…..And when does a waste cease to be a waste? Such simple questions to ask but often challenging to answer. There is an inherent conflict in waste managment legislation where on one hand there is […]
If so, CL:AIRE is seeking views on their Register of Materials as they are considering improving and updating it and would value your input. To this end they have created a very quick and simple […]
With the UK government’s belief that shale gas has the potential to provide the UK with greater energy security, growth and jobs there is both increasing interest in exploitation and concern over the potential resulting […]