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Month: October 2016

Consultation_EN ISO17892 – Geotechnical Investigation and Testing – Laboratory Testing of Soil

October 21, 2016 Claire Dickinson Geotechnics

If you are interested in the geotechnical testing of soil, then you might want to spare the time to review some key standards that have been published, as drafts for consultation.  Three parts of the […]

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Consultation_ISO18400-104- Soil Quality – Sampling Part 104: Strategies and Statistical Evaluations

October 21, 2016 Claire Dickinson Contaminated Land

A draft international standard is out for consultation, which may be of interest to those looking at the distribution of chemical contaminants in soil. This document, according to the draft British Standards’ website, provides general […]

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The Geotechnical Academy – A different way of training

October 17, 2016February 26, 2023 Claire Dickinson Geotechnics

With teaching time on many university courses much decreased resulting in a  reduction in the practical hands-on experience, and training budgets within companies, as a result of the recession, being pared to the minimum the […]

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New BDA Guidance on the Operation of Cable Percussion Rigs & Equipment

October 17, 2016 Claire Dickinson Contaminated Land

Cable Percussion boreholes are one of the primary methods of forming exploratory holes in soils in the UK and form a staple part of most site investigations. The British Drilling Association (BDA) has issued a […]

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How long have we known about the dangers of asbestos?

October 17, 2016February 20, 2023 Claire Dickinson Contaminated Land

You might be surprised by the answer….

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Safety Alert_ Findings from RAIB on train hitting excavator bucket

October 17, 2016October 21, 2016 Claire Dickinson Health and Safety

Have you left something behind? No doubt we have all at one time or another due various reasons including being distracted or fatigued but whilst leaving your umbrella or in my case my hat on […]

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The Federation of Piling Specialists now offers Associate Membership

October 13, 2016February 20, 2023 Claire Dickinson Geotechnics

As most readers will be aware the FPS is the industry body for foundation contractors with historically members undertaking piling and geotechnical works on construction projects.  It is interesting to see that the FPS is […]

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AquaConSoil 2017 – call for abstracts

October 13, 2016 Claire Dickinson Contaminated Land

Yes its that time again – the call for abstracts for the 14th International AquaConSoil Conference has gone out.  The conference will focus on the sustainable use and management of soil, sediment and water resources […]

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Evidence of sea level rise – Thames Estuary 2100 Plan (TE2100) review

October 13, 2016 Claire Dickinson Contaminated Land

Whether you are a climate change sceptic or not there is little doubt that based on the recorded mean tide levels at Southend sea levels in the Thames Estuary are rising.  In fact, according to […]

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Statutory Guidance Excluded flood risk activities and Site Investigation

October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 Claire Dickinson Site Investigation

DEFRA has just published the description for 11 activities that may take place in on or near a main river or sea defence which do not require an environmental permit. This includes site investigation boreholes […]

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24 Mar

Love this - New Wallace & Gromit ‘Cracking Ideas’ competition https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-wallace-gromit-cracking-ideas-competition

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Construction firms fined nearly £60 million for breaking competition law by bid rigging https://www.gov.uk/government/news/construction-firms-fined-nearly-60-million-for-breaking-competition-law-by-bid-rigging

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Warrant issued for arrest of convicted Cotswolds waste offender - waste at site includes construction wastes -what happened to the waste duty of care checks to prevent this occurring? https://www.gov.uk/government/news/warrant-issued-for-arrest-of-convicted-cotswolds-waste-offender

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Standard rate of landfill tax exceeds £100 per tonne from I April 2023https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/landfill-tax-rates-for-2023-to-2024/landfill-tax-increase-in-rates

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