It is nearly 10 years since the second edition of SPERWall was published and this much used national standard has now been replaced by the third edition. The document has been revised in response to […]
On 4 November 2016 the online version of Notice AGL1 dated 1 August 2015 was cancelled and replaced by an updated version. The main changes arise from new regulations about who has to register for […]
In July this year guidance was published online for those with Environmental Permits to set out what must be included in fire prevention plans and the fire prevention measures that must be put in place […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]