Home based geology themed ideas for holidays Quizzes see whether you can name the gemstones in this quiz at http://www.123facts.com/play-quiz/Name-the-Gemstone-6509.html Gaming If your kids are hooked on minecraft then take a look at what […]
As a result of the government’s recent consultaion into Unlocking the UK’s High Tech Economy: Consultation on the Safe Use of Drones in the UK there are proposals to increase user accountability with all users […]
In case you were not aware the most recent Land Forum Meeting included an update on Geoenvironmental Standands for Soil and Site Assessment which can be downloaded as a supporting document to the Land Forum […]
From the 1st April 2017 the standard rate of Landfil, Tax for the UK is £86.10 and the lower rate is £2.70. Whilst Landfill tax has been devolved to Scotland since 1st April 2015 the […]
Whilst not specifically a “geo-environmental matter” GEMs felt that this topic warranted a safety share. In January of this year the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) published a report regarding a wheelchair contacting a train […]
With all the publicity that surrounded the trench collapse in September 2008, which killed a geotechnical engineer and resulted in the first prosecution under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, it is disappointing […]
Metallic nickel is primarily used in the manufacture of a wide range of alloys and consequently is associated with numerous industries and manufacturing processes. Nickel and its compounds are also used in pigments for paint, […]
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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 […]