The Environment Agency have published on-line RPS 206, which applies, if you use unbound municipal Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate (unbound IBAA) in certain construction activities. Essentially, if you comply with the conditions of the RPS, […]
Then you might be interested in a new website currently being constructed through The Geological Society’s Working Party. The aim of the website is “To utilise the expertise within the Engineering Group to provide a […]
CIRIA’s awareness course is aimed at workers operating on brownfield sites where there is potential for asbestos exposure: whether through site investigation, archaeology surveys, below ground utility installations and maintenance,or redevelopment of brownfield sites. Developed […]
Last opportunity to comment on the proposed update to BS 10175+A2:2017 BS 10175+A2 Investigation of potentially contaminated sites. Code of practice as the period for comment ends on the 11 September. This update primarily addresses […]
After some delay, the DEFRA research project started in 2013 looking to understand the risks that in situ contaminated sediments pose to freshwater bodies was published online in July 2017. The project comprised a number […]
A natural evolution of CIRIA’s series of publications and activities to promote good practice for managing asbestos from soil, CIRIA are seeking to produce the first UK interactive aide/tool in smart phones or tablets for […]
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 […]
The Willenhall Gas Works Part2A Planning Appeal outcome has now been published online and GEM‘s recommends that if you have a strong interest in land contamination it is worth reading the the appeal report and […]
Verification of remedial measures in the UK construction industry even where planning conditions require it is at best an after thought and occasionally forgotten completely. Gas protection measures is one such area where commonly the […]
Invasive species are increasingly threatening our environment and according to the Government cost the economy £2m every year. The Infrastructure Act 2015 introduced species control provisions to make sure that, in certain circumstances, appropriate action […]