Ground characterisation lies at the heart of everything we do.
We specialise in the interpretation of both field and laboratory data—onshore and offshore—and are recognised experts in advanced testing techniques and procedures.
Over the years, we have introduced and championed several innovative methods that have since become standard practice in ground investigations, including:
- Thin-wall sampling and rotary coring in stiff and hard clays
- Local strain and pore pressure instrumentation in commercial lab testing
- Laval and Sherbrooke sampling systems for soft clays
- Suction probe testing in stiff clay samples
- Use of bender elements in triaxial tests to determine small-strain stiffness
Our team has co-authored key industry guidance, including the UK Specification for Ground Investigation (2022) and award winning papers on procedures for UXO risk assessment.
We offer comprehensive services across the full lifecycle of ground investigation, including:
- Desk studies
- Site investigation specifications
- Supervision of ground investigations
- Geotechnical interpretative reports
- Hydrogeological impact assessment reports
- Outline of remediation strategies for groundwater-related challenges
Related projects
Many of our projects are confidential, but here are a few that showcase our work:
