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Why a Phase 1 Desktop Study is Essential in 2025
A Phase 1 Desktop Study is a crucial first step in assessing land for potential environmental risks. This study involves gathering and analyzing historical land use data, environmental […]
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March landfill update leaves WAC testing process unchanged
The Environment Agency’s latest landfill guidance update does not introduce new WAC testing deadlines, but it keeps a clear compliance distinction in view: waste classification, basic characterisation and landfill-acceptance testing are separate tasks. For waste producers and treatment operators, laboratory procurement and representative sampling remain central to avoiding rejected loads.
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Trial Drill and Grout of Potential Mine Workings
EnviroSolution were contacted by a small housing developer to provide geotechnical consultancy regarding potential ground stability issues related to historic mine workings for a site in Bolton.
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Asbestos Survey at a Co-Educational Secondary School
EnviroSolution were contacted to undertake a survey at a Co-Educational Secondary School in Accrington, it is a three-storey school was opened in 1967 and has undergone a number […]
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Asbestos Survey at a Hospital
EnviroSolution were contacted to undertake a survey to The Stretford Memorial Hospital in Manchester. It joined the National Health Service in 1948. The building was converted for use […]
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Environmental Due Diligence Surveys
EnviroSolution were appointed by Shepherd Group Properties to undertake Environmental Due Diligence Surveys at a number of Brownfield sites throughout the UK as part of pre‐acquisition works. The […]
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Geo-Environmental Site Investigation
EnviroSolution were appointed by Jaguar Land Rover to undertake a combined geo-environmental site investigation to inform development plans for a new extension to an existing production facility. This […]
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Geo-Environmental Site Appraisal Services
EnviroSolution were appointed by Mace Group to undertake a number of Site Appraisal Surveys for a brownfield development site in Manchester for a future school development. This work […]
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Emergency advice on the impact of a sinkhole
EnviroSolution consultants were contacted by Manchester City Council to provide emergency advice on the impact of a sinkhole on the surrounding built environment and an investigation into the […]
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