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An Introduction to Geotechnical Laboratory Testing for Routine Construction Projects
Published August 2024. This document replaces the version published in December 2008. This guide explains the purpose of laboratory testing, and highlights…
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Assessment and Control of Asbestos Risk in Soil – Part 1: Protection of Personnel working on Ground Investigations
Published May 2021 This aim of this guidance is to assist employers in their duty to protect personnel undertaking ground investigations against…
Assessment and Control of Asbestos Risk in Soil – Part 2: Protection of Personnel working in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Laboratories
Published May 2021 This guidance is split into two parts; Part 1 provides information on the assessment and control of asbestos risk…
Bioavailable Environmental Quality Standards for Metals
Published December 2015 This is short information note on Environmental Quality Standards for some heavy metals (manganese, copper, zinc, nickel and lead)…
Copyright issues arising from the use of consultants’ reports and drawings in the planning process
This document is an outline summary of the report prepared by Guy Lane of solicitors BLM Solicitors following his presentation to the…
Guidance on SPTs terminated early, extended tests and reporting of seating blows
Published September 2026. This guidance note on standard penetration test (SPT) procedure and reporting covers some issues that have recently arisen, specifically:…
Guide to Good Practice in Writing Ground Reports
Updated in 2015 The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) believes that clear and concise communications between all parties involved in the…
LAND CONTAMINATION – INFORMATION FOR PURCHASERS OR OWNERS OF POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED LAND
Published in March 2014 The Home Buyers Guide Has the Property been identified as Potentially Contaminated? The following information is provided to…
Liabilities arising from Checking or Reviewing Third Party Designs and/or Information
Published in August 2012 Introduction Geotechnical engineers are often commissioned to review and check the reports and designs of others including designs…
Risk Issues for Independent Geo-professionals
Published May 2011, reviewed and minor amendments made August 2025 Setting up and running a business as an independent geo-professional is, in…