Following a Phase I Desk Study and on producing a Conceptual Site Model, it may be necessary to undertake an intrusive Phase II Investigation.
A Phase II Investigation can take many forms from simple sample collection to detailed intrusive investigations. Contamination Investigations are often completed for development sites which require compliance with planning conditions relating to contaminated land issues. For potential site acquisition/investment, the Phase II investigation provides a degree of assurance about potential soil and groundwater contamination issues. This allows for detailed risk and liability assessment to be undertaken.
We have experience of many types of former industrial sites including tanneries, petrol filling stations, breweries, vehicle repair garages, plating works and engineering workshops.
GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
We can provide the following services:
- Site investigation strategies
- Attendance on site to complete intrusive investigations
- In situ soil sampling
- Groundwater / surface water sampling.
- Scheduling laboratory testing
- Tier 1 & Tier 2 Human Health Risk Assessment Reports.
- Controlled water Risk Assessment
- Preparation of factual and interpretive reports
- Liaison with Environment Agency and Local Authority Contaminated Land Officers
Following a contamination investigation ACS will be able to provide you with details of remedial requirements that may be needed. Our experienced Geotechnical Engineers will be able to produce a Remediation Method Statement for your site to outline what is necessary. Following this, we also can produce a Validation Report. Validation Reports are typically the final step in a contaminated land investigation. These will prepared to discharge a contaminated land planning condition.
Please see below for a list of the services provided by ACS:
Geo-Environmental Consultancy
The ACS Geo-Environmental Consultancy Department has been operating as part of ACS for over 10 years.
On-Site Testing Services
ACS offers a comprehensive range of professional on-site testing, all carried out by our fully trained site technicians.
Aggregates and Soils Testing
From our main laboratory in Poole, Dorset, ACS provide quality testing and material consultancy for the construction and civil engineering industry.
Bituminous Testing
ACS carries out testing on new bituminous binder material and testing on hardened material for physical and chemical properties. Circa pre 1980’s Tar (Carcinogenic effects) was also used as a binder, ACS staff can sample and test materials to assess if Tar was used.
Concrete Testing
Concrete was the first service to be offered by ACS back in 1987. Since then, we have increased our scope to cover a wide range of UKAS Accredited testing methods on fresh and hardened concrete.
Mortar and Screed Testing
ACS can sample and test new and hardened mortar. Hardened mortar for mix proportions and constituents, new mortar for compressive and flexural strength.
Natural Stone Testing
Our newly refurbished stone testing laboratory has given us the opportunity to expand our testing scope. In addition, we have increased production and improved on our turnaround of samples.
Site Laboratory Services
Over the last 35 years, ACS have supplied custom fitted site laboratories with technicians to many construction sites and projects worldwide.
ACS offer a professional weekly collection service covering the South of England and Wales.
See below for our coverage range.
CONTACT ONE OF THE TEAM
If you require a collection that is outside of our usual range, please feel free to call us on 01202 622858.
Or contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.