Out with the old, and in with the new! After several months in the planning, SGL have launched their updated website! Exciting times lie ahead where we can provide regular updates here! Our updated website allows us to offer more information about what we do best – geotechnical engineering. We will be posting a hostContinueContinue reading “Website update”
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Phase 1 Desk Study
What is a Phase 1 Desk Study and why might you need one? The site investigation sector follows a phased approach to inspecting land. This is written into statute through various related British Standards. Simply put, the investigation process begins with a desk study. This sets a firm foundation to progress the investigation process furtherContinueContinue reading “Phase 1 Desk Study”
South Shields Commercial Development
Geoenvironmental Assessment South Shields – Spire Geotechnical complete phased investigation for a proposed commercial development. The project includes the transformation of a vacant plot of land into a large commercial development. Spire Geotechnical were commissioned to assist with preparing a detailed land contamination assessment. Our geoenvironmental assessment South Shields was phased over two investigations. PhasedContinueContinue reading “South Shields Commercial Development”
Preliminary Risk Assessment Manchester
Spire Geotechnical (SGL) recently conducted a detailed appraisal of land for a proposed residential development. Preliminary Risk Assessment Manchester was successfully completed. The site in question included a small plot of land that is being considered for a future residential development. The existing structures on the site are due to be demolished. These will beContinueContinue reading “Preliminary Risk Assessment Manchester”
Geotechnical Survey Glasgow
SGL recently collaborate with the councils highway services to investigate land for a new commercial development Spire regularly collaborate with partnering organisations and contractors. This is normally specific to a geographical area where we are working. For a recent project near Glasgow, SGL have collaborated with the councils laboratory services to conduct our geotechnical surveyContinueContinue reading “Geotechnical Survey Glasgow”
Merry Christmas
As another busy year comes to a close, all of the team at SGL look forward to some well earned rest! We would like to wish our contacts and clients a happy Christmas, and all the best for the New Year ahead. SPIRE GEOTECHNICAL LTD
Soakaway Testing
Did you know, SGL offer comprehensive field services relating to Soakaway Testing? Drainage design is often a principal consideration for any development. Historically, surface waters were typically directed to drains, and these ended up in the main sewer. Today, we see more developments designing drainage sustainably. To reduce the pressures on the main drains andContinueContinue reading “Soakaway Testing”
Spire Geotechnical Sunderland
Spire Geotechnical Ltd (SGL) reflects on its main office location along the River Wear Spire Geotechnical Sunderland – On such a calm and peaceful early autumn day, SGL take in the scenery outside of its Sunderland office. SGL are positioned in the heart of the St Peter’s area of the City of Sunderland. Our neighboursContinueContinue reading “Spire Geotechnical Sunderland”
Site Investigation Liverpool
SGL support a development in Liverpool with a legacy of former Brownfield use. Site Investigation Liverpool considered a complex land contamination assessment. A 1.5 hectare site is being considered for a future industrial development. The site has been dormant for years because of constraints associated with pollution present in the ground. Year ago, the siteContinueContinue reading “Site Investigation Liverpool”
Core Values Matter
Spire Geotechnical Ltd (SGL) is built off solid core values. We are a business that is moving forward with purpose and a professional code of conduct that is applied to every area of our work. The team at SGL include geologists and earth science professionals who are experts in geotechnical engineering. Our various skill-sets areContinueContinue reading “Core Values Matter”
Join Us!
Great news! Due to continued company growth, SGL have an exciting opportunity for an Earth Scientist wishing to progress their career. Our head office based in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, are recruiting for a Senior Engineer. We would like to hear from engineering geologists, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineers. This is a position for an experiencedContinueContinue reading “Join Us!”
Summer Updates
We have been busy in recent months, and wanted to share some important updates! Our updated website has been delayed. This is almost complete, but we continue to have issues migrating and syncing all of our older case studies and tech blogs. Thank you for your patience whilst we resolve!. Great news – over recentContinueContinue reading “Summer Updates”