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How to Evaluate and Mitigate Ground Gas Risk

How to Evaluate and Mitigate Ground Gas Risk

Ground gas presents a significant risk to construction projects across the UK. Sources such as landfill sites, peat deposits, made ground, or naturally occurring geology can release harmful gases, including methane, carbon dioxide, and radon. Left unmanaged, these gases can......

Tree Influence What You Need to Know

Tree Influence What You Need to Know

Understanding Tree Influence When planning a development, trees might not seem like a major concern until they begin to affect......

Heave Risk Following Heatwaves

Heave Risk Following Heatwaves

As global temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more common, the UK construction industry is increasingly having to account......

Can You Build on Peat Soil? What Foundations Are the Best Choice.

Can You Build on Peat Soil? What Foundations Are the Best Choice.

Building on peat soil presents significant challenges due to the unique and difficult nature of this ground type. Peat is......

Building on Problem Soils: An expert guide to foundations for clay and mudstone

Building on Problem Soils: An expert guide to foundations for clay and mudstone

What Are Expansive Soils? Expansive soils are ground conditions that change in volume and stability due to fluctuations in moisture......

Radon Gas and Foundations: What You Need to Know

Radon Gas and Foundations: What You Need to Know

What is Radon Gas? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into buildings from the ground. It......

The Best Foundation Solution for Weak Surface Soils

The Best Foundation Solution for Weak Surface Soils

What are Weak Surface Soils Weak surface soils pose significant challenges for construction projects, particularly when these soils cannot adequately......

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