Ground Investigation
Ground conditions are the largest single
element of risk in civil and building projects.
Government statistics have identified that
'unforeseen' ground conditions result in:
- Half of projects over-running by more than a month
- Very high over-runs in 'brownfield' redevelopments
- Overspend on a significant portion of projects
- Post-construction remediation, claims and litigation
The key message arising from the 1994 Latham report is that:
’Risk can be managed, minimised, shared, transferred or accepted:
it cannot be ignored’
Scott Wilson's experts design, implement and
assess ground investigations. We can provide all forms of
investigation, including desk studies; geophysics; site surveys;
site and laboratory testing; boreholes; pits and window sampling;
instrumentation and monitoring supervision; and supervision,
procurement and management.
Scott Wilson's experienced geotechnical
practitioners routinely provide expert services to assist clients
in establishing and managing the risk presented by ground
conditions. Key elements of the successful management of the
risks presented by ground conditions for a project are:
- Site reconnaissance and research of all relevant information on
site (‘Desk Study’)
- Design of an appropriate site investigation
- Review of the geotechnical conditions that might impinge on
successful completion of the project
- Development of appropriate solutions by which the geotechnical
risks can be effectively managed
Scott Wilson's geotechnical teams are well-versed in all forms of
site investigation, from those appropriate for small-scale
developments to major infrastructure projects. We routinely
provide expert services for a wide range of clients throughout the
UK and internationally.
'You pay for an investigation whether you have one or not,‘ Site
Investigation Steering Group, 1993.
