Experts in site investigation & coal mining risk assessments. We provide a professional approach to solving a wide range of geotechnical and environmental issues. These range from desk-based coal mining risk assessments, through to locating former mine entries and old coal workings. We also provide an expert service in foundation design, soil and groundwater contamination risk assessments and hazardous ground gas risk assessments. We come equipped with our very own in-house drilling equipment, all of which is backed by our extensive geotechnical, geological and environmental expertise. Meanwhile, our own highly experienced investigation teams maintain direct control of all aspects of the required investigation to ensure that we consistently achieve the most accurate and reliable results.

For over 140 years we have been a leading international provider of advanced solutions to the civil, geotechnical and environmental construction markets. We deliver innovative, long-lasting and environmentally friendly solutions, from retaining walls to hydraulic works and from rockfall mitigation systems to soil reinforcement.

RSK Geosciences, now incorporating Leap Environmental and Carbon Zero Consulting, is the UK’s leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy. We have more than 30 years of experience of design, implementation and interpretative reporting along expert witness services. We help our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with the acquisition, ownership, operation, development and divestiture of land. We work for both the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations. We have more than 300 professional staff based out offices across the UK, who carry out site investigation and geophysical and topographical surveys across a wide range of sectors. This network of offices enables us to provide a responsive turnaround to enquiries, mobilise quickly to site and the breadth of experience to provide real life solutions. Carbon Zero Consulting provide a single point of independent expertise in key areas of renewable heating (ground source heat pump (GSHP) technology), groundwater supply and management, borehole design and regulation. With a combined 40 years’ experience, the team is a leading provider of advice and design expertise in the UK renewable heating sector. Leap Environmental specialise in all areas of?land quality and contaminated land assessments; quantitative risk assessment for soils,?gases?and waters; remediation design costing and verification;?geotechnical engineering; assessment, design of foundations, ground improvement, piling, retaining walls, slopes and basements; and assessments of carbon footprint and nutrient neutrality along with expert services.

Emcus undertake desk studies, coal mining risk assessments, ground investigations and provide geotechnical & geo-environmental consultancy services for a wide range of projects, including residential developments, commercial & industrial buildings, machine bases, silos, tanks and infrastructure schemes. We have considerable experience in the investigation & assessment of brownfield sites, undermined areas, historic opencast mines / quarries and steep slopes, allowing us to achieve economic, pragmatic solutions to the development and operation of your site.

At SPEEDECK Foundations, we provide a complete solution for design and build engineered foundations, tailored to residential and commercial developments. Our innovative piled raft solution simplifies foundation design, reducing components and ensuring 100% warranty compliance for a complete, sustainable foundation construction. Designed in-house by qualified geotechnical and structural engineers to BS and Eurocode standards, our streamlined approach accelerates project timelines by up to 60% compared to traditional methods. This efficiency saves time and costs without compromising on quality, delivering high-standard foundation solutions that meet the needs of modern construction projects.