An environmental cleanup refers to specific actions that must be taken to deal effectively with a hazardous substance or contaminant that poses a threat to humans or the environment. Rather than a preventative measure, environmental cleanup typically involves a remedial action plan (one that’s initiated as a corrective response to something such as an oil spill for example).

Geotechnical investigation allows for a more informed foundation and structure design, adding to the cost effectiveness of the project. The larger the project, the bigger the investigation would be, and therefore, the greater the overall cost savings.

Geotechnical investigation may also be recommended to people who are considering the purchase of real estate during the phase of the transaction in which the property is inspected, so that if there is a serious problem with the site, people can cancel the deal.

Ground investigations are sub surface investigation and examination of the soil, rocks and groundwater below the surface. Ground Investigations should ideally follow the desk based study (Phase I Desk Study) and site walkover survey which will have identified areas of concern requiring further intrusive subsurface investigation.

The phase 1 desk study with site walkover survey will advise the strategy to be implemented for the ground investigations and the techniques best suited to the specific site.