EXHIBITING IN 2023
Casagrande UK is the sole UK and Ireland distributor for Casagrande Spa of Italy, a company with over 40 years experience in designing and manufacturing machines and equipment for the ground engineering industry, known world wide for high performance and reliability. Casagrande UK is also the sole UK and Ireland distributor for equipment manufactured by Hutte, Eurodrill (Germany), Hany and Emde.
John Lawrie Tubulars is the leading specialist in the supply of repurposed steel tubulars for use as piling in the construction and civil engineering sectors. Following significant investment in assets, they became a ‘one-stop-shop’ for their construction and structural industry clients, offering services to the mining, water wells and minerals industries too.
Their in-house manufacturing services include the production of friction welded drill rods for rotary and DTH purposes, rotary percussive casing, SI Casing (BS 879), and exploration casing (BS 4019), Rope threaded piling casing and Klemm threaded casing advancement systems. They also manufacture helical piles, pipe and fabrication for rail and highways and top driven piling.
Focused on driving a circular economy, they invested in a bespoke life cycle assessment which details that for every tonne of their repurposed tubulars used there is a carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) saving of 97.21% over the production of new manufactured prime steel products.
MGS will be showcasing their extensive range of products used in ground investigation, mineral exploration, water well construction, ground source heat recovery and groundwater monitoring.
New this year sees the introduction of the Aquaread LeveLine range of groundwater monitoring dataloggers together with telemetry and data visualisation software.
Also, try their new Drill Factor Challenge to win a great prize.
In line with the BDA's "UK Net Zero Strategy - Drill Back Greener", MGS are pleased to introduce a completely new and innovative developing technology called Microbial Polybiotics. This technology can be used in conjunction with specialist Bioplastics to produce not only a carbon negative product but a controlled in-situ biodegradable pipe. Other products such as Coreliner could be made to be compostable thus eliminating the need for landfill. Prototype samples of EnviroLine-PB wellscreen and Coreliner-PB material will be available to view and touch together with a presentation explaining the technology.
TerraRoc is the market leader in geotechnical drilling consumables and they operate globally from Europe to South-Central-North America to Asia. With three manufacturing facilities in Finland (Tampere), Scotland (Grangemouth) and the United States (Roanoke, Virginia), in addition to a supply chain that spans the globe, they’re able to minimize their clients’ downtime and react promptly to their needs around the world. From specializing in casing advancement systems, down-the-hole hammers and core drilling, TerraRoc’s strong R&D, thorough planning and exacting quality control enable them to deliver a full range of drilling tools and consumables. Their products and services are customized for each specific client’s needs and with some of the industry’s most robust R&D talent, TerraRoc is always on the lookout for new customer challenges.
Davis Trackhire are the UK's Largest Independent Suppliers Of Aluminium Trackway, providing Temporary Access Roads, Site Compounds & Borehole Pads for SSSI sites in the Geotechnical and Site Investigation sector. They fully understand the importance of avoiding cross-contamination as well as the strict time restraints that are often in place in the GI industry. They have full wash facilities in all of their depots and can have 1 kilometre of clean Trackway installed and ready to use within just 24 hours of arrival on site, and removed just as quick - No need to for reinstatement and very little if any disturbance to the sub-soil.
GenAir - Specialists in Compressed Air Hire - A refreshing alternative in the supply of compressed air rental and mobile accessories. With a management team boasting over 140 years’ experience in the industry, supported with one of the largest hire fleets of compressed air systems, desiccant dryers and ancillary equipment in Europe. For even the most urgent of requirements their rapid response and customer service is the best in the business. With both industrial and oil free formats, GenAir compressors are offered to include TIER 5 LEZ COMPLIANT and ZERO EMMISSIONS ELECTRIC DRIVE to provide the most efficient solutions.
Just Drill are the specialists in both sale and distribution of drilling equipment and tooling, providing a complete drill-string solution for sectors including Blast Hole, Geotechnical, Waterwell, Geothermal, HDD & Site Investigation. They cover the UK and Ireland markets and are known as the “Exclusive or Preferred Partner” for various high-quality manufacturers from around the globe. These include Robit Top Hammer, DTH & Casing systems, Perforator drill pipe and accessories, Glinik Rotary Bits, Montrae Mining Shock Absorbers, ExcaDrill attachments with additional products available within their portfolio. They are determined to provide an unrivalled service with a key focus on sustainability, which form part of their core values. With extensive market knowledge and worldwide experience, you can trust them to supply the right products at the right time for your projects. They are constantly bringing new technologies and methods to the industry.
Since 1996, Rocscience has been a company focused on bridging the gaps in analysis, design, and visualization tools for the mining and civil engineering industries. Born as a spin-off company from the University of Toronto, their software development combines innovation and research, allowing them to develop world-class software solutions that work for you today and will evolve to meet your needs tomorrow. Their motto “Geotechnical tools, inspired by you” means they are continuously listening to your specific geotechnical challenges so that they can build tools to help you overcome them. Whether you’re focused on slope stability, excavation design, or foundation analysis, their comprehensive suite of 18 programs means that no matter what your needs are, they have a software solution for your projects.
Seequent builds world-leading subsurface software, helping create a better understanding of the earth to ensure a better world for all. They are constantly evolving at the forefront of technology to transform how geo-professionals work, eliminating barriers to understanding by connecting software, teams, and the tools they need. Every day, their customers in over 100 countries work to develop mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, protect the environment, source renewable energy, and help resolve historical challenges such as groundwater contamination and ageing infrastructure. Seequent's integrated earth modelling, geo-data management, and team collaboration software enables them to see a more complete picture of the earth: because with more understanding comes better decisions – for people and the planet. Headquartered in New Zealand with global reach, Seequent is the subsurface software company within Bentley Systems. Together, they are helping build a more resilient world.
For over 20 years Strata Geotechnics (formerly VE Geotechnical Services) has provided high quality Ground Investigation and Pile Testing services throughout the UK. Focusing on the production of quality data, Strata maintain an enviable track record of being at the forefront of technology and innovation which includes the development of bespoke drilling rigs, digital data, sonic drilling technology and automated static load testing.
Fielders have been providing the highest calibre Ground Engineering professionals for 30 years this year. Fielders’ service is YOUR service - whether you are a potential employer looking for expert sourcing in this niche market, or a candidate seeking professional, confidential and proactive representation to further your career. The super friendly London team work day-in and day-out with Site Agents, Rig Supervisors, Logging specialists, GeoEnvironmental Engineers, Designers – the full range of Geotechnical and GeoEnvironmental experts. The experienced Aberdeen offshore team focus on both Geotechnical and Geophysical Client Reps and well as Lab Techs and Geotechnical Logging support. This is our niche.
GEOLABS Limited are a wholly independent testing-only company which ensures that they can respond to clients' needs and requirements and are not influenced by any parent company considerations. Their testing is performed by staff with a combined total of over 500 years of soils testing experience. They ensure that the highest level of quality assurance is achieved and maintained in their operations and are accredited by UKAS for a wide range of tests including: advanced; effective stress; shearboxes; classification; earthworks; consolidation; permeability; total stress; tailings; thermal resistivity; rock tests as well as research orientated testing etc.
For over 40 years Robertson Geo has pioneered the development of wireline logging instrumentation technologies and techniques. The comprehensive range of geophysical logging solutions and software is developed and built at its North Wales manufacturing and calibration centre. On-site test facilities include a 100m test borehole, calibration blocks, ovens and autoclaves, used for testing complete probe assemblies, providing a full suite of traceable calibration and quality assurance data. Experienced field engineers are available to conduct borehole logging services in any location worldwide. Equipment can be purchased or rented, offering a range of flexible options for calibrated wireline logging data of proven quality and reliability.
Soil Engineering is one of the UK's leading geotechnical contractors with a proven capability in all elements of ground investigation and stabilisation. Soil Engineering are a long established leader in the UK Geotechnical Sector, delivering both Ground Investigation and Drill and Grout services from three bases across the country. They are capable of undertaking a wide range of investigative and remediation techniques.
Established in 1964, Structural Soils Ltd has evolved into an award winning national, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site-investigation company with the proven capability, capacity and confidence to undertake contracts of any size, in any location and virtually any scope. The company undertakes contracts across the UK through its offices in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth, and Tonbridge. In 2020, they won ‘The Big 3’ Ground Engineering awards, Ground Investigation Specialist of the Year, Contractor of the Year, Ground Investigation Project of the Year. They were announced as the deserving winner of the Technology Team of the Year Award at the 2022 Construction News Workforce Awards. They now offer an independent downhole borehole logging, packer testing, HPD and NMR service. Structural Soils look forward to your visit to their Stand 35. For more information on their comprehensive service offering please e-mail ask@soils.co.uk.
European Geophysical Services provide geophysical logging, imaging and video surveying of boreholes, adits, shafts and wells for the water, mineral, environmental and civil engineering industries. Their expertise and experience ensure a high quality service resulting in them being the preferred contractor to several major utilities, government agencies and engineering companies.
Geoterra are geospatial engineers and consultant chartered land surveyors who specialise in above and below ground geo-referenced surveys. They work very closely with consultant engineers, contractors and drilling operators in the civil engineering and building sectors to provide a high quality service to clients and have almost 40 years' experience working on major infrastructure projects. Geoterra utilise a variety of innovative solutions to obtain accurate survey data upon which engineering decisions can be made and help in reducing the risk of the unknown; what lies beneath. They offer their clients unique solutions for their various requirements throughout the UK. They also provide expert witness services for construction litigations and are often called upon to give independent advice as consultant engineers and surveyors.
Leca® UK are the UK's leading lightweight aggregate supplier. Leca® LWA is used in many civil engineering and geotechnical applications from road and rail embankments to bridge backfills and salvaging retaining walls. A natural material and just 15% of the weight of traditional fill materials Leca® LWA is an easy choice to reduce over-burden, delivery programmes or structural costs; it is an inert, multifunctional material which has been in production in Scandinavia since the 1930s and is now widely used throughout the UK and Europe. With its self-draining properties the material is also a winner for green roofs, sports stadia, landscaping and horticultural projects. Moreover Leca® LWA has proven that it is just as useful in Biofilters, Swimming Pool backfills and even arrestor beds on high speed motor racing tracks, test facilities and airfield runways.
TerraDat is a specialist and independant geophysical survey company. Both contracting and consulting services are provided by its experienced staff to the geotechnical, civil, mineral, hydrological and environmental industries. it owns the largest range of geophysical survey equipment in the UK private sector. TerraDat's main aims are to offer a high quality service to its clients while promoting the wider use of geophysical science in approprate environments.
PROMOTING THE VERY BEST SPECIALIST GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES, PRODUCTS & INNOVATIONS
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1st Line Defence are the UK's foremost providers of unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk mitigation services, addressing and providing solutions to the risk posed across the UK from unexploded bombs and munitions related to current and former military land use and aerial bombing.
AFITEXINOV UK LTD, an AFITEX group company, is a specialist manufacturer/provider of geosynthetic solutions and materials for over 30 years. Their services are focused on applications such as soil/structural drainage, water barrier linings and soil reinforcement solutions. Their focus industry sectors are in geotechnical applications in public works, environmental projects, residential developments and mining activities. AFITEXINOV develops industry leading & innovative solutions using the latest design methods/technical papers, offering geosynthetics solutions and products with huge emphasis on the environmental and commercial impacts. Based on their successful supply extending to millions of square metres of geocomposites, geotextiles & geogrids installed throughout the world since 1992, AFITEXINOV responds to specific challenges faced by earthworks and geotechnical specialists in consulting firms, project managers, contractors, landfill operators, mining companies, specialist installers…etc. Discover how they can participate in your projects on www.afitex.com and come to meet them on Indoor Stand 26.
Allied Associates Geophysical Ltd return to Geotechnica in 2023 following a break forced upon the industry due to Covid. It is however interesting to see that activity in the Geotechnical sector peaked during this time highlighting the buoyant nature of Geotechnical Engineering and its associated sectors. 2023 marks their 35th year in the supply and support sectors for Geotechnical engineering, Geophysics, environmental engineering to name but a few and during this time, they have witnessed many changes in the sector, the applications, the users, but also the development of technology resulting in high-quality, high-resolution information from the sub surface.
Notable changes include larger systems for faster deployment, improved data quality and resolution. Mag arrays for Solar field mapping, GPR arrays for large area Utility mapping are examples where technology advances are permitting the industry to keep up with client expectations.
Come visit them at outside Booth 11 to discuss these changes and if they have a solution for your current requirements.
Arcadis’ multi-award-winning Site Evaluation & Restoration (SER) team delivers pragmatic, innovative and sustainable solutions to their client’s most significant “geo” environmental challenges. Whether in liability risk management, transaction support, engineering design or property regeneration their team’s approach blends technical excellence with practical know-how to provide cost-effective, bespoke solution. Their People First initiative also makes for a great place to work, with supported career development that can span technical skills, commercial management and business development in a balance that suits; furthermore, their flexible working arrangements and support network allow for a rich, diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes challenge and continually seeks to improve. This tight knit team delivers the highest quality output and strives for technical excellence across multiple disciplines.
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) is a non-profit making trade association established to improve the profile and quality of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. The membership comprises UK organisations and individuals having a common interest in the business of site investigation, geotechnics, geoenvironmental engineering, engineering geology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, and other related disciplines.
BAM Ritchies is the leading edge provider of ground engineering services and is fully focused on supporting the UK's major infrastructure projects. Partnering with their customers at the earliest stage of the project life cycle, they use advanced techniques, equipment and digital technology to deliver optimum, best value solutions.
Boode have been in the water well business since 1897 & producing high quality PVC Well Screen & Casing since 1950, supplying the land drilling industry domestically & globally since. Specialty products include BGP Gravel Coated Screens, BoodePac dual screens. Boode 'Select' PVC products are DWi Reg.31 & KIWA approved. Boode 'ecoline' is their low cost/high quality PVC range with BS6920 approval. Boode are also official UK & Ireland distributors for Johnson Screens for Stainless Steel Wire Wrapped Screens, Casing & Riser Pipes, Baroid IDP & Cebo drilling fluids & additives, American Manufacturing Mud Pumps & Spares, PASI well monitoring equipment, & kwik-ZIP centralisers.
Borehole Solutions Limited provide a comprehensive service to carry out detailed Geotechnical & Site Investigations to the highest standard throughout the UK to suit your requirements. With a diverse range of drilling rigs and equipment at their disposal, dovetailed with experienced, highly trained Engineers & Site Staff; they can tailor a Site Investigation to your specific needs. Their professional, dynamic, enthusiastic management team have just shy of 50 years' experience between them which also encapsulates all infrastructures, complying with the highest degree of industry compliance and health & safety without compromising quality or productivity.
The British Drilling Association are a membership organisation for those who drill holes in the ground, manufacture / supply drilling rigs & equipment, or have a general or real interest in ground drilling. Whether it's mineral exploration, water-well activities, ground investigation, geotechnical processes, quarry drilling, geothermal & ground source heat drilling, directional drilling or other applications, their members cover it all.
Casagrande UK is the sole UK and Ireland distributor for Casagrande Spa of Italy, a company with over 40 years experience in designing and manufacturing machines and equipment for the ground engineering industry, known world wide for high performance and reliability. Casagrande UK is also the sole UK and Ireland distributor for equipment manufactured by Hutte, Eurodrill (Germany), Hany and Emde.
The Coal Authority has been working to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas for more than 25 years. They operate more than 75 mine water treatment schemes across the UK, which protect and enhance the natural environment by treating 128 billion litres of water every year – preventing 4,500 tonnes of iron solids entering Britain’s watercourses. They operate as one of the largest procurers of drilling operations, ground investigations and borehole constructers, all with the aim to perform their statutory duty to restore the environments affected by mining.
Davis Trackhire are the UK's Largest Independent Suppliers Of Aluminium Trackway, providing Temporary Access Roads, Site Compounds & Borehole Pads for SSSI sites in the Geotechnical and Site Investigation sector. They fully understand the importance of avoiding cross-contamination as well as the strict time restraints that are often in place in the GI industry. They have full wash facilities in all of their depots and can have 1 kilometre of clean Trackway installed and ready to use within just 24 hours of arrival on site, and removed just as quick - No need to for reinstatement and very little if any disturbance to the sub-soil.
Drilling Supplies UK has been established in the drilling industry for nearly 17 years and has become a trusted supply partner to many UK and overseas clients. They are a main UK supplier for all of your site investigation and geotechnical requirements, which includes installation pipework, bentonites, filter materials and much more. They manufacture all their own coreboxes to any size required and compliment this with huge stocks of plastic coreliners in a vast range of sizes to suit customer needs. They also have the added benefit of their own in-house engineering department which has up to date CNC lathes, from which they manufacture quality and cost -ffective tooling products and packages for rotary, mini sampling & cable percussion rigs. They keep large stocks of all standard products items for swift delivery to all of the UK and overseas and they can also mobilise with quick turnarounds, full wagon loads.
Drill Store UK LTD is a leading supplier of drilling equipment to the Mining, Quarrying, Site Investigation, Geotechnical, WaterWell, Piling and Exploration drilling market. Holding exclusive distributing rights to Boart Longyear, Halco RockTools and Monark Drill Steels products, Drill Store is one of the most trusted names in the industry. Established in 2007 and located just off Junction 29A of the M1, Drill Store is perfectly positioned to provide a quality service to their customers, offering quality products at competitive prices from stock next day or through collection from their warehouse. Across the two days Adrian Richardson and Ben Bradley from Drill Store will be exhibiting a wide range of different products. From DTH Hammers, Bits and Casing Systems together with Diamond products and Core Barrel Components. As well as answering any questions you might have a full range of Catalogues will be made available for you to take away.
DYWIDAG - providing leading geotechnical engineering solutions including products, technical advice, testing, surveying, and monitoring. Infrastructure construction and management is achieved using full lifetime designs and materials with up to 120 design life. Applications such as Soil Nailing, Micro-piling and Ground Anchoring appear in many sectors including deep basements, cofferdams, bridge abutments, slope stabilisation and heritage structures, quarries, Rail, Highways, Coastal protection, Rivers & Canals.
DYWIDAG core values are to provide, SAFER, STRONGER & SMARTER solutions for Infrastructure.
The DYWIDAG comprehensive approach provides technical advice based on the requirements of the whole solution not just the individual components. By providing a specialist elemental technical service, DYWIDAG solutions provide value engineered proposals, technical certainty, safe solutions, and long-term asset management. DYWIDAG is a global organisation with the ability to draw on experience from around the world. They also understand the sensitivities and differing demands of local markets, the environment and sustainability.
EB Safety Solutions provide the very best advisory services to assist small and medium size companies with their health and safety requirements. Specialising in the construction and geotechnical sectors, their consultants combine a wealth of experience and knowledge with a common sense, practical approach to health and safety. EB Safety Solutions offer practical steps to protect people from risk and assist organisations to comply with health and safety law. They offer health and safety advice, assistance and training courses tailored to your needs and requirements.
Eijkelkamp Fraste UK – Bringing the best of both companies to the UK. Eijkelkamp Fraste UK was established in 2019 and is co-owned by Royal Eijkelkamp & Fraste. Based in The Netherlands, Royal Eijkelkamp produce & supply products & services, offering a one-stop solution for Soil & Water Research. Royal Eijkelkamp are also the worldwide producer & supplier of Sonic Drilling Rigs, Sonic tooling & Sampling solutions.
Fraste, based in Italy, have over 50 years of design and construction experience. This gives Fraste a strong & stable position in the international drilling industry. Designing & manufacturing quality Drilling Rigs that last have secured growth and supply around the world.
Bringing the best of both companies to the UK, Eijkelkamp Fraste UK was created. They are innovative, forward thinking and committed to offering a wealth of knowledge, unrivalled after sales service & support.
Since 2002, EOD Contracts has been providing innovative, cost- effective explosive ordnance risk mitigation to the geotechnical and construction industries through onsite attendance and office-based reporting. Their engineers all hold NATO recognised qualifications, CSCS cards and are experienced in their various fields. More recently, they have diversified their operations into the utility clearance world and use fully-qualified ‘Pro Qual level 3 Utility Mapping’ surveyors during their PAS128 mapping and clearance works. Using leading edge cable locators and GPR technology, they aim to go above and beyond for their clients while logging all their work for inclusion in permits or for QAQC purposes. GPS marking-out and recording of positions form part of the clearance process and this data can be exported to their clients in various formats. They aim to supply a one-stop solution to your utility and EOD needs at sites across the UK.
Equipe are the organisers of Geotechnica and are at the forefront of the sustained development and growth of the geotechnical and drilling sectors. They provide a vast array of services to their customers, from specialist geotechnical health and safety training, to geosolutions to make on-site operatives lives easier and safer. The Equipe Group comprises of two Limited Companies - Equipe Training Ltd and Equipe Geosolutions Ltd. Equipe Training offer world class specialist geotechnical training, whilst Equipe Geosolutions provide the industry with new, ground-breaking technologies such as KeyLogbook and SAFER G.
European Geophysical Services provide geophysical logging, imaging and video surveying of boreholes, adits, shafts and wells for the water, mineral, environmental and civil engineering industries. Their expertise and experience ensure a high quality service resulting in them being the preferred contractor to several major utilities, government agencies and engineering companies.
Fielders have been providing the highest calibre Ground Engineering professionals for 30 years this year. Fielders’ service is YOUR service - whether you are a potential employer looking for expert sourcing in this niche market, or a candidate seeking professional, confidential and proactive representation to further your career. The super friendly London team work day-in and day-out with Site Agents, Rig Supervisors, Logging specialists, GeoEnvironmental Engineers, Designers – the full range of Geotechnical and GeoEnvironmental experts. The experienced Aberdeen offshore team focus on both Geotechnical and Geophysical Client Reps and well as Lab Techs and Geotechnical Logging support. This is our niche.
GenAir - Specialists in Compressed Air Hire - A refreshing alternative in the supply of compressed air rental and mobile accessories. With a management team boasting over 140 years’ experience in the industry, supported with one of the largest hire fleets of compressed air systems, desiccant dryers and ancillary equipment in Europe. For even the most urgent of requirements their rapid response and customer service is the best in the business. With both industrial and oil free formats, GenAir compressors are offered to include TIER 5 LEZ COMPLIANT and ZERO EMMISSIONS ELECTRIC DRIVE to provide the most efficient solutions.
GEOLABS Limited are a wholly independent testing-only company which ensures that they can respond to clients' needs and requirements and are not influenced by any parent company considerations. Their testing is performed by staff with a combined total of over 500 years of soils testing experience. They ensure that the highest level of quality assurance is achieved and maintained in their operations and are accredited by UKAS for a wide range of tests including: advanced; effective stress; shearboxes; classification; earthworks; consolidation; permeability; total stress; tailings; thermal resistivity; rock tests as well as research orientated testing etc.
Geoquip Water Solutions (stand 32) is a leading supplier of borehole maintenance equipment and water treatment programmes.
As Franklin Electric’s UK strategic partner for groundwater products, Geoquip also works closely with other renowned industry experts including Laval Underground Surveys and Angus Flexible Pipelines.
Its extensive range of specialist equipment includes borehole submersible pumps – including ATEX-approved pumps – downhole CCTV cameras and flexible rising mains, together with control panels, state-of-the-art telemetry and bespoke monitoring solutions.
Talk to Geoquip’s experts about the Franklin Electric High Efficiency System (HES), designed to achieve energy savings of up to 21%; and find out why the Franklin Electric E-tech Drive-Tech (DT) and DriveTech MINI (DTm) inverter are best for managing fluctuating water levels.
Check out the latest range of Laval downhole cameras and discover how Geoquip’s BoreSaver range of biodegradable water treatment solutions tackle the bacteria and residues which impact water quality and volume.
For more information, visit www.geoquipwatersolutions.com.
Geosense is a leading UK manufacturer and global supplier of Geotechnical Instruments and data acquisition systems used worldwide for safety monitoring of elements such as tunnels and metros, deep foundations, infrastructure, mines, dams and geohazards. Geosense specialises in Vibrating wire and MEMS technology as well as offering many other types of instruments for all applications. Utilising their expertise, clients have installed their sensors across more than 75 countries on some of the world’s largest and most prestigious projects.
Geosonic Drilling are a contractor operating Europe’s largest fleet of multi-purpose Sonic Drilling rigs. Their reputation has been built with a focus on Technical excellence, quality, client support and project delivery at the forefront of every completed project. GeoSonic’s BDA Audited rigs and crews have a proven track record of advancing boreholes through a vast array of ground conditions encountered throughout the UK and Europe for geo-environmental, geotechnical, water exploration, mineral exploration, specialist nuclear and renewable energy purposes both onshore and offshore. GeoSonic Drilling provide a wide range of services beyond simple Sonic Drilling, utilising the multi-purpose fleet combining Sonic Drilling with many traditional rotary techniques and including most kinds of in-situ geotechnical testing.
Established in 1961, Geotechnical Engineering are the UK’s largest, privately owned, independent, ground investigation contractor, providing quality geotechnical and geoenvironmental data throughout the UK. They deliver an extensive range of ground investigation services for the purpose of informing on the physical and engineering properties of the ground (soil & rock), and any potential contamination issues.
Geoterra are geospatial engineers and consultant chartered land surveyors who specialise in above and below ground geo-referenced surveys. They work very closely with consultant engineers, contractors and drilling operators in the civil engineering and building sectors to provide a high quality service to clients and have almost 40 years' experience working on major infrastructure projects. Geoterra utilise a variety of innovative solutions to obtain accurate survey data upon which engineering decisions can be made and help in reducing the risk of the unknown; what lies beneath. They offer their clients unique solutions for their various requirements throughout the UK. They also provide expert witness services for construction litigations and are often called upon to give independent advice as consultant engineers and surveyors.
Ground Investigation Recruitment is run by a geologist with experience on both sides—recruitment and in the field. Experience that means they know exactly what is required and how to find the best person for the job. Their services also extend to recruitment for permanent positions including on-site engineers, office-based consultants, lab technicians, and senior management positions.
In Situ Site Investigation is a specialist geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigation company, which specialises in the use of Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) techniques and other related pushing technologies. In order to provide their clients with the most accurate and reliable data, they use high quality and innovative equipment. By combining this with their highly trained field staff, quality reporting and quick response times, they believe that they can offer each client the specialist service they require.
i2 Analytical are an independent leading testing laboratory, which performs a full range of chemical analysis using state of the art laboratory techniques on soils, waters, building and waste materials. i2 Analytical's UKAS accredited Geotechnical laboratory provides testing to BS and European standards. i2 Analytical can also provide insitu testing and sampling with its Geotechnical Site Services team from locations across the UK.. Their vision is to be the leading Global independent testing laboratory that offers the most comprehensive and multi-disciplinary services in environmental science and geotechnical sectors.
Jet Materials are a UK based company with over 40 years technical and sales knowledge providing a range of services and products to Civil Engineering and Education. Their main focus is Materials Testing Equipment, covering Soils, Concrete, Asphalt, Bitumen, Cement, Steel, Rock, Aggregates and general laboratory equipment. All of their equipment is compliant to EN, BS, ASTM or AASHTO standards. They provide total solutions including fully fitted mobile laboratories. They have extensive experience in Africa with agents in many countries. They are UK agents/distributors for quality equipment manufacturers from Italy, Germany, USA, Sweden and Canada.
JKS Boyles is a leading supplier to the drilling industry, from drilling rigs and wireline drilling systems to drill rods and diamond core bits. They carry large stocks of drill spares and drilling consumables that are available for immediate despatch from their extensive workshop facilities and maintained by their field service engineers. JKS Boyles offer repair and maintenance programmes to suit your requirements, along with extensive drilling support and training.
John Lawrie Tubulars is the leading specialist in the supply of repurposed steel tubulars for use as piling in the construction and civil engineering sectors. Following significant investment in assets, they became a ‘one-stop-shop’ for their construction and structural industry clients, offering services to the mining, water wells and minerals industries too.
Their in-house manufacturing services include the production of friction welded drill rods for rotary and DTH purposes, rotary percussive casing, SI Casing (BS 879), and exploration casing (BS 4019), Rope threaded piling casing and Klemm threaded casing advancement systems. They also manufacture helical piles, pipe and fabrication for rail and highways and top driven piling.
Focused on driving a circular economy, they invested in a bespoke life cycle assessment which details that for every tonne of their repurposed tubulars used there is a carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) saving of 97.21% over the production of new manufactured prime steel products.
Just Drill are the specialists in both sale and distribution of drilling equipment and tooling, providing a complete drill-string solution for sectors including Blast Hole, Geotechnical, Waterwell, Geothermal, HDD & Site Investigation. They cover the UK and Ireland markets and are known as the “Exclusive or Preferred Partner” for various high-quality manufacturers from around the globe. These include Robit Top Hammer, DTH & Casing systems, Perforator drill pipe and accessories, Glinik Rotary Bits, Montrae Mining Shock Absorbers, ExcaDrill attachments with additional products available within their portfolio. They are determined to provide an unrivalled service with a key focus on sustainability, which form part of their core values. With extensive market knowledge and worldwide experience, you can trust them to supply the right products at the right time for your projects. They are constantly bringing new technologies and methods to the industry.
Landmark Information has been creating, analysing and adding value to geospatial data for over 25 years. It combines data, mapping and technology to help customers in a range of sectors to streamline their operations, deliver insights and reduce risk. This includes customers in environmental consultancy, construction and development, conveyancing, surveying, lending, utilities, real estate management, estate agency, land acquisition, insurance and government markets. It can also apply sophisticated risk models and workflow solutions to its data and mapping enabling customers to make smarter decisions and to carry out tasks more efficiently and effectively. As experts in environmental due diligence and risk assessment for land and property, Landmark supplies a range of services from desktop screening analysis and reports through to onsite consultancy work and complete risk management. The team is also involved in a number of exciting projects relating to innovations in climate change risk assessments and adaptation reporting.
Lankelma are specialists in geotechnical investigations including cone penetration testing (CPT), a fast, efficient, and reliable method for profiling the geology and deriving geotechnical properties. In addition, they offer specialist techniques such as seismic, pressuremeter, MIP and magnetometer. Their Combifloat jack-up platform set-up with drilling, CPT and seabed equipment facilitates expert nearshore investigations. Lankelma’s experienced site teams travel nationwide and internationally to deliver professional, cost-effective ground investigations and produce high-quality data. Lankelma strive to overcome site challenges with unique solutions and innovative technologies led by their highly qualified technical team. Their first-class resources are suitable for working on a variety of sites – greenfield, brownfield, rail environments, basements, flood/sea defenses and intertidal zones to name a few. Lankelma are a leading provider of CPT ground investigations
Leca® UK are the UK's leading lightweight aggregate supplier. Leca® LWA is used in many civil engineering and geotechnical applications from road and rail embankments to bridge backfills and salvaging retaining walls. A natural material and just 15% of the weight of traditional fill materials Leca® LWA is an easy choice to reduce over-burden, delivery programmes or structural costs; it is an inert, multifunctional material which has been in production in Scandinavia since the 1930s and is now widely used throughout the UK and Europe. With its self-draining properties the material is also a winner for green roofs, sports stadia, landscaping and horticultural projects. Moreover Leca® LWA has proven that it is just as useful in Biofilters, Swimming Pool backfills and even arrestor beds on high speed motor racing tracks, test facilities and airfield runways.
Liebherr specialises in production of construction machines and has established itself as an innovation leader worldwide. The portfolio of construction machines from their Liebherr Werks Nenzing (LWN) factory includes crawler cranes (less than 400t capacity), duty cycle crawler cranes, plus piling and drilling rigs. Digital solutions and services for the construction site of the future complete the product range, to provide safer, more efficient and productive integrated machines. For deep foundation engineering, they offer cutting-edge piling and drilling equipment via their LB, LRB and LRH series rigs, as well as attachments including vibrators, hammers or slurry wall cutters. Their machines are ideally suited for the construction of cast-in-place piles and slurry walls, or for the installation of sheet piles and soil improvement. Liebherr is a market leader for electrification of their construction machinery portfolio. The launch of their Unplugged range of crawler cranes and drilling rigs provides a zero emission alternative without any limitations, or performance reduction vs conventional diesel powered machines. They continue their commitment to zero emission development launching new models to market throughout 2023 and beyond.
LMCL were formed in 2004 as a geological, geotechnical and survey consultancy. They are specialists in obtaining high quality surveys by remote techniques and using those surveys to design earthworks and retaining structures. They own and operate several long-range high-resolution LiDAR scanners, a mobile LiDAR system that can be handheld, backpack wearable or vehicle mounted, several drone systems (multi-rotor, fixed-wing and VTOL) that carry a wide variety of survey and environmental mapping sensors, and Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) for remote bathymetric and environmental surveys of water bodies. They have worked extensively throughout the UK and overseas and have undertaken projects for a wide range of industries including Quarrying, Mining, Construction, TV & Film, Property & Estate Management, Local Government, and the Ministry of Defence. LMCL were HBO’s provider of point-cloud surveys for the Game of Thrones Visual Effects Department and are providing surveys for the worldwide Extreme E rally.
MacGeo is a specialist geotechnical drilling subcontractor working onshore, nearshore and offshore, in the UK and overseas. A UK-based independent provider offering the full range of specialist geotechnical and geo-environmental drilling services, including the most advanced and industry leading 150Hz Sonic drilling techniques. They work on behalf of main contractors and consultancies within the ground investigation, oil and gas, mining and civil engineering industries. MacGeo is completely unique in how they are set up, as they are a drilling subcontractor owned and managed by a team of geotechnical engineers, therefore their focus is always on delivering to the end client. They are one of only a few UK drilling subcontractors that has the ability 'in-house' to deliver a full-scale ground investigation of considerable size on behalf of their clients, both on land and overwater.
Marshall Drilling are an independently owned geotechnical and geo-environmental drill only subcontractor. Providing high quality ground investigations nationwide, to the UKs leading geotechnical consultancies and contractors, utilising their fleet of nine, modern low emission rotary rigs. Their specialist plant, including unique low ground pressure drilling rigs and support equipment, is in regular demand from the energy sector due to its ability to access the most remote of sites. Other specialist areas of business include accreditation for work on Network Rail and National Grid Infrastructure, pre boring for UXO risk mitigation, cathodic protection boreholes and borehole soakaways.
MGS will be showcasing their extensive range of products used in ground investigation, mineral exploration, water well construction, ground source heat recovery and groundwater monitoring.
New this year sees the introduction of the Aquaread LeveLine range of groundwater monitoring dataloggers together with telemetry and data visualisation software.
Also, try their new Drill Factor Challenge to win a great prize.
In line with the BDA's "UK Net Zero Strategy - Drill Back Greener", MGS are pleased to introduce a completely new and innovative developing technology called Microbial Polybiotics. This technology can be used in conjunction with specialist Bioplastics to produce not only a carbon negative product but a controlled in-situ biodegradable pipe. Other products such as Coreliner could be made to be compostable thus eliminating the need for landfill. Prototype samples of EnviroLine-PB wellscreen and Coreliner-PB material will be available to view and touch together with a presentation explaining the technology.
National Highways is the government-owned company charged with operating, maintaining and improving England's motorways and major A roads. It operates information services through the provision of on-road signage and its Traffic England website, provides traffic officers to deal with incidents on its network, and manages the delivery of improvement schemes to the network.
One Stop Testing Equipment are a UK based company providing a range of services and test equipment to the Construction Industry world wide. They supply educational engineering equipment for colleges and universities, design on-site and permanent laboratories for construction testing and supply bespoke temporary laboratory buildings in steel or traditional materials. They also provide complete Laboratory Test Sets with product codes and accessories to assist with specification and tendering and their experienced engineers can commission and install laboratories anywhere in the world. OSTE are also Pile Testing Equipment specialists with a large range of Pile Testing Equipment, plus they are UK Agents for Zorn, Instrotek, Piletest and many more.
ProFound Drill Solutions is a supplier of innovative engineered drill tips for foundation piles and anchor solutions, both standardized and customized. They specialize in the design, production, and supply of drill tips for each foundation pile technology and anchors and beams for anchoring different wall technologies. Their aim is to design, develop, and supply innovative engineered solutions that will reduce the time, energy, and cost of installation for their customers. Their strategy is centered around a spirit of problem-solving and flexibility. Their engineering team will quickly analyze their customers’ specific needs and tailor a solution with a common end goal – i.e. a more efficient, lower-cost solution. Quite literally, you can build on ProFound Drill Solutions!
For over 40 years Robertson Geo has pioneered the development of wireline logging instrumentation technologies and techniques. The comprehensive range of geophysical logging solutions and software is developed and built at its North Wales manufacturing and calibration centre. On-site test facilities include a 100m test borehole, calibration blocks, ovens and autoclaves, used for testing complete probe assemblies, providing a full suite of traceable calibration and quality assurance data. Experienced field engineers are available to conduct borehole logging services in any location worldwide. Equipment can be purchased or rented, offering a range of flexible options for calibrated wireline logging data of proven quality and reliability.
Rockbit UK ltd. is a major international manufacturer and supplier of Drilling Rigs, Drilling Bits and associated Drilling Equipment. Based on Tyneside in the United Kingdom with offices in Amman, Jordan, the company has 35 years experience of manufacture, contracting, service and supply within the Drilling and Mining industries. Rockbit UK provides a drilling consultancy service to its customers and prides itself on the reliability and quality of its products and service.
Since 1996, Rocscience has been a company focused on bridging the gaps in analysis, design, and visualization tools for the mining and civil engineering industries. Born as a spin-off company from the University of Toronto, their software development combines innovation and research, allowing them to develop world-class software solutions that work for you today and will evolve to meet your needs tomorrow. Their motto “Geotechnical tools, inspired by you” means they are continuously listening to your specific geotechnical challenges so that they can build tools to help you overcome them. Whether you’re focused on slope stability, excavation design, or foundation analysis, their comprehensive suite of 18 programs means that no matter what your needs are, they have a software solution for your projects.
RS Hydro is a multi-disciplined instrumentation company, founded in 1997, providing specialist expertise to tackle technological issues facing clients that need to measure, monitor and report groundwater, water quality, level and flow accurately and safely. They are proud to be the exclusive representatives in the UK and Ireland for the best in class manufactures of loggers, dip tapes, water quality sensors, samplers, flowmeters and remote monitoring solutions from Solinst, Eureka Water Probes, Proteus, Siemens, Outpost Wildeye and Teledyne Isco and provide national installation and service and custom engineering solutions.
Seequent builds world-leading subsurface software, helping create a better understanding of the earth to ensure a better world for all. They are constantly evolving at the forefront of technology to transform how geo-professionals work, eliminating barriers to understanding by connecting software, teams, and the tools they need. Every day, their customers in over 100 countries work to develop mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, protect the environment, source renewable energy, and help resolve historical challenges such as groundwater contamination and ageing infrastructure. Seequent's integrated earth modelling, geo-data management, and team collaboration software enables them to see a more complete picture of the earth: because with more understanding comes better decisions – for people and the planet. Headquartered in New Zealand with global reach, Seequent is the subsurface software company within Bentley Systems. Together, they are helping build a more resilient world.
SEP Geophysical delivers a range of geophysical services to meet the growing demand for integrated, multi-technique datasets that are supported by sophisticated interpretation and associated post-processing. Their highly skilled geophysicists can undertake the design, acquisition, processing, and interpretation of data to deliver high-quality results that meet your specific application, using a broad range of skills that are vital in delivering high-quality geophysical surveys. Their services cover a wide range of applications, including:
Skelair International Ltd is a leading distributor and supplier in the UK market for a number of International drilling equipment manufacturers. Currently Skelair represent Marini Quarries Group from Italy, TEI Rock Drills from the USA, and EMCI Group from France which include the SOMAC range of drilling rigs. Skelair can provide a solution to a range of drilling projects across a number of industry sectors such as quarrying, mining, civil engineering, ground investigation, geothermal or water well drilling, micropiling, ground anchoring, foundations and more, working with their International partners to give a best solution on a case by case basis. Skelair has a number of other suppliers of drilling products, consumables and accessories who they work with such as Wassara, Driconeq, Center Rock and Halco to give customers a complete range of options.
SoilCloud is a web application allowing the digital transformation of geotechnical engineering (AGS compatible). More than 1500 users already use the application around the world. Geotechnical engineering activities collect a lot of data. This data has a high value for the companies which own it, but it is rarely used to its full potential due to the lack of dedicated tools and software. SoilCloud’s user-friendly interface (with a data collecting offline tool) can be used on any screen size from a smartphone to a laptop.
SoilCloud covers a large range of in-situ (SPT, CPT, Dynamic probe tests) and laboratory tests (classification, triaxial tests, consolidation tests). However, SoilCloud is not only a data viewer. Indeed, with the application you can access specific geotechnical tools such as the PDF log printing tool, CPT analyzer or cross-section drawing features. SoilCloud’s ambition is to gather all the tools the geotechnical engineer required daily, all in the same place.
Soil Engineering is one of the UK's leading geotechnical contractors with a proven capability in all elements of ground investigation and stabilisation. Soil Engineering are a long established leader in the UK Geotechnical Sector, delivering both Ground Investigation and Drill and Grout services from three bases across the country. They are capable of undertaking a wide range of investigative and remediation techniques.
For over 30 years Soilmec Ltd have supplied new Drilling Rigs and Accessories to the drilling and foundation industry in the U.K and Ireland. The Soilmec range of machinery covers the field of foundations for piles, diaphragm walls, cased secant piling, micro piles, soil consolidation, tunnels, geothermal and also site investigation.
Founded in 2006 by Alan Hornsby; Sonic Drilling Supplies Ltd supports the UK drilling industry nationwide providing a full turnkey solution for drilling packages for hire, sale or rental purchase. They specialise in resonance/ vibro, rotary percussive, down the hole, driven and conventional drilling techniques. They provide a high level of service and detailed solutions to all of their customers supported by their vast hire fleet, world renowned agencies and dedicated team of staff. Their ability to provide not only the right solution but within a quick turnaround enables their customers to keep the tooling turning and their profits earning! Come check them out at the show and see what all the buzz is about at Sonic.
For over 20 years Strata Geotechnics (formerly VE Geotechnical Services) has provided high quality Ground Investigation and Pile Testing services throughout the UK. Focusing on the production of quality data, Strata maintain an enviable track record of being at the forefront of technology and innovation which includes the development of bespoke drilling rigs, digital data, sonic drilling technology and automated static load testing.
Stratum Drilling Solutions Ltd offers a single source solution supplying industry leading products, service & support. They bring together all components of the drill string and offer a complete solution from the bottom of the hole right through to the rig itself. Each supplier has been chosen through their continued development of quality equipment, their focus on the customer and Stratum's own experience of working with their products. Large stocks located in the UK allow for a seamless supply no matter the application. With a wealth of knowledge on both the equipment and applications allow Stratum to work closely with the customer to find the perfect on site solution.
Established in 1964, Structural Soils Ltd has evolved into an award winning national, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site-investigation company with the proven capability, capacity and confidence to undertake contracts of any size, in any location and virtually any scope. The company undertakes contracts across the UK through its offices in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth, and Tonbridge. In 2020, they won ‘The Big 3’ Ground Engineering awards, Ground Investigation Specialist of the Year, Contractor of the Year, Ground Investigation Project of the Year. They were announced as the deserving winner of the Technology Team of the Year Award at the 2022 Construction News Workforce Awards. They now offer an independent downhole borehole logging, packer testing, HPD and NMR service. Structural Soils look forward to your visit to their Stand 35. For more information on their comprehensive service offering please e-mail ask@soils.co.uk.
Stuart Wells
Stuart Wells is one of the UK's leading specialists in groundwater control systems for contractors to the civil construction industry. In addition, they undertake borehole testing including pumping tests to BS ISO 14686:2003 and permeability testing to BS EN ISO 22282 2012 standards. Borehole decommission in accordance with the EA guidelines is another area of their expertise. The next day supply of borehole installation materials, well screens, well covers (to the BS EN124 D400 standard), bentonites, pre mixed grouts (water not included), bespoke graded filter sands, sampling equipment including pumps and bailers and wax for your U100 tubes.
TerraDat is a specialist and independant geophysical survey company. Both contracting and consulting services are provided by its experienced staff to the geotechnical, civil, mineral, hydrological and environmental industries. it owns the largest range of geophysical survey equipment in the UK private sector. TerraDat's main aims are to offer a high quality service to its clients while promoting the wider use of geophysical science in approprate environments.
TerraRoc is the market leader in geotechnical drilling consumables and they operate globally from Europe to South-Central-North America to Asia. With three manufacturing facilities in Finland (Tampere), Scotland (Grangemouth) and the United States (Roanoke, Virginia), in addition to a supply chain that spans the globe, they’re able to minimize their clients’ downtime and react promptly to their needs around the world. From specializing in casing advancement systems, down-the-hole hammers and core drilling, TerraRoc’s strong R&D, thorough planning and exacting quality control enable them to deliver a full range of drilling tools and consumables. Their products and services are customized for each specific client’s needs and with some of the industry’s most robust R&D talent, TerraRoc is always on the lookout for new customer challenges.
• Terra Sonic International represents more than three decades of Sonic innovation and more than 500 combined years of Sonic drilling experience. Terra Sonic International is the only sonic drill rig manufacturer in the world that is committed exclusively to Sonic drilling technology — Sonic Rigs, Sonic Heads, and Terra Sonic Tooling. Every TSi rig, head and tooling component is crafted by Sonic drilling experts who know what it takes for drillers to succeed.
Van Walt Ltd offers best-in-class equipment for environmental, water and soil research. Established for more than 40 years, they now operate from 7 offices in 3 continents and, over that time, they have built up considerable experience and expertise to become one of the leading equipment suppliers when it comes to soil research and testing; water level monitoring; water quality sampling: groundwater research and sensor to desktop Data Collection Telemetry systems. Highly versatile, secure and robust telemetry systems that, uniquely, bring together information from multiple sensor inputs, types and parameters to create solutions for single monitoring points to complex, integrated multi-parameter and multi-point installations. They offer support in planning your requirements; offering suitable solutions and cost effective datalogger options; site installation and after-sales support for the duration of your project. They recognise the work their customers do in protecting our natural resources and they take pride in supporting them.
ZDS, headquartered in Padua, is specialized in the design and manufacture of 4” submersible pumps for water treatment and distribution; electric motors; electronic control systems and accessories. ZDS products are manufactured to ISO 9001 standards: to achieve the quality objectives, to be innovative and to meet customer requirements. From the very beginning, the company has been focused on the development of automatic and innovative complete solutions thanks to built in electronic protections that are ready to use, economical and easy to install. Innovative ideas have been supported by technical know-how and organizational skills gained from long-term experience which is rooted in the know-how of some historic manufacturers in the hydraulic field.
Zetica is an industry leader in utilising non-destructive geophysical methods to assist with: targeting GI so that changes in ground condition can be characterised, mitigating the risk of unexpectedly encountering buried hazards like utilities, UXO, and buried obstructions, improving ground models for civil engineering design, measuring the state of repair of transport infrastructure, and monitoring degradation of the condition of infrastructure.
They also carry out detailed desk studies to mitigate the risk of unexpectedly encountering UXO at the GI or construction phases of a project. Zetica is trusted by the UK’s major infrastructure companies and consortia, government bodies like Homes England, HS2, Canal and River Trust, Network Rail, and the Environment Agency, and geotechnical consultants and contractors. They are the UK’s leading independent provider of geophysical mapping services with experienced geophysicists having access to one of the largest equipment inventories in the industry.
