EXHIBITING IN 2024
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.
Casagrande UK are a leading supplier of piling and drilling equipment to the UK and Ireland. The sole UK and Ireland distributor for equipment manufactured by Casagrande, Hütte, Eurodrill, HD Engineering LTd, Lumesa Drilling Technology, STA, Sysbohr GMBH and Sebhsa. Casagrande UK also sell, service and maintain your used machinery and hold an extensive range of spare parts at our UK premises in Westcott, Aylesbury. Our product range includes large diameter piling rigs to small diameter drilling rigs, equipment for diaphragm walls, tunnel-drilling machines, geothermal drill rigs, grouting plant, pumps and hydraulic crawler cranes. The technical experts at Casagrande UK can help advise you on the right equipment to meet the requirements of even the most complex and technical foundation engineering projects whether its drilling, piling, tunnelling or geotechnical.
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.
GroundGuards leads the way in delivering bespoke ground protection solutions for industries including construction, events, and notably the geotechnical sector. Renowned for their durability and ease of installation, their products ensure that heavy machinery, vehicles, and pedestrians can operate without harming the underlying terrain. Additionally, all their mats are thoroughly cleaned before each hire to eliminate the risk of cross-contamination. They can be rapidly deployed and removed with minimal disruption to the ground, offering significant savings on ground reinstatement costs.
MGS is a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of specialist quality products used by the drilling industry in ground investigation, water well and ground source heat applications. They stock an extensive range of products including PVC and PE wellscreen, plus accessories for borehole completion such as Bentonites and protective covers. MGS is the UK distributor for European rig manufacturers Pagani and Tecop and also stocks a wide range of dynamic and rotary rig tooling. Ground source heat products include geothermal loops in custom-made lengths, weights, tremie pipes, thermal grouts & sands. Most products are available for prompt despatch or collection from their Suffolk HQ or North East regional depot.
Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, helps organisations to understand the underground, giving them the confidence to make better decisions faster. Seequent builds world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way their customers work. Every day they help their customers develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment. Seequent operates in 150 countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand.
Geolabs Limited has been providing a high-quality, independent laboratory testing-only service since 1995. It’s well-equipped soils, rocks, and aggregates laboratories based in Watford and Birmingham, offer testing services for all geotechnical disciplines required for land and marine investigations, mining, and tailings, as well as research-oriented projects of varying complexities, many of which are accredited by UKAS. They offer a wide range of laboratory testing utilizing state-of-the-art test equipment combined with their experienced staff with over 500 years of technical and testing experience, ensures accurate and reliable test results.
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.
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 a multi award winning national, multidisciplinary ground investigation company. With an integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental proven capability, the 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 and laboratories in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth, and Tonbridge.
They were announced as the deserving winner of the Technology Team of the Year Award at the 2022 Construction New Workforce Awards for their customed designed mobile data capture app.
With recent significant investment they now offer an independent downhole borehole geologging service, advanced packer testing, High Pressure Dilatometer (HPD) testing and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) service. They have also invested in low ground pressure rotary drilling and window sample rigs. Their Red soil laboratory based in Castleford is one of only two in the country.
Come and visit them at Stand 51 at Geotechnica 2024 for a chat about all things ground investigation. Download their free Engineers Quick Reference Guide from our website www.soils.co.uk and 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.
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.
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.
Leca ® Lightweight Aggregate (LWA) is a natural, unique and sustainable lightweight clay aggregate. LECA® LWA has remarkable properties which ensure its versatility for use in a vast number of structural and geotechnical applications. It is the only "all in one" aggregate solution for Architects and Civil Engineers to overcome problematic areas in construction and design.
Introducing Pebble Geo, the hassle-free software solution for geotechnical and geo-environmental contractors and consultants. Effortlessly input soil, rock, sample, and test data via Excel. Import, validate and generate AGS files without any fuss. Export professional PDF logs and reports for your clients in record time. Backed by a dedicated UK-based team boasting decades of experience in developing software tools for subsurface data management, Pebble Geo prioritize the needs of small and medium-sized firms. They’re committed to listening to their customers, and their mission is to deliver the precise solutions essential for your business success.
QED Environmental Systems is the market leading provider of environmental technology solutions. They design, manufacture and support solutions for groundwater, soil and gas management and detection applications into environmental, industrial and renewable energy markets worldwide. Their products ensure compliance to international standards. They have developed a global network of international distribution and service partners, enabling them to consistently deliver a superior customer experience. They do all of this through inspirational leadership, driven by their core values and by investing in the best industry talent.
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 global leader in geotechnical drilling consumables, operating from Europe to the Americas and Asia. With facilities in Finland, Scotland, and the USA, and a global supply chain, they minimize client downtime and respond promptly to your needs. Specializing in casing advancement systems, down-the-hole hammers, and core drilling, their strong R&D and quality control deliver top-tier products. Recently acquired by Debe Flow Group, they now also offer in-house geothermal loops and accessories, water well pumps accessories, and water filtration systems. Their commitment to excellence remains unchanged, ensuring you receive reliable service and innovative solutions tailored to your needs.
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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.
2024 mark Allied Associates 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 indoors on Stand 66, 67, 72 and 73 to discuss these changes and if they have a solution for your current requirements.
ALLU provides solutions for soil improvement through its range of soil stabilization products. These products are designed to enhance the quality and characteristics of different types of soils, making them more suitable for construction and infrastructure projects. The soil stabilization products are capable of effectively stabilizing various soil types, including clay, silt, peat, and others. They can handle different soil conditions and adapt to specific project requirements. The products are designed for efficient mixing and full control over the binder feed. They ensure thorough and even distribution of additives throughout the soil, promoting consistent stabilization and a homogeneous result.
ALLU also designs and manufactures screening and crushing buckets for the processing, separation, sorting, mixing, and crushing of materials. For 40 years, ALLU has provided innovative solutions and expertise in the field of material handling. Their headquarters are in Finland, and they operate globally in more than 30 countries.
Anchor Systems (International) Ltd specialises in supplying Earth Anchoring Systems and Earth Foundation Systems. Their Vulcan range of mechanical ground anchors, has uses including retaining walls, slope stabilisation, tethering temporary structures and rig anchoring. Anchor Screw is a lightweight screw in foundation system with a multitude of applications, from cable route management systems, demountable buildings, level crossings and many others. Based in Surrey, they offer our full range of products and services both nationally and internationally. They pride themselves on providing first-class service and support from the enquiry stage through to delivery backed up with training and site supervision.
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.
Archway Engineering (UK) Limited has steadily grown to become the U.K.’s leading and most dependable supplier of exploration drilling equipment to the ground engineering, waterwell drilling and mining industries. Archway’s customers include drilling contractors, mining and civil engineering companies, well drilling companies, government departments, geotechnical laboratories and associated organisations, both in the U.K. and overseas. Archway’s commitment to top quality materials and manufacturing processes, combined with a first class customer service have earned Archway an unrivalled reputation for supplying top quality drilling products, on site, on time. Archway’s equipment has been field-proven in virtually every major U.K. drilling operation over the past 20 years.
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.
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.
Cambridge Insitu design, manufacture and operate Pressuremeters & Dilatometers on site for measuring the insitu stiffness and strength of soils and rocks, as well as offering Hydraulic-Fracture Testing services. They can be found working on projects all around the world, and have worked on many major civil engineering and mining projects. They are experienced in the design and manufacture of data logging systems, writing software for recording, and displaying data. In addition, they collaborate with consultants and designers to inform the most effective use of Pressuremeter, Dilatometer and Hydraulic-Fracture equipment and data.
Casagrande UK are a leading supplier of piling and drilling equipment to the UK and Ireland. The sole UK and Ireland distributor for equipment manufactured by Casagrande, Hütte, Eurodrill, HD Engineering LTd, Lumesa Drilling Technology, STA, Sysbohr GMBH and Sebhsa. Casagrande UK also sell, service and maintain your used machinery and hold an extensive range of spare parts at our UK premises in Westcott, Aylesbury. Our product range includes large diameter piling rigs to small diameter drilling rigs, equipment for diaphragm walls, tunnel-drilling machines, geothermal drill rigs, grouting plant, pumps and hydraulic crawler cranes. The technical experts at Casagrande UK can help advise you on the right equipment to meet the requirements of even the most complex and technical foundation engineering projects whether its drilling, piling, tunnelling or geotechnical.
The Coal Authority exists to manage the legacy from Great Britain’s coal mining past. The Coal Authority was created 30 years ago in 1994. Coal is unique in being the only mineral that is the direct responsibility of the UK government including the assets, associated liabilities but also opportunities – like mine water heat. The Coal Authority is a 24/7/365 emergency response organisation. They protect life, drinking water and the environment from Great Britain’s mining legacy. Last last year they increased their capacity to treat 220 billion litres of mine water per year. This helps protect drinking water, rivers and the sea from mining pollution - preventing 3,700 tonnes of iron solids entering Britain’s watercourse. They operate as one of the largest procurers of drilling operations, ground investigations and borehole contractors. This work supports their mission to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.
Concept provide accurate, high quality site investigation services in the most cost effective and efficient manner. Established in 1997 in the UK, Concept are a leading provider of accurate and high-quality site investigation services. They offer a comprehensive range of geotechnical/environmental consultancy, laboratory testing, instrumentation installation and monitoring services, as well as survey work. With a track record of steady growth, they have been involved in numerous prestigious projects in the UK and abroad. Ther client base is diverse and includes Consultants, Contractors, Developers, Architects, Insurance Companies, Government Agencies, and private individuals. At Concept, their primary focus is to deliver tailored and seamless site investigation services that meet the unique needs of their clients. They pride themselves on being pioneers in the industry, reshaping it with cost-effective efficiency. With meticulous attention to detail, they uncover the mysteries beneath the surface and provide unparalleled precision and excellence in their work.
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.
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 almost 30 years for both permanent and contract vacancies. Their 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. Their super friendly team in London work day-in and day-out with Site Agents, Rig Supervisors, Logging specialists, GeoEnvironmental Engineers, Designers – the full range of Geotechnical and GeoEnvironmental experts. Their specialist offshore consultants focus on both Geotechnical and Geophysical Client Reps and well as Lab Techs and Geotechnical Logging support.
Gas Data was formed in 1991 from a passion to improve the instruments that analyse gases for industrial applications. By listening to their customers and focusing on specific applications, they have developed a range of fixed and portable, handheld analysers that are recognised performance leaders in their fields. Proudly manufactured in the UK, Gas Data provide a full range of installation, commissioning and maintenance services and they have an increasing global reach through their worldwide, strategic network of commercial and service partners. Overall, they supply and support over 1,500 end-user customers in over 50 countries. Their partners work in a range of industries from industrial and factory processes such as wastewater & sewage treatment or biomethane generation, to landfill monitoring, land remediation, odour control and more.
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 has been providing a high-quality, independent laboratory testing-only service since 1995. It’s well-equipped soils, rocks, and aggregates laboratories based in Watford and Birmingham, offer testing services for all geotechnical disciplines required for land and marine investigations, mining, and tailings, as well as research-oriented projects of varying complexities, many of which are accredited by UKAS. They offer a wide range of laboratory testing utilizing state-of-the-art test equipment combined with their experienced staff with over 500 years of technical and testing experience, ensures accurate and reliable test results.
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.
GroundGuards leads the way in delivering bespoke ground protection solutions for industries including construction, events, and notably the geotechnical sector. Renowned for their durability and ease of installation, their products ensure that heavy machinery, vehicles, and pedestrians can operate without harming the underlying terrain. Additionally, all their mats are thoroughly cleaned before each hire to eliminate the risk of cross-contamination. They can be rapidly deployed and removed with minimal disruption to the ground, offering significant savings on ground reinstatement costs.
The GSHP Association is the focal point for business interests in the ground source heat pump industry. They offer benefits to members, share best industry practices & technical standards and represent the ground source heating and cooling industry. They welcome everyone aiming for high standards who serves the ground source energy industry and wishes to prosper with it including consultants, suppliers, drillers, trainers as well as installers of ground source energy systems. They welcome utility companies who supply the electricity that runs heat pumps – they have an opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to renewable energy by supporting the high installation standards that the GSHPA promotes. They welcome local authorities who have an opportunity to demonstrate their desire to see new construction projects incorporating green energy technologies.
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.
Igne enables the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors to succeed through the provision of integrated or stand-alone solutions to site investigation, testing, UXO, geo-environmental, geothermal energy and water supply challenges. The demand for high-quality site investigation and drilling services from corporate and domestic customers remains intense. These services must be delivered more efficiently, effectively and sustainably than ever. To achieve this, excellence in terms of experience, expertise and equipment must be combined to ensure service delivery is integrated, through one supplier, not many. This is why Igne was formed.
They are one team, working together to support you, comprising:
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.
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.
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 platforms 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 defences and intertidal zones to name a few.
Leca ® Lightweight Aggregate (LWA) is a natural, unique and sustainable lightweight clay aggregate. LECA® LWA has remarkable properties which ensure its versatility for use in a vast number of structural and geotechnical applications. It is the only "all in one" aggregate solution for Architects and Civil Engineers to overcome problematic areas in construction and design.
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 12, 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.
MCD Ground Solutions provide a range of services across the UK, with in-house teams of Surveyors and Drilling Technicians. MCD work with a number of clients, providing them with the high-quality service needed to inform ground conditions during multiple stages of construction developments. The company is split into two divisions – MCD Surveying and MCD Ground. The Surveying teams use cutting-edge technology including GPR, radiodetection locators and total stations to gain a clear understanding of a construction site, both above and beneath ground level. They assist clients with PAS128 Surveys, Full Utility Mapping, Utility Clearance and Topographical Surveys. MCD’s Drilling Technicians work in parallel to their surveyors. They provide site investigation services such as Window Sampling, Dynamic Probing, Groundwater/Ground Gas Monitoring, alongside In-situ Testing including Plate Load Tests and Soakaway Tests.
MGS is a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of specialist quality products used by the drilling industry in ground investigation, water well and ground source heat applications. They stock an extensive range of products including PVC and PE wellscreen, plus accessories for borehole completion such as Bentonites and protective covers. MGS is the UK distributor for European rig manufacturers Pagani and Tecop and also stocks a wide range of dynamic and rotary rig tooling. Ground source heat products include geothermal loops in custom-made lengths, weights, tremie pipes, thermal grouts & sands. Most products are available for prompt despatch or collection from their Suffolk HQ or North East regional depot.
Minova is an industry leader of ground support and geotechnical solutions for the infrastructure sector. They are known for their high-quality products, technical expertise and customer problem-solving. Their 140-year track record of developing and delivering innovative ground support solutions is a heritage they are proud of. With manufacturing plants across five continents, and operations in more than 25 countries, they offer their customers full portfolio solutions, consisting of a comprehensive range of bolting systems, injection chemicals, grouts, resin capsules and sprayable membranes, coatings, and services.
Moorend Ltd are specialist Design Engineers focusing on the design, development and supply of low ground pressure Four-Track Systems and Tracked vehicles. Their track systems are ideal for wet boggy ground, unstable terrain and ecologically sensitive surfaces. Moorend Track systems allow machines to work in conditions that wheeled machines and other skid-steer type machines would struggle with. Offering reduced ground pressure with no ground churning and leaving a minimal ground imprint, increased machine stability/traction giving a smoother ride due with independent, steerable tracks with all four tracks keeping contact with the ground along with and the ability to be transported on a trailer. They are also suppliers of Tracked Norcar and Multione Mini-loaders and can offer long and short-term hire of Mini-loaders and attachments.
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.
Normec DETS provides some of the most respected analytical testing facilities in the UK. They offer a wide range of analytical services for the environmental, construction, waste, fuel and engineering industries and are accredited to ISO 17025 and MCERTS for soils and waters. They have dedicated account management and their own fleet of vehicles for collecting samples and delivering them to our UKAS accredited laboratory. They are committed to providing the best possible service to their customers and their team of experts deliver a range of in-house analysis, from PFAS: Forever Chemicals to the identification and quantification of asbestos in soils, aggregates and ballast.
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.
PB Drilling are always striving to be the industry leader in Cable Percussive Drilling and Windowless Sampling Drilling. Their employees have all the necessary accreditation and health and safety training to undertake all types of drilling works. Their excellent health and safety record within the industry has been earned whilst providing a quick and professional service within required deadlines.
Introducing Pebble Geo, the hassle-free software solution for geotechnical and geo-environmental contractors and consultants. Effortlessly input soil, rock, sample, and test data via Excel. Import, validate and generate AGS files without any fuss. Export professional PDF logs and reports for your clients in record time. Backed by a dedicated UK-based team boasting decades of experience in developing software tools for subsurface data management, Pebble Geo prioritize the needs of small and medium-sized firms. They’re committed to listening to their customers, and their mission is to deliver the precise solutions essential for your business success.
QED Environmental Systems is the market leading provider of environmental technology solutions. They design, manufacture and support solutions for groundwater, soil and gas management and detection applications into environmental, industrial and renewable energy markets worldwide. Their products ensure compliance to international standards. They have developed a global network of international distribution and service partners, enabling them to consistently deliver a superior customer experience. They do all of this through inspirational leadership, driven by their core values and by investing in the best industry talent.
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.
RSK Geosciences are the UK’s leading ground investigation and survey consultancy. They specialise in high-spec multi-disciplinary survey solutions. They can undertake and design surveys that draw from their wide pool of technical experts including intrusive investigations, geophysics, utility mapping, topographical surveying, and 3D laser scanning. This approach means results are integrated meaning they can be confident in the interpretations. Surveys are undertaken based on client/site requirements rather than a one-size fits all approach. RSK Geosciences have an excellent track-record in the property, water, public and renewables sectors with a wide range of experience across the UK and internationally. They have numerous examples of successfully completing void-detection, geological, structural (concrete), archaeological, UXO and landfill surveys.
Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, helps organisations to understand the underground, giving them the confidence to make better decisions faster. Seequent builds world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way their customers work. Every day they help their customers develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment. Seequent operates in 150 countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand.
SEP Geophysical delivers a range of geophysical services to meet the growing demand for integrated, multitechnique 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: Voiding, sinkholes, subsidence, karst and solution features, Mine shafts, Adits or other mine workings, Disused quarries /Borrow pits, Rockhead profiling/engineering properties, Faults and Fractures, Underground storage tanks (UST’s), Unexploded Ordnance (UXO’s), Archaeology.
Sigma Plantfinder is a specialist supplier of used piling, drilling, geotechnical and associated foundation machinery globally. For almost 50 years, they have built up a strong client base of over 8000 companies in more than 150 countries. Prior to shipping, all of their machines are thoroughly serviced, checked and tested to ensure that they will be 100% ready to start work as soon as they arrive at your site, wherever that may be in the world. No downtime and no repairs – that is the Sigma Guarantee.
Sigma has its own in-house shipping department which controls every aspect of machinery transportation and documentation globally, from start to finish. All shipments are fully insured. Sigma also buys used machines, so if you have any that you are thinking of selling, please contact us. There is no charge to sell your machine with Sigma.
Skelair International Ltd is a leading supplier of Ground Engineering and Rock Drilling equipment in the UK. Supplying new and used rigs, mast attachments and accessories from market leading International manufacturers and supported by their experienced in-house technical sales and engineer team. Their complete range of drilling consumables, at very competitive prices, are available for fast delivery direct. In addition, the extensive Skelair rental fleet with modern and well maintained equipment for a variety of applications is available on a long or short term hire basis. They are official distributors for Marini Quarries Group, TEI Rock Drills, EMCI/SOMAC Group and Wassara.
SoilCloud is a web application allowing the digital transformation of geotechnical engineering (AGS compatible). More than 2000 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 is specifically designed for geotechnical engineering and allows users to manage, thanks to a user-friendly interface, the potential of all collected data.
SoilCloud covers a large range of in-situ (SPT, CPT, Dynamic probe tests etc.) and laboratory tests (classification, triaxial tests, consolidation tests etc.) and PDF reporting. However, SoilCloud is not only a data viewer. Indeed, with the application you can access specific geotechnical tools such as a CPT analyzer or a 3D modeling tool. 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 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.
Sol Solution is the premier specialist in compaction and bearing capacity control equipment, and offers a complete line of products and engineering services. - PANDA® penetrometer for compaction control - Substructure geotechnical and geophysical Diagnosis of existing lines thanks to the coupling of GPR and Pandoscope®.
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 a multi award winning national, multidisciplinary ground investigation company. With an integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental proven capability, the 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 and laboratories in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth, and Tonbridge.
They were announced as the deserving winner of the Technology Team of the Year Award at the 2022 Construction New Workforce Awards for their customed designed mobile data capture app.
With recent significant investment they now offer an independent downhole borehole geologging service, advanced packer testing, High Pressure Dilatometer (HPD) testing and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) service. They have also invested in low ground pressure rotary drilling and window sample rigs. Their Red soil laboratory based in Castleford is one of only two in the country.
Come and visit them at Stand 51 at Geotechnica 2024 for a chat about all things ground investigation. Download their free Engineers Quick Reference Guide from our website www.soils.co.uk and for more information on their comprehensive service offering please e-mail ask@soils.co.uk.
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.
Powered by the trusted and experienced brands RST Instruments, Measurand, 3vGeomatics, Syscom Instruments, and NavStar, Terra Insights is a comprehensive platform of geotechnical, structural, and geospatial monitoring technology, along with purpose-built data delivery solutions. Terra Insights' monitoring technology can measure areas of interest at scale, from high-production mine sites to entire networks, such as railways, highways, and pipelines with a combination of geospatial, ground-based, and structural-based instrumentation. Their platform is also used to measure movement in airports, bridges, water dams, tailings dams, mines, and tunnels.
TerraRoc is the global leader in geotechnical drilling consumables, operating from Europe to the Americas and Asia. With facilities in Finland, Scotland, and the USA, and a global supply chain, they minimize client downtime and respond promptly to your needs. Specializing in casing advancement systems, down-the-hole hammers, and core drilling, their strong R&D and quality control deliver top-tier products. Recently acquired by Debe Flow Group, they now also offer in-house geothermal loops and accessories, water well pumps accessories, and water filtration systems. Their commitment to excellence remains unchanged, ensuring you receive reliable service and innovative solutions tailored to your needs.
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.
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.
