Contaminated Land Investigation
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We are a UKAS accredited testing laboratory (No.0529) for this scope of accreditations.
Kiwa CMT investigates ground contamination on behalf of land-owners, developers, local authorities and other regulatory bodies.
Geotechnical and Environmental aspects of site investigation that includes documented history (Phase 1) along with intrusive techniques for the retrieval of geotechnical ground information that also utilises Coal Mining Risk Assessments and Intrusive Investigations for the installation and monitoring of ground gas for the development and refinement of Conceptual Site (and Exposure) Models.
Independent Remediation Options Appraisal, Verification and Validation of mitigating measures are also carried out by Kiwa CMT Testing’s highly qualified and experienced team of Site Investigators.
BS3882 Topsoil Testing
The BS3882 topsoil suite is specifically designed to categorise grades of topsoil based on physical and chemical composition.
CBR Testing
Kiwa CMT | We perform CBR Testing at construction sites
Coal Authority Assessments
Developing on land that has been previously mined or has had the potential to be previously mined can be problematic. As such the Coal Authority (CA) is a statutory consultee for the planning departments across the country.
Coal Tar Macadam Waste
Waste macadams/tarmac need to be classified to the waste regime presently active in the UK.
Coal Tar Testing
Kiwa CMT | We test coal tar.
Site Investigation
Kiwa CMT | We provide a range of ground investigation services
Phase 1 Desk Study
In line with the Land Contamination Risk Management Strategy (Environment Agency, 2020), BS5930 and Eurocode 7 (EN 1997) all ground investigations should be preceded with a suitable Phase 1 Desk Study and Site Walkover to provide a baseline information package about any site.
Phase 2 Intrusive Investigation
The Land Contamination Risk Management (EA, 2020) guidance Stage 1 process requires further information and refinement on the risk assessment process for the Source – Pathway – Receptor contamination linkage.
Remediation Method Statements
Remediation Method Statements and Watching Brief (Stages 2 and 3 LCRM – remediation feasibility and development of a final remediation strategy).
Verification of Remediation
Verification of Remediation Site Works and Reporting (Stage 3 LCRM – verification and future works)
Geo-Environmental Services
Kiwa CMT | We have an experienced and qualified team to assist you with your needs for Site Investigation, Contaminated Land, Soil and Waste Materials, whether it be a straightforward testing requirement or a full site investigation.
Waste and Contamination
Kiwa CMT | Construction materials, geotechnical, structures and waste testing.
Waste Soil and Waste Material (WM3 and WAC) Testing
Kiwa CMT | Waste Soil and Waste Material (WM3 and WAC) Testing
Water UK/HBF/UKWIR Testing and Assessment
The UKWIR “Guidance for the Selection of Water Supply Pipes to be used in Brownfield Sites” document (Ref 10/WM/03/21), presented in 2010, was designed for Developers, Self-Lay Organisations, Water Companies and consultants when planning, designing and constructing water mains and/or services in Brownfield sites.
