Across the Group our engineers and scientists are
recognised as world-class experts in their fields. We’ve been
providing specialist advice and expertise in the foundations and
geotech-nics sector for nearly 30 years, the origins of which are
based in tunnelling. This dates back to our founders’ involvement
in the develop-ment of London’s underground system at the turn of
the 19th century – an association that is still growing
today.
As the consultancy in tunnelling grew, so did the need for in-house
geological and geotechnical advice. A separate permanent geological
capability was established in 1978 and this has since expanded into
a central capability including foundations engineering, to support
the Group's global reach. In addition to engaging in our own
specialist direct commissions, regional offices with their own
geotechnical capability were established in the 1980’s to form a
strong nationwide presence in the UK.
Our specialist staff cover a diverse range of technical areas from
the geomorphology of landslips to the advanced numerical analysis
of ground structure interaction in urban tunnelling projects. We
provide management for ground-related risks and add value to
projects. As well as the provision of routine and innovative
foundation and geotechnical engineering work, across a wide range
of small and grand scale projects, we are dedicated to developing
new ideas with clients and performing front-end studies that add
considerable value to projects.
Our engineers are supported by drafting and engineering technicians
and administrative staff for preparation of drawings and reports
utilising the latest CAD and computer aided visualisation
techniques.
As a unit, we are globally recognised for our range of
multi-disciplinary skills. Our presence extends world-wide, where
staff are engaged in short term contracts to long term assignments.
We maintain links with sub-consultants and draw on the expert of
resources of professors from key universities, continually adding
to the strength and breadth of our knowledge and expertise.