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AGS Members’ Day: 7th April 2016

The AGS is pleased to announce details of Members’ Day 2016, which is taking place on Thursday 7th April 2016 at the…

News Caroline Kratz

The Ground Engineering Awards is back and celebrating nine years of showcasing the very best in the industry. Entries are now open…

Article Caroline Kratz

Asbestos PII Update

The subject of asbestos cover is one that has been in the spotlight for many years since the restriction (and in some…

News Ciaran Jennings

Panel debate on Asbestos in soil

Understanding the risks posed by Asbestos in soil will be explored  through a panel discussion that brings together Dr Richard Ogden (co-author of…

Report Ciaran Jennings

Contaminated Land Working Group Report

Neil Parry, Chairman, CLG writes: Our last meeting was held on 10th January 2015, 17 members attended. Below is a summary of…

Article Ann-Marie Casserly

NHBC’s Role in Developing Hazardous Sites

NHBC (National House-Building Council) is the standard setting body and the leading warranty and insurance provider for new and newly converted homes…

Article Ann-Marie Casserly

Asbestos PII Update

The subject of asbestos cover is one that has been in the spotlight for many years since the restriction (and in some…

Article Ann-Marie Casserly

Asbestos in Soil

The AGS is active in establishing industry guidance for asbestos in soils. The CLWG and LPWG have formed a small sub-group to…

Article Ann-Marie Casserly

BS 10175 Updated

BS 10175:2011 (Investigation of Potentially Contaminated Sites – Code of Practice) was published in March 2011. It is much improved compared to…

Article Ann-Marie Casserly

Water Pipes: a guide

UKWIR (UK Water Industry Research) have recognised that with an increasing number of brownfield sites being used for development, it is important…

Article Ann-Marie Casserly

The Big Question

Q&A:  Liabilities of The Qualified Person Arising from Definition of Waste: Development Industry Code of Practice Introduction The Definition of Waste: Development…

Article Ann-Marie Casserly

Weighing up the Risk

Ecological Risk Assessment (ERA) A new framework for assessing risks to ecological systems from contaminants in soils was published by the Environment…