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One in Three GRM Site Investigations Involves a Piece of JCB Plant!
It was wonderful to hear the news last week that Staffordshire based equipment manufacturer JCB…
‘Magnet Fishing’ for Potential Unexploded Ordnance on Former RAF Base!
Our last couple of posts have focused on staff development and training, which included a…
‘Harnessing’ the Hunt for Hidden Mineshafts
The teams at GRM are trained to ‘expect the unexpected’ when it comes to site…
Review of Unexploded Ordnance Kicks-Off Busy Year of Staff Training & Development
At GRM we are proud of our on-going staff training program, which benefits not only…
A ‘Fresh’ Start to the Year – Thermals at the Ready!
It has been a busy start to 2025 and the cold inclement weather hasn’t stopped…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: It’s Christmas Jumper Day at GRM!
The team at GRM need little encouragement to dress-up for a charitable cause, and our…
GRM Delivers Cost Savings for Client Through Collaborative In-House Approach
We are proud of the end-to-end services and project management that our GRM teams can…
GRM Announce Change in Ownership
We have exciting news! After more than three decades of dedicated service, Dr Bill Peacock,…
Mining Series Article 9: A Summary of Our Mining Heritage and the Mitigation Strategies for Developments Impacted by Remnant Hazards
GRM has a wealth of experience and expertise in the mining sector which we use…
Radon Awareness Reminder for Landowners and Developers
Last week (4th to 10th November) was UK Radon Awareness Week, which focused on the dangers of…
An Opportunity to See and ‘Sample’ Some of Our Work!
Most of our clients instruct us early in their land development projects, and as such…
Diverse Range of Team Talents Revealed Ahead of Halloween!
We are proud of the wide range of skills, talents and interests shown by our…
Spicing up Earthworks: GRM Rock ‘Wear it Pink Day 2024’
On Friday 18th October 2024, the GRM team came together for Wear it Pink Day, supporting…
GRM Rock Stars go on Tour
In all honesty, it is less of a Rock Tour and more of a field…
Mining Series Article 8: Gold, Silver and Bronze – The Mining of Britain’s Prized Metal Collection
As discussed in previous articles in this series, the complex and varied geological history of…
Six New Faces Join the GRM Team, plus a Returnee!
It has been a busy few months of recruitment here at GRM with a total…
Squeezing the last Sizzle out of Summer
September often surprises us with an encore of sunshine and warmth, which is great for…
Mining Series Article 7: The Occurrence and Mining of Evaporite Minerals Including Gypsum, Halite, and Potash
Evaporites is the collective name for a wide-ranging group of sedimentary mineral deposits. They form…
Mining Series Article 6: Britain’s Extensive Limestone Deposits and Resultant Rich Mining History
In our previous article, we looked at chalk mining and where it occurred. We now…
Mining Series Article 5: The Mining of Chalk and the Remnant Hazards for Homeowners and Developers
Chalk is one of the UK’s most recognisable rocks thanks largely to its vibrant white…
Mining Series Article 4: Ironstone Mining and Related Hazards in the UK
Ironstone is a sedimentary rock, primarily deposited in oceanic environments, that contains a higher-than-average iron…
Mining Series Article 3: Summary of Non-Coal Mining and Related Hazards in the UK
While coal mining is often the primary focus when discussing the UK’s mining history, there…
Mining Series Article 2: Britain’s Coal Mining Industry and the Impact of Remnant Mine Workings
Coal is formed when dead plant matter becomes submerged and buried in wet oxygen free…
Mining Series Article 1: Understanding the Reasons Behind Britain’s Extensive & Diverse Mining Heritage
Great Britain is renowned for its complex geological history which has produced an incredibly diverse…
Rivalries Renewed at Annual Staff Crazy Golf Championship!
The GRM team adventure golf and BBQ afternoon at Branston Golf & Country Club has…
GRM Ready to Support the Government Drive to Build More Houses
The new Labour government wasted little time in confirming their pre-election pledge to “speed up…
More Opportunities to Join the GRM Team!
GRM are recruiting for a range of positions to support our current and future client…
GRM Team Find Innovative Way to Choose the Numbers to go into the Management Accounts!!!
Of course that isn’t true; we use a random number generator instead… Joking aside, GRM…
Understanding Soil Desiccation Testing in Construction
Soil desiccation testing is a crucial process where development foundations are near previous or existing…
Potential New Cemetery Requires Groundwater Risk Assessment
It’s not just land contamination projects that require controlled waters risk assessments, in addition to…
Importance of Site Inspection Services for Validation and Compliance
Our Site Inspection Team have been working on a wide range of client projects over…
GRM embraces ‘Wear it Green Day’ during Mental Health Awareness Week
It is all too easy for businesses and organisations to give ‘lip-service’ in relation to…
Warmer Weather and Drying Soils are a Reminder of the Impact of Seasonal Desiccation
The UK has experienced an unusually wet winter and early spring which bought a number…
GRM Partners with Nottingham Trent University to Support the Commercialisation of their Geotechnical Testing Laboratory
The team at GRM are proud of the relationships we have built with local universities,…
Importance of Independent Foundation Inspections
Every construction project should begin with a carefully planned foundation design. However, it’s crucial to…
A Slightly Different Take on Ground Conditions…
Our GRM teams are proud of their experience and expertise interpreting a wide range of…
GRM Teams Spread Far & Wide!
Back in May 2022 we proudly announced that GRM had reached the milestone of 10,000…
It’s not your typical borehole core, but what do you eggs-pect at this time of year!
Happy Easter from everyone at GRM!
What a Waste…
The disposal of waste soils is an often overlooked cost and risk for any development,…
Name in ‘Hollywood’ Lights for GRM Duo
The up-and-coming Oscars in Hollywood will no doubt grab media attention in the coming weeks,…
Increase in ‘Approval In Principle’ Work for GRM Team
An Approval in Principle (AIP) is a specialist engineering document for structures that are being…
Bell Pits Paper Presented at Burlington House
It was great to see our very own Andrew Brown present his bell pits paper…
The Importance of CAT Training!
The Energy Networks Association (ENA), the industry body representing electricity wires, gas pipes and energy…
Not All Earthworks Are Created Equal
The National House Building Council (NHBC) Standards define the technical and performance requirements for designing…
Discovery of Unrecorded Bell Pits Continues to Generate Interest
It is safe to say that no two days are ever the same when it…
12 Facts For Christmas
It has been a very busy and successful 2023 here at GRM, and we thought…
Christmas Jumpers Wrap-Up 2023 Charity Campaign
This year has seen another great charity funding raising effort by the whole GRM Team!…
Design Team Given Opportunity to See the Results of their Work
The Design Team here at GRM provide our clients with a wide range of services,…
Radon Awareness Reminder for Landowners and Developers
Last week (6th – 12th November) was UK Radon Awareness Week, which focused on the dangers of…
GRM Structural Engineering Services Showcase Benefits of Collaborative In-House Approach
The team at GRM are proud of our reputation for providing a wide range of…
CUSTOM FIT Foundation Design Model Proves Popular with Developers
GRM are proud to be at the forefront of foundation design and continue looking at…
GRM ‘Wear it Pink’ to raise money for Breast Cancer
A named storm and torrential rain last Friday did not damped the spirits of the…
The Use of LIDAR Technology to Locate Unrecorded Coal Mines
Britain has a rich history of coal mining, with historical records tracing it back to…
Foundation Inspections Provide Opportunity for Cost Savings
It is important to remember that well-crafted foundation designs, even when backed by geotechnical and…
New Opportunity: Graduate / Assistant Geo-Environmental Engineer
GRM are pleased to announce a new opportunity for a Graduate / Assistant Geo-Environmental Engineer…
A final reminder: hot weather, clay soils and building foundations don’t always mix!
The recent spell of warm and dry weather was a reminder of the influence of…
Design of Sustainable Drainage Systems for Developers
Managing surface water and storm events is an increasingly important consideration for landowners and developers.…
New Faces Welcomed into the GRM Team!
Creating a great working environment and career development program is a key part of our…
Unexploded World War Munitions and Other UXO Can Impact Development Projects
The teams at GRM are trained to ‘expect the unexpected’ when it comes to planning…
Annual Rounders Match & Picnic Delivered Action and Drama!
The dismal summer weather did little to curtail excitement and anticipation ahead of the annual…
GRM Support Trip to London for Local School Children
The team at GRM raise monies throughout the year which are donated to various charities…
Land Contaminated by Historic Use of ‘Forever Chemicals’
Per and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) are a large group of man-made organic compounds that have…
The Design and Installation of a Gabion Retaining Wall to Protect a Housing Development Boundary
Our Engineering and Design Teams are regularly asked by clients to resolve unforeseen issues that…
Mining Legacies of the West Midlands
Career development is a crucial aspect of working at GRM, and our staff are actively…
Annual Staff BBQ Raises Money for Cancer Charities
Once again we were blessed with glorious weather for the annual GRM Charity BBQ. The…
A timely reminder: hot weather, clay soils and building foundations don’t always mix!
Despite a couple of brief interludes, the country has been basking in some lovely hot…
Foundation Design: Tackling Soil Desiccation for Low-Rise Housing
In our third post regarding soil desiccation, we focus on designing foundations for low rise…
Heated Competition at GRM Crazy Golf Championship!
Last year GRM celebrated their 10,000 project milestone with a team crazy golf and BBQ…
Understanding the Impact of Existing and New Trees on Building Foundations
Our focus on seasonal desiccation continues in this latest post which looks at the impact…
Mental Health Awareness in the workplace lasts longer than just this week
Mental Health Awareness Week (15th – 21st May) provides a timely reminder to businesses to…
Summer Heat and Foundation Woes: The Impact of Seasonal Desiccation on UK Homes
During the summer of 2022, the country experienced record-breaking temperatures, with some areas seeing temperatures…
Complex Project Highlights Importance of Landowner Engagement
We are proud of the end-to-end service that our GRM teams can deliver, and with…
New Vacancy: Assistant Geologist/Engineering Geologist
GRM are pleased to announce a new opportunity for an Assistant Geologist / Engineering Geologist…
GRM Successfully Completes ISO 9001:2015 Audit
GRM aims to provide all clients with a fast, reliable and repeatable service and is…
Train Station Project Showcases Our Burton Heritage
We are proud to have a client base that spans the length and breadth of…
Landslide Assessment and Slope Stability Solutions
The teams at GRM have developed an excellent reputation for supporting landowners and developers at…
Recent Earthquakes Highlight the Importance of Identifying Faults Zones
The recent earthquakes in Turkey once again propelled the dynamic nature of Earth into the…
Team Trip to Hollywood… (bowling in Derby, just to clarify!)
At GRM we try hard to ensure there is a good work-life balance for all…
New Delivery of Winter Warmers for Field Based Teams!
Keeping our teams happy is very important here at GRM, but during these winter months…
New Radon Gas Data has Implications for Landowners, Developers & Homeowners
New maps showing the revised extent of the radioactive gas radon have been published by…
Team Training for Geotechnical Testing Techniques
Ongoing training is an important aspect of life at GRM, and today was one of…
World Cup… in Format Only!
GRM are delighted to have been invited to compete in the Barratt Homes North Midlands five-a-side…
Increasing Importance of Ground Gas Assessments & Membrane Verification
Ground gases can be produced from a variety of natural sources including coal, peat, alluvial…
Sunrise or Sunset? Either Way it’s a Glorious Start to 2023!
Our field-based teams of scientists, engineers and technicians regularly take on-site pictures during all stages…
Unrecorded Mine Shaft Required Specialist Treatment
While shallow coal mining has pretty much ceased as an industry, historic mine workings (both recorded and…
1,300-Year-Old Gold Necklace Found at Development Site
Last year we reported on a range of historically important Roman finds that had been…
Christmas Jumpers for ‘Baggy Trousers’
The whole team at GRM once again got right behind our charity Christmas Jumper Day!…
Team Attend Countryside Partnerships Gala Dinner
It is great to see our sector return to normality in regard to networking events…
A Walk on the Wild Side
We are regularly approached by landowners and developers asking for help with ground investigations and…
GRM Continues Community Support
We are proud of our Burton upon Trent connection, both in terms of our head…
GRM Team Return to Happy Hunting Ground
The location of our head office in Burton on Trent means we are fortunate to…
GRM Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The whole team at GRM have once again embraced Breast Cancer Awareness Month, raising money…
GRM Team Cycle Scottish Borders Loop
We like to think that the team at GRM are a fairly active and outdoorsy…
GRM attends inaugural Midlands Land Event at National Memorial Arboretum
Several members of the GRM team recently attended the first event hosted by MidLE: Midlands…
GRM supports historic Bridge to Bridge race
This year is the 90th anniversary of the historic Burton-on-Trent Bridge to Bridge swimming race,…
Fieldwork Fun and Frivolity!
Operating nationally and for a wide variety of clients, our projects sometimes require us to…
Report Raises Concerns over Unapproved Structural Designs
A recent article in New Civil Engineer highlighted concerns raised by an experienced chartered engineer…
Supporting Career Development Key to Retaining a Quality Team
As GRM look to recruit another graduate geoscientist (see details here), it is worth reflecting…
New Vacancy: Graduate / Assistant Geologist or Engineering Geologist
GRM are pleased to announce that due to continued expansion and an increase in workload…