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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…
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…
Not All Earthworks Are Created Equal
The National House Building Council (NHBC) Standards define the technical and performance requirements for designing…
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…
GRM Team Looking Forward to Resumption of Events
There is cautious optimism in the construction sector that the autumn will see the return…
Insurance Reduction driven by Continued Engagement
by Dr Bill Peacock, Managing Director, GRM Development Solutions Who would have thought that my…
2021 Construction Sector Survey Report
GRM are pleased to release the data and findings from their 2021 Construction Sector Survey,…
GRM excited by the DfE £7billion school building programme starting this year
Interesting read in UK Construction Online covering The Department of Education £7 billion school building…
2021 Forecast Survey for the Construction Sector
GRM have launched a short online survey to identify the key trends and factors that…
Are your buildings as precious as your children?
At GRM we are always looking for new ways to define what we do and…
BBC documentary uncovers planning and build failures resulting in £0 valuation for home-owners
Family homes valued at £0 due to planning and building failures BBC documentary highlights issues…
Coal Mine Closures Continue…
One of last UK coal mines closes this week Coal still needed but must now…
GRM believes government changes to planning regs will not resolve issues
Developments still likely to get stuck in protracted approval processes Changes in local politics will…
“Build Build Build” he says…
That rally cry from the Prime Minister earlier this week was met with a mixture…