News
In our news section, you'll find our latest press releases on testing, inspection and compliance.
We will also keep you up-to-date with SOCOTEC's business activities, including our latest innovations, client wins and information about the exhibitions and conferences we are attending.
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PRIME Wins Asset Condition Monitoring Category at the Highways UK Intelligent Infrastructure Challenge
PRIME, the innovative new earthworks monitoring technology developed by The British Geological Survey (BGS) and delivered to market in partnership with SOCOTEC Monitoring, has been named the Asset Condition Monitoring category winner at this year’s Intelligent Infrastructure Challenge.
SOCOTEC Discusses the Importance of Health and Safety Training at the Railway Environmental Forum 2019
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is once again hosting the annual Railway Environmental Forum (REF) for 2019.
SOCOTEC’s Ground Investigation Division Undertakes Works for Major Welsh Road Improvement Scheme
SOCOTEC has taken on the role of principal contractor for ground investigation works along part of the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road Section 5 & 6 (Dowlais Top to Hirwaun).
SOCOTEC develops digital scheduling tool for ground investigation laboratory testing
SOCOTEC has recently developed a test scheduling tool, Assisted Testing Laboratory Schedule (ATLaS).
Success for SOCOTEC’s East Kilbride Asbestos Office Following Framework Agreement Wins
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been awarded two positions on Scotland Excel’s renewed asbestos framework agreement.
The SOCOTEC Group Strengthens its International Position Through Acquisition of Vidaris in the USA
The SOCOTEC Group, a major player in risk management and asset performance optimisation, is continuing its expansion with the acquisition of US-leading Vidaris, Inc., a multi-disciplinary consultancy, to build its American platform.
SOCOTEC Monitoring Shortlisted for New Civil Engineer Tunnelling Award
SOCOTEC Monitoring, formerly ITM Monitoring, has been confirmed as a finalist in the Innovation in Instrumentation & Monitoring category at this year’s New Civil Engineer (NCE) Tunnelling Awards for the solution devised to monitor the Barking Riverside Extension project.
SOCOTEC Boosts Rig Fleet with Investment of New Rotary Drill Rig
SOCOTEC has recently invested in a new Comacchio GEO405HT rotary drilling rig, the sixth rotary rig purchase in four years.
SOCOTEC Awarded Multi-Service Contract for Newhaven Port Access Road, Delivering Time and Cost Savings
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been awarded a multi-service sub-contract for the Newhaven Port Access Road scheme.
Investment into Latest Drilling Parameter Recording (DPR) Equipment Enhances Ground Investigation Reporting
Over the last 12 months, SOCOTEC has trialled a number of different Drilling Parameter Recording (DPR) systems including “DIALOG Version 5”, the latest offering by one of the world’s leading suppliers of DPR equipment, Jean Lutz.
SOCOTEC Granted UKAS Accreditation for Asbestos in Soil Analysis at its Carcroft Laboratory
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been granted UKAS accreditation for asbestos identification and quantification in soils, sediments and aggregates at its Carcroft laboratory.
SOCOTEC Supports Research of the ‘Plastic Problem’ with Microplastic Analysis
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is now providing microplastic analysis as a commercial service.
New Contract Win: Euston Station IP Central, Works Package B2
Construction works being carried out by Skanska as part of the Network Rail Infrastructure Projects Central (IPC) framework will transform Euston Station, delivering capacity enhancement and improved journeys for the 44 million people who use the station every year.
SOCOTEC Monitoring Awarded Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) Marine Structures and Bridge Monitoring Contract
SOCOTEC Monitoring UK – formerly ITM Monitoring – has been appointed by VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster (VSBW), the contractor responsible to deliver the £115m Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) Marine Structures and Bridge contract, as a specialist instrumentation and monitoring contractor for the development.
SOCOTEC Monitoring Awarded Monitoring Contract for the Nova Development, London Victoria
Nova East and Nova Place is the next phase of the Nova development in London Victoria and forms part of Land Securities’ wider masterplan for the Victoria Transport Interchange 2 (VTI2).
SOCOTEC Monitoring Announced as the Exclusive Delivery and Installation Contractor of PRIME™ In Europe
SOCOTEC Monitoring UK – formerly ITM Monitoring - is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with The British Geological Survey (BGS) to deliver and install PRIME™, its innovative new earthworks monitoring technology.
SOCOTEC Acquires Butler & Young Group
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has enhanced its portfolio with the acquisition of the Butler & Young Group, specialists in building control and fire consultancy services.
SOCOTEC’s Ground Investigation Team is Awarded FORS Silver Accreditation
SOCOTEC is pleased to announce that their Ground Investigation team have recently achieved Silver accreditation on the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).
SOCOTEC Delivers Sustainable Water Treatment Equipment to Highest BREEAM-rated Office
SOCOTEC has supported the world’s highest BREEAM-rated major office building by supplying a range of sustainable and innovative water treatment equipment.
New Project Win: Barking Riverside Extension, HS1 Tunnel Monitoring
Transport for London has contracted SOCOTEC Monitoring UK to monitor the Channel Tunnel Rail Link tunnels during the construction of the new viaduct.
Meet the SOCOTEC Monitoring UK team at Ground Engineering’s Instrumentation and Monitoring Conference 2019
With many large, high-profile projects due to commence construction, technological advancements driving new monitoring techniques and clients increasingly wanting to better manage risk by gaining deeper insight into asset behaviour, it is a busy and exciting time for those working in geotechnical monitoring.
SOCOTEC’s Syngas Analysis Service is Awarded UKAS Accreditation
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has recently been UKAS accredited for syngas analysis.
SOCOTEC Invests in Stream C Equipment for Enhanced 3D Utility Mapping Service
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, adds the IDS GeoRadar Stream C to its extensive supply of in-house resource and equipment.
SOCOTEC Strengthens its Infrastructure Monitoring Capabilities
SOCOTEC, the leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services in the UK, has enhanced its monitoring capabilities with the acquisition of Survey Associates Ltd, specialists in high quality manual survey monitoring, correlation and topographical surveys.
SOCOTEC Supports ‘Extracting the Best Practices’ in the Occupational Hygiene Industry
SOCOTEC attended the annual 2019 conference ‘BOHS/ILEVE LEV – Extracting the Best Practices’. The conference was aimed at anyone with an active interest in the local exhaust ventilation (LEV) industry.
Stepping Away from Single-Use Plastic for SOCOTEC’s Oil and Lubricant Analysis
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is cutting down on its use of single-use plastic for oil and lubricant analysis.
SOCOTEC Appointed to South Wales Civil Engineering Framework
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has recently been appointed to the South West Wales ground investigation framework.
SOCOTEC Tackles Workplace Mental Health
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is tackling mental ill health in the workplace with the provision of mental health first aid for employees.
Multi-Disciplinary Services Supporting Delegates at Brownfield Land, Scotland
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, shall once again be attending the annual exhibition and conference, Brownfield Land Scotland.
SOCOTEC Presents Donation to Teenage Cancer Trust
SOCOTEC presents a fundraised donation totalling £1550.39 for Teenager Cancer Trust.
Supporting Data Centres with Reliable Water Treatment and Extensive Supply of Water Treatment Equipment
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance, is supplying an Amsterdam data centre with an extensive range of innovative water treatment equipment.
SOCOTEC Gains Accreditation as Lantra Off-road Vehicle Operating Instructors
SOCOTEC UK is pleased to announce that two members of their Ground Investigation Resources Team have gained accreditation as Lantra off-road vehicle operating instructors.
PRIME Presentation Available to ICE Members
At the end of last year, ITM Monitoring, a SOCOTEC Company, held an exclusive event at the Institution of Civil Engineers to showcase an innovative new earthworks monitoring technology, PRIME. This technology allows asset owners to ‘see inside’ vulnerable earthworks using a cost-effective, non-invasive system, providing early warnings of asset deterioration.
ITM Monitoring Celebrates New Project Wins
ITM Monitoring, a SOCOTEC company, has won a number of new monitoring projects over the past few months, which will utilise a broad range of services.
SOCOTEC Appointed to New National Social Housing Framework
SOCOTEC is pleased to have secured the new social housing consultancy framework for both asbestos surveys and site investigation.
SOCOTEC Introduces Drill Rig Induction Scheme to Improve Safety Practices
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has recently introduced a new Drill Rig Induction Scheme onto all of their ground investigation projects where drill rigs are operated.
SOCOTEC’s Continued Support for the Concrete Industry
SOCOTEC is proud to be sponsoring the 50th celebration of The Concrete Society Awards.
SOCOTEC’s Trusted Stack Emissions Monitoring Services at AQE 2018
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, will be attending The Air Quality & Emissions (AQE) Show 2018.
SOCOTEC To Support Rail Industry in Overcoming Hazards at Railway Environmental Forum 2018
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is bringing the annual Railway Environmental Forum to both London and Edinburgh for another year.
SOCOTEC Appointed to LHC Framework for Asbestos and Water
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is pleased to have secured a place on the LHC’s Asbestos Services Framework.
SOCOTEC Awarded Nationwide Fuel Testing Contract with Biffa
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been awarded a two-year fuel quality testing contract by Biffa.
The Future of Earthworks Monitoring to be Showcased at ICE Lecture
‘Priming the Industry: An Innovation in Earthworks Monitoring’
SOCOTEC Launches Integrated Solution for End-to-End Monitoring & Risk Control
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has launched a new integrated solution for end-to-end monitoring and risk control, for major infrastructure and commercial developments.
Updates to Calyx OMS Announced
ITM Monitoring, a SOCOTEC company, has released a new version of its data visualisation platform, Calyx™ Online Monitoring Software (OMS). This updated version provides additional functionality and flexibility, improving user experience within the feature-rich platform.
Baseline Monitoring Contract for the Silvertown Tunnel Project
ITM Monitoring, a SOCOTEC company, has been awarded baseline monitoring contract for the Silvertown Tunnel project
SOCOTEC to Present at 13th International Symposium for Nuclear and Environmental Radiochemical Analysis
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, will be joining other nuclear technical experts for the 13th International Symposium on Nuclear and Environmental Radiochemical Analysis.
SOCOTEC Sponsors Engineering in Chalk Conference 2018
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is proud to be sponsoring the BGA’s international conference on Engineering in Chalk.
BDS ‘50 Year Review of Clywedog’
ITM Monitoring, a SOCOTEC company, has been invited to share dam monitoring expertise at the BDS ‘50 year review of Clywedog’ presentation
SOCOTEC Supports Scottish Water with Marine Ground Investigation at Portobello
SOCOTEC - the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services - has started work on a six week ground investigation project for Scottish Water.
SOCOTEC Awarded Remediation Support Contract for Tata Steel
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been awarded a contract by Andrew Scott Ltd to provide support for ongoing land remediation works at the Tata Steel Port Talbot steelmaking site.
SOCOTEC Host Open Day to Showcase Innovative Testing at ALPACA Project
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has recently hosted an open day to showcase their high precision pile load testing for the ALPACA project.
Monitoring Contract for New Lidl Development
ITM monitoring, a SOCOTEC company, wins monitoring contract for new Lidl development
SOCOTEC Acquires 4see Ltd
SOCOTEC is pleased to announce that it has acquired 4see Ltd, specialists in health, safety and environmental consultancy solutions.
SOCOTEC Presents to Construction Students at Local College
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has supported a training day at a local college in Kent with a presentation on concrete quality control.
Providing Monitoring Works for the Shuttleworth Road Development
Working with Wates Residential, ITM Monitoring, a SOCOTEC company, has begun installation of a comprehensive manual and automated monitoring system for the Shuttleworth Road redevelopment.
SOCOTEC Supports the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project with Scope of Services
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, has recently been awarded a series of contracts by Dragados UK for materials testing, marine analysis and ground investigation works at the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project (AHEP).
SOCOTEC Supporting Nuclear Industry as Member of Nuclear North West Forum
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has joined the Nuclear Forum to further extend its reach of extensive laboratory capabilities in supporting the nuclear industry.
SOCOTEC Delivers Training Day alongside Morris Lubricants
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, recently collaborated with Morris Lubricants to deliver a training day around the use of oil and lubricant for key contacts in the rail industry.
Structural Health Monitoring for Forth Road Bridge
ITM. a SOCOTEC company, provides continual structural health monitoring for Forth Road Bridge
World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE): SOCOTEC Emerges as a Key European Player in the Industry
From 26 to 28 June, the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) will bring together all players in the civil nuclear industry, including the SOCOTEC Group.
SOCOTEC Continues Support for EU Project, ‘Sullied Sediments’
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, is continuing to support the ‘Sullied Sediments’ Project in reducing the effect of chemical pollutants on the environment.
SOCOTEC Helps Local School with Community Project
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has supported a primary school in South Wales, with a recent project to rejuvenate its outside space.
SOCOTEC Undertakes Pioneering Fieldwork alongside Brunel University London with a Pagani CPT rig
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, joined the geotechnical research team from Brunel University London to undertake pioneering fieldwork at Ashford Hill, Hampshire with the aim to gain further understanding of drift-filled hollows.
Outstanding Occupational Hygienist Recognised at Society Awards
An occupational hygienist from SOCOTEC has been recognised by the BOHS, the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, at an awards ceremony during the Society’s annual conference, Occupational Hygiene 2018.
SOCOTEC Wins Silver at Considerate Constructors Scheme Awards
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, is celebrating after receiving a Silver Award at the recent Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards.
SOCOTEC Granted UKAS Accreditation for Asbestos in Soil Analysis at Bridgend
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, is pleased to confirm that it has been granted UKAS accreditation for asbestos in soil analysis at its Bridgend site in South Wales.
SOCOTEC Attending AGS Members’ Day As Gold Sponsor
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, will be attending The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) annual Members’ Day in Birmingham on 11 April 2018.
Key Rail Monitoring Contract for Canada Water Redevelopment
ITM, a SOCOTEC company, wins key rail monitoring contract for Canada Water redevelopment, London
SOCOTEC Supports MOD Community Project
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is delighted to have supported the Royal Logistics Corps by undertaking an asbestos survey on a community project at Dishforth Barracks, North Yorkshire.
Supporting Modern Buildings with Improved Cobra Cyclone Dirt Separators
To meet the changing needs of modern buildings, SOCOTEC - formerly ESG - has recently completed a programme of upgrading and improving their Cobra Cyclone dirt separators.
SOCOTEC Presents Fundraising Total to Children with Cancer UK
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, has presented Children with Cancer UK with a donation to the value of £1621.17.
SOCOTEC Continues Environment Radiological Monitoring Support for Environment Agency
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is continuing to support the Environment Agency with radiological sampling and radiochemical analytical support.
SOCOTEC Acquires ITM Monitoring
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services has announced the acquisition of Calyx Investments Ltd, the holding company for the UK’s leading geotechnical and structural monitoring specialists, ITM Monitoring Ltd.
SOCOTEC Awarded Three Year Contract with the Coal Authority
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, has been awarded a three year contract by the Coal Authority to undertake a programme of mine entry inspections in England, Scotland and Wales.
SOCOTEC Awarded City & Guilds Accreditation for Legionella Training
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has recently been accredited by City & Guilds for Legionella training.
SOCOTEC’s Enhanced OASIS Water Recycling Unit Delivers Cost Savings to Cooling Towers
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has recently launched the upgraded and improved version of their OASIS Water Recycling unit.
SOCOTEC to Attend Brownfield Land, Scotland
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, will be attending the Brownfield Land Conference 2018 in Scotland on 7 February.
SOCOTEC Supports 100 Bishopsgate in Achieving Water Efficiency
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, is helping achieve some of the highest efficiencies in water treatment and sustainability in the 181 metre high, all-glass building at 100 Bishopsgate, London, owned by Brookfield Properties.
SOCOTEC Becomes First UK Company to Gain MMO Accreditation for Marine Sediment Testing
The UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, has become the first non-Government body to gain accreditation from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to carry out marine sediment analysis.
SOCOTEC Supports Highways England with Efficient Paints and Coatings Compliance
The UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, SOCOTEC - formerly ESG - has been awarded a four-year contract to provide specialist coatings testing and consultancy services for Highways England.
SOCOTEC Awarded Brent Housing Asbestos Consultancy Contract
Following a ten-year partnership, SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, and the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services – has won a £100,000, three-year contract to provide asbestos consultancy services for Brent Council.
SOCOTEC Demonstrates Laboratory Capabilities To Wood Recyclers’ Association
As the UK’s leading testing, inspection and compliance company, SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, is proud to have supported the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) by accommodating a recent meeting and site tour for WRA members.
SOCOTEC wins prestigious Fleming Award 2017
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, has won the 2017 Fleming Award for work on the Pile Soil Analysis (PISA) project, a research collaboration aimed at improving design methods for laterally loaded piles, alongside Oxford University, Imperial College London, Ørsted (formerly DONG Energy) & the Carbon Trust.
SOCOTEC is Supporting Sullied Sediments Project in Reducing Chemicals in our Waterways
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, is pleased to be supporting the ‘Sullied Sediments’ Project in minimising the impact of chemical pollutants on the environment.
SOCOTEC Sponsors Concrete Society Awards 2017
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, is continuing to support the Concrete Society Awards 2017 with another year of sponsorship.
BDA Recognises SOCOTEC’s Innovation with Award at Annual Ceremony
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, has been recognised by the British Drilling Association for the innovative design of a new rig safeguard.
SOCOTEC Awarded Five Year Water Monitoring Contract with Skanska
The UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, has been awarded a five year water monitoring contract with Skanska.
SOCOTEC Asbestos presents at BOHS Roadshows
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been presenting at a number of roadshows, alongside the BOHS, the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, to highlight the risks posed by asbestos.
SOCOTEC Hosts Railway Environmental Forum 2017
SOCOTEC, formerly ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, will be hosting the Railway Environmental Forum again for 2017.
ESG Becomes SOCOTEC: A New Name And A New Logo For New Ambitions
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has changed its name and identity to SOCOTEC, following the acquisition earlier this year by the SOCOTEC Group, a major player in risk management and performance optimisation.
Compliance Consultancy Agreement Secured with Royal Albert Hall
ESG, a SOCOTEC company, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is delighted to have been selected to work with the Royal Albert Hall.
Attending AGS Geotechnical Data Conference
ESG, a SOCOTEC company and the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is a Gold sponsor for the upcoming AGS Geotechnical Data Conference on 20 September 2017, and will also be exhibiting there on the day.
UKAS Accreditation Awarded for On-Site Coatings Testing
ESG, a SOCOTEC company and the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been awarded UKAS accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025) for a range of on-site coatings testing*.
Supporting BAM Nuttall with Soil Characterisation Training
ESG, a SOCOTEC company and the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has recently provided BAM Nuttall with technical advice and guidance in support of their in-house training initiative, which aims to increase the reuse of excavated soils.
Structural and Ground Investigation Works for Her Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth
ESG, a SOCOTEC company and the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has carried out an eighteen month contract with VolkerStevin and VolkerLaser in support of the new Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carrier berth construction.
Asbestos Consultancy and Associated Services for SUPC Asbestos Consultancy Framework
The UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, ESG, a SOCOTEC company, has been chosen by the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) in a new framework agreement for asbestos consultancy and associated services.
MP Adds her Support to Marine Approval Campaign
South Derbyshire MP Heather Wheeler has visited SOCOTEC Company ESG to add her support to the company’s campaign to gain approval by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), and become first non-government organisation in the UK with the authority to carry out marine sediment testing.
UKAS Accreditation Awarded for Pesticide Testing
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been awarded UKAS accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025) to test for a range of pesticides in a wide variety of water matrices.
Legionella Control Association Certificate Maintained
As the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, ESG offers a comprehensive and unrivalled range of water hygiene, treatment, equipment and consultancy. To ensure clients have peace of mind that their processes and procedures are quality assured, ESG strives to comply with accredited service providers.
Demonstrating Laboratory Capabilities to Long-Term Client, SUEZ
The UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance, a SOCOTEC company, ESG, recently hosted a training awareness day for resource-management company, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, following on from a secured three year contract that can extend until 2020.
Biomass Testing Contract Secured with Lynemouth Power Limited
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is today celebrating a new client in Lynemouth Power Limited (LPL), which, following their conversion from coal to biomass, will generate safe and sustainable energy.
Attending the Yorkshire Geotechnical Group Summer Seminar
The UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, ESG, a SOCOTEC company, will be exhibiting at this year’s Yorkshire Geotechnical Group Summer Seminar at the Royal Armouries, Leeds (21 June).
Helping Salmon Back to South Yorkshire
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is carrying out a programme of geotechnical surveys to support Yorkshire Water in boosting the salmon population in the River Don.
Infrastructure Offering Boosted with Two New Drilling Rigs
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has invested in two custom-built rotary drilling rigs to further strengthen its geotechnical offering.
Exhibiting at the Air Quality and Emissions Show
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, will be exhibiting at this year’s Air Quality and Emissions (AQE) Show at the Telford International Centre (24 – 25 May).
UKAS Accreditation Awarded for Environmental Pollutant Testing
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been awarded UKAS accreditation (1015) for a range of specialist tests for environmental pollutants.
35 Years of Maintaining UKAS 0001 Accreditation Celebrated
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is proud to announce that it has once again completed reassessment of its United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) 0001 schedule, being accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for construction materials, oils, coatings, metallurgy and energy testing.
Appointed to Fusion21’s National Compliance and Facilities Management Framework
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has earned a place on Fusion21's Compliance and Facilities Management framework – worth £290 million over a four year period.
SOCOTEC Speeds up International Expansion by Acquiring ESG
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by SOCOTEC, a major player in risk management and performance optimisation.
Capacity for Geotechnical Testing of Contaminated Soil Doubled
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has announced a major investment, worth around £130,000 in upgrading its geotechnical laboratory in Doncaster.
New Reporting Application Rolled Out Ahead of Updated Asbestos Guidance
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has introduced a new digital reporting application to further assist clients undergoing asbestos removal works.
Marine Sediment Testing Services Awarded UKAS Accreditation
The UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, ESG, has received UKAS accreditation to carry out marine sediment testing services for offshore environmental monitoring.
Presenting on Coal Tar Analysis at YCLF
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is set to present on laboratory testing of coal tar products to delegates at this month’s Yorkshire Contaminated Land Forum (YCLF).
LOI Testing Services Enhanced with New Accreditation
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been awarded UKAS (No. 0001) accreditation for its work carrying out loss on ignition (LOI) testing on waste.
Appeared on BBC's The One Show Last Night
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, appeared on BBC’s The One Show yesterday evening.
£100K Invested to Transform Doncaster Oil Laboratory
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has announced a £100,000 investment at its specialist oil testing laboratory in Hexthorpe, Doncaster to further improve capacity at the facility.
Advanced Radiochemistry Service Contract with SEPA Won
ESG, the leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has entered a three-year framework contract to carry out ad-hoc radioactivity monitoring and analysis works for SEPA (The Scottish Environment Protection Agency).
Appointed to Procurement For All Water Hygiene Framework
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has earned a place on the Procurement For All (PFA) Water Hygiene Framework.
Speciated Mercury Testing Added to Contaminated Land Analysis Offering
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has announced the addition of speciated mercury testing to its suite of contaminated land analysis services. The service will be offered from the company’s specialist chemistry laboratory in Bretby, Derbyshire.
£25 million GI Framework Agreement Awarded by United Utilities
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been awarded a seven year framework contract to carry out a wide range of specialist ground investigation and geoenvironmental services for United Utilities (UU).
New Video Launched
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is pleased to announce the launch of its new video.
Another Year Sponsoring of Concrete Society Awards
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is proud to announce that it will continue its sponsorship of the Concrete Society Awards for this year’s Awards Dinner, taking place on 17th November.
Hosting Organisational Health Seminar: Minimising Environmental Risk
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, will be hosting an organisational health seminar on minimising environmental risk this November.
Daniel Perrett Wins Lead Driller of the Year Award
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is pleased to announce that Daniel Perrett, lead driller, Infrastructure Services, has been awarded Lead Driller of the Year by the British Drilling Association (BDA).
Sponsoring Glossop Lecture to Honour Geotechnical Founding Member
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is this week proud to sponsor the annual Glossop Lecture.
WRAS Approval for Hydrochlorox - Chlorine Dioxide Dosing System
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded WRAS approval for its chlorine dioxide dosing system, Hydrochlorox.
New Fire Accelerant Analysis Service
In response to client demand, ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has introduced a new fire accelerant analysis service to determine the accidental or deliberate cause of a fire.
Appointed Pagabo National Framework
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has earned a place on Pagabo’s latest National Framework for Professional Services in Construction and Premises.
Hosting Railway Environmental Forum 2016
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, will be hosting the annual Railway Environmental Forum in both London and Glasgow this November.
Anthony Thorpe Wins the 2016 ESG Geotechnics and Geomechanics Prize at Brunel University London
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has announced Anthony Thorpe as the winner of the inaugural ESG sponsored Geotechnics and Geomechanics Prize for students at Brunel University London.
Continued Contract with SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK
ESG, the UK’s leading testing, inspection and compliance company, has secured a contract with SUEZ recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ) previously SITA UK, to provide laboratory services for all landfill sites in the UK.
Environment Agency Extends Radiological Monitoring Contract
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has won a two-year extension to its contract with the Environment Agency to provide independent monitoring of radioactivity in the environment.
£200K Radioactive Materials Testing Contract Won Following Equipment Investment
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been awarded a two-year, radioactive materials testing contract by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
Expanded Asbestos Services Team with New Specialist Laboratory in South Wales
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has announced the opening of a new site and UKAS accredited (No. 0148) laboratory in Bridgend to bolster its asbestos offering in Wales.
Testing the Water for the Canal & River Trust with Five-Year Monitoring Contract
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has won a five-year extension to its contract with the Canal & River Trust to provide independent sediment and water analysis and undertake environmental monitoring of permitted waste sites.
Contaminated Land Contract Won for Watford Health Campus Development
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been working on a contract to provide contaminated land consultancy, testing and associated services for the Watford Health Campus development scheme.
Water Treatment Contract Awarded by Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust
ESG, the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services has been awarded a two-year contract to carry out water monitoring, assessment and treatment works by Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust.
CIBSE Approved Electrolytic Disinfection Course
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is pleased to announce that it has received Chartered Institute for Building Services Engineering (CIBSE) approval for its electrolytic disinfection course.
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UKAS Accreditation for Oil Testing Laboratory
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is pleased to announce that it has increased its UKAS accreditation for electrical oil analysis, adding to its existing offering of UKAS accredited oil testing services under schedule no.0001.
UKAS Accreditation Awarded for Drax Site Laboratory
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is pleased to announce that it has achieved flexible scope UKAS accreditation No.0001 for its on-site laboratory at Drax power station near Selby, North Yorkshire.
New Digital Management System Launched
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has launched a new web based customer portal, ESGi, to help its clients manage their projects more efficiently. The digital management system allows customers to access real-time data generated from test and inspection work on their sites, anytime, from any location.
Phase One Water Treatment Contract Awarded at Battersea Power Station
ESG - now SOCOTEC - the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a contract, to supply water treatment equipment for phase one of the Battersea Power Station redevelopment.
The Importance of Air Quality Testing in 2016
ESG - now SOCOTEC - the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has responded to a new report from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), that suggests air pollution contributes to around 40,000 early deaths a year in the UK alone.
The study was developed to raise awareness of the link between poor air quality and ill health, arguing that indoor air concerns are being overlooked.
Recognised for Safety Excellence
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been awarded a Silver Award for Contractor Safety Excellence by Drax Group plc.
Framework Agreement with Skanska UK Signed
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has won a two-year framework agreement to provide asbestos testing and consultancy to construction firm, Skanska UK Plc.
Kier Contract for A30 Works Secured
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services has been awarded an 18 month contract from Kier Group to provide vital materials testing for the A30 road improvements project.
New Lab for Energy & Waste Services Division
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has announced the acquisition of a new gas testing laboratory in Kempston, Bedfordshire.
Leading Health & Safety Standard Awarded
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been awarded accreditation to the BS OHSAS 18001 standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management.
Protex! Awarded WRAS Approval
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is pleased to announce it has been awarded WRAS approval for Protex!, its innovative water disinfection device.
Fiona Connor Shortlisted for GE Next Generation Award
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is pleased to announce that Fiona Connor, assistant grade engineer, Infrastructure Services has reached the finals of this year’s Ground Engineering (GE) Next Generation Awards.
Materials Testing Capabilities Enhanced with £100,000 Investment in Dorset Laboratory
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has announced a major investment, worth around £100,000 in a new specialist chemistry laboratory at its facility at East Stoke, near Wareham in Dorset.
Legionella Risk Assessments Receives UKAS Accreditation
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is pleased to announce that it has been certified as a UKAS accredited inspection body no.6123 for legionella risk assessments under ISO/IEC 17020:2012.
Hydro: Water Management App Suite Launched
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of inspection, testing and compliance services, has recently launched a new app suite for its water management services
Asbestos Re-Inspection Surveys Receives UKAS Accreditation
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is pleased to announce that it has achieved UKAS accreditation for asbestos re-inspection surveys, completing its full offering of UKAS accredited asbestos services under schedule no. 0148.
Railway Environmental Forum 2015
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, will be hosting a Railway Environmental Forum, reflecting on the current issues affecting the rail sector, from changing legislation to environmental and health and safety issues.
Abellio Greater Anglia Water Hygiene Contract Secured
ESG, the UK’s leading testing, inspection and compliance company, has secured a contract to provide Abellio Greater Anglia (AGA) with Legionella & Water Hygiene services.
Exhibiting at ECSMGE 2015
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection, compliance, and advice services, will be exhibiting at the XVI European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ECSMGE) on 13 to 17 September 2015, in Edinburgh.
£12 million contract won to provide ground investigation services for Scottish Water
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has been awarded a contract to carry out ground investigation and associated services by Scottish Water.
CIBSE Approves Legionella Training Courses
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has received CIBSE approval for its full suite of Legionella Training Courses.
Energy & Waste Services Division Showcased at RWM 2015
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services will be showcasing its recently launched Energy & Waste Services division on stand 4C22-D23 at this year’s RWM event (15-17 September).
Helping Drax Fuel a Cleaner Future
Drax Group plc, the innovative energy generation business responsible for supplying some 8% of the UK’s electricity, has awarded ESG a five-year contract to continue fuel testing and analysis work at its plant near Selby, North Yorkshire.
New Sales Director Appointed for Infrastructure Services Division to Expand Rail and Transport Operations
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has announced the appointment of Chris Ford as sales director of its Infrastructure Services division.
Protex!: Eliminating Legionella Through Electrolysis
After several years of research, ESG has developed a new water disinfection device, which kills harmful bacteria in large-scale water systems without the use of chemicals.
Strong Financial Results Announced for 2014 with Refinancing Programme to Support Further Growth
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has today reported strong organic growth in sales and profits for the year to 31 December 2014, with sales growing by 3.8 per cent to £77.3m and underlying profits before exceptionals, increasing by 14 per cent to £8.4m.
Presenting at Brownfield Briefing Groundwater 2015
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, will be presenting at the Brownfield Briefing Groundwater 2015 today.
Integrated Offering Launched at Nuclear Decommissioning Conference
Leading testing, inspection and compliance provider, ESG, will launch its integrated nuclear services offering at this year’s Nuclear Decommissioning Conference.
Exhibiting at the HefmA National Conference & Exhibition
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, will be offering visitors advice on the latest legislation at this year’s HefmA National Conference & Exhibition on 14 and 15 May.
Exhibiting at the Evolving Concrete Show
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is exhibiting at this year’s Evolving Concrete Show on 6 and 7 May at the Business Design Centre, Angel Islington, London.
Protex! Showcased at WRc Innovation Day
ESG, the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, will be showcasing Protex!; an electrolytic cell that disinfects water by direct water electrolysis at WRc, Swindon.
Digital Management System Exhibited at Facilities Show
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, will be showcasing its new digital management system, ESGi, at the Facilities Show 2015.
Local MP Opens Site at Deeside
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, opened a new site yesterday. The previous Member of Parliament for Alyn and Deeside, Mark Tami, opened the new ESG site at Drome Road
Exhibiting at the Air Quality and Emissions Show
ESG will be exhibiting at this year’s Air Quality and Emissions (AQE) Show. This is the eighth AQE show and it will be focusing on industrial emissions and stack monitoring.
CIBSE Approves Legionella Training Courses
ESG has further enhanced its legionella management services that it offers to its Built Environment Services clients by gaining CIBSE approval for its Legionella training courses.
SILAS is Shortlisted for Ground Engineering Awards
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of inspection, testing and compliance services, has been confirmed as a finalist in the “Product and Equipment Innovation” category at the Ground Engineering (GE) Awards 2015 for the development of SILAS – a new mobile application for geotechnical experts.
New Geotechnical App Launched
A new app for geotechnical specialists has been launched this month, by ESG, the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services.
Presenting at Geotex 2015
Throughout 2015, ESG's Infrastructure Services will be presenting at Geotex 2015. This seminar series is a unique, free to attend, independently run series of seminars held throughout the UK, that focus particularly on the geotechnical sector.
Exhibiting at the Brownfield Briefing Conference
This month, ESG’s Environmental Chemistry team will be exhibiting at the Brownfield Briefing, ‘Practical Solutions for Improved Risk Assessment and Remediation of Contaminated Land & Groundwater in Scotland’ conference.
Demonstrating Technical Expertise at UK Concrete Show
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of environmental inspection, testing and compliance services, will be demonstrating its technical expertise in concrete testing at the UK Concrete Show at the NEC in Birmingham.
Focus Shifts to Renewable and Recyclable Fuels as Coal Testing Falls 53% Over Last 10 Years
ESG, a leading provider of environmental inspection, testing and compliance services has witnessed a 53 per cent fall in coal testing over the last 10 years, as more businesses look to renewable energy sources such as solid biofuels and solid recovered fuels .
New Site Opened in Cirencester
This month, ESG, the UK’s leading provider of environmental inspection, testing and compliance services, will be opening new premises in Cirencester, following an investment in excess of £250,000.
Ten Year Contract Secured with Sellafield Ltd
ESG a leading provider of environmental inspection, testing and compliance services, has secured a ten year contract with Sellafield Ltd.
Newington Butts Project Secured in Elephant and Castle
This month, ESG, the UK’s leading provider of environmental inspection, testing and compliance services has secured a contract with Keltbray, to provide Foundation Testing services for the new Elephant and Castle regeneration project on the Newington Butts site.
Occupational Hygiene Team Secures MDHS14/4 Accreditation
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of environmental inspection, testing and compliance services, is one of the first companies to be accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to MDHS14/4 ‘General Methods for sampling and gravimetric of respirable, thoracic and inhalable aerosols’
Working with the Yorkshire Contaminated Land Forum
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of environmental inspection, testing and compliance services, will be presenting at the Yorkshire Contaminated Land Forum (YCLF) on the 27 November 2014.
Expanding Contaminated Land Team into Scotland
ESG, the UK’s leading inspection, compliance and geotechnical services provider, is expanding its Contaminated Land operations north of the border by appointing Neil Brown as principal environmental scientist.
The British Drilling Association Presents a Driving Innovation Seminar
Through ESG's long-standing work with the British Drilling Association (BDA), we wanted to make you aware of the upcoming BDA Driving Innovation Seminar on 20 November.
Now a CIBSE Recognised Provider of CPD Courses
ESG has been recognised as a CPD course provider by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). CIBSE is a well-established professional body that exists to support the science, art and practice of building services engineering, by providing members and the public with first class information and education.
Attending the Career Transition Partnership’s Employment Fairs
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of environmental inspection, testing and compliance services, are attending Career Transition Partnership’s (CTP) Fairs as a potential employer for service leavers on 30 October in Wigan and on 18 November in Telford.
£225,000 Investment in the Future of Site Investigation
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of environmental inspection, testing and compliance services, has invested £225,000 in its Geotechnical Services Division.
Exhibiting Biomass Sampling, Preparation and Analysis Services at Nextgen Exhibition
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of environmental inspection, testing and compliance services, is to appear at this year’s Nextgen exhibition.
Legionella Control Association Certificate Secured
ESG strives to comply with accredited service providers to ensure that our clients have the peace of mind that our processes, procedures, technical expertise and services are quality assured.
Hosting Scottish Railway Forum
ESG, the UK’s leading inspection, compliance and geotechnical services provider, will be hosting a forum reflecting on current issues affecting the rail sector, from legislation updates to health issues.
Energy from Waste (EfW) Testing Showcased at RWM
ESG, the UK’s leading inspection, testing and compliance services provider, will be holding live demonstrations of the lifecycle of waste in the Energy from Waste (EfW) process at the upcoming RWM (Resource Efficiency and Waste Management Solutions) Exhibition 2014.
Paul Tilley to Present at the SCLF Conference 2014
ESG, the UK's leading provider of environmental inspection, testing and compliance services, is pleased to announce that Paul Tilley, operations director, for ESG’s Geotechnical division, is set to present at the Scottish Contaminated Land Forum (SCLF) Conference 2014.
Partnering with EMS for Integrated Stack Emissions Offering
ESG, the UK’s leading expert in testing and compliance, has announced a strategic partnership with Environmental Monitoring Solutions (EMS), providers of water and air monitoring, environmental consultancy and training.
UKAS Accreditation Achieved for Bridgend
ESG, the UK's leading provider of inspection, testing and compliance services, has secured a UKAS accreditation for its asbestos bulk identification service in Bridgend.
Asbestos Survey Contracts Secured in South Wales
ESG, the UK's leading provider of inspection, testing and compliance services, has won two new contracts with Wates Living Space and Celtic Horizons to provide asbestos surveying services for social housing providers in South Wales.
Selected for LHC Framework
ESG's Built Environment Services has been appointed to technical procurement specialist, LHC’s, AS1 Asbestos Works and Services framework in Scotland.
Investing in Digital Offering with New Website and Mobile Apps
ESG, the UK’s leading provider of environmental inspection, testing and compliance services has invested in its digital offering, launching a new website and developing two new mobile applications.
