Integra Consulting undertake engineering land appraisals for brownfield and greenfield development sites. These appraisals provide integrated geotechnical, environmental and civil engineering desk study advice through a study of available historical maps / site environmental data and initial consultation with relevant statutory authorities. This allows 'abnormal' costs associated with proposed projects to be evaluated for land valuation and development appraisal purposes.
Our engineering appraisals typically cover the following items:
'Abnormal' engineering items associated with discharge of planning conditions
Remediation of contaminated land
Allowance for clean cover systems associated with human health remediation criteria
Remediation of contaminated waters
Gas protection provision in the form of membrane / venting
Surface water attenuation tanks - adopted and private
Assessment of abnormal foundations including requirements for ground improvement / piling
Potential for shallow rock / rock break during development earthworks contract
Ground stability issues associated with mine grouting and shaft capping
Material import and export (earthworks assessment)
Abnormal cost assessment associated with the above items