Mining in Britain has taken place over many centuries and has left a legacy of poorly recorded surface and underground workings together with mineshafts and other features of marginal stability.  You may be surprised just how much of the country is affected by past mining when consideration is given to past extraction of metals (tin,.. read more →

Crossfield Consulting was commissioned by a design and build contractor to undertake a ground investigation at a site in Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes as it is proposed to redevelop the site with a Refuse Waste Treatment Facility.  The site was formerly a cold-store warehouse/distribution centre but, at the time of the ground investigation, the site.. read more →

Times still appear to be uncertain with the terms “austerity” and “triple-dip recession” cropping up at regular intervals in news reports. It is natural that, within the construction industry, companies are seeking out the best value and looking to reduce costs to improve the profitability of new developments. Care does need to be taken, however,.. read more →

Crossfield Consulting welcomes Charlie Alwyn-Abbasi, who has joined us as a graduate engineer. He graduated from Plymouth University with a degree in Applied Geology and his degree has included various aspects of engineering geology that are relevant to the services we offer. As our longer-term Clients are probably aware, Crossfield Consulting has recruited a number.. read more →

Remediation supervision and verification, liaison with the Environment Agency on permitting issues. Investigation and advice for a supermarket development including a basement car park and design of retaining walls. Investigation and advice for several major rail developments including Thameslink and Crossrail. Remediation verification for construction of an underground pumping station on a landfill adjoining rivers… read more →