Laboratory Testing
Providing BIM compliant geotechnical and geoenvironmental testing data ensures that accurate analysis and ground and groundwater models can be developed and has a pivotal role in characterising sub surface conditions to mitigate ground risk.
Why choose Geotechnical for your laboratory testing?
Geotechnical Laboratory Testing Services
What can you expect from Geotechnical’s laboratory services?
Accredited Geotechnical testing services
Our in-House UKAS accredited laboratory offers an extensive range of geotechnical testing for both soils and rock, including testing for earthworks. We provide analysis through effective stress and oedometer testing in accordance with BS EN ISO 17892 and BS 1377, as well are a range of rock testing to ISRM standards. Our custom built Six Sigma designed facility and laboratory management software, combined with the capabilities of our approved supply chain partners ensures we manage and deliver BIM compliant AGS data sets in an efficient manner, in line with our contractual commitments.
Structured digital outputs supporting efficient coordination, modelling and delivery.
By engaging in multiple schemes including the Proficient and Interlaboratory Comparison Testing Scheme (PICTS) alongside our IS017025 certified quality management system, we ensure the data we provide our clients is both accurate and robust. The capacity of our laboratory is continually increasing due the successful implementation of automated equipment, further reducing testing timeframes and improving efficiencies.
How do Geotechnical manage health and safety on site?
We think safe, work safe to go home safe
By combining our Think Safe, Work Safe, Home Safe behavioural safety programme with an integrated ISO accredited Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System, Geotechnical remains compliant with industry best practice and standards, whilst encouraging a proactive safety mindset. Geotechnical is committed to continually improving the workmanship and technical proficiency of our staff to ensure we exceed the expectations of our client on every project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Geotechnical Engineering Limited provides a comprehensive range of UKAS‑accredited geotechnical laboratory testing, including soil classification, chemical and aggressive ground testing, compaction and CBR testing, shear strength, consolidation and permeability testing, rock mechanics testing, thermal resistivity testing and specialist laboratory services. Our laboratory data supports ground investigation, foundation design, earthworks, highways, infrastructure and energy projects across the UK.
Our geotechnical laboratory is based at Centurion House, Olympus Park, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4NF. GEL can efficiently support projects nationwide, providing reliable laboratory testing services for consultants, contractors and developers.
Yes. We provide a wide range of UKAS‑accredited laboratory tests, undertaken in accordance with relevant BS EN ISO, BS 1377, BRE, ASTM and ISRM standards. Where required, specialist chemical testing is subcontracted to UKAS / MCERTS accredited laboratories. Our testing outputs are suitable for planning, regulatory approval, detailed design and construction quality assurance.
We are fully accredited
Geotechnical Engineering Ltd holds audited and voluntary accreditations from globally recognised professional bodies, to demonstrate our commitment to upholding the highest technical, health and safety and ethical standards, providing reassurance to our clients.
Projects
West of Orkney Windfarm
Cropthorne STW Phase 2
Grwyne Fawr Reservoir – Dam Stability Study
The Thorpe Marsh Green Energy Hub: Battery Energy Storage System
50 Fenchurch Street Ground Investigation
Elan Valley Aqueduct – Bath Coppice Tunnels
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