Build October 2016 NEW

Build Magazine 63 Sustainability & Eco “The team are also now looking at advanced technologies which could obtain information about ground conditions using in-situ testing and geophysical techniques. This has in the past been seen to be a ‘black art’ but it is used very successfully in other sectors particularly the oil and gas sector and across Europe. “We are aiming to establish ourselves as a specialist within a specialist industry. We plan to get the basics right but also to provide our clients with the benefit of some of the UKs leading experts in our industry. As their experts we can minimise their exposure to ground risk and this will inevitably lead to better and more lean designs. It will also result in no nasty surprises due to ‘unforeseen’ ground conditions which should reduce programme delays and project overruns.” SM Associates has been established to become a leading provider of specialist geotechnical services both in the UK and overseas. This, as Julian concludes, will be achieved by a commitment to safety and quality, by employing and training the best people and by continual investment in plant and equipment. Company: S M Associates Name: Julian Lovell Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.smageo.com Address: The Paddocks, Home Farm Offices, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6HU Telephone: 01295 670990