Debbie Darling

Borehole geophysical logging is the practice of creating a detailed record or well-log of the geological formations of any given borehole Credit: Robertson Geo
SITE INVESTIGATION

The importance of boreholes

Borehole logging past and present - all you need to know about down the hole data collection

10 May 2024

The Eden Project in Cornwall is an example of deep geothermal in action in the UK
GEOTHERMAL

The argument for deep geothermal

The methods used to convert geothermal heat into electricity and the barriers to its greater uptake

10 April 2024

 Cement, which is the main ingredient in the concrete used for foundation, has a huge carbon footprint
PILING

Pilling, ground improvement and sustainability

What is the industry doing to make the creation of deep foundations a more sustainable process?

08 March 2024

 Exploration drilling is usually undertaken to confirm the presence of a mineral deposit and to determine its size and grade
SITE INVESTIGATION

What is mineral exploration?

What is mineral exploration? How did it start and where is it going?

05 February 2024

 Neglect can cause untold expensive damage to boreholes, and the water pumps that service them (Image: Igne)
GROUNDWATER

The importance of borehole maintenance

A water well is an incredibly complex system that can be susceptible to a variety of problems

13 November 2023

 An example of slope stabilisation using soil nails and mesh, the treated slope is on the left and the area to the right has yet to be stabilised
GROUND CONTROL

Slope stabilisation

Why do slopes fail and what can be done to stop it happening?

29 September 2023

 Site investigation is widely acknowledged as one of the most critical steps in any construction process
SITE INVESTIGATION

The importance of site investigation

Site investigation is a crucial step-by-step process when undertaking any construction project

12 July 2023

 SafeLane Global drilling a borehole to investigate the option of utilising a disused mine in Durham, UK, for geothermal energy supply
GEOTHERMAL

A deep dive into geothermal

All your questions about geothermal energy answered

06 June 2023

PARTNER CONTENT

Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

PARTNER CONTENT

A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

PARTNER CONTENT

Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

PARTNER CONTENT

Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.