Phase I - Desk Studies

For many years advocated by Applied Geology as an essential element of the investigation process, desk studies are now routinely required by regulatory bodies as part of the Planning process. It is now commonly accepted that a thorough desk study, with associated walk-over, is essential in the preparation of a Conceptual Site Model (CSM), the design of an appropriate ground investigation and subsequent assessment.

Applied Geology offers a comprehensive Phase I Desk Study service, to include geotechnical, geoenvironmental and mining aspects as required. These can be undertaken as a separate phase of work, often as part of pre-purchase due diligence assessments and presented in a stand alone report, or can be integrated into a comprehensive combined geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigation report. The scope of each desk study is tailored to the needs of each specific client and project, the aims and objectives, programme and budget.

Using a combination of extensive in-house databases, specialist researchers and web-databases, Applied Geology is able to offer a fast turnaround option on desk studies as and when required by its clients in order to meet development/due diligence programmes.