Phase 2 Geo-Environmental Assessments

Identify and evaluate potential environmental and geotechnical risks with Lucion’s expert Phase 2 geo-environmental assessment services. Our comprehensive site investigations and assessments provide robust, reliable data for informed decision-making and risk management.

Following a Phase 1 Desk Study, a Phase 2 Geo-Environmental Assessment is often required to further investigate and characterise the potential environmental and geotechnical risks identified. Lucion’s expert team of environmental consultants, geologists, and geotechnical engineers deliver efficient and effective Phase 2 assessments to provide you with the robust data and insights needed for informed decision-making and risk management.

Our Phase 2 Geo-Environmental Assessments involve a range of services tailored to the specific needs of your site and project. We conduct detailed intrusive site investigations, collect representative soil and groundwater samples for laboratory analysis and geotechnical testing, and use the data to refine the conceptual site model and conduct detailed quantitative risk assessments.

Our team evaluates the potential risks to human health, controlled waters, environmental receptors, and infrastructure, using industry-standard tools and methodologies. We also provide geotechnical assessments and interpretations to inform foundation design, slope stability, and other engineering considerations.

Based on the findings of the Phase 2 assessment, we develop a range of remediation options and conduct a detailed options appraisal to determine the most appropriate and cost-effective solution. Our recommendations consider technical feasibility, regulatory requirements, timescales, and sustainability factors to provide robust and commercially focused advice.

We deliver comprehensive, clear, and detailed reports that present the findings of the Phase 2 assessment, including the refined conceptual site model, risk assessments, and recommendations for further actions. Our reports are tailored to the needs of different stakeholders, ensuring effective risk communication and stakeholder engagement.

Partner with Lucion for expert Phase 2 geo-environmental assessment services that provide the data, insights, and recommendations you need to manage risks, optimise your site, and achieve your project objectives.

Case studies

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Geotechnical / Contamination Consultant – UEA, Norfolk

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Ground Investigation – Barking Power Station

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Geotechnical Engineering at Longleat Safari Park

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Phase 2 Geo-Environmental Assessments

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Testimonials

“For over 15 years, Lucion has been an invaluable partner to Freeland Horticulture Ltd, providing exceptional permeability testing services crucial to our success as the UK’s leading soil supplier.

Their UKAS-accredited geotechnical laboratory consistently delivers accurate and reliable results. Their comprehensive approach has been instrumental in ensuring the quality of our soil products for numerous projects, including our significant contribution to the Olympic Park.

Lucion’s technical expertise, coupled with their ability to tailor services to our specific needs, sets them apart. Their insightful recommendations help us optimise our products to meet the most stringent standards.

I wholeheartedly recommend Lucion to any organisation seeking top-tier geotechnical testing services. Their expertise and customer-focused approach make them an indispensable partner in our industry.”

Patricio Hudson Technical Manager and Business Development Manager

For nearly two decades, Lucion has been our go-to partner for geotechnical testing.

Their expertise in this specialised field has been invaluable to our landscape consultancy work. Lucion’s consistent reliability and high-quality results have supported us in numerous projects, including our significant contribution to the 2012 Olympic Park and Athletes Village projects. Their technical proficiency and long-standing commitment to our needs have made them an integral part of our success.

I would highly recommend Lucion for any organisation seeking trusted geotechnical laboratory services.

Tim O’Hare Partner & Principal Consultant, Tim O’Hare Associates LLP

Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd took on a hopelessly muddled attempt at remediation coupled with very difficult relations between contractors and the regulatory authorities and quickly introduced clarity and coherence to the situation. Their advice was succinct and to the point and yet detailed enough to satisfy the regulators. A seemingly intractable situation was resolved quickly, and without fuss allowing us to get on with the development.

Earl of Romney Estate

Quite simply, we could not have made the progress we have achieved at Leafbridge without the support of Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd. They were a fundamental part of the team in the process that delivered us a planning consent for the site and have provided ongoing support through the discharge of planning conditions and detailed design activities. Their greatest strength has to be their responsiveness. If we uncover an issue on site, we know that by making one call they will be able to quickly send someone to site who will provide professional support and assistance.

Paul Wheatley Senior Project Manager

Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd has advised Hermes for over 22 years on a range of environmental issues. Their team holds an impressive depth of knowledge and experience, which added to their commercial understanding, makes Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd an invaluable member of our project team.

Jo Flattery Associate Director & Project Management

Pinnacle sought a partner rather than simply a consultancy service provider. We looked for an organisation that listened carefully to our needs and ideas and provided a choice of added-value solutions. We have been impressed with Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd ability to work closely with us to develop solutions that enable us to consistently deliver against our Client’s objectives.

David Meigh Pinnacle Consulting Engineers Ltd

Geo-Environmental Assessments FAQ

A Phase 2 geo-environmental assessment is generally initiated based on findings from a Phase 1 Desk Study. This preliminary study may identify potential contamination risks, geotechnical hazards, or data gaps needing further investigation. Other triggers for a Phase 2 assessment include regulatory requirements, due diligence or risk management needs, changes in site use or development plans, identification of sensitive receptors, or uncertainty about the site’s history, geology, or environmental setting.

A Phase 2 geo-environmental assessment typically includes:

Intrusive site investigations
Laboratory chemical analysis and geotechnical testing of soil
Groundwater sampling
Refinement of the conceptual site model
Detailed quantitative risk assessments
Geotechnical assessments and interpretations
Remediation options appraisal
Comprehensive reporting and risk communication

A Phase 1 Desk Study is a preliminary assessment that relies on readily available information to identify potential contamination risks and geotechnical hazards qualitatively. In contrast, a Phase 2 geo-environmental assessment is an intrusive investigation that involves the collection of site-specific quantitative data to refine the conceptual site model and enable detailed risk assessments and geotechnical evaluations.

Combining geo-environmental and geotechnical investigations in a Phase 2 assessment offers benefits such as cost and time savings, improved data quality and consistency, enhanced understanding of the relationships between contamination, geology, and geotechnical properties, optimized site investigation design, streamlined project management, and reduced disruption to site operations or neighbouring properties.

The next steps after a Phase 2 geo-environmental assessment will depend on the findings and recommendations of the assessment but may include remediation design and implementation, geotechnical design and specification, additional targeted investigations or monitoring, regulatory liaison and approvals, preparation of detailed design and construction plans, implementation of long-term monitoring or management plans, and progression to the next stages of the development process.

Our dedicated Ground Engineering team provides guidance and support throughout the entire process, ensuring that geo-environmental and geotechnical risks are effectively managed and mitigated.

Lucion’s Phase 2 geo-environmental assessment services can benefit your project by providing robust, reliable, and site-specific data to inform decision-making and risk management, identifying and quantifying potential risks and hazards, supporting regulatory compliance and planning applications, enabling the development of a detailed conceptual site model and risk assessment, providing expert advice and recommendations, facilitating stakeholder engagement and risk communication, and helping to minimise project delays, cost overruns, and environmental liabilities.