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Our new website has launched with lots more information about our services and experience.

As the culmination of the brand development programme initiated in 2010 ERS is proud to announce the launch of a new website reflecting the continuing growth of the company and the changes that have taken place in service delivery during the period.

Clients can log in via the website to gain access to additional services and information

The site carries all the latest news and blogs from ERS and contains links to recent case studies that further illustrate ERS' capabilities.

ERS has successfully completed hydrogeological pump testing of made ground and natural deposits for Interlink M74 JV. This was a challenging brief in a complex and sensitive environment, requiring all ERS’ expertise in design and build of bespoke process plant flexible enough to undertake pumping tests within material showing a wide range of permeability whilst delivering data of the highest quality via real-time telemetry to secure on line data management. The project has allowed for a more accurate assessment of the impact and extent of contamination within the area and has led to a focussed design specification for ongoing remedial action.

Following  our successful completion of phase 1 site investigation works for Interelink M74 JV, ERS has been appointed to carry out the treatment of soils contaminated with chromium ore processing residue (COPR), with the objective of achieving leachability targets whilst improving geotechnical properties such that material is suitable for reuse on site .  Total contract value is likely to be in excess of £1.2M, with some 40,000m³ of material to be treated.

Close working between ERS and Interlink M74 JV results in an efficient, high quality ground investigation, completed on time and within budget.

Glasgow is the location of the much publicised construction of a £500 million, 8.5km section of motorway linking the existing M74 to the M8. The new route passes through many former industrial areas, much of which is affected by a variety of contaminants, most notably chromate.

To complete their understanding of potential contamination problems, Interlink M74 JV required a major ground investigation to be undertaken and ERS was delighted to win the contract for a 4.5km section of the route. 

Our project team recognised that an alternative approach to gathering information from this site could solve many of the problems associated with traditional techniques.

Using state-of-the-art sonic-rotary rigs in multiple simultaneous configuration, ERS is proud to have achieved completion of over one hundred boreholes on time and within budget.

High-quality environmental and geotechnical samples were collected using an approach that minimised drilling impact on the environment and avoided the uncontrolled discharge of drilling wastes.