According to the national press, the rise of eco-anxiety is accelerating at a staggering rate. The American Psychological Association describe eco-anxiety as “chronic fear of environmental doom” and some people are indeed panicking as they become overwhelmed by environmental issues. However, individual choices can still have a significant positive impact on the planet, and therefore […]

Asbestos is a highly dangerous material which if disturbed can be potentially deadly for those who breath in the harmful fibres. Therefore, if you suspect the presence of asbestos at your development or residence, ensuring the testing of a sample at an UKAS accredited laboratory is essential. So, what happens to your asbestos sample once […]

REC’s Air Quality lead for London and the South – Matt Mitchell – was delighted to host a CPD last week on “Air quality in relation to Scheme Design’ for one of our respected architect clients based in Central London. Matt delivered a real-world look at the air quality issues relating to schemes in inner-urban […]

  REC’s geo-environmental team were delighted to host a CPD on complex site investigations with one of our key consulting engineering clients in Central London. The team delivered a practical hands-on CPD looking at the process and challenges when conducting ground investigations in inner-urban sites and complexities encountered in terms of access, drilling techniques, geology, […]

  Noise pollution is one of the most common challenges facing developers and one of the biggest potential barriers to planning permission. The increased need for inner-urban developments has heightened the significance of noise pollution impacts in residential areas. The most common source of noise pollution is from road transport, however other sources can include […]

    REC is pleased to announce that we are now a UKATA approved asbestos training provider. The UKATA accreditation further demonstrates our commitment to delivering the highest standards of asbestos advice for our clients. Asbestos Awareness Training is designed for employees affected by work activities where asbestos containing materials may be present and whose […]

  REC recently undertook a ground investigation on the Winstanley and York Road Estate regeneration project for Winstanley & York Road Regeneration LLP (a Joint Venture between Taylor Wimpey Central London and Wandsworth Borough Council). The regeneration is proposed to comprise the construction of more than 2,500 homes and a leisure centre. The works were […]

  Site investigations – often referred to as Phase 2 geo-environmental investigations – are an essential component of any land development process, informing the ultimate foundation solutions and any remediation relating to land contamination. A phase 2 site investigation is the second stage of a phased assessment of ground conditions, sometimes required for planning permission […]

REC has taken part in the first stage of the Grow Green consultation which is seeking the views of companies offering services and products which can contribute to climate adaptation in the region. Greater Manchester has committed to becoming carbon-neutral by 2038. Grow Green is a five-year project aiming to increase liveability, sustainability and business […]