Can anyone have a borehole?
Igne's water wells team answered a number of commonly asked questions in August's The Farmart. We share the questions and answers here in case you too…
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Drilling a borehole in Cambridge for ground source heat
The Igne team overcame geophysical issues to drill a borehole for open loop ground source heating in Cambridge.
Borehole installation: the step-by-step guide
Although all borehole projects are tailored to each individual client’s needs, our 7-step installation methodology should make understanding the entire…
Testing water quality after flooding
Flood water may be contaminated with bacteria, protozoa, parasites, viruses (micro organisms) or other substances – which in turn can find their way into…
Water abstraction licence
Since April 2005, abstractions of less than 20m3/day do not require licensing by the Environment Agency. If the abstraction is greater than 20m3/day a…
Borehole water prognosis
An independent hydrogeological survey (a prognosis) is an essential requirement before any drilling commences for your private water supply, or ground…
Staff Spotlight shining on Jordan Dadson
In this week’s staff spotlight we meet lifelong Arsenal fan, Jordan Dadson. He’s UK Land’s superstar Sales Coordinator. Jordan explains why he’s working…
Water borehole drilling frequently asked questions
Can I have my own water supply? Can I sell water from my farm? How much does drilling a borehole cost? Do you guarantee to find water? Your borehole drilling…
Unexploded bomb find
There are some stories that are so extraordinary you couldn't make them up - this story of an unexpected unexploded bomb find by a Igne EOD expert out…
Research Manager Emily Damerell
This week features Emily Damerell, Igne's Senior UXO Researcher. Emily has recently been promoted into a new role, find out more about it...
Staff Spotlight with Nigel Barton
Meet Nigel Barton, Igne's UXO Technical Field Manager who is beloved by firefighters and who once trained the FBI and Secret Service.
Drilling for unexploded bombs in London
Igne uses Massenza MI3 drill rigs, supplied by RockBit, to conduct unexploded ordnance surveys in challenging spaces.
Igne's UXO research team keeps construction workers safe
Specialising in understanding the ongoing threat posed by the explosive impact of bombing raids during WWI and WWII, every day is also a school day for…
Fascinating WWII stories from Igne’s UXO researchers
SafeLane's researchers share stories from WWII. Find out about the Night Witches, diamond smuggling and train fire tragedies.
Keeping site workers safe from WWII bombs
Meet the dedicated research team behind SafeLane's UXO risk assessments that have been described as “so detailed, no other investigation work was needed…
Lest we forget: ongoing impact of UXO from WWI and WWII
The catastrophic devastation caused by bombing raids during WWI and WWII affected communities across Europe - and legacy UXO from these conflicts continues…
How UXO risk assessments keep clients on time and budget
Igne's research team create detailed UXO risk assessments so clients can determine the risk level of their sites.
Providing UXO awareness training for Redbridge Fire Station
Igne's Field Technical manager Nigel Barton MInstRE provided Redbridge Fire Station with unexploded ordnance awareness training.
Cone penetration testing with Connor’s Rig
One of the reasons behind the UK land team’s decision to invest in Connor's Rig from Geomil earlier this year was to advance Igne's (formerly SafeLane…
Ian and James raising money for charity
Ian Broomhall and James Downes are exhibiting #TheIgneSpirit by taking on a tough challenge to raise much needed funds for two exceptional charities.
Connor Sparrowhawk's bomb truck
When Igne (formerly SafeLane) bought a new unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey truck, and the truck needed a name, there was only one choice: Connor Sparrowhawk…
Intrusive UXO survey in Piccadilly encounters an unusual problem
Igne was called to conduct an intrusive unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey in Piccadilly... but the job wasn't as simple as it first seemed.
Ciria C681
A complete step-by-step guide to the Ciria C681 unexploded ordnance 4 stage risk management process for constructors.