With an increasing proportion of developments occurring on previously developed 'Brownfield Sites' and ever more challenging 'Greenfield Sites', there has never been a greater need to carry out an adequate site investigation on any size of construction project.


It should be noted that the terms site investigation and ground investigation have frequently been misused. A site investigation is the overall process of discovery of information, appraisal of data, assessment and reporting. A ground investigation is the more restrictive phase of specialist intrusive investigation on a site with the associated monitoring, testing and reporting.

NCES Ltd can undertake both site and ground investigations in 'Brownfield' and 'Greenfield' sites. We employ a wide variety of site investigation techniques including fieldwork and laboratory testing to suit any size of project. We can advise on suitable methods for individual projects ranging from small scale subsidence investigations to foundation and earthwork design projects for civil engineering works. Most investigations also include an environmental consideration to the site.

We also offer site supervision and project management services for any size of investigation. With extensive experience in managing some of the largest and most challenging site investigation projects within the last 10 years in both the UK and Ireland NCES Ltd can fulfil any project requirement.