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Meet Adam Charlesworth
For Igne Senior Field Technician Adam Charlesworth, taking an apprenticeship route via a Level 6 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship has been a game-changer…
Meet Connor Griffiths
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we are proud to showcase the journey of Connor Griffiths, our dedicated Electrical Apprentice. His story…
New Daventry Laboratory
Businesses across the construction industry now have another first-class destination for materials testing, as Igne Laboratories expands into a brand-…
Water Bill Savings
With water bills set to rise in April, now is the perfect time to rethink how you source and use water. While switching suppliers isn’t an option in …
Meet David Bowen
Despite having faced down more UKAS accreditations than you can shake a stick at, Senior Environmental Chemist David Bowen is now steeling himself for…
Meet Robert Randall
In the latest edition of the award winning (it still isn’t) Staff Spotlight feature, Robert Randall faces the ultimate challenge … will he blink?
Scotland’s Largest Construction Materials Testing Laboratory
Bellshill, Scotland – December 11, 2024 – Igne is excited to announce the official opening of its new Laboratory in Bellshill, Scotland, marking a significant…
Meet Maria Chandler
Move over Darren, King of Concrete; step aside Richard, Sultan of Surveys…For we have a new member in Igne’s increasingly royal family - introducing the…
The Role of UAVs in Modern Surveying
Unmanned aerial vehicles (also known as drones, or by the acronym UAV), have revolutionised modern surveying. In this subject matter expert article by…
Meet David McGiff
Long absent from our lives, rather like the Bluebird of Happiness, the staff spotlight thankfully flickered back to life recently. And today it’s casting…
Meet Nick Vater
This week, the penetrating glare of Igne’s inimitable staff spotlight is burning a hole in Nick Vater’s retinas. He tried to run, he tried to hide – …
Meet Claire Morton
This week, after a brief hiatus due to a blown bulb, Igne’s inimitably bright spotlight is turned to highlight the achievements and excellence of our …
Laser Scanning Surveys
Laser scanning technology has really transformed the surveying industry, providing unprecedented accuracy and efficiency which is of huge benefit to clients…
Igne Appoints Mark Toye
Igne is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mark Toye as the new Managing Director of Ground Investigation for England & Wales, marking a significant…
Meet Paul Breslin
This month marks my 20th work anniversary at Igne Group Ltd, (I began with Terra Tek, before moving to Raeburn Drilling & Geotechnical – both of which…
Understanding Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
At Igne, we’re pleased to introduce our latest offering: a highly experienced survey department equipped with the latest ground penetrating radar (GPR…
UXO in the Media
Unexploded ordnance (UXO) isn’t necessarily a common topic for discussion. Where the subject does come up in popular media, the focus is usually on large…
Meet Richard Prescott
Today, let's shine the intense beam of the far-reaching staff spotlight on Richard Prescott, aka the Sultan of Surveys!
UXO Mitigation for Renewable Energy Projects
This article explains the vital role of unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk mitigation for renewable energy projects, even in the most remote and unassuming…
Magnet fishing and UXO
Magnet fishers often encounter mundane items such as old trolleys and scrap metal. However, they can also come across dangerous items like weaponry or…
Impact of Military Activity on New Developments
The United Kingdom's rich military history, spanning from World War I and World War II to many military training exercises, has left a legacy of unexploded…
UXO Risk Mapping
Discover how our unexploded ordnance (UXO) research team identify, utilise, and analyse multiple map sources to build comprehensive risk assessments for…
UK UXO Mitigation Legislation for Commercial Projects
The United Kingdom has a long history of dealing with unexploded ordnance (UXO) due to extensive wartime bombing, particularly during WWII.