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The value of a UXO survey
Having a UXO survey can save time, money, reputations and lives. Here’s why you need one – because UXO is still found all over the UK! In this blog post…
Ordnance found in Shrewsbury
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) has been found in Shrewsbury three times in three weeks. Why is Shrewsbury facing this contamination issue, and what can be…
Why is UXO still found in Rotherwas, Hereford?
Yesterday, a hand grenade was found in Rotherwas, Hereford. Why is unexploded ordnance (UXO) still found in Rotherwas, Hereford, over 70 years since …
The Falklands Forty Bike Ride: Everything You Need To Know
The Falklands Forty's much-anticipated bike ride is less than a month away. Igne (then SafeLane) is delighted to announce the final itinerary of the …
The importance of watching briefs to UK construction sites
Why is it important to keep watching briefs / explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) engineers on your construction sites in the UK? Learn why below!
Protecting water borehole wellheads with cutomised cabinets
Water borehole wellheads need protecting. At Igne, we can create a bespoke cabinet for your wellhead and install it - whether it's for water or heat. …
Senior Lead Driller / Site Supervisor Vacancy
In our expanding market, we are seeking to appoint a Senior Lead Driller / Site Supervisor to organise equipment, operate and run drilling sites (on both…
Falklands Forty - 100th Cyclists' Memorial Service and Updates
Our latest Falklands Forty update! The team, sponsored by Igne (then SafeLane) SafeLane, attended the 100th Cyclists' Memorial Service in Meriden - read…
Alex Hammerton under the staff spotlight
Alex Hammerton is a member of Igne’s Management Accountancy team, a team that’s both a critical cog in the well-oiled International Operations machine…
Why a school needed a UXO watching brief
A watching brief is when an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) engineer watches works; here's why a school in Kent needed one.
Who should you trust to conduct a UXO risk assessment?
A guide to the checks you need to make when choosing a UXO risk assessment service provider to ensure your personnel and your project are safe from lethal…
Extremely rare Napoleonic-era ordnance
In 2005, when Igne's UK UXO division was known as BACTEC, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) staff unearthed some very unusual items on a house construction…
The humble heroes combatting WWII’s explosive legacy
Tuesday the 27th of July started like any other day for Daniel Steinbach’s explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams. Carefully, methodically they surveyed…
Assistant Driller
We are recruiting an Assistant Driller to support the Lead Driller on the operation of drilling rigs and associated plant and equipment.
Falklands Forty: Endeavour, Endurance and Comradeship
Falklands Forty is a week long veteran bike ride scheduled to take place in 2022 to mark 40 years since the Falklands War.
Who should you trust to conduct a UXO risk assessment?
A UXO risk assessment is a necessity you just want to tick off your to do list as quickly as possible. However, with more and more suppliers to choose…
Drilling monitoring wells into abandoned mine workings
Igne is working with Dunelm and installing a monitoring well to prevent catastrophic contamination from an abandoned coal mine.
Staff Spotlight on Madeleine Eggerton
Madeleine Eggerton is a new addition to the Igne team. Joining in October 2020 as an Operations Support team member, Maddie has quickly settled into …
Why we use biodegradable hydraulic oil
Why do we use biodegradable hydraulic oil when drilling water boreholes? Because it’s green, clean, non-carcinogenic and better for the planet.
Lead Driller
We are seeking to appoint a Lead Driller to organise equipment, and operate and run drilling sites on both domestic and commercial water well drilling…
What is geothermal heating?
Find out how you can stay warm with geothermal heating. Be preapred for the boiler ban.
Geothermal energy from water in abandoned mine workings
Igne drills boreholes to access water in abandoned mine workings to provide clean geothermal energy for district heating schemes - watch our General Manager…
Dangerous UXO misconceptions by Researcher Patrick Weller
Patrick is one of Igne’s team of inhouse researchers who help clients understand their construction site’s history, enabling them to make informed decisions…