Understanding Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
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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.
Environmental Effects of UXO Contamination
Unexploded ordnance (UXO) contamination poses significant risks not only to human safety and project developments but also to the environment.
Evolution of Bomb Disposal in UK
The history of bomb disposal in the UK is a testament to innovation, bravery, and the relentless pursuit of safety in the face of ever-evolving threats…
Meet Jack Myall
This week, Geotechnical Engineer Jack Myall faces down the slightly intimidating dazzle of the staff spotlight with aplomb. And he reveals how his role…
Disability Confident Employer
We have achieved Disability Confident Employer status; this means we are ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential…
Introducing Scott Burt
Discover the lure of Igne in the words of Contracts Manager Scott Burt, and how having a full-time job with water wells and geothermal, as well as singlehandedly…
Introducing Robin Legg
This week, the staff spotlight is angled and poised on the handsome features of one, Robin Legg. Robin is a Project Researcher working in the unexploded…
Why do I need a site investigation?
No one wants to pay for a site investigation - but as this article will explain, you pay for a ground investigation whether you have one or not. In fact…
Introducing Ross Hamilton
In our latest staff spotlight, our laser-like gaze is focused on our newest recruit, National Sales Manager Ross Hamilton. Having grown up professionally…
Expert Opinion for ITV News
In a report about unexploded ordnance being discovered on a beach in Hornsea, following coastal erosion, Igne's bomb disposal expert and UXO Project Manager…
Igne Becomes a Living Wage Employer
At Igne, we’re pleased to announce a significant milestone in our commitment to our employees and the communities within which we work; we have become…
Introducing Saul Ormiston
For this week’s staff spotlight, we managed to track down Saul Ormiston, the Senior Estimator for Igne’s site investigation arm in Hamilton. Having…
Introducing Darren Berrill
Today we’re delighted to be shining the staff spotlight directly into the slightly startled eyes of our newest team member - Senior Technical Manager, …
Water boreholes for irrigation systems
Arable farms, and other heavy water using businesses such as golf courses, can save significant sums of money with a private supply for their irrigation…
Meet Sales Coordinator Kevin Power
Meet Sales Coordinator (and animal whisperer) Kevin Power - our super powered Sales Coordinator, working within the unexploded ordnance (UXO) business…
Civil engineering university visits
Last week, Igne was delighted to welcome Northumbria University’s Civil Engineering BEng and Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship BEng students to …
Expert Opinion for Sky News
As the Army announced its intention to remove the 500kg (SC500) unexploded bomb from a back garden in Plymouth on Friday 23rd of February and take it …