Barton Manor Hotel, Preston

Barton Manor Hotel, Preston

After the craziness of the past 16 months, we (the business development team) decided it was time to get back to basics and visit one of our onsite teams to witness first-hand the wonderful technical assistance that they deliver for our clients every day…. and...
Celebrating Women in Geo-Environmental Consulting at The LK Group

Celebrating Women in Geo-Environmental Consulting at The LK Group

Sunday 8 March was International Women’s Day 2020. All last week on Twitter and LinkedIn, we met some of the inspirational women that constitute 42% of our workforce. Here are some highlights Cath – Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant “I was always interested...
Drilling on hummocky land

Drilling on hummocky land

We’ve been drilling on very hummocky land near Betws-y-coed. So, what’s a hummock? Moreover, what is ‘hummocky land’? A hummock is a small knoll or mound above ground and suffice to say this made for difficult terrain. It’s just one of many jobs that we...
Drilling on hummocky land

Filming for Channel 4 affordable housing documentary

Our Peter Dunn was filmed carrying out a geoenvironmental investigation on-site in Manchester for a Channel 4 affordable housing documentary. In short, speculation holds that the documentary is due to be air in 2020. It was the first visit to the site for the film...
Future of Ashton’s famous market unveiled

Future of Ashton’s famous market unveiled

The brand-new design for Ashton’s famous market has been unveiled after planning was submitted last week. The anticipation is over as the brand-new design for Ashton’s renowned market is finally unveiled, following the recent submission of planning proposals....
Geo-environmental investigation of former Bury Fire Station site

Geo-environmental investigation of former Bury Fire Station site

We are happy that Bury Council chose The LK Group to carry out studies of the former Bury Fire Station site. As part of a geo-environmental investigation, including a: Phase 1 Preliminary Risk Assessment and; Phase 2 Geo-environmental Investigation of the site. The...
Giant Hogweed

Giant Hogweed

Summer is in full swing and those lovely summer walks are just the antidote to a busy week at work. You may be unfortunate enough to find yourself in the presence of the dangers of Giant Hogweed. Firstly, keep your distance. Any contact with the skin and this plant...
History of Collyhurst Village

History of Collyhurst Village

Currently on-site at Collyhurst Village, The LK Group starts enabling works, bulk earthworks, and site remediation. This includes service disconnections and diversions. It marks the initial phase of Manchester Victoria North, the North of England’s most extensive...