The LK Group delighted to be appointed to £750m ICN framework

The LK Group delighted to be appointed to £750m ICN framework

With delight, the LK Group announce the awarding of a place on the £750m Innovation Chain North (ICN) Framework. The ICN Framework covers contractors together with consultants. This news comes from Great Places Housing Group. Our scope of works will include Phase 1...

The LK Group COVID-19 Update

Below is the official LK Group COVID-19 update and status report, as of March 2020. Policies, however, at actual LK Group sites may vary: please contact us for further information. Despite these challenging times we want to reassure our clients and supply partners...
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...
Is lack of adoption a barrier to SuDS?

Is lack of adoption a barrier to SuDS?

At present, water companies and local authorities don’t always look to adopt SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Solutions) like they do with more engineered solutions. Mark Jones, our in-house SuDS specialist, looks at what designers can do to reduce developer concerns about...
The Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) balancing act

The Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) balancing act

In Wales, any development over 100m2 must have a SuDS (Sustainable Drainage System). In the rest of the UK, the situation is less prescriptive – but is change on the way? Our in-house SuDS specialist, Mark Jones, takes a look. The picture with SuDS is ever developing....
Tackling Yorkshire Three Peaks to support Cancer Research

Tackling Yorkshire Three Peaks to support Cancer Research

A 12-strong team from The LK Group, took on the gruelling 26-mile walking challenge this weekend to raise money for Cancer Research, a charity close to the Group’s heart. Specifically, we were Tackling Yorkshire Three Peaks for this noble cause. The team climbed...
Japanese knotweed top tips

Japanese knotweed top tips

Need some Japanese knotweed top tips on how to handle such outgrowth? Here are some helpful hints on the identification and treatment of Japanese knotweed, so keep an eye out whilst gardening this summer. Identification of Japanese knotweed Can you identify it? There...
LK Group exhibiting at GraftersLIVE 2019

LK Group exhibiting at GraftersLIVE 2019

The LK Group were exhibiting at GraftersLIVE, a free-to-attend event held at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Friday 8th March. The all-day event was a construction and property exhibition, celebrating upcoming projects. Moreover, how they filter down to specialist...
LK Group exhibiting at GraftersLIVE 2019

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...