JGP are carrying out slope stability assessments on the Isle of Wight on behalf of Island Roads. Island Roads is a partnership made up of VINCI Concessions, Meridiam Infrastructure and Ringway, providing a highway maintenance service for the Isle of Wight Council from April 2013 to 2038. JGP are providing Island Roads with ground investigation and…
JGP have been involved in various Civil Engineering projects at quarry sites across Devon. Works have included upgrades to infrastructure (roads and services), new buildings and storage facilities. To facilitate these works, JGP have also carried out numerous Ground Investigations and feasibility studies to contribute to infrastructure upgrades. During 2015, JGP completed involvement in Phase…
Every year, JGP sponsors a Merit Award for the most promising undergraduate student in Geotechnics at Plymouth University. This year, Dr Grimes presented the award to Andrew Carter. We wish Andrew all the best in future career.
JGP has carried out the inspection of the reinforced concrete frame at the Camels Head Fire Station, Plymouth. The inspection involved a visual tactile inspection of the existing reinforced concrete frame as well as intrusive investigations to evaluate the conditions of the concrete including carbonation testing, chloride testing and strength testing. JGP presented the findings…
JGP are developing an outline surface water management strategy for the new Princetown Distillery on Dartmoor. The study will provide a sensitive design solution that works with the natural environment and considers flow paths from offsite water sources through the site. Crucially the sites surface water management solution will replicate the existing greenfield runoff characteristics…
Inspection of existing roof structure to Grade 2 listed 16th Century building. Structural Services
“ Diving in at the deep end ” Roped access inspection of steel framed structure over a swimming pool. Structural Services
On 2 October Tim Grimes took part in the 2.2-mile (4km) Breakwater Swim from Plymouth Breakwater to Plymouth Hoe in aid of the Chestnut Appeal, which is a prostate cancer charity that raises money to provide extra nursing, treatments and additional technology in Devon and Cornwall. Tim, who is a novice sea swimmer came an…
Staff at JGP’s office took part in ‘Wear It Pink Day 2016’ on Friday 21st October. It was a fun day with everyone dressed in a variety of pink outfits. A week-long cake sale and other events raised a total of £236.25 for Breast Cancer Now. ‘Wear It Pink Day’ is one of the biggest fundraising events in the…
