Classification Testing

Unlock the potential of your land development project with expert Geotechnical Classification Testing services, providing the insights you need to build with confidence.

When embarking on a land development project, you face numerous challenges. Making informed decisions that optimise land use, ensure structural safety and stability, and comply with regulations is crucial. That’s where Geotechnical Classification Testing comes in.

By partnering with our geotechnical laboratory, you gain access to the critical soil and rock data needed to make your project a success. Our team work closely with you to understand your unique requirements and develop a tailored testing plan that addresses your specific concerns.

Our comprehensive Classification Testing suite includes a wide range of tests designed to reveal the intricacies of your site’s geotechnical composition. From determining the Saturation Moisture Content of Chalk to conducting detailed Particle Size Distribution Testing, no stone should be left unturned in our efforts to provide you with the most accurate and actionable insights.

We deliver not just data, but meaningful interpretations that directly inform your decision-making process. Through our Geotechnical Classification Testing, we deliver:

Saturation Moisture Content of Chalk
Liquid and Plastic Limits using 4 point or single point method (Atterberg)
Particle Size Distribution Testing (PSD)
Sedimentation Testing By Pipette
Particle Density Testing (by Gas Jar)
Moisture Content Testing
Soil Suction By Filter Paper Method
Bulk Density Testing

Our geotechnical laboratory operates under the legal entity Lucion Ground Engineering. Lucion Ground Engineering is a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 8180.

When you choose Lucion for Geotechnical Classification Testing, you can proceed with your land development project with confidence, knowing that every decision you make is backed by robust scientific data and a deep understanding of the ground beneath your feet.

Matt Hartnup,Laboratory Manager

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General enquiries:

Phone: +44 (0)345 5040 303
info@luciongroup.com

Case studies

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Testimonials

Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd has provided invaluable advice on the environmental elements at West Midlands Interchange allowing us as owners and development managers to proceed with confidence on this complex and challenging scheme. Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd has worked with sensitivity and flexibility around the various land ownership issues encountered and combined seamlessly with the other members of the professional team to help move through the purchase of the site towards enabling works, infrastructure, and unit construction. We look forward to continuing our work with the team to deliver this exciting and significant logistics scheme.

Michael Kirkland Logistics Capital Partners

Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd took on a hopelessly muddled attempt at remediation coupled with very difficult relations between contractors and the regulatory authorities and quickly introduced clarity and coherence to the situation. Their advice was succinct and to the point and yet detailed enough to satisfy the regulators. A seemingly intractable situation was resolved quickly, and without fuss allowing us to get on with the development.

Earl of Romney Estate

Quite simply, we could not have made the progress we have achieved at Leafbridge without the support of Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd. They were a fundamental part of the team in the process that delivered us a planning consent for the site and have provided ongoing support through the discharge of planning conditions and detailed design activities. Their greatest strength has to be their responsiveness. If we uncover an issue on site, we know that by making one call they will be able to quickly send someone to site who will provide professional support and assistance.

Paul Wheatley Senior Project Manager

The project team have provided invaluable advice and expert reports on the geo-environmental aspects of this complex site culminating in obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals from the Local Authority, Natural England and the Environment Agency to allow the development to proceed. The team have allowed us to proceed with confidence on this complex and challenging scheme. We look forward to working with the team throughout the enabling/construction works and also on future brownfield regeneration projects.

James Mawson Director

Geotechnical Classification FAQs

To get started with Classification Testing services, developers typically need to reach out to a geotechnical testing provider, such as Lucion, to discuss their project’s specific requirements.

We work with you to create a bespoke testing plan that provides the necessary insights to move your project forward with confidence.

The turnaround time for Classification Testing results can vary depending on the provider and the complexity of the project. Many geotechnical laboratories offer both standard and fast-tracked reporting options to ensure developers receive their results within a timeframe that aligns with their project’s schedule.

When choosing a Classification Testing service provider, it’s important to look for a geotechnical laboratory that combines cutting-edge facilities with a team of highly skilled experts. The provider should not just deliver data, but offer meaningful interpretations and actionable insights tailored to the land development project’s unique needs.

Classification Testing provides the data necessary to determine whether the soil and rock on a site meet the requirements set out in building regulations. By understanding the engineering properties of a site’s geotechnical composition, developers can make informed decisions that ensure compliance and minimise the risk of costly delays or remedial work.

The specific tests required for a project will depend on various factors, such as the nature of the development, site conditions, and local regulations. A geotechnical testing provider should work closely with the developer to determine the most appropriate tests for their needs, which may include Liquid and Plastic Limit testing, Particle Size Distribution Testing, Sedimentation Testing by Pipette, and more.

Classification Testing provides detailed information about the engineering properties of the soil and rock on a site. This knowledge enables developers to make informed decisions about foundation design, excavation methods, and material suitability, ultimately helping to optimise the use of land and minimise potential issues down the line.