environmental investigation
TERRACARTA ENVIRONMENT:
Your partner for environmental investigation
TerraCarta Milieu is a leading environmental investigation and consulting firm committed to performing high quality civil engineering and environmental engineering investigations. We support projects throughout the Netherlands and are known for our practical and “no-nonsense” approach to solving soil contamination problems. With our extensive knowledge and experience, we provide our clients with effective solutions to a variety of environmental issues.
Our services in
environmental investigation
At TerraCarta Environment, you can find a wide range of environmental services, including:
Civil engineering and environmental ballast research
For projects where the condition of ballast on track or other locations needs to be determined. We have our own civil engineering screening lab in accordance with current standards such as ISO 3310-2:2013, SPC00033 and NEN-EN 13450.
Exploratory soil survey
Conducting surveys in accordance with NEN standards, often required in construction and demolition plans or zoning changes.
Further soil testing
For further investigation (in accordance with NTA 5755) into the nature and extent of contamination when contaminants have been found during the exploratory investigation.
Zero and final situation studies
To determine soil quality before and after work.
Pavement investigation
To assess the tar content of asphalt pavements in accordance with CROW 210, for example during road reconstruction or level crossing renewal. Our work also includes (indicative) research into the quality and reusability of semi-paving materials (such as porphyry).
Indicative soil survey for occupational health and safety classification
We conduct research in accordance with CROW 400 guidelines to determine the safety class for employees. Through so-called “quick scans,” we can quickly provide insight into any necessary measures or investigations prior to excavation work.
quality and
reliability
Quality is at the heart of TerraCarta Environment. Not only do we strive to meet all relevant certifications, but we go further. Our focus is on providing clear quotations, excellent execution of fieldwork, reliability in analyses and the preparation of clear research reports. With our short turnaround times and appointment-is-appointment mentality, we ensure a streamlined process from start to finish.
TerraCarta Milieu is a member of the Association of Environmental Consultants (VVMA), a trade association focusing on the soil research, soil remediation and building materials sectors. The VVMA promotes the interests of its members by representing them to governments, certifying bodies, educational institutions and other relevant organizations. In addition, the association provides information to both its members and external parties, offers various services and acts as a networking platform for members.
We believe that strong industry representation is increasingly crucial. As an advocate, the VVMA is the primary representative for companies engaged in soil and subsoil research and/or consulting.
Multidisciplinary
and customer-oriented
TerraCarta Environment specializes in multidisciplinary investigations, which allows us to combine several investigations within a single project. For example: when working on a railroad crossing, we carry out both ballast, pavement and soil investigations. In cooperation with TerraCarta, this can also be directly combined with research into the location of cables and pipes Through permanent partners, we also provide for these projects, for example, all necessary track and traffic safety measures in accordance with NVW and CROW96a/b. This provides significant planning and cost advantages, completely relieving our customers.
our
Innovation
TerraCarta Environment is constantly developing new innovative solutions. For example, we have self-developed rail vehicles that allow us to perform various survey disciplines (ballast, cables and pipes, obstacles) in a single pass.
In addition, we have developed a technique to record imagery (photo/video) of the undisturbed ballast bed. This technique is relatively easy to implement in the course of ballast drilling. By means of the images collected in this way, visual insight is obtained into the structure of the ballast bed, any contamination of the pores between the stones (%), and the presence of things such as geotextiles, geogrid et cetera.