Discover our services
environmental survey
Are you planning to build a new cable or pipeline route? TerraCarta can assist you with expert advice and a thorough route study. We take into account all factors that influence the route, such as length, costs, risks, feasibility, construction techniques, permits, and the surrounding environment.
TERRACARTA ENVIRONMENT:
Your Partner for Environmental Survey
TerraCarta Milieu is a leading environmental survey and consulting firm dedicated to conducting high-quality civil engineering and environmental surveys. We support projects throughout the Netherlands and are known for our practical, no-nonsense approach to solving soil contamination problems. With our extensive knowledge and experience, we offer our clients effective solutions to a wide range of environmental issues.
Our services in
environmental survey
At TerraCarta Environment, you can find a wide range of environmental services, including:
Civil Engineering and Environmental Health Ballast Investigation
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.
Preliminary Soil Survey
Conducting surveys in accordance with NEN standards, often required in construction and demolition plans or zoning changes.
Further soil survey
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).
Preliminary 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 Consulting Firms (VVMA), a trade association focused on the sectors of soil survey, soil remediation, and construction materials. The VVMA advocates for its members’ interests by representing them before government agencies, 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 serves as a networking platform for its 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 Milieu specializes in multidisciplinary research, which enables us to combine various studies within a single project. For example, when working on a railroad crossing, we conduct ballast, pavement, and soil surveys. In collaboration with TerraCarta, this can also be directly combined with surveys to determine the location of cables and pipelines Through our established partners, we also handle all necessary rail and traffic safety measures for these projects in accordance with NVW and CROW96a/b. This results in significant planning and cost benefits, completely taking the burden off our clients.
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.