Author: gsl
Lessons Learnt from Gunnislake, RGSC Annual Lecture 2019
On Saturday 16th February, Dr. John Grimes presented The Annual Lecture at this year’s Royal Geological Society of Cornwall’s AGM. The lecture was entitled: “Old…
Tate St Ives, Cornwall – AWARD WINNER 2018
The Tate St Ives project in Cornwall has received accolades from both the ICE and RIBA in their regional annual awards. At the RIBA Awards, the…
SWRG ProGeo: SFM, LIDAR and Digital Resources
ProGeo is an annual one-day conference held by the South-West Regional Group (SWRG) of the Geological Society. This year, the ProGeo conference was held on 26th October…
Dartmoor Society Debate 2018 – Yennadon Quarry
JGP were pleased to participate in the Dartmoor Society Debate 2018 on Saturday 20th October. The topic for discussion was “Are We Using Dartmoor’s Stone…
Paper Published by Ussher Society
JGP have recently had a paper accepted by The Ussher Society. The paper will be included in their Proceedings of the Ussher Society publication, Geoscience…
Tolcarne Beach, Cliff Stabilisation Works
In November 2016, a rock fall from the cliffs at Tolcarne near Newquay, fell onto the beach access road. The access road was closed for…
South West Contaminated Land Forum
Two of JGP’s geo-environmental specialists are on the committee of the South West Contaminated Land Forum (SWCLF), which meets quarterly, along with other regional consultants…
Investigating lateral movement in historic wall
Investigating lateral movement in historic wall for Padstow Harbour Commissioners. Data loggers were used to assess hydrostatic tidal lag. Civil Engineering Flood Risk
Slope Stability Assessments, Isle of Wight
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…
Quarry Works, Devon
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…
JGP Merit Award in Geotechnics at Plymouth University – 2017
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…
Inspection of concrete frame at the Camels Head Fire Station
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…
Surface Water Management Strategy
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…
Inspection of existing roof structure
Inspection of existing roof structure to Grade 2 listed 16th Century building. Structural Services
Diving in at the deep end
“ Diving in at the deep end ” Roped access inspection of steel framed structure over a swimming pool. Structural Services
Plymouth Breakwater Swim
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,…
