RSK Netherlands

The RSK Netherlands team consists of field engineers and site supervisors, with a multidisciplinary project team that combines knowledge, expertise and experience to devise the best solutions for technical, ecological and environmental issues within projects.

Its core soil services are historical preliminary research, environmental soil research, soil batch inspections, sea/river bed research, asbestos in soil research, research on road foundations and asphalt, drawing up remediation plans and geotechnical and geohydrology advice.

The company provides essential ecological research and management services as an integral part of project planning and development, helping to identify and manage ecological issues that affect projects or developments. The teams’ ecologists have a range of specialisations and work with clients, within legal frameworks, on the best solutions for their projects, where respect for the environment is central.

RSK Netherlands is also able to offer geohydrology services, investigating the flow of subsurface water and the interaction with, for example, nearby surface water or possible contaminants. From drainage to excavation advice, calculations and risk analysis are provided, which can be used for applying for permits, notifications and insurance. Monitoring of groundwater networks is also undertaken to investigate the consequences of dehydration and the infiltration capacity of rainwater.

It is able to deal with asbestos-related matters, including risk assessment and management, issues relating to water hygiene and asbestos sample delivery.

Other key services provided include developing, improving and streamlining safety processes in construction, complete disposal of sites, buildings and re-use of equipment, nitrogen disposition,waste management, transport and industry via audits, inspections, studies and investigations. Due diligence, remediation consideration and design, knowledge development and expert witness services are also offered.

The business primarily works for the Dutch government, local municipalities, provinces (states), water boards, environmental businesses and contractors, delivering technical support, consultancy and advice and proactively solving environmental issues.