Soil survey - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 08:17, 5 October 2020

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	* [http://www.ukso.org/home.html UK Soil Observatory].		* [http://www.ukso.org/home.html UK Soil Observatory].

−	[[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

Designing Buildings at 11:29, 13 December 2018

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	* Building on fill.		* Building on fill.
	* Building survey.		* Building survey.
		+	* Conceptual site model.
	* Condition survey.		* Condition survey.
	* Contaminated land.		* Contaminated land.
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	* Site investigation.		* Site investigation.
	* Site survey.		* Site survey.
−	* Site waste management plan.
	* Subsoil.		* Subsoil.
−	* Sustainability.
−	* Testing pile foundations.
	* The importance of soil analysis.		* The importance of soil analysis.
	* Topsoil.		* Topsoil.
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	* Vendor survey.		* Vendor survey.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69308/pb13298-code-of-practice-090910.pdf Construction Code of Practice for the Sustainable Use of Soils on Construction Sites].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69308/pb13298-code-of-practice-090910.pdf Construction Code of Practice for the Sustainable Use of Soils on Construction Sites].

Designing Buildings at 10:54, 7 December 2018

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	* Alluvium.		* Alluvium.
−	* ~~Biodiversity in the urban environment.~~	+	* Bedrock.
−	* Biodiversity offsetting.	+
	* Building on fill.		* Building on fill.
	* Building survey.		* Building survey.
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	* Contaminated land.		* Contaminated land.
	* Desk study.		* Desk study.
−	* Environmental impact assessment EIA
−	* Environmental plan.
	* Geophysical survey.		* Geophysical survey.
	* Ground conditions.		* Ground conditions.
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	* Land surveying.		* Land surveying.
	* Minerals surveyor.		* Minerals surveyor.
−	* National Planning Policy Framework.
	* Radon.		* Radon.
	* Sinkholes.		* Sinkholes.

Editor at 12:36, 29 November 2018

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	During construction there is the potential for long-term negative impacts on soils and as a result, DEFRA has published a [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69308/pb13298-code-of-practice-090910.pdf Code of Practice] for the sustainable use of soil on construction sites.		During construction there is the potential for long-term negative impacts on soils and as a result, DEFRA has published a [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69308/pb13298-code-of-practice-090910.pdf Code of Practice] for the sustainable use of soil on construction sites.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki~~. ==~~=	+

	* Alluvium.		* Alluvium.
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	* Minerals surveyor.		* Minerals surveyor.
	* National Planning Policy Framework.		* National Planning Policy Framework.
−	* Radon ~~protection for new domestic extensions and conservatories with solid concrete ground floors (GG 73 revised)~~.	+	* Radon.
	* Sinkholes.		* Sinkholes.
	* Site investigation.		* Site investigation.
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	* The importance of soil analysis.		* The importance of soil analysis.
	* Topsoil.		* Topsoil.
		+	* Trial pit.
	* Types of soil.		* Types of soil.
	* Vendor survey.		* Vendor survey.

Designing Buildings at 07:37, 15 July 2018

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	* Minerals surveyor.		* Minerals surveyor.
	* National Planning Policy Framework.		* National Planning Policy Framework.
		+	* Radon protection for new domestic extensions and conservatories with solid concrete ground floors (GG 73 revised).
	* Sinkholes.		* Sinkholes.
	* Site investigation.		* Site investigation.

Editor at 16:21, 30 April 2018

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	= Soil classification =		= Soil classification =

−	A number of different soil classification systems are available, which differentiate between the numerous soil types found around the world. The [http://www.soilsworldwide.net/index.php/Soil_classification_system_of_England_and_Wales Soil classification system of England and Wales] is based on the differences in the soil profile, that is, ‘…a sample of the soil mantle extending from the ground surface to about 1.50 m, and formed of several layers or soil horizons’.	+	A number of different soil classification systems are available, which differentiate between the numerous soil types found around the world. The [http://www.soilsworldwide.net/index.php/Soil_classification_system_of_England_and_Wales Soil classification system of England and Wales] is based on the differences in the soil profile, that is, ‘…a sample of the soil mantle extending from the ground surface to about 1.5 m, and formed of several layers or soil horizons’.

	= Reporting =		= Reporting =
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	* Subsoil.		* Subsoil.
	* Sustainability.		* Sustainability.
		+	* Testing pile foundations.
	* The importance of soil analysis.		* The importance of soil analysis.
	* Topsoil.		* Topsoil.

Editor at 15:24, 23 April 2018

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===

−	* ~~Biodiversity~~.	+	* Alluvium.
	* Biodiversity in the urban environment.		* Biodiversity in the urban environment.
	* Biodiversity offsetting.		* Biodiversity offsetting.

Editor at 13:34, 1 March 2018

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	* Sustainability.		* Sustainability.
	* The importance of soil analysis.		* The importance of soil analysis.
		+	* Topsoil.
	* Types of soil.		* Types of soil.
	* Vendor survey.		* Vendor survey.

Editor at 12:06, 1 March 2018

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	A soil survey should be undertaken by a suitably qualified and experienced soil scientist before any earthworks begin. The survey will provide the appropriate information to determine and quantify the extent of topsoils and subsoils on a site.		A soil survey should be undertaken by a suitably qualified and experienced soil scientist before any earthworks begin. The survey will provide the appropriate information to determine and quantify the extent of topsoils and subsoils on a site.

−	Typically, a survey will involve the use of hand-held sampling equipment such as hand augers, and for some investigations, trial pits may be required. Repeated soil samples are taken around the site with the characteristics of each layer recorded (for example; colour, texture, drainage details, topsoil/subsoil). Analysis of representative soil samples will also be undertaken to characterise different soil material, for example, pH, particle size, organic matter, potential contaminants and so on.	+	Typically, a survey will involve the use of hand-held sampling equipment such as hand augers, and for some investigations, trial pits may be required. Repeated soil samples are taken around the site with the characteristics of each layer recorded (for example; colour, texture, drainage details, topsoil/subsoil). Analysis of representative soil samples will also be undertaken to characterise different soil material; for example, pH, particle size, organic matter, potential contaminants, and so on.

	= Soil classification =		= Soil classification =

−	A number of different soil classification systems are available, which differentiate between the numerous soil types found around the world. The [http://www.soilsworldwide.net/index.php/Soil_classification_system_of_England_and_Wales Soil classification system of England and Wales] is based on the differences in the soil profile, that is, ‘…a sample of the soil mantle extending from the ground surface to about 1.~~50m~~, and formed of several layers or soil horizons’.	+	A number of different soil classification systems are available, which differentiate between the numerous soil types found around the world. The [http://www.soilsworldwide.net/index.php/Soil_classification_system_of_England_and_Wales Soil classification system of England and Wales] is based on the differences in the soil profile, that is, ‘…a sample of the soil mantle extending from the ground surface to about 1.50 m, and formed of several layers or soil horizons’.

	= Reporting =		= Reporting =
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	= Soils Action Plan for England =		= Soils Action Plan for England =

−	In 2009, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (~~Defra~~) published [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69261/pb13297-soil-strategy-090910.pdf Safeguarding our Soils] which sets out the government’s vision for the sustainable management of soils to 2030.	+	In 2009, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69261/pb13297-soil-strategy-090910.pdf Safeguarding our Soils] which sets out the government’s vision for the sustainable management of soils to 2030.

	= Planning =		= Planning =
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	= Soil protection during construction =		= Soil protection during construction =

−	During construction there is the potential for long-term negative impacts on soils and as a result, ~~Defra~~ has published a [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69308/pb13298-code-of-practice-090910.pdf Code of Practice] for the sustainable use of soil on construction sites.	+	During construction there is the potential for long-term negative impacts on soils and as a result, DEFRA has published a [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69308/pb13298-code-of-practice-090910.pdf Code of Practice] for the sustainable use of soil on construction sites.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
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	* Site survey.		* Site survey.
	* Site waste management plan.		* Site waste management plan.
		+	* Subsoil.
	* Sustainability.		* Sustainability.
	* The importance of soil analysis.		* The importance of soil analysis.

Editor at 16:13, 9 February 2018

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	* Site waste management plan.		* Site waste management plan.
	* Sustainability.		* Sustainability.
		+	* The importance of soil analysis.
	* Types of soil.		* Types of soil.
	* Vendor survey.		* Vendor survey.