Landfill tax is set to rise significantly in April, with the standard rate rising to £126.15 per tonne and the lower rate rising to £4.05 per tonne (currently £103.70 and £3.30). This hike will make traditional "dig and dump" practices far more expensive for the construction industry.

Over the past year we have had students join us from Simon Balle and Richard Hale Schools for our work experience programme. We aim to provide Year 11 to 13 students who join us for the week a real insight into the geotechnical industry.

We are looking for a geotechnical engineer with a first or second degree in engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, applied geology, or civil engineering with a geotechnical content, with between one year and five years of experience

It was great to meet the other STAT companies last week in Winchester.  Steve, Penny and I had a fab day out, starting with a company road trip to visit the offices of Ion and Ubu, to discuss how their prospects have grown since joining the group.