Cereals Show 2013

Novanna will be exhibiting at the Cereals Show at Boothby Graffoe on 12-13 June. Come and say hi - we'll be on stand 2-N-232. Read more here: Cereals Show 2013

Novanna Measurement Systems: Come and See Us at the Cereals Show 2013

Novanna Measurement Systems: Come and See Us at the Cereals Show 2013: Once again this year we'll be at the Cereals Show at Boothby Graffoe near Lincoln. This year's show is on 12-13th June, by which ...

Soil Testing for Engineers

Soil testing with Novanna is not only for farmers and growers.

A fascinating discussion with an architect friend highlighted for me the many ways in soil and subsoil testing is important for engineering projects.

A recent building collapse in China showed that diligence is important during construction as well as in the design and preparation. A whole building simply disappeared into a hole in the ground - probably caused by tunneling work for the city's new subway system.

Meanwhile, under London, much work continues. Constantly reassessing and coping with surprises and changes in soil type and structure is vital to avoid similar disasters to the Chinese one. With so many millions of tons of high rise building sitting in and on London's variable (but rarely very solid) soil, it's important not to take anything for granted.

For smaller builders and those working from above ground, the characteristics of the soil are just as important, even if a mishap might have less spectacular or disastrous results.

Needless to say, Novanna can help with your soil testing, whether you're an engineer or a builder. Of course, we can help with your other construction materials testing, too.