land purchase technical feasibility studies, technical due diligence, strategic technical and engineering solutions, technical master planning and integration of planning requirements, working drawing project management and coordination

1. TECHNICAL DUE DILIGENCE
Fully understanding the site you are purchasing and the package of potential risk associated with the
purchase needs to be clearly understood and allowed for on any site acquisition.
Time pressures, limitations of data availability and ever more complex legislation mean that, for deal-
makers to make informed decisions, it is essential to have the right advisors.
Undertaking a full assessment of such risks even for the experienced developer needs a well
coordinated and effective team they can rely upon. The client requires a company that understands the
requirement of the developer and who also understands both the technical, commercial and legal
implication of a site purchase.
Betts Associates Ltd Consulting Engineers have the resources and capabilities to provide a full
comprehensive consultancy service for developers which will be able to provide a full technical due
diligence for land purchases. Our technical and business skills are dedicated to delivering strategic,
technical and engineering solutions which bring commercial benefit to customers.
Carrying out technical due diligence from the initial validation/desk study through to a fully
comprehensive technical report which would aid in the purchase of land. Carrying out site boundary
checks and over lying of title information to provide clear and concise boundary position and land
ownership.
With the integration of civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, Betts Associates have the ability to
tailor work to client’s needs and are able to provide short term secondment for confidential land bids.
Aiding in the land acquisition, Betts Associates are able to provide expertise which will enable initial land
enquires to take place through to a full land purchasing technical support report required for due
diligence for main board and lenders approval.
Utilising our in house team of Geotechnical/Contaminated Land engineers, an initial Phase 1 desk study
and walk over can be arranged within 24 hours, quickly ascertaining development risks and
opportunities.
Betts Associates are in a position to work with the designated layout architects taking into account site
topographical issues and minimising engineering works and produce viability scheme and costing and
value engineering reports.
With the aid of the latest market leading hydraulic modelling software, flood risk assessments, storage
analysis and flood routing can be generated and placed into the initial site layout. Working with the
clients internal or nominated external PQS, we are able to provide costing for engineering works and
provide several costing options.
As well as providing in house ground investigation, Betts Geo Environmental are also able to review
third party desk studies and site investigations to ascertain earthwork cut/fill volumes, contamination
strategies and foundation solutions to the point of providing plot by plot foundation schedules.
In regards to contaminated sites we also undertake Remedial Strategies / Methodology / Validation in
compliance with the NHBC and Local Authorities Guidelines. Ranging from engineered solutions for
remedial work to final validation of clean cover depth and gas protection measures. We have a
reputation for questioning the guidance and providing cost effective alternatives through sound
engineering knowhow.
Betts Associates has a diverse team of engineers covering all aspects of Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA). We provide a wide range of services covering technical consultancy and the
management of the overall EIA process, including liaison with the Regulators.
Our pool of knowledge includes contaminated land, air pollution and air quality, noise and vibration,
traffic, ecological habitat, daylight and sunlight, sewerage, water resources, surface water impacts,
drainage and SUDS, flood risk, archaeology and heritage, waste strategy, energy strategy and
sustainability assessment.
Site waste management plans (SWMPs) are now a legal requirement for projects costing over £300,000
in England. A SWMP must be written before construction work commences and then implemented and
subsequently reviewed. The responsibilities for a SWMP lie with both the client and the principal
contractor.
Betts has a wealth of experience in assisting customers with SWMPs to manage waste more effectively
(save money), lead to a safer and more productive site and help companies to demonstrate how they
are managing their environmental performance. An up and coming driving factor for SWMP is The Code
for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM where additional credits can be obtained for effective construction
waste management.
As part of our ongoing drive for continuous improvement and dedication to both clients and employees,
Betts Associates successfully achieved ISO 9001 registration in 2005. As such, the award guarantees
that Betts Associates offer the highest possible standards of quality and customer service to clients,
along with the best possible working conditions for its employees. The award not only covers the work
we produce, but also ensures that Betts Associates operate to the very highest standards in health and
safety procedures. Betts Associates Ltd.
Elder House, Park West, Sealand Road, Chester, CH1 4RL
Tel: 01244 398118 - Fax: 01244 398119 - www.betts-associates.co.uk