GeoSmart achieves SiLC accreditation

We have strengthened our quality credentials on contaminated land expertise and report analysis, with our accreditation as a Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC).

Our Product Director Chris Taylor has attained SiLC status, regarded as the most esteemed level of technical excellence for land quality assessment. Recognising Chris’s many years as a seasoned environmental data and consultancy leader, the accreditation underlines our commitment to growing and retaining the very best team to support our clients.

A registered SiLC is a senior practitioner who has a broad awareness, knowledge and understanding of land condition issues, providing impartial and professional advice in their field of expertise.

The SiLC Register recognises the skills of those working in the broader land condition sector. Usually open only to professionals with considerable years of experience, they must have solid knowledge of the complete property life cycle and related specialisms including drainage, flood risk, invasive species and asbestos.

Only a SiLC can complete the Land Condition Record (LCR) which is a standard summary of what has happened to a site in terms of contamination assessment and remediation.

Entry to SiLC is gained through examination, which is held bi-annually and is achieved through interview and peer review.
SiLC practitioners are guided by a clear code of conduct, supporting many of the values that we hold dear. These include:

upholding and promoting the integrity of their profession.

exercising honesty, diligence and impartiality in their professional work.

seeking to understand and comply with all legislation/standards in the country in which they are practising.

not allowing conflict of interests to influence their professional decisions and judgement, make all bodies concerned aware of such conflicts.

continually working to maintain and improve their knowledge using a combination of training and practical work, and give reasonable assistance to candidates wishing to enter the profession.

maintaining and enhancing levels of proficiency, both individually and throughout the profession.

By applying these values in our report writing, product development and compliance oversight, we ensure that we are operating at the highest level to deliver value for our clients and upholding the SiLC mission.

"During the conveyancing process for my current house purchase, I was extremely concerned to find the general search results revealed the house was at 'moderate risk of groundwater flooding'. I was unable to get any further information from anyone until I contacted GeoSmart. The staff I spoke to were friendly, helpful, efficient and extremely knowledgeable. The information provided was very site specific and focused. The staff member who talked me through the information and maps provided was very knowledgeable, answered all my questions and allowed me plenty of time to discuss issues. Thanks to GeoSmart for their great service."

Linda Barton

"We were impressed by the speedy, well-informed service and personal contact that we received. The report was thorough and comprehensive. We will certainly use GeoSmart's services in the future"

Gregory Gray

Gregory Gray Associates

"I would like to say that dealing with GeoSmart was a seamless experience from beginning to end - thank you for that"

Martin Lloyd

Martin Lloyd Associates

"Everyone involved from initial approach to receipt of report was knowledgeable, efficient and focused"

Robert McCall

OeMO Ltd

"Great service! Extremely fast and the report was very detailed and well received by the planners. Many thanks GeoSmart, we will definitely use your services again"

Nigel Slack

Michael Eyres Partnership LLP

"The service was great, fast and efficient. Everyone we talked to was very helpful and the details were well received by the planners"

Ben Thorns

Solid Digital Marketing Ltd

"The service for a Phase 1 Contaminated Land Study was excellent, fast and efficient! GeoSmart were willing to assist despite the extremely tight timescale to work with. We will definitely consider using your services again"

Craig Roberts

Hunter Page

"Efficient and friendly service, GeoSmart provided a clear and concise report within the timescales advised. Great service and I would have no problem recommending"

Geraint Harris

Vitec Consult

"We are very pleased with the service provided by GeoSmart. Their reports have been used to assist with numerous planning applications and have always been delivered to budget and on-time, much to our clients’ appreciation. We look forward to working with GeoSmart on future projects"

Alan Gunne-Jones

Planning & Development Associates

"The service provided was efficient and friendly. From the first phone call to GeoSmart they provided a clear, professional approach to my request within the timescales advised. Great service and I would have no problem recommending"

John Childs

Private Developer

GeoSmart achieves SiLC accreditation

We have strengthened our quality credentials on contaminated land expertise and report analysis, with our accreditation as a Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC).

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