GRM Development Solutions Ltd

03/11/2026

It is UK Radon Awareness Week (2nd-8th Nov) and the 2026 campaign theme is 'Are You in a Radon Hotspot?'

We are tweaking that slightly to 'Are You Building on a Radon Hotspot?' to remind landowners and developers about their responsibilities regarding radon testing and mitigation in new and existing buildings.

GRM can help with the initial assessment and subsequent independent verification of radon protective measures including radon membranes. More information in our latest online article:

Each year we run a post in support of UK Radon Awareness Week, an annual campaign organised by the UK Radon Association aimed at increasing public awareness and understanding of radon gas which is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the UK. The 2026 campaign is running this week (2nd-8th Nov)...

27/10/2026

The team at GRM have started recording video content for a series of vlogs which will showcase a range of the services we provide for landowners and developers.

Last week we were in NW England undertaking rotary drilling on a site in close proximity to historic recorded mine workings. The boreholes will be used to monitor for potential lateral gas migration from the mine workings into the site.

This provided the perfect opportunity to collect video footage for our first vlog which will be released in a few weeks.

More information on both the vlogs and the site in our latest article:

One of the initiatives we are starting this Autumn is the creation of video content showcasing some of the services we supply for landowners and developers. The content will be used to create vlogs for both internal and external use. The full-length videos will be used for staff training and shared....

23/10/2026

Great to see the team at GRM embracing Wear It Pink day and raising money for Breast Cancer Now.

As usual there is a range of fund raising activities taking place during the day, and those in the office have all made an effort with a wide variety of pink themed clothing items and accessories!

Well done to the team for another fantastic effort to help fund life-changing breast cancer research and support.

13/10/2026

Back in May, the team at GRM embraced Mental Health Awareness week, and last week we celebrated World Mental Health Day which had the theme of “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change”.

We are proud that one of our team bravely used this occasion to share their personal experience of living with anxiety and depression. They spoke openly to colleagues about when their symptoms first began, the factors they felt may have contributed to their experiences and the support they have received, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Full story via the link below, including the initiatives we have integrated at GRM to ensure employees facing mental health challenges know they are not alone.

At GRM, we believe that supporting mental health is everyone’s responsibility. Several years ago, our Directors recognised the importance of creating robust support systems to ensure that employees facing mental health challenges know they are not alone. Since then, we’ve continued to develop ou...

24/09/2026

The latest in our series of articles 'Shining a Spotlight on Staff' is now live on our website. This article focuses on Jack Croudace, GRM's Business Technology Administrator and IT specialist.

Outside of work, Jack's interests include football, football, and football! He is also a keen video gamer and has recently developed an interest in travel.

The full article can be accessed via the link below:

Last year we started a series of articles showcasing some of our team and their interests outside of the office. This included Liam Atkin-Press (Senior Field Technician), Laura Hill (Senior CAD Technician), Russell Hurcombe (Business Development Manager), and Paige Colling (Senior Engineering Geolog...

10/09/2026

Our ability to provide an extensive range of services means we are perfectly placed to support clients throughout the lifecycle of their land development projects.

Over the past few months our GRM teams have been working up and down the country from Teesside to Tring, and across it too from Shrewsbury to Boston.

We’ve been working on and in factories, farms, fields, RAF bases, hospitals, a former MoD fuel depot, and a wide range of housing developments too.

More information in our latest online article:

We always say that no two projects and no two days are ever the same in our sector, and that has definitely been the case this summer! And to be honest that is the way we like it! Over the past few months our GRM teams have been working up and down the country from…

25/08/2026

Last week we commented on recent incidents where the collapse of historic mine workings had impacted two Scottish communities.

Both of these incidents related to coal mine workings, but Britain has a long and diverse mining history which includes a wide range of other resources.

Back in 2024 we published a series of articles covering these different resources and the potential issues for landowners and developers. We therefore thought it would be worth sharing a summary of this series and some of the mitigation strategies that our teams at GRM regularly deploy when necessary.

Our article last week focused on the impact that historic mine workings can have on communities, specifically in reference to two recent cases in Scotland: A Reminder of Our Mining Heritage and the Mitigation Strategies for Developments Impacted by Remnant Hazards GRM has a wealth of experience and....

20/08/2026

More than 250 residents of the Scottish village of Coalsnaughton were moved out of their homes earlier this summer after cracks appeared in roads, paths, and homes.

These ground movements were subsequently investigated by the Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) who confirmed that they were related to historic mining activity in the area. Another incident 4 miles away near Alloa was confirmed earlier this week.

Understanding the history and legacy of coal mining is essential for managing the potential impact on land development projects. GRM has a wealth of experience and expertise in the mining sector, including Coal Mining Risk Assessments.

More information in our latest online article:

This summer has seen several incidents where the collapse of historic coal mine shafts has impacted residential and commercial properties. Back in May more than 250 residents in four streets in the Scottish village of Coalsnaughton were moved out of their homes after cracks appeared in roads, paths,...

12/08/2026

Meet 'Guinness', our Chief Soil Sniffing Officer, who has been helping with inspections this week...

While she's mostly checking for dropped biscuits, our geo-environmental team has been watching for something more significant: desiccation.

Prolonged dry weather can cause clay-rich soils to shrink, leading to ground movement and cracking that may affect foundations, retaining structures and infrastructure.

If you've noticed cracking ground or are planning development on shrink-swell soils, understanding the ground conditions early can help avoid costly surprises.

More information in our latest online article:

https://www.grm-uk.com/a-topical-and-tropical-heat-alert-from-grm-hot-weather-clay-soils-and-building-foundations-dont-always-mix/

06/08/2026

National Underwear Day ‘reinforces’ the importance of Good Foundations!

It is tenuous, we know! But this is the silly season for news stories and so we decided to run with it!

National Underwear Day might seem like an unusual thing to celebrate, but it does remind us of one important principle: what you don't see is often the most important part. And that is where our teams at GRM come in...

Full story:

It has been a busy week for everyone here at GRM so please forgive this ‘silly season’ summer post which attempts to ride on the back of National Underwear Day (celebrated annually on 5th August) with a somewhat tenuous link to the importance of good building foundations! And we promise to keep ...