Igne signs Armed Forces Covenant
This is a proud week for us at Igne as our Director of UXO, Lucie Tiverrier, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
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Igne launch
Igne launch sees transformative merger of six leading companies to reshape pre-construction services in the infrastructure, energy and water sectors.
The value of a UXO survey
Having a UXO survey can save time, money, reputations and lives. Here’s why you need one – because UXO is still found all over the UK! In this blog post…
Ordnance found in Shrewsbury
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) has been found in Shrewsbury three times in three weeks. Why is Shrewsbury facing this contamination issue, and what can be…
Why is UXO still found in Rotherwas, Hereford?
Yesterday, a hand grenade was found in Rotherwas, Hereford. Why is unexploded ordnance (UXO) still found in Rotherwas, Hereford, over 70 years since …
The Falklands Forty Bike Ride: Everything You Need To Know
The Falklands Forty's much-anticipated bike ride is less than a month away. Igne (then SafeLane) is delighted to announce the final itinerary of the …
The importance of watching briefs to UK construction sites
Encountering unexploded ordnance (UXO) is more common than you might think. Learn why watching briefs on UK construction sites, undertaken by explosive…
Protecting water borehole wellheads with cutomised cabinets
Water borehole wellheads need protecting. At Igne, we can create a bespoke cabinet for your wellhead and install it - whether it's for water or heat. …
Falklands Forty - 100th Cyclists' Memorial Service and Updates
Our latest Falklands Forty update! The team, sponsored by Igne (then SafeLane) SafeLane, attended the 100th Cyclists' Memorial Service in Meriden - read…
Why a school needed a UXO watching brief
A watching brief is when an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) engineer watches works; here's why a school in Kent needed one.
Extremely rare Napoleonic-era ordnance
In 2005, when Igne's UK UXO division was known as BACTEC, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) staff unearthed some very unusual items on a house construction…
The humble heroes combatting WWII’s explosive legacy
Tuesday the 27th of July started like any other day for Daniel Steinbach’s explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams. Carefully, methodically they surveyed…
Falklands Forty: Endeavour, Endurance and Comradeship
Falklands Forty is a week long veteran bike ride scheduled to take place in 2022 to mark 40 years since the Falklands War.
Who should you trust to conduct a UXO risk assessment?
A UXO risk assessment is a necessity you just want to tick off your to do list as quickly as possible. However, with more and more suppliers to choose…
Drilling monitoring wells into abandoned mine workings
Igne is working with Dunelm and installing a monitoring well to prevent catastrophic contamination from an abandoned coal mine.
Why we use biodegradable hydraulic oil
Why do we use biodegradable hydraulic oil when drilling water boreholes? Because it’s green, clean, non-carcinogenic and better for the planet.
What is geothermal heating?
Find out how you can stay warm with geothermal heating. Be preapred for the boiler ban.
Geothermal energy from water in abandoned mine workings
Igne drills boreholes to access water in abandoned mine workings to provide clean geothermal energy for district heating schemes - watch our General Manager…
Dangerous UXO misconceptions by Researcher Patrick Weller
Patrick is one of Igne’s team of inhouse researchers who help clients understand their construction site’s history, enabling them to make informed decisions…
Why Glasgow is contaminated with unexploded ordnance?
Igne's research team explain Glasgow's historic significance and why it's contaminated with unexploded ordnance.
Lucie Tiverrier UXO Director
Lucie Tiverrier joined the SafeLane team in 2012, initially as a Business Development Officer. Passion and remarkable work ethic have resulted in her…
Meet EOD Engineer George Wood
George Wood is a member of Igne’s team of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Engineers who keep clients and communities safe from unexploded ordnance…
How to transport unsafe materials
At Igne we have our own pressurised safe containment vessel; it can be used for the safe storage and transportation of any unsafe material from volatile…
Drilling a replacement water abstraction borehole
The Igne team has been on site in Norfolk this month, drilling a replacement water abstraction borehole for an agricultural client.