SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

 

Below, we present the scope of services offered by the Polish Geological Institute to companies operating in the building industry.

The Polish Geological Institute employs highly qualified specialists with expert knowledge from many years of experience, who work on modern, state-of-art equipment to ensure that the test results are high-quality and reliable.

We provide testing, appraisals and professional advice with regard to natural and building materials as well as land for future developments.


AGGREGATES AND BUILDING MATERIALS

  • Analysis of the chemical and mineral composition of building materials
  • Testing of building materials for heavy metal content as well as radioactivity

Irena Iwasińska-Budzyk, MSc
tel. +48 22 45 92 253
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  • Analysis of components of building materials (binders, aggregates, mineral supplements) to assess their compliance with production requirements
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the chemical composition of cements, mortars, aggregates, steel, metal alloys as well as glasses and tiles, both contemporary and historic
  • Determining the presence of asbestos in building materials

Magdalena Pańczyk, Dr
tel. +48 22 45 92 232
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  • Assessing the environmental and climate impact on natural and building materials
  • Exploration and prospecting of mineral resources for the production of building and road construction materials
  • Economic evaluation of mineral deposits
  • Preparation of licence applications and consulting in relation to the procedures associated with extraction of natural resources
  • Waste evaluation, particularly mining wastes, in the context of their potential use in building and road construction

Tadeusz Smakowski, MSc
tel. +48 22 45 92 291
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  • Comprehensive advice in choosing natural materials for housing and community developments as well as for reconstruction of historical buildings

Elżbieta Tołkanowicz, MSc
tel. +48 22 45 92 246
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  • Providing information about all rock resources in Poland (including building stone and aggregates)

Agnieszka Malon, MSc
tel. +48 22 45 92 505
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Granite quarry in Strzelin


LAND FOR DEVELOPMENT

Geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations:

  • Preparation of geological work programmes and ground investigation reports for foundation design and road design
  • Site assessments to identify potential geological hazards such as landslides, underground voids, settlement, subsidence, flooding and mining-related damages
  • Preparation of GIS-based maps and engineering geological atlases

Zbigniew Frankowski, Dr
tel. + 48 22 45 03 620
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Geotechnical soil laboratory testing:

  • Particle size distribution (mechanical analysis by sedimentation and sieving, as well as analysis using Fritsch Laser Particle Sizer ANALYSETTE 22, Germany)
  • Strength parameters (Wykeham Farrance triaxial cell)
  • Undrained shear strength (laboratory vane test)
  • Effective porosity of cohesive soils and rocks (Micromeritics AutoPore 9500 mercury porosimeter, USA)
  • Hydraulic conductivity of low-permeability soils (Trautwein Soil Testing Equipment, USA)
  • Pinhole test
  • Parameters used in road engineering such as density index (ID) and degree of compaction (DPr), sand equivalent, frost susceptibility (frost groups), California bearing ratio (CBR), optimum moisture content (Proctor test)
  • Determination of organic matter content

Field tests:

  • Heavy dynamic (DPH) and light dynamic (DPL) probing
  • Field vane testing
  • Electro-resistivity testing (four probe method)
  • Dynamic plate bearing test HMP LFG-SD
  • Hand augering
  • GPS surveys
  • Soil and groundwater sampling
  • Groundwater monitoring

Zbigniew Frankowski, Dr
tel. +48 22 45 03 620
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  • Analysis of soil structure in the context of soil strength

Magdalena Pańczyk, Dr
tel. +48 22 45 92 232
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Landslide in Falkowa (Małopolska Province)

 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

  • Chemical analysis of topsoil, water and rock samples as well as minerals, sediments, wastewater, dust, plants, food and similar materials

Irena Iwasińska-Budzyk, MSc
tel. +48 22 45 92 253
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  • Geo-environmental investigations at sites contaminated with heavy metals, radioactive elements (uranium, radium, caesium) and organic substances (WWA, PCBs, BTEX, mineral oils)
  • Determining the radon potential of building sites
  • Environmental impact assessment of projects in accordance with the Environmental Protection Law, Geological and Mining Law, ordinances of the Minister of the Environment on soil quality as well as the Soil Quality Standards in relation to the scope, time, manner and conditions of landfill monitoring

Monika Konieczyńska, Dr
tel. +48 22 45 92 224 or +48 22 45 92 298
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Under the acts of the Geological and Mining Law as well as the Water Law, we perform the tasks of the State Geological Survey and the State Hydrogeological Survey.

 

Specialists employed by the Institute hold geology licences awarded by the Minister of the Environment which entitle them to carry out geological work such as ground investigations in relation to land-use planning, building foundation design (category VI), exploration and prospecting of groundwater resources and hydrogeological conditions (category V) as well as exploration and prospecting of mineral resources (categories II and III).

 

We carry out scientific research programmes, which are supported by the European Commission, and manage the Centre of Excellence – Research on Abiotic Environment (REA).

 

The Institute has a long tradition as a research centre, employs highly qualified specialists who work on state-of-the-art equipment, thus delivering high-quality scientific services which ensure reliable results.

 

We also offer professional studies, consultancy and expertise on mineral resources, building materials and land for new developments.