Description & Special features

 

 

About us

AllGeol AG, Geologie Altlasten Umwelt, was founded in 2003 and is based in Winterthur. It is the successor company of Moser and Blanc, Consulting Geologists, which was founded in 1977 in Winterthur. With the addition of Mr. A. Taferner as co-owner, who has been working in Winterthur since 1989, it was expanded in 1997 to become Moser, Blanc + Partner, Consultants for Geology, Contaminated Sites and Environmental Issues. Following the retirement of Dr. B. Blanc, AllGeol AG was founded in 2003 as part of a company restructuring.

Description & Special features

• About us
• Short profile of AllGeol
• Geology
• Contaminated sites
• Geothermal energy
• Soil
• Organization
• Contact

 

Geology / geotechnics

The properties of the subsoil can have a major impact on the cost of a construction project, regardless of whether it is a detached house, a complex residential development, industrial buildings or a high-rise building. It is therefore important to clarify the subsoil conditions as early as possible during the planning stage. Our services include the following key areas:

• Subsoil forecasts
• Subsoil investigations
• Organization of soundings
• Execution of dynamic probing
• Recording and interpretation of exploratory drillings and  excavator probe shafts
• Advice for engineers and architects
• Geological construction supervision during the construction phase

 

Contaminated sites / contaminated sites

When acquiring and selling or using and developing land or demolishing buildings, contaminated sites pose a considerable risk potential. Reductions in value, construction delays and high disposal costs are often to be expected. Timely and careful clarifications create planning, legal and cost certainty for the customer.

Our core expertise in dealing with contaminated sites lies in the following areas:

"Private inspection" specialists in the canton of Zurich

Preliminary investigation (historical and technical investigation)

Assessment with regard to hazard potential and need for remediation

Detailed investigation

Remediation concepts / measures for the remediation of contaminated sites

Specialist site management (supervision of remediation during dismantling and excavation work)

Triage / separation of excavation and demolition material with regard to treatment, recycling or landfilling

Monitoring of contaminated sites or polluted sites

Follow-up care / measurement campaigns

Investigation and remediation of shooting ranges

Property valuations

Expert reports and second opinions

 

Geothermal energy

The use of natural geothermal energy, from the ground or groundwater, is a promising and environmentally friendly technology that is becoming increasingly important. Geothermal probes are often used to extract heat. Groundwater can also be used for heating and cooling purposes. The consulting geologist submits the drilling application, supervises the necessary drilling work and ensures that the official requirements are met.

Support with the approval process (application and implementation support

Geothermal probes - hydrogeological reports

Supervision and recording of the boreholes

Profile surveys / documentation

Supervision of short and long-term pumping tests

Heat and cold utilization of groundwater

Groundwater modeling with GED and HydroTec

Dimensioning of extraction and return wells

 

Soil

Soil is the uppermost, intermixed and vitalized layer of soil, consisting of topsoil and subsoil. Soil compaction caused by heavy agricultural and construction machinery can hardly be reversed, as it takes a very long time for new soil to form. After large-scale soil interventions due to construction projects and terrain changes, the site must be recultivated. When planning and executing such projects, it is advisable or, depending on the requirements of the authorities, mandatory to consult a pedological construction supervision (BBB). Some cantons also keep a register of areas where soil pollution is to be expected (Canton of Zurich: Test perimeter for soil displacement (PBV); Canton of Thurgau: Soil pollution information map (HKB)). In the course of planned construction projects, it is often necessary to carry out pollutant tests on soil material in advance.

Pollutant investigations for entries in the PBV, HKB

Specialist for soil displacement

Soil science construction supervision (BBB)

 

Organization

AllGeol AG, Geology, Contaminated Sites, Environment
A public limited company with headquarters in Winterthur and branch office in Steckborn, founded on 06.02.2003

Company purpose

Dealing with issues relating to geology, hydrology and the environment

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors consists of Dr. Bernhard Blanc (Chairman of the Board of Directors) André Taferner (Executive Board) and Cornelia Taferner (Accounting Manager)