Our primary works involves designing groundwater control dewatering systems for principal contractors. However, we are also involved in the stabilisation of weak saturated slopes, advanced computer modelling of groundwater and geotechnical problems, plus we liaise with the Environment Agency to acquire abstraction and discharge permits on behalf of the contractor.
OGI works for a range of organisations, including large international contractors, subcontractors, dewatering contractors, joint ventures, and utility companies.
OGI is proud to have been shortlisted as a finalist in the Consulting Firm of the Year Category at the Ground Engineering Awards 2023. This was in recognition of the company’s performance, technical excellence, and innovation. Two of our directors, George French and James...
This blog article will cover some of the basics of dewatering in construction. Commonly referred to as construction dewatering or groundwater control, it is an essential part of temporary works when excavation is required below the water table. We will look at: What is dewatering?...
In an effort to raise the standards and quality of the dewatering industry worldwide and increase knowledge sharing within the community, The Dewatering Insitute is providing a range of free webinar training courses, developed in cooperation with our members, for our members, followers and the...
Dr. Stephen Thomas presented three papers at this years international Piling 2020 conference. The conference, organised by the British Geotechnical Association (BGA), was an online virtual conference between the 23rd and 26th of March. Sessions were presented in the morning between 09:00 and 13:00 UK...
Dr Stephen Thomas, Managing Director of OGI Groundwater Specialists presented three papers at the INCREaSE Conference held this October at the University of the Algarve in Faro, Portugal. The INternational CongRess on Engineering and Sustainability in the 21st cEntury (INCREaSE), brought together Engineers of a range of...
OGI won the Technical Excellence Award at the 2018 Ground Engineering Awards. OGI was the Winner in the Technical Excellence Category for our Stable-EarthTM design of the temporary works slopes at Royton Waste Water Treatment Works, Oldham. The full case study for the project can be read here:...
