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UXO Risks During Archaeological Excavations in the UK

Unexploded ordnance (UXO) is not the first thing most archaeologists expect to encounter when opening a trench, yet discoveries of historic munitions occur with surprising regularity across the UK. From rural training areas to former industrial centres, t...

UXO Risk on Major Infrastructure Projects in the UK

UXO Risk on Major Infrastructure Projects in the UKMajor infrastructure projects across the UK—such as rail upgrades, energy installations, highways, ports, and large-scale regeneration schemes—face a unique but often underestimated challenge: the potenti...

From CIRIA C681 to C785: What it means for your site's UXO Risk Management

Since 2009, CIRIA C681 has been the industry standard for managing Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) risks in the UK. However, the introduction of CIRIA C785 marked a shift toward more streamlined, accessible risk management for modern construction.Why does this ...

Navigating CIRIA C681: A Developer’s Guide to UXO Risk in High-Risk Groundworks

Navigating CIRIA C681: A Developer’s Guide to UXO Risk in High-Risk GroundworksIn the UK construction industry, the "low-probability, high-consequence" nature of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) makes it a unique challenge. For projects involving high-risk groun...

The Unseen Threat: Why a UXO Watching Brief is Non-Negotiable for UK Groundworks

Every year, construction projects across the UK face an invisible enemy: the lingering legacy of unexploded ordnance (UXO) from past conflicts. While these threats are often out of sight, they should never be out of mind. A single discovery can halt a pro...

The Advantage of Manual Soil Screening for UXO Risk Mitigation

When it comes to soil screening for UXO, there’s a big difference between "moving dirt" and "mitigating risk." While many firms rely solely on automated trommels, UXOS specializes in Advanced Soil Screening using manual conveyor picking lines in high risk...

Understanding CIRIA C681: Is Your Site Meeting UXO Safety Standards?

In the UK construction industry, CIRIA C681 is the "gold standard" for managing unexploded ordnance risks. While not a law itself, failing to follow this guidance can leave developers and contractors liable under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.To ...

Why a Vigilant UXO Watching Brief is Critical for High-Risk Groundworks

Many site managers assume a UXO Watching Brief is just a specialist sitting in a van waiting for something to happen. In reality, a professional Watching Brief is an active, vital part of site safety and efficiency.At UXOS, our specialists don’t just watc...