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As an industry leading specialist contractor , Cognition Land and Water Limited ( Cognition ) provides safe bespoke solutions for land remediation , brownfield reclamation , and complex civil engineering and groundwater treatment projects . The company has an extensive portfolio of completed projects across many sectors including residential , commercial , industrial , nuclear , chemical and pharmaceutical . Driven by innovation , sustainability , quality and excellence , Cognition works directly with developer clients or through government bodies and Tier 1 contractors .
Founded in 2005 , the company has experienced significant growth and recognition , enabling diversification from its original speciality as a land remediation contractor . “ We now pride ourselves on being one of the most dynamic , multidisciplinary , leading contractors in the industry ,” begins Rob Fox , Managing Director . “ We innovatively adapt our offering to our clients ’ requirements and provide tailor made solutions for each project , saving time and money .” He further explains : “ This capability makes us the obvious choice for clients looking for a company capable of managing high-risk activities and running operations in sequence . Diversifying into complex civils and geotechnical ground improvement projects , combined with offering services with added biological and radiological risk mitigation , has helped us to expand on our portfolio of clients .”
Innovative solutions
A recent accolade testifying to the quality of Cognition ’ s work is its receipt of the Ground Engineering Awards ’ Contactor of the Year Award 2024 . This category celebrates contractors who have been steadfast in delivering innovation , quality and value on their projects , while demonstrating their attainment of business milestones and profitability .
“ We offer clients comprehensive solutions drawing from our expertise across a wide range of services . We have the necessary skills and experience to provide innovative solutions to even the most complex ground engineering challenges . Our biggest asset is our staff . Their expertise is behind everything we do . It is also why we invest so much in their personal development ,” explains Rob . “ Cognition is very dedicated to its staff . ’ Safety at our core ’ is our ongoing campaign demonstrating that health and safety is rooted in all that we do . In October 2021 , shares in Cognition were transferred to an employee ownership trust ( EOT ). We would not be Cognition without our employees , so the EOT and our continuous investment in learning
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