Established in 1981, A F Howland Associates is an independent geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering consultancy committed to delivering specialist services across a range of related disciplines.
Our team brings extensive expertise in both soft and hard rock conditions, providing solutions for diverse engineering challenges, including roads and highways, tunnels, earthworks, slope stability, and foundations.
We have a long history of managing civil engineering investigations, successfully completing projects for public and private sector clients. From individual construction assignments to large-scale term contracts, we ensure quality and reliability at every stage.
In addition to geotechnical consultancy, we offer complementary services in geo-environmental and hydrogeological engineering. Our practical, solution-focused approach has earned us the trust of client organizations and contractors, who value our ability to address complex engineering needs with clarity and precision.
At A F Howland Associates, we are dedicated to excellence, innovation, and building strong partnerships with our clients.
A F Howland Associates has a rich history dating back to 1981, when Dr Howland began as a sole trader, quickly becoming a trusted advisor for the London Docklands regeneration project. The company launched its pioneering GEODASY service in 1985 and was incorporated in 1997, establishing its head office in Cringleford, Norwich, and later expanding with a second office in Long Melford, Suffolk. Over the years, A F Howland Associates has weathered economic challenges, earned accolades like the BCI Award for Project Orwell in 2001, and built a reputation as a trusted geotechnical consultant for major utilities frameworks since 1989. Recent milestones include working on significant projects for Yorkshire Water in 2020, joining the Perfect Circle framework in 2022, and becoming part of the Celnor Group in December 2023.
In 2023, A F Howland Associates became a member of the Celnor Group, a people focused business offering solutions to technical and environmental challenges for customers across a range of industries and regulatory environments.
Celnor invests in the growth, development, and training of all its colleagues and was founded by TICC industry expert, Simon Parrington.
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