Formal basis and practice of conducting engineering geological and geotechnical investigations in Poland

Abstract

The changing legal conditions for soil investigation are reflected in the practice of their implementation. This, in turn, affects the quality of the investigation results, andultimately the possibility of obtaininga picture of soil conditions close to reality. Under the current legal framework, three types of soil investigation reports are prepared. It is important to stage their implementation correctly. The amendment to the Construction Law in 2020 may facilitate this, provided that the role of the Geotechnical Opinionin the soiltestingprocess is increased and the proper investor's supervision over the soil investigations is ensured