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PRELIMINARY TABLETOP CONSULTATION

Before you go further,
find your focus.

A practical first conversation, supported by an initial review of your project. Together, we identify the question that matters and the evidence needed to move forward.

A tabletop review of maps, geological sections and a 3D model
A consultation starts with the project question and available evidence. Illustrative scene.
WHAT “TABLETOP” MEANS

A first look.
A focused direction.

We start at the desk, using the information available and the knowledge you bring. No field survey is needed for this initial stage.

The consultation can help you explore an early idea, make sense of existing reports, or choose where a more detailed study should focus. It can be held remotely or in person by arrangement.

This is an initial scoping exercise. It does not replace a full technical assessment or confirm that a resource is present.

HOW IT WORKS

Four steps to a useful starting point.

01

Bring the question

Tell us the location, your idea, the decision ahead and any timing or budget constraints.

02

Review what is known

We look at the information within the agreed preliminary scope and flag important gaps.

03

Find the focus

Discuss the geological questions, plausible options and what evidence would be most useful.

04

Agree the next step

Outline a targeted study, further data review or field programme—or identify why more work may not yet be justified.

Helpful to bring

  • A location or area map.
  • Your main project objective.
  • Existing reports, surveys or well information.
  • The decision and timeline you are working toward.

What you leave with

  • A clearer project focus.
  • A list of the key information gaps.
  • Recommended next steps.
  • An outline scope for follow-up, if appropriate.

Scope comes first

Review depth, meeting format, fees and timing are agreed before the consultation. A small initial review and a detailed regional data assessment are different scopes.

PREPARE FOR THE CONVERSATION

Start the conversation
with a short brief.

Tell us about the question you are working through. We will send a copy of your enquiry to you and follow up from Dwell.

Your submission is recorded in Dwell’s enquiry register and used only to respond to this consultation request.