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Mott MacDonald appoints head of sustainability and climate change
Sally Sudworth, previously director for the Low Zero Carbon Hub in Wales, has been appointed by Mott MacDonald as its global head of sustainability and climate change.
31 suppliers secure place on Scotland Excel framework
Scotland Excel’s third Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework is expected to see a spend of around £18m a year, the framework has been awarded to 31 UK suppliers.
£34m flood defence scheme underway at Port of Tilbury
Construction work has started to improve the Port of Tilbury’s flood defences with the installation of new dual-function flood lock gates.
How to guard properties from flood damage
With more than 5m properties in England at risk of flooding, Catherine Hill of Peter Cox examines the options for protecting properties from rising waters and how to recover if the worst happens.
Firm foundations for Flood Performance Certificates
The Flood Performance Certificates scheme urgently needs a firm foundation based on empirical evidence and detailed expert knowledge if it is to succeed, argues Aquobex.
Construction contract issues & what to do about them
Want to avoid construction contract issues? Find out how with this simple guide by EasyBuild, and keep your projects running smoothly.
Climate change and coastal flood: Yes, they are related
The possibility of extreme coastal flood events could increase from the current rate of once every 100 years to every year by 2050, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
COWI completes steelwork installation for Carrington Bridge
The project is the first UK bridge to use high strength “S460W” weathering steel. Using this stronger grade of steel enabled the COWI design team to reduce the total material quantity by 15%, resulting in a more sustainable structure.
Labour challenges Government to ‘Build it in Britain’
The Labour party has pledged to ‘Build it in Britain’ and support 400,000 new jobs as part of the drive towards a clean economy.
Who is responsible? An insight into property flood resilience
At least one in six properties is at risk of flooding in England according to the Environment Agency.
Plans to reduce flood risk in Bristol unveiled
Bristol City Council and the Environment Agency have unveiled their plan for reducing the risk of flooding from the River Avon to Bristol and neighbouring communities.
Environmental risks in construction projects
From location to geospatial systems, Piers Edgell, account director at Landmark Information explores the considerations of environmental risks in construction projects.
Work to commence on Southsea’s £100m coastal scheme
Portsmouth's Southsea coastal scheme is set to get underway in early September with the construction of coastal defences beginning between Long Curtain Moat and Clarence Pier.
Morrison wins £12m contract for Arbroath Flood Scheme
Morrison Construction has been awarded the contract for the Arbroath Flood Protection Scheme by Angus Council.
RSK confirms acquisition of Water Research Centre (WRc)
RSK Group Ltd has announced the acquisition of Water Research Centre Ltd (WRc), an independent centre of excellence for innovation and growth, and its subsidiary Cognica.
IoT data: Maximising its value
Nick Sacke, head of IoT and products at Comms365, explains that stakeholders need to fully understand how to integrate these new data sources into existing data platforms and get the most value from it.
McLaughlin & Harvey wins £18m Ayrshire flood protection scheme
McLaughlin & Harvey has secured the construction contract for a flood protection scheme at the Upper Garnock Valley.
Interserve sees positive haul with contracts worth £92m in June
Interserve has secured contracts worth more than £92m in June, including contracts for the NHS Foundation Trusts across the UK fighting Covid-19.
Covid-19 is ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ to tackle global climate crisis
Covid-19 could be an historic turning point in tackling the global climate crisis, says the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), as it calls on ministers to seize the opportunity.
New standards for flood protection
BS 851188, the first national standard for flood protection products, introduces a number of important changes, Aquobex takes a look.
Environment Agency repairs flood defences damaged in February
The Environment Agency has continued to repair flood defences damaged in the February floods throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, prioritising those communities most at risk of flooding.
Graham completes £1.9m wastewater pumping station in Newtonards
Graham has completed a new wastewater pumping station and storm screening facilities on behalf of NI Water at Portaferry Road, Newtownards.
Green light for £110m Southsea Coastal Scheme
VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster joint venture, VSBW, has been appointed as the main contractor for the £100m Southsea Coastal Scheme.
Interserve to build £11m Hessle Foreshore tidal defence scheme
Interserve has been appointed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to deliver the £11m Hessle Foreshore tidal defence scheme.
Atkins wins third Ecological Services Framework
Atkins have been appointed to work with Environment Agency to restore UK rivers and wetland, and support natural flood management.
Zoom construction case signals ‘shift in English courtroom history’
Barnet Council found liable for the repeated flooding of a family home in the first-ever entirely remote Technology and Construction Court trial in English legal history.