Air attack protection ideas for civil infrastructure sought by government

Up to £150,000 is being offered by the government’s Defence and Security Accelerator (Dasa) for novel solutions to protect physical assets, including civilian infrastructure, from uncrewed aerial system (UAS) kinetic attack. The post Air attack protection ideas for civil infrastructure sought by government appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Skegness to benefit from £151M flood defence fund as part of new 1,000 house development

New and existing communities in Skegness will enjoy protection against coastal flooding thanks to a £151M flood risk resilience fund (FRRF) set up by the developers of a new 1,000-home housing development. The post Skegness to benefit from £151M flood defence fund as part of new 1,000 house development appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

McAlpine confirms recent director recruits are in newly created roles

Firm has brought in commercial director and head of defence business

Contract for tidal flood defence scheme in Belfast nearly doubles to £32.8M

The construction contract for the Belfast tidal flood defence scheme has ballooned in price to £32.8M following inflation and changes to the positioning of the defences. The post Contract for tidal flood defence scheme in Belfast nearly doubles to £32.8M appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Mike Hickson OBE to join Sir Robert McAlpine as managing director of defence

Formerly the land and property director of HS2, Mike Hickson OBE will continue to develop Sir Robert McAlpine's work in the defence infrastructure space. The post Mike Hickson OBE to join Sir Robert McAlpine as managing director of defence appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

McKinsey & Company - Insurance: Transforming risk and compliance, Oct 21

Insurers are having to reinvent themselves in the multiyear reality of COVID-19, increased levels of uncertainty, pressures for efficiency, and the need to be resilient and relevant by tapping new sources of growth The Risk & Compliance functions are expected not only to go on protecting insurance companies from downside risks but also to shift toward providing them with strategic advice to support growth (e.g. new business) and change (e.g. company-wide cost and tech transformations)

Construction Claims & Defence

The construction sector in the UK is awash with a rising tide of disputes and legal claims. Michael Gallucci, Managing Director of construction consultancy MPG, outlines the issues, and explains how contractors and engineers can protect themselves against claims and counter claims both in the UK and in the Gulf.

Accento Acustica y Vibraciones SL

We are a Spanish Engineering that develops and manufactures anti vibration mounts and noise control products to treat and remedy vibration or noise problems. We can also offer engineering services like calculations or simulations.