Kier secures second-stage Bridgwater tidal barrier contract

Kier has secured a contract worth up to £125m to continue construction of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier in Somerset, a flood defence scheme designed to protect more than 11,300 homes and 1,500 businesses from tidal flooding. The Environment Agency awarded Kier Construction the job on… The post Kier secures second-stage Bridgwater tidal barrier contract appeared first on Construction News.

How the Environment Agency is accelerating low-carbon infrastructure delivery

The Environment Agency’s shift from a project-based to a capital programme-wide approach for low-carbon technologies trials could become an exemplar of how infrastructure clients can accelerate the decarbonisation of their activities. The post How the Environment Agency is accelerating low-carbon infrastructure delivery appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Contract signed for £1.2bn Beach Management Framework for England’s coastline

Dutch marine contractor Van Oord UK and Hertfordshire-based VBA Joint Venture have been appointed by the Environment Agency as suppliers for a new framework to deliver beach management and coastal maintenance works across England. The post Contract signed for £1.2bn Beach Management Framework for England’s coastline appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Sussex coastal resilience scheme underway

Major coastal defence operations have begun along the Sussex coast as the Environment Agency has started its annual spring programme to protect thousands of homes and businesses from flooding. The post Sussex coastal resilience scheme underway appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Environment Agency starts hunt for contractors on £6.6bn engineering framework

The Environment Agency has launched a major procurement exercise worth an estimated £6.6bn including VAT to deliver engineering and environmental asset work across England over the next decade. The post Environment Agency starts hunt for contractors on £6.6bn engineering framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Building Magazine - Project bank accounts come of age, 23072020

This article highlights the benefits of Project Bank Accounts on public sector projects and raises the question if legislation should be introduced so Project Bank Accounts are used on all construction projects, both in the public and private sectors

Environment Agency - Digital Asset Data and Information

The Environment Agency as a client are investing in change called Creating Asset Management Capacity (CAMC). The element within this known as Digital Asset Data Information (DADI) is a digital programme of work with a whole life focus on how the Environment Agency as an owner operator will digitally create, maintain and operate its asset estate in the future. This video provides an overview of some of the activity that is and will be undertaken.

Environment Agency - Creating Asset Management Capacity (CAMC)

An overview of the Environment Agency Asset Management Programme of change known as Creating Asset Management Capacity (CAMC)

Environment Agency - Introduction to Net Zero Carbon for Infrastructure Assets

Environment Agency highlights how carbon reduction can be implemented to assets during design, construction, operation, maintenance & decommissioning; including alternative materials, techniques and technological advances