Strategic approach aims to stop sediment at its source

Auckland Council is stepping up its work to protect Auckland’s harbours and coastal environments by tackling one of the biggest causes of water pollution — sediment — and focusing on innovative technologies to detect sediment risks as they happen. Sediment enters waterways from activities such as construction, earthworks and erosion across rural and urban landscapes, […] The post Strategic approach aims to stop sediment at its source appeared first on Building Today.

Government should consult more regularly with coastal erosion communities

The UK Government has been called upon to consult more regularly with those affected by coastal erosion when developing Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs). The post Government should consult more regularly with coastal erosion communities appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Sweco secures £11M flood and erosion framework agreement in Norway

Architecture, engineering and environment consultancy firm Sweco has been awarded a framework agreement by the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) to provide consulting services related to flood and erosion protection measures across Norway. The post Sweco secures £11M flood and erosion framework agreement in Norway appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Piling without the impact

Flooding and erosion, driven by climate change, will require extensive ground engineering. This comes with its own environmental impacts. Piling contractors must find ways to deliver this work, while minimising noise and vibration. Will North reports.

Jackson Civil Engineering secures £14M Hampshire coastal flood and erosion contract

Suffolk-based Jackson Civil Engineering has been named the construction contractor for the delivery of a flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) scheme at Langstone in Havant, south Hampshire. The post Jackson Civil Engineering secures £14M Hampshire coastal flood and erosion contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Best practices for mitigating soil erosion on steep construction sites?