Environment Agency appoints consortium for new flood risk framework

The Environment Agency has appointed a consortium led by AtkinsRéalis with subconsultants Stantec and Waterman to provide professional services for a new flood and coastal risk management framework covering England. The post Environment Agency appoints consortium for new flood risk framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Greater Manchester flood scheme catalyses the use of various low carbon technologies

First approved in May 2020, the Littleborough Flood Risk Management Scheme (FRMS) – projected cost of £86M – was developed to manage flood risk from the River Roch for the towns of Rochdale and Littleborough in Greater Manchester over the next 100 years. It forms… The post Greater Manchester flood scheme catalyses the use of various low carbon technologies appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Bam Nuttall wins £9.5M Upper Thurne flood risk contract

Civil engineering and construction Bam Nuttall has secured the £9.5M contract to deliver three new pumping stations in the Norfolk Broads as part of a major flood risk management upgrade for the Upper Thurne catchment, near to Great Yarmouth. The post Bam Nuttall wins £9.5M Upper Thurne flood risk contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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.

£46M Littleborough Flood Risk Management Scheme restarts after winter pause

Work has continued on the Littleborough Flood Risk Management Scheme (FRMS), will provide enhanced flood protection for homes and businesses in the wider Greater Manchester region. The post £46M Littleborough Flood Risk Management Scheme restarts after winter pause appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

RICS - Risk management and the giga-projects of the Middle East 20062023

In a region that has the world’s highest risk of cost overruns, how can project risk at this scale be effectively managed amidst on-going global headwinds? How can new technologies be effectively integrated? And what are the essential considerations for businesses wishing to manage risks in giga-projects of this scale and technological advancement?

RICS - Generative design: A knowledge-based approach to construction

How can the advantages of generative design be best applied to help meet demand for infrastructure and housing for example, cut costs and improve productivity and efficiency. What are the challenges implementing a generative design approach and how can they be overcome? How is generative design being used today and how will it change the way we build tomorrow?

FT - Unleashing AI’s potential: how it can help us adapt to climate change 27062023

AI has the potential to be a key tool in the fight against climate change and make meaningful change in this critical moment. Hamid Maher, Managing Director & Partner at BCG, explains the importance of AI when it comes to tackling climate change, how it can be used to forecast both long-term and immediate hazards, and in turn help decision makers take action.

Metroun - CEMAR - Benefits & Drawbacks 14062023

If you work in the QS profession, are a Project Manager, Administrator, Engineer or Designer, chances are you have come across CEMAR at some stage, whether that be to manage an entire framework contract or simply on a one-off basis for an individual scheme. This video is going to briefly explain what CEMAR is, how it can help on a project and also some of the frustrations that a lot of people who use it can have.

Construction Management - Why insolvencies will not slow down any time soon, May 2023

Despite avoiding a recession in 2022, the construction sector must brace itself for the likelihood of rising insolvencies, writes Pablo Cristi Worm

Has the traditional main contractor role become a "construction integrator" when all trades are subcontracted anyway?

What are your top early warning signals to indicate a construction project may be in danger of becoming distressed?

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