1.7 Earthworks
1.8 Cut and fill appraisal
1. CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Our in-house civil engineering team can provide advice on the infrastructure requirements of a construction project at every stage of the scheme’s lifecycle. We work as one team meaning that our civil engineering solutions are fully integrated with our structural engineering designs, meaning additional peace of mind for our clients.
Our civil engineering services include:
1.1 Roads and highway infrastructure
- We undertake S78 and s278 highways design, including gaining approval for onsite s38 and offsite s278 approvals and liaising with the relevant authorities where needed
- Highway engineering
- Junction design
1.2 Flood risk and drainage
Flood risk management is becoming increasingly important due to the growing focus on climate change. The Climate Change Act 2008 sets out provisions for flood risk, and local authorities are encouraged to be proactive in planning for climate change as per the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
We can provide the following flood risk and drainage services:
- Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) to assess the risk of flooding under relevant current guidelines and consider the potential fluvial flooding, groundwater flooding, existing sewers, surface water flooding and infrastructure failure. National Planning Policy Guidance (NPPG) states a site specific Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) is required for sites of greater than 1 hectare in Flood Zone 1 and for all proposals in Flood Zones 2 and 3 regardless of development size. A FRA can also be requested where there is an identified critical drainage problem.
- Flood modelling studies
- Flood alleviation design & mitigation schemes
- Drainage infrastructure and Sustainable urban Drainage Solutions (SuDS) design. We look at optimal and economical drainage solutions which help to minimise the impact of development and therefore make it more sustainable.
- Drainage strategies
- Drainage design
- Assistance with S106 commuted sum issues
1.3 Pre-planning
We can undertake assessments before a construction project begins to identify issues and risks which could have a practical, safety and financial impact on the project. We undertake this work mindful of project time and cost constraints and sensitive to planning requirements.
1.4 Vehicle swept path analysis
We can perform Swept Path Analysis as a cost-effective planning exercise in the early stages of a construction scheme to support the design of path layouts and assess the implications of a proposed path or road design on a variety of vehicles. It is used to assess whether the intended vehicles can be accommodated by a proposed path design. It is highly useful for any schemes involving vehicular movement and parking including car parks, loading areas, roads, emergency access and construction routes.
1.5 Water engineering
We can assess the various impacts of water on a proposed construction project and design solutions to mitigate key risks related to water flow and provision. This includes understanding the water provision requirements for a proposed structure eg structures designed for habitation and devising solutions to meet those; solutions for water storage and flow; how to mitigate the risks of potential weather events; and other specific design and infrastructure requirements eg if water needs purifying and how it should be collected and distributed.
1.6 Level design
We can undertake level design to assure the design of a construction project by measuring levels of different points with respect to a fixed point eg for the elevation of a building.
1.7 Earthworks
We can perform earthworks design to plan for the optimal movement of earth or rock from one part of the site to another. This is very useful for a number of design features eg embankments for diversions and widening schemes, levelling and filling or road construction, stripping out contaminated land and backfilling.
1.8 Cut and fill appraisal
We undertake cut and fill appraisal to optimise the movement of material across a construction project. Our detailed plans developed using both 2D diagrams and 3D modelling software can save clients time, money and resource by minimising the number of times and volume of rock and soil being moved across a site by setting out much material needs to be moved, in what order, and if there are any risks to be aware of.
1.9 Utilities
- We can handle engagement and negotiation with key statutory suppliers including electricity, water, waste, sewerage, drainage, telecomms.
- Perform utilities searches & constraints plans/reports
- Undertake capacity checks, points of connection & reinforcement requirements
- Manage new supply proposals/coordination
- Utility diversion proposals