Beauty and sustainability: the importance of environmental protection
As we continue to review how HS2 is influencing best practice in the built environment sector, we look at the importance of protecting the beauty and sustainability of landscapes during construction works: HS2, the UK’s second high speed railway, is now well underway, promising both economic and environmental benefits. As well as reducing travel times, […]
Alternative solutions to achieve abutment and embankment stabilisation
For embankments or bridge abutments to be effective, stability and longevity are key. To provide support and be resistant to soil erosion from water run-off and adverse weather, they must be carefully planned and executed during construction works then maintained on completion. A number of methods are available to deliver stable, long-lasting solutions, including: soil […]
The benefits that geotechnical products bring to embankment and slope stabilisation
Embankments are an essential part of many developments, providing form, function, protection and landscaping. To deliver this, embankment stabilisation is essential – reinforcing the resistance and stability of soils to preserve the integrity of a slope or embankment, especially around watercourses and drainage channels. Without stabilising the slope and controlling erosion, developments for new residential […]
