Solutions for Water Supply and Disposal, and Sustainable Engineering Solutions for the Environment
Water Resources and Treatment
Since January 2005, Black & Veatch Ltd is the trading name of the Black & Veatch Water, Europe Region, the leading global engineering, consulting and construction company. We specialise in consultancy, design & procurement in the areas of water, environment and information. WATER At Black & Veatch we pride ourselves on our ability and record for providing sustainable solutions for all aspects of water supply & disposal throughout the world. Our professionals are highly experienced & innovative, and we have an outstanding reputation for technical excellence and partnering practices and achievements. We are recognised world leaders in water and wastewater treatment process engineering and contract management for the municipal and industrial sectors, engaged in the design and construction of water and wastewater projects worldwide. As well as providing design, construction, installation and commissioning services, Black & Veatch can also prepare feasibility studies, arrange project finance packages, and provide training for operation and maintenance staff. Turnkey, Design/Build and EPC contracts are frequently undertaken. With experience of countries and cultures across the globe, we are in touch with local issues and can tailor our services to satisfy local needs, whilst at the same time our global network of professionals provides access to expertise that only an organisation with true ‘concept to decommissioning’ capability can provide. Water Resources Black & Veatch have designed all forms of dams and water abstraction schemes across the world. Our designers have provided solutions for some of the world's largest raw water transfer schemes, using long distance pipelines and canals to alleviate drought and to provide the basis for sustainable development to many developing nations. We are specialists in the design of tunnels for water/wastewater transport and the design of outfalls so that they minimise their impact on the environment. We also devise river and coastal flood defence schemes. Our experts advise government organisations and financial institutions throughout the world on the operation, maintenance and management of water assets. We provide Due Diligence and water regulations services, as well as providing experts for Public Inquiries and in legal disputes. Water Treatment and Distribution Black & Veatch have designed and built some of the world's most prestigious and pioneering water treatment plants, producing world class solutions for utilities, governments and local authorities worldwide. It is estimated that 500 million people rely daily on water treated by the company's processes, in places as far afield as London, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Ankara, Lagos, Mumbai and Hong Kong. As well as designing and building new facilities, projects involving the refurbishment and upgrading of existing plants are undertaken. Proven processes are available to produce drinking water of the highest quality. We have specialist expertise in cryptosporidium control and our water distribution team works all over the world to provide solutions on water quality, leakage, metering and billings. We devise solutions for networks of all sizes including all aspects of modelling and the design of service & storage reservoirs. Our specialist water/wastewater process team works on a worldwide basis under the name of Proteus (Process Team for Universal Solutions). This is a worldwide network of process experts co-ordinated by Frank Rogalla from our UK Offices.
Since January 2005, Black & Veatch Ltd is the trading name of the Black & Veatch Water, Europe Region, the leading global engineering, consulting and construction company. We specialise in consultancy, design & procurement in the areas of water, environment and information.
At Black & Veatch we pride ourselves on our ability and record for providing sustainable solutions for all aspects of water supply & disposal throughout the world. Our professionals are highly experienced & innovative, and we have an outstanding reputation for technical excellence and partnering practices and achievements.
We are recognised world leaders in water and wastewater treatment process engineering and contract management for the municipal and industrial sectors, engaged in the design and construction of water and wastewater projects worldwide. As well as providing design, construction, installation and commissioning services, Black & Veatch can also prepare feasibility studies, arrange project finance packages, and provide training for operation and maintenance staff. Turnkey, Design/Build and EPC contracts are frequently undertaken.
With experience of countries and cultures across the globe, we are in touch with local issues and can tailor our services to satisfy local needs, whilst at the same time our global network of professionals provides access to expertise that only an organisation with true ‘concept to decommissioning’ capability can provide.
Black & Veatch have designed all forms of dams and water abstraction schemes across the world. Our designers have provided solutions for some of the world's largest raw water transfer schemes, using long distance pipelines and canals to alleviate drought and to provide the basis for sustainable development to many developing nations.
We are specialists in the design of tunnels for water/wastewater transport and the design of outfalls so that they minimise their impact on the environment. We also devise river and coastal flood defence schemes.
Our experts advise government organisations and financial institutions throughout the world on the operation, maintenance and management of water assets. We provide Due Diligence and water regulations services, as well as providing experts for Public Inquiries and in legal disputes.
Black & Veatch have designed and built some of the world's most prestigious and pioneering water treatment plants, producing world class solutions for utilities, governments and local authorities worldwide. It is estimated that 500 million people rely daily on water treated by the company's processes, in places as far afield as London, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Ankara, Lagos, Mumbai and Hong Kong. As well as designing and building new facilities, projects involving the refurbishment and upgrading of existing plants are undertaken.
Proven processes are available to produce drinking water of the highest quality. We have specialist expertise in cryptosporidium control and our water distribution team works all over the world to provide solutions on water quality, leakage, metering and billings. We devise solutions for networks of all sizes including all aspects of modelling and the design of service & storage reservoirs.
Our specialist water/wastewater process team works on a worldwide basis under the name of Proteus (Process Team for Universal Solutions). This is a worldwide network of process experts co-ordinated by Frank Rogalla from our UK Offices.
Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Black & Veatch can solve all forms of wastewater treatment problems. We have designed and built some of the largest and complex wastewater treatment plants in the world, for both municipal and industrial clients. We work with clients from initial concept to final commissioning, and long-term operation if required, to ensure the best solution for each site. Many of the processes available, including conventional sewage treatment processes and biological nutrient removal, can be combined to provide the most effective, specific solution to ensure that required standards are met. A Group global technology support facility ensures that Black & Veatch continues to develop innovative solutions to solve disposal and odour problems and minimise the environmental impact of treatment and disposal processes. Black & Veatch's experience in sewage treatment and sludge digestion gives the company an unrivalled depth of knowledge, both in the design and construction of new plants and the refurbishment and upgrading of existing plant. This expertise has been acquired through successfully handling major wastewater projects throughout the world in a variety of conditions and climates. We have specialist expertise in the areas of: Urban Pollution Management (UPM) techniques for providing solutions to Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO). Our teams of sewerage engineers and modellers have designed solutions to wastewater collection systems throughout the world and use sophisticated computer modelling systems to simulate the operation of sewerage and drainage systems in drainage area plans. "No-Dig" solutions, involving state of the art microtunnelling and pipe-relining techniques for infrastructure renewal Sustainable Drainage is a fast developing field, which mimics nature instead of using traditional pipes and sewer to provide solutions to urban runoff. We are a leading exponent of this technique Biological Nutrient Removal is a developing field and we employ one of its pioneers (Dr James Barnard - Pioneer of the Bardenpho process) Sludge treatment and the management of the disposal/reuse routes. In particular our process team is currently providing the solution for the UK's largest sewage sludge pasteurisation project Our specialist water/wastewater process team works on a worldwide basis under the name of Proteus (Process Team for Universal Solutions). This is a worldwide network of process experts co-ordinated by Frank Rogalla from our UK Offices. Wastewater Processes Black & Veatch's expertise and skills in Sewage Treatment, Sludge Digestion and Industrial Effluent Treatment have been acquired through the successful handling of major wastewater projects throughout the world in a variety of conditions and climates. Processes offered include: Primary separation - in conventional tanks or Lamella separators; Activated sludge systems; The Submerged Aerated Filtration (SAFe) process - an attached growth process in which micro organisms grow on a submerged, inert support system; The combination of Lamella with SAFe - to give a high process rate with a small footprint; Biological or Chemical Nutrient removal processes; Sludge Digestion - in a variety of designs of digester with utilisation of biogas; Sludge Conditioning - including thickening, drying, incineration and composting.
Black & Veatch can solve all forms of wastewater treatment problems. We have designed and built some of the largest and complex wastewater treatment plants in the world, for both municipal and industrial clients. We work with clients from initial concept to final commissioning, and long-term operation if required, to ensure the best solution for each site. Many of the processes available, including conventional sewage treatment processes and biological nutrient removal, can be combined to provide the most effective, specific solution to ensure that required standards are met.
A Group global technology support facility ensures that Black & Veatch continues to develop innovative solutions to solve disposal and odour problems and minimise the environmental impact of treatment and disposal processes. Black & Veatch's experience in sewage treatment and sludge digestion gives the company an unrivalled depth of knowledge, both in the design and construction of new plants and the refurbishment and upgrading of existing plant. This expertise has been acquired through successfully handling major wastewater projects throughout the world in a variety of conditions and climates.
We have specialist expertise in the areas of:
Wastewater Processes
Black & Veatch's expertise and skills in Sewage Treatment, Sludge Digestion and Industrial Effluent Treatment have been acquired through the successful handling of major wastewater projects throughout the world in a variety of conditions and climates. Processes offered include:
Industrial Water Treatment
Black & Veatch has extensive experience of treating water and wastewater for industrial processes, including power generation, textile manufacture, iron & steel manufacture and petrochemical production. From the production of high purity water to the disposal of effluent, Black & Veatch delivers innovative plants solutions through a single point of responsibility that guarantees process, price and programme. Black & Veatch has the added benefit of extensive experience in providing innovative approaches to process design and novel approaches to project implementation. The environmental concerns of companies in virtually every industrial category have been addressed which includes national and multinational companies with policies of environmental care. Refurbishment and Asset Renewal Services Black & Veatch provide a refurbishment and asset renewal services to the UK water and wastewater industry. We have extended our presence in the small works sector and can now truly state that no project is either too small or too large for us, on any UK water or wastewater treatment plant. Upgrading plants is a cost effective way of: Enhancing plant operation; Meeting increasing demand; Improving water quality and; Optimising capital outlay while maintaining service to the public. Research & Development In the past 20 years Black & Veatch have undertaken over 50 research projects for organisations such as UKWIR, CIRIA and DEFRA and has a long history of providing specialist advice to the UK water industry. More recently Black & Veatch has also undertaken projects for the US water industry through AwwaRF and WERF. One recently completed project for UKWIR identified the causes of discolouration events within distribution and developed a risk based assessment process for identifying vulnerable areas. The process is structured such that it can be readily incorporated into company analysis and reporting procedures using data from existing company databases. The assessment process is already being used as the basis for the ‘proactive investigations’ in one water company’s DOMS. The project included a review of the benefits and limitations of various technologies and control methods for reducing the risk of discolouration. Partnering & Alliancing Black & Veatch are part of more Partnering projects, Alliances and Frameworks than any other multi-professional engineering company in the UK Water Industry. This style of work is our preferred way of doing business in the UK, and accounts for 75% of our business in the water industry. Amongst many others we have delivered solutions for Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and the Heathrow Terminal 5 team for BAA. We have numerous co-located "Client-Consultant-Contractor" teams working in a fully integrated manner, committed to the overall success of their team's objectives. These relationships take many forms: from single project partnership; through long term programmes of work; to simple frameworks for our services. Our people are co-located alongside clients and are able to use their skills throughout the project/programme process, contributing in an exceptional way to deliver real value to all. Our people are proactive contributors to these teams, working in close co-operation in mutually beneficial relationships with our clients and with their suppliers. Fundamental to our approach is the ability to focus the world-wide expertise of Black & Veatch at a local level using people with local knowledge, drawing upon the expertise of the whole Black & Veatch organisation. We promote this though our network of offices both in the UK and overseas, and through the co-located alliance teams. We use the same philosophy overseas. Our network of local offices and partners focuses the efforts of our experts. We provide the optimum local solution using our global expertise. Our people also work within client organisations around the world. This is mutually beneficial, allowing us to offer our expertise whilst developing a greater understanding of the local situation.
Black & Veatch has extensive experience of treating water and wastewater for industrial processes, including power generation, textile manufacture, iron & steel manufacture and petrochemical production.
From the production of high purity water to the disposal of effluent, Black & Veatch delivers innovative plants solutions through a single point of responsibility that guarantees process, price and programme.
Black & Veatch has the added benefit of extensive experience in providing innovative approaches to process design and novel approaches to project implementation. The environmental concerns of companies in virtually every industrial category have been addressed which includes national and multinational companies with policies of environmental care.
Black & Veatch provide a refurbishment and asset renewal services to the UK water and wastewater industry. We have extended our presence in the small works sector and can now truly state that no project is either too small or too large for us, on any UK water or wastewater treatment plant.
Upgrading plants is a cost effective way of:
Research & Development
In the past 20 years Black & Veatch have undertaken over 50 research projects for organisations such as UKWIR, CIRIA and DEFRA and has a long history of providing specialist advice to the UK water industry. More recently Black & Veatch has also undertaken projects for the US water industry through AwwaRF and WERF.
One recently completed project for UKWIR identified the causes of discolouration events within distribution and developed a risk based assessment process for identifying vulnerable areas. The process is structured such that it can be readily incorporated into company analysis and reporting procedures using data from existing company databases. The assessment process is already being used as the basis for the ‘proactive investigations’ in one water company’s DOMS. The project included a review of the benefits and limitations of various technologies and control methods for reducing the risk of discolouration.
Partnering & Alliancing
Black & Veatch are part of more Partnering projects, Alliances and Frameworks than any other multi-professional engineering company in the UK Water Industry. This style of work is our preferred way of doing business in the UK, and accounts for 75% of our business in the water industry. Amongst many others we have delivered solutions for Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and the Heathrow Terminal 5 team for BAA.
We have numerous co-located "Client-Consultant-Contractor" teams working in a fully integrated manner, committed to the overall success of their team's objectives. These relationships take many forms: from single project partnership; through long term programmes of work; to simple frameworks for our services.
Our people are co-located alongside clients and are able to use their skills throughout the project/programme process, contributing in an exceptional way to deliver real value to all. Our people are proactive contributors to these teams, working in close co-operation in mutually beneficial relationships with our clients and with their suppliers.
Fundamental to our approach is the ability to focus the world-wide expertise of Black & Veatch at a local level using people with local knowledge, drawing upon the expertise of the whole Black & Veatch organisation. We promote this though our network of offices both in the UK and overseas, and through the co-located alliance teams.
We use the same philosophy overseas. Our network of local offices and partners focuses the efforts of our experts. We provide the optimum local solution using our global expertise. Our people also work within client organisations around the world. This is mutually beneficial, allowing us to offer our expertise whilst developing a greater understanding of the local situation.
Environmental Protection
At Black & Veatch we create sustainable engineering solutions that balance the needs and values of society against natural forces. By ensuring that our projects relate to the wider environment, we provide forward thinking answers to our clients. As an integrated engineering company we deliver consulting, construction, refurbishment and decommissioning services. The Black & Veatch approach ensures an holistic “concept to decommissioning” capability, with the right skills provided in the right place at the right time. In the Black & Veatch Environment Business we focus on sustainable solutions to the problems of infrastructure development, which we deliver in sympathy with the natural environment. Environment Assessment Black & Veatch provide environmental assessment of infrastructure projects; from strategic development of options, to design and construction on site. We have a proven track record of working closely with engineers and developers to gain regulatory approval and minimise environmental impact. We do this through delivery of strategic environmental assessment (SEA), environmental impact assessment (EIA), environmental audit and the provision of technical advice.We have expertise in species and sites that are formally protected, including European sites of nature conservation importance. We offer a range of services including data collection, surveys, assessment, negotiation with conservation organisations, habitat creation and, where appropriate, translocation. We have an established network of specialist associates who support us in delivering a wide range of SEA and EIA. Our clients include government departments, public authorities, contractors and industry. Gaining early endorsement from statutory and non-statutory organisations, landowners and the public is pivotal to the successful delivery of projects. We have developed a number of effective ways of addressing this, including managing public exhibitions, co-ordinating formal liaison groups, and producing user-friendly publicity material. This helps ensure that development proposals are accepted and that any conflicts are resolved. Other environmental assessment services include: Risk assessment; Expert witness services; Planning, including application for planning consents; Environmental desk studies; Environmental audits (pre-acquisition and pre-divestment); Development of environmental management systems; and Provision of environmental awareness training Environment Modelling Black & Veatch provide environmental modelling services across a wide range of fields. With expertise in hydrodynamic, sediment transport and water quality modelling, we undertake model development, impact assessment and audits. This is often in support of wider engineering projects and so is used to drive infrastructure design and investment.Environmental modelling can also influence the siting of developments such as discharge outfalls and harbour walls, and ensure that environmental impacts are minimised. We use modelling to assist project delivery across a variety of sectors, including flood and coastal defence, waterside development and environmental impact studies. Using models developed by the world's leading hydraulic research centres, combined with in-house development of specialist advanced models, we are able to provide our clients with an in-depth modelling service, from simple 1D schematisations up to complex full 3D modelling. In the case of wastewater discharges, where the pipe ends our environmental modellers' role begins. We predict the fate of wastewater in the receiving environment, whether this be rivers, estuaries or marine waters. Our environmental modelling team is able to integrate effectively with in-house or external sewerage network modellers, to ensure an effective and accurate representation of the real world. Our modellers assess the suitability and design of structures, such as ports, harbour walls, dams and flood and coastal defences. With the ability to simulate and predict changes in flow and wave action, we can assist engineering design and detailed environmental impact assessment studies. In addition, we can assess the integrity and fate of structures in both the long and short term.
At Black & Veatch we create sustainable engineering solutions that balance the needs and values of society against natural forces. By ensuring that our projects relate to the wider environment, we provide forward thinking answers to our clients.
As an integrated engineering company we deliver consulting, construction, refurbishment and decommissioning services. The Black & Veatch approach ensures an holistic “concept to decommissioning” capability, with the right skills provided in the right place at the right time.
In the Black & Veatch Environment Business we focus on sustainable solutions to the problems of infrastructure development, which we deliver in sympathy with the natural environment. Environment Assessment
Black & Veatch provide environmental assessment of infrastructure projects; from strategic development of options, to design and construction on site. We have a proven track record of working closely with engineers and developers to gain regulatory approval and minimise environmental impact.
We do this through delivery of strategic environmental assessment (SEA), environmental impact assessment (EIA), environmental audit and the provision of technical advice.We have expertise in species and sites that are formally protected, including European sites of nature conservation importance. We offer a range of services including data collection, surveys, assessment, negotiation with conservation organisations, habitat creation and, where appropriate, translocation.
We have an established network of specialist associates who support us in delivering a wide range of SEA and EIA. Our clients include government departments, public authorities, contractors and industry.
Gaining early endorsement from statutory and non-statutory organisations, landowners and the public is pivotal to the successful delivery of projects. We have developed a number of effective ways of addressing this, including managing public exhibitions, co-ordinating formal liaison groups, and producing user-friendly publicity material. This helps ensure that development proposals are accepted and that any conflicts are resolved.
Other environmental assessment services include:
Environment Modelling
Black & Veatch provide environmental modelling services across a wide range of fields. With expertise in hydrodynamic, sediment transport and water quality modelling, we undertake model development, impact assessment and audits. This is often in support of wider engineering projects and so is used to drive infrastructure design and investment.Environmental modelling can also influence the siting of developments such as discharge outfalls and harbour walls, and ensure that environmental impacts are minimised. We use modelling to assist project delivery across a variety of sectors, including flood and coastal defence, waterside development and environmental impact studies.
Using models developed by the world's leading hydraulic research centres, combined with in-house development of specialist advanced models, we are able to provide our clients with an in-depth modelling service, from simple 1D schematisations up to complex full 3D modelling.
In the case of wastewater discharges, where the pipe ends our environmental modellers' role begins. We predict the fate of wastewater in the receiving environment, whether this be rivers, estuaries or marine waters. Our environmental modelling team is able to integrate effectively with in-house or external sewerage network modellers, to ensure an effective and accurate representation of the real world.
Our modellers assess the suitability and design of structures, such as ports, harbour walls, dams and flood and coastal defences. With the ability to simulate and predict changes in flow and wave action, we can assist engineering design and detailed environmental impact assessment studies. In addition, we can assess the integrity and fate of structures in both the long and short term.
Flood and Coastal Defences
Black & Veatch is one of the UK's leading providers of flood and coastal defence appraisal and design. Working closely with the Environment Agency of England and Wales in particular, we assess, design and deliver sustainable flood and coastal defence schemes. Strategic Analysis We have an established track record of undertaking high level strategic management planning for flood and coastal defence and river basin management. We consider the full range of issues, including geomorphology, habitats, land uses and flood defences. The effects of long term natural changes are evaluated and monitored in relation to river and coastal environments. We routinely establish and predict the impacts associated with changing water levels and flood events. This involves multi-disciplinary studies to address concerns regarding hydrology, drainage, siltation and the wider environment. Scheme Justification As well as high level strategic studies, we appraise and deliver flood and coastal defence schemes to protect people and property, and also habitat and the wider environment. With sea level rise and increased storminess predicted for the UK and many other parts of the world, there is the need for informed investment decisions, both in terms of new and existing flood protection. Scheme justification involves identifying the most appropriate solution to a problem, in terms of technical viability, economic justification, environmental impacts and long-term sustainability. In doing so, we consider both hard and soft engineering solutions, including the engineering of habitats. Project Delivery Black & Veatch undertake the delivery of schemes, from design through to construction supervision and contract administration. Innovative solutions to problems are developed for both large and small scale projects. We work under a variety of contracts, offering best practice and best value. Risk management is key to our approach throughout the life of our projects.
Black & Veatch is one of the UK's leading providers of flood and coastal defence appraisal and design. Working closely with the Environment Agency of England and Wales in particular, we assess, design and deliver sustainable flood and coastal defence schemes.
Strategic Analysis
We have an established track record of undertaking high level strategic management planning for flood and coastal defence and river basin management. We consider the full range of issues, including geomorphology, habitats, land uses and flood defences. The effects of long term natural changes are evaluated and monitored in relation to river and coastal environments. We routinely establish and predict the impacts associated with changing water levels and flood events. This involves multi-disciplinary studies to address concerns regarding hydrology, drainage, siltation and the wider environment.
Scheme Justification
As well as high level strategic studies, we appraise and deliver flood and coastal defence schemes to protect people and property, and also habitat and the wider environment. With sea level rise and increased storminess predicted for the UK and many other parts of the world, there is the need for informed investment decisions, both in terms of new and existing flood protection. Scheme justification involves identifying the most appropriate solution to a problem, in terms of technical viability, economic justification, environmental impacts and long-term sustainability. In doing so, we consider both hard and soft engineering solutions, including the engineering of habitats.
Project Delivery
Black & Veatch undertake the delivery of schemes, from design through to construction supervision and contract administration. Innovative solutions to problems are developed for both large and small scale projects. We work under a variety of contracts, offering best practice and best value. Risk management is key to our approach throughout the life of our projects.
Waste Management and Waterside Developments
Waste Management Black & Veatch has built up a substantial track record in waste management worldwide, over the last two decades, ranging from the development of solid waste management masterplans to the supervision of closed landfill restoration. Drawing on a wealth of expertise in waste management, materials handling, power engineering, hydrogeology, leachate treatment and environmental management, we are able to offer sustainable solutions to almost any problem in the waste industry. Areas of particular experience include: Waste masterplans Sludge disposal Material Recovery Facilities Landfilling Composting Site restoration Waste-to-energy Transfer stations Environmental monitoring Environmental pressures to conserve natural resources focus on the reduction of waste in all its forms. Commercial considerations will usually encourage minimisation of industrial wastes, while public awareness education may result in long term reduction in household waste production. We can help in assessing the optimum system for waste management in any situation. We can design and supervise the construction of any form of waste handling, treatment or disposal facility. We have successfully engineered numerous transfer stations, waste-to-energy plants, material recovery facilities and landfill sites throughout the world. As well as designing facilities to meet all legislation requirements, we are able to demonstrate compliance through formally documented monitoring and audits. Waterside Developments Black & Veatch is increasingly involved in waterside infrastructure, offering advice, planning and design. Starting with flood risk assessments in line with Planning Policy Guidance (PPG25), we complete surveys and investigations into the appropriateness and siting of infrastructure, as well as actual engineering and landscape design.In addition, we supervise construction and development of water frontage. From pre-acquisition due diligence to detailed condition surveys and assessments of river walls, we offer advice and guidance to a range of developers, government agencies, councils and harbour authorities. Specific projects in recent years include work on over 30 urban regeneration sites along the Thames Estuary and Thames Gateway. These include strategic advice on the economic viability of water use and the possibility of expanding water-based transport, contaminated land advice, and drainage area and architectural masterplanning.
Waste Management
Black & Veatch has built up a substantial track record in waste management worldwide, over the last two decades, ranging from the development of solid waste management masterplans to the supervision of closed landfill restoration.
Drawing on a wealth of expertise in waste management, materials handling, power engineering, hydrogeology, leachate treatment and environmental management, we are able to offer sustainable solutions to almost any problem in the waste industry.
Areas of particular experience include:
Environmental pressures to conserve natural resources focus on the reduction of waste in all its forms. Commercial considerations will usually encourage minimisation of industrial wastes, while public awareness education may result in long term reduction in household waste production. We can help in assessing the optimum system for waste management in any situation.
We can design and supervise the construction of any form of waste handling, treatment or disposal facility. We have successfully engineered numerous transfer stations, waste-to-energy plants, material recovery facilities and landfill sites throughout the world. As well as designing facilities to meet all legislation requirements, we are able to demonstrate compliance through formally documented monitoring and audits.
Waterside Developments
Black & Veatch is increasingly involved in waterside infrastructure, offering advice, planning and design. Starting with flood risk assessments in line with Planning Policy Guidance (PPG25), we complete surveys and investigations into the appropriateness and siting of infrastructure, as well as actual engineering and landscape design.In addition, we supervise construction and development of water frontage. From pre-acquisition due diligence to detailed condition surveys and assessments of river walls, we offer advice and guidance to a range of developers, government agencies, councils and harbour authorities.
Specific projects in recent years include work on over 30 urban regeneration sites along the Thames Estuary and Thames Gateway. These include strategic advice on the economic viability of water use and the possibility of expanding water-based transport, contaminated land advice, and drainage area and architectural masterplanning.
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