Easing congestion at a known black spot
The level crossing at King’s Dyke on the PeterboroughโEly rail line is a pinch point for traffic and an accident black spot. โThe current level crossing has been a bottleneck for a long time with slow-moving freight trains causing a minimum delay of 13 minutes and often much longer,โ commented a local council representative. Residents and Cambridgeshire County Council agreed a solution and contracted Kier Construction, a UK-based construction and infrastructure company which provides specialist design and build services for a wide range of clients, including both public and private housebuilding, to undertake the massive operation. The proposed scheme is to build a road bridge that will cross the railway line and connect Peterborough and Whittlesey.
In addition to constructing the bridge, a roundabout, underpasses and accompanying roads, Kier outlined mitigation and ecological mini-projects. Owing to its professionalism and previous experience, RSK was hired to complete the mitigation projects. RSKโs dedicated habitat management team provides practical ecological contracting services for a diverse client base, applying the teamโs extensive experience of delivering ecological mitigation measures and habitat creation projects to offer bespoke, pragmatic solutions to challenges. Using a specialist tracked unit with a fixed-tooth mulcher, the RSK Habitat Management team cleared more than 7000 m2 of dense scrub and undergrowth, 1000 m2 of hedgerows and almost 20 trees (500โ1000 mm girth) including one enormous tree with a trunk more than 1000 mm in diameter.
โRSK was highly professional and efficient. The team took every opportunity to minimise on-site disturbance. I was very impressed with how they worked and would not hesitate to use them again in the future,โ commented Robin How, Kierโs project manager. RSK completed its programme three days ahead of schedule, which reduced Kierโs supervision requirements and subsequent costs, and reduced the disturbance the site works caused to the on-site livery.
- Location: England
- Project status: Complete
- Sector: Property and Construction
- Service: Lead Property Consultancy Remediation
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๐ข Will regenerative design be key in building a resilient future?
๐๏ธ In the first article of our new series Cities of Tomorrow, our panel explores what role regenerative design plays in forming a framework for our cities of tomorrow.
๐ The conversation was hosted by Andrew Tempany, Technical Director at @stephensonhalliday
Read more in our bio!
#Architecture #Design #Development #Sustainability #Sustainable #Environment
๐ We are proud to share that RSK Group is a finalist for the annual @britchamsg Singapore Award 2022 under the Sustainability Champion of the Year category.
โญ We are thrilled to see the hard work of our dedicated teams being recognised by this prestigious organization.
๐ The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony that will take place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore on October 13th
#Sustainability #Awards #Sustainable #Event #Environment #Environmental
๐ข RSK Group is delighted to announce that we are one of the sponsors of the Ground Source Heat Pump Associationโs conference and charity dinner.
๐ค The Conference is an opportunity to gain insight into the heat pump installation industry, through a series of coordinated expert panel sessions, presentations, and networking opportunities.
๐ Geocore Site Investigations Ltd, Ground Heat, ZED and Carbon Zero Consulting will be attending this event.
We canโt wait to see you there!
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30th September 2022
๐ The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa, Skipton
#Energy #Heating #GroundSourceHeatPumps #HeatPumps #Event #Conference #GroundHeat
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Some great pictures from the @StructuralSoils team in action at Merthyr
Want to join our team? View our latest opportunities ๐ www.rskgroup.com/careers
#RSKgroup #behindthescenes #meettheteam #RSKfamily #RSKonsite #construction #engineering
๐ข RSK Tanzania is proud to host NICOLA โ CONNECT, organized by the Network for Industrially Contaminated Land in Africa.
๐ค NICOLA โ CONNECT provides a platform for social and technical interaction between members of NICOLA, and professionals interested in Contaminated Land or associated fields, in a casual setting.
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5th October 2022
๐ Golden Tulip Hotel, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Kindly RSVP to hkimario@ rsk.co.uk ASAP to reserve your seat.
To call for enquiries, contact: +255 719 697 323
We look forward to seeing you there!
#Tanzania #Event #ContaminatedLand #Africa #Land #Environment #Environmental
๐ค Society is moving towards a more equitable and sustainable world.
๐๏ธ Our cities sit at the centre of this modern world: they grow and change as we do.
๐ค As we face unprecedented challenges today, how will our cities evolve to serve our needs in the future?
๐ RSKโs Cities of Tomorrow series explores the sustainable solutions available to us to create resilient and future-proof urban centres.
Stay tuned to find out more!
#Sustainability #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #Environment #Environmental #Sustainable
๐ข We are pleased to announce that Spencer Group has joined the #RSKFamily
๐ค Spencer Group comprises land management and environmental services specialists Spencer Environmental Care Associates (ECA) and geo-technical contractors and consultants Quantum Geotechnic.
Find out more in our bio!
#Environmental #Land #LandManagement #Environment #Sustainability #Geotechnical
๐ As we return to offices, how we commute to work will play an important role in our ambitions to achieve net zero targets.
๐ค Businesses play a crucial part in facilitating action towards these goals.
๐ In this edition of our series Climate Realities, Ian Wickett, Senior Associate Director at RSK Transport Planning, tells us why everyday changes, supported by business, are of vital importance.
Read more in our bio!
#Transport #NetZero #Commute #Environment #Environmental #ClimateChange
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Recent spots by Chris Williams from @BinniesGlobal out on site for Southern Water last week, snapping the Pyramidal Orchid, the Hoary Plantain and the Bee Orchid
Want to join our team? View our latest opportunities ๐ www.rskgroup.com/careers
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