Wet Civil Engineering
Experts in Delivering Sustainable Solutions
Wet civil engineering focuses on construction and infrastructure projects involving water or near water bodies, including rivers, coasts, and wetlands. It encompasses a wide range of activities like water management, flood control, coastal restoration, and habitat creation, often prioritising environmentally sustainable and compliant solutions.
FiveRivers has over 25-years’ experience working in, on, with and next to water so when it comes to civil engineering and water, we are experts in delivering sustainable solutions.
While we would recommend delivering soft solutions, we appreciate that this isn’t always possible, so we’ve developed a team of designers who can meet your needs through early contractor involvement (ECI) and concept to detailed designs. Our construction team comes with over 25-years’ experience delivering soft and hard engineered solutions in water, from sheet piling to fish passes.
The Problems
Project Complexity
Wet civil engineering involves construction and maintenance in or near water bodies like rivers, wetlands, and coastal areas, ensuring environmentally sustainable and compliant solutions. We find the problems often associated with a wet civil engineering project are significant and multifaceted. One major issue is the environmental impact, which could involve disrupting local ecosystems. Additionally, navigating complex regulations presents a substantial challenge. It is also essential to assess the technical feasibility of the project thoroughly. Ensuring sustainability in construction is another crucial concern. Moreover, managing water during construction to prevent degradation is a critical aspect that must be addressed.
The solutions
Wet Civil Engineering
Wet civil engineering focuses on construction and maintenance projects near or within water bodies. As wet civil engineering experts, FiveRivers can provide you with an environmentally sustainable and compliant solution – from sheet piling to hard engineering fish passes. We understand the complexities with permits, licensing and environmental hazards that come with concrete and water. Our solutions involve:
- Site Assessment and Planning: Conducting Environmental Impact Assessments, feasibility studies, and securing permits.
- Design: Developing sustainable and detailed designs.
- Project Management: Creating comprehensive plans and engaging stakeholders, supported by our HSQE team to deliver risk assessment throughout the process.
- Construction and Implementation: Using specialised equipment and expert teams to minimise environmental impact.
- Monitoring and Maintenance: Ensuring projects meet standards, health and safety protocol and providing ongoing maintenance.
- Ecological Restoration and Enhancement: Restoring habitats and enhancing biodiversity.
We are your go-to expert for sustainable wet civil engineering solutions. Our key services include river restoration, wetland creation, fish passage construction, and flood management. At FiveRivers, we are committed to ecological integrity, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, leveraging our expertise in civil engineering and environmental conservation. Explore our expertise and learn more about how we can support your wet civil engineering projects.
Contact us
Talk to an expert in Wet Civil Engineering
Andrew McGleish
Civil Engineering Director
Get in touch by either phone or email to speak with Andrew and discuss your needs. Alternatively click the button below to complete our contact form.
Telephone: 01722 783 041
Email: sales@five-rivers.com
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