Treading Lightly: Sustainable Engineering in Action
Sustainable engineering is sometimes about modifying methods to reduce the environmental impact of a project. And sometimes it’s about doing things in a fundamentally different way: actively choosing methodologies that are kinder to the environment. The core themes in sustainable civil engineering are reducing waste, smart materials reuse, and carbon reduction. These are entirely in-tune […]
Talking About Making a Difference
Suttle Projects Framework Manager Ricardo Leite discusses mobilisation, projects and new practices already introduced on their Minor Works Drainage & Earthworks Framework for the Network Rail Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE). Suttle Projects were appointed for the Lot 8 Framework almost 12 months ago and along with the other selected contractors the Suttle Projects team entered […]
The Art of Turf Translocation
Suttle Projects carefully undertook turf translocation whilst working within a site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) on Ministry of Defence (MOD) land at Lulworth in Dorset. Turf translocation is the process of moving turf and grassland from one location to another. It can be used to establish new areas of grassland or to translocate habitats […]
How Equipment Investment Helps Eliminate Project Uncertainty
Construction projects in the transport infrastructure sector or in marine and coastal environments often feature challenging locations. The equipment needed for operations such as excavation and piling can be highly specialised and perhaps not readily available on the plant-hire market. This adds an additional risk factor to project schedules and may also limit the range […]
Landslips and Embankment Failures: Rapid Response, Long-Term Resilience
Emergency responses to issues such as landslips and embankment failures often involve two key phases of work: an initial phase to stabilise and make the site safe, and a second phase to enhance long-term stability and resilience. Time is always short, which means expertise, close collaboration and rapid decision making are essential. Suttle Projects’ projects: […]
Non-Conformance Costs: Expensive But Not Inevitable
‘Unforeseen circumstances’ are often blamed for non-conformance, delays and cost overruns. The question is: were those circumstances really unforeseeable, or just not planned for? Many factors fall within the scope of the unforeseen: geotechnical conditions, incomplete project information, unrealistic timings, late material deliveries, clashes, detailing, scheduling or sequencing difficulties. But this is a mature industry […]
The Value Of Delivering Civils Projects In Live Environments
It’s no surprise that live operational environments present the biggest challenges for civil engineering projects. The need for fast, efficient execution never goes away. If you’re dealing with transport infrastructure that people and businesses rely on every day, short project timelines matter more than ever. The shortest possible delivery window would normally mean taking an […]
Suttle Projects secures place on KBS Multi-Disciplinary Framework
Suttle Projects has secured a place on the KBS Maritime Multi-Disciplinary Framework. The Multi-Disciplinary Framework, worth up to £300 million, has been specifically designed to support delivery of critical infrastructure projects at Portsmouth Naval Base and the newly appointed suppliers will ensure critical infrastructure and systems at the Naval Base are delivered and maintained to […]
Suttle Projects complete Natural England Pinhay project ahead of schedule
Suttle Projects have completed upgrade works to Natural England’s Pinhay Maintenance Depot in East Devon ahead of schedule. The works included construction of concrete paving areas and associated groundworks. Adopting a more efficient pouring schedule increased productivity and reduced depot disruption, completing the scheme a week early. The result of simplifying every aspect of the […]
Better Communications Drive Better Project Outcomes
Whether it’s responding to an emergency such as an embankment failure, or carrying out planned works, the quality of the outcome is generally proportional to the quality of the project communications. A bit like apple pie, everyone agrees that effective communication is a good thing. But what does it really mean in the context of […]
Suttle Projects Secures Eling Historical Quay Wall and Bridge Repair Project
Suttle Projects have been awarded a new project to repair and strengthen the quay wall and toll bridge at Eling by New Forest District Council. The type of remediation works required to the bridge and quay wall are very similar involving vegetation clearance, drainage repairs/replacement, filling of voids within the structures, repointing and blockwork repairs. […]
Urgency, Communication and Teamwork: Simplify The Complex and Enhance Project Outcomes
“Don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions,” as somebody once said. This familiar phrase sums up the approach needed in complex civil engineering projects – particularly when responding to an emergency. It’s about so much more than project delivery. Having the skills and experience to implement a sound technical solution is a basic requirement. You […]