Pulling it all together Managing complex brownfield developments requires integrated solutions that utilise multi-disciplinary teams Pre-acquisition and site assessment support With almost two decades of site investigation experience, we can accurately evaluate land values, determine remediation costs and liabilities, and identify showstoppers at the onset. Our integrated services offering can include Type 3 asbestos surveys pre-demolition, and investigation of asbestos contamination in soils and demolition waste. All samples are rapidly analysed by RSK Group companies Envirolab (specialist organic and inorganic analysis) and Structural Soils (rock, aggregate and concrete). Local community and stakeholder relationships RSK has proven expertise in reducing public opposition to contentious projects, managing community and stakeholder relationships and facilitating community involvement at every stage of a development. Planning and consent management RSK can: Engineering and remediation design RSK knows that remediation plans and engineering designs are inextricably linked, which is why all our remediation activities are coordinated with cost-effective and robust engineering solutions. Our integrated service offering includes highway and sustainable drainage design and structural design (foundations and superstructures), flood risk assessments and infrastructure master planning. Strategic sustainability advice for developers RSK is a respected authority on sustainability issues facing the house building industry, with representation on the Construction Industry Research and Information Association’s Panel for Environment and Sustainability. We can provide strategic guidance on emerging policy issues and help companies develop a corporate responsibility strategy that adds to the bottom line. Ecological management As the UK’s largest specialist ecology consultancy, we can deal with protected species and nuisance weeds such as Japanese knotweed quickly and cost-effectively. From a vast array of surveys to biodiversity management and enhancement plans – we can do it all. Remediation contracting Unlike most consultancies, we can realise our remediation deigns. Our specialist teams can devise innovative time- and cost-efficient solutions ranging from simple bio-remediation to pioneering, large-scale schemes. Environmental management RSK develops environmental management systems and management plans, and provides a full range of support services, including training for all levels of staff. RSK is experienced in all aspects of construction design and health and safety management. Our services include on-site health, safety and environmental management; CDM coordination; competence assessments; contractor audits and the authoring of management systems. Expert witnesses One of our major selling points is our ability to help developers avoid legislative pitfalls. Indicative of our experience is our considerable track record in providing expert witnesses for public inquiries. Industry influence RSK is widely recognised as being at the vanguard of site investigation has had its procedures for land acquisition and development adopted by the National House-Building Council to support its Land Quality initiative. We are also actively involved in research in this area in collaboration with, among others, CIRIA, the Soil Guideline Value Task Force, DEFRA's Contaminated Land Forum and the Environment Agency division dealing with the Definition of Waste. Furthermore, we have the most Specialist in Land Condition accredited staff in the UK. Enhancing corporate reputation Once the project is complete, RSK can help the developer reap the rewards of a job well done with a range of brand management services. Among other things, our trained journalists and multimedia personnel can direct promotional videos, write corporate social responsibility reports and write and place press releases, reportage pieces and feature articles. Videos
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