ENVIRONMENTAL 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.