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InnovatIon In our tIme
                   Peel Ports and Royal Haskoning




       range   2
2011
in this issue >>



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                                                              Royal Haskoning is an independent
                                                              international engineering and
                                                              environmental consultancy. With
                                                              3,900 employees operating in 17
                                           special feature    countries, we provide an extensive




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                   picture this            tunnovation        range of multi-disciplinary services
                                                              relating to maritime, water and
                                                              environment, infrastructure and
                                                              buildings, industry and energy, and
                                                              transport and development.
                   range interview
                   derek hendry                               With a worldwide network of




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                   peel ports              southwark sorted   professionals and strong industry
                                                              relationships established over
                                                              two centuries, our expertise
                                                              and experience is far reaching.
                                                              Respected thought leaders
                                                              within our market sectors, we
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                   gladstone’s gate                           are renowned for our technical




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                   peel ports              nature’s best      excellence, developing, designing
                                                              and delivering innovative and
                                                              sustainable solutions, that
                                                              enhance society.

                                                              If you would like to feature in
                                           re-wilding         Range or comment on content,
                   capturing




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                   carbon                  river adur         email:
                                                              t.downey@royalhaskoning.com


                                                              Front cover image courtesy of
                                                              Peel Ports.
                   in our opinion
                   innovation and




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                   recovery                sense & sensibel




                   a chartered
                   course                  portugal telecom




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FoRewoRd Henry rOwe >>
              As a member of our Innovation Board I am delighted to endorse this edition of Range which showcases a
              number of our customers’ innovative projects – and some of our own – that are playing a key role in enhancing
              the overall development of the UK and worldwide.

              Whether we are launching new services, devising new ways to deliver goods or transport people, design
              devices that save time and effort, or piloting ways to reduce carbon in our atmosphere – innovation is what
                   defines us as people, differentiates our professions, and sets apart the organisations we work for and on
                         behalf of.

                                  I believe wholeheartedly that innovation is the key to the future of civil engineering – and
                                    agree with my colleague Frank Heemskerk’s comments in his article on page 14, that in
                                     the current economic climate – innovating new techniques in civil and environmental
                                      design needs to concentrate on helping move our economies towards recovery by
                                        delivering value for money to the benefit of society as a whole.

                                          I thank Derek Hendry for sharing how Peel Ports is helping its customers save
                                            money and carbon footprints by transporting goods via the Manchester
                                             Ship Canal. I congratulate the Picture This team on their launch of our first
                                              augmented reality service, and celebrate with our newly chartered engineers,
                                                as they tell us what innovation means to them.

                                                  In closing, I am sincerely proud to tell you that we have received the
                                                         Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade. Overseas projects,
                                                                particularly in the Middle East and Africa, now make up a large
                                                                 proportion of the work we do, and where we have become
                                                                renowned for our experience and expertise in delivering
                                                                innovative projects – such as the design of one of the world’s
                                                                  deepest drydock’s at the Port of Ras Laffan in Qatar.




                                                           Henry Rowe, Board of Management and
                                                           Member of Royal Haskoning’s Innovation Board




                                     Stop preSS >> We are delighted to announce the acquisition of independent maritime
                                     economics consultancy Ocean Shipping Consultants... For more information go to
                                     www.royalhaskoning.co.uk/news




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pIcture thIS
       breathing life into planning                                                                        Royal Haskoning has launched
                                                                                                           the UK’s first augmented reality
                                                                                                           tool designed specifically for
                                                                                                           use in engineering consultancy
                                                                                                           and design.
       Imagine – for a moment – you’re invited to give your opinion on a proposed
                                                                                                           Designed to simplify the
       development. On arrival – you’re asked to leave your imagination at the door.                       decision making processes
                                                                                                           surrounding consultations and
       You think – imagination not required to interpret technical drawings and                            consents for planning, Picture
                                                                                                           This has a key role to play in any
       diagrams? Yes that’s right – just Picture This – making seeing believing.                           type of development, whether
                                                                                                           it’s a local regeneration project,
                                                                                                           a new school, major retail park,
                                                                                                           or wind farm development.

        Picture This – making seeing believing                                                             Commenting on this innovative
                                                                                                           breakthrough, project lead
        l	 Verifies positioning on         affect them – leading to       l	 Can be shared outdoors        Jonathan Tyler explains how
           location – saving valuable      well informed decisions.          in a group scenario,          Picture This will help people
           time.                        l	 Transforms maps and flat          transmitted live via mobile
        l	 Superimposes a 3D full-         plans into actual aerial          roaming, or recorded on
           scale model image onto          views – depicting the             video to replay within a
           its intended environment        proposed structure as if it       consultation setting or
           in real time – from any         were already in situ – and        planning meeting.
           vantage point the viewer        operational.                   l	 Has the capability to show
           chooses.                     l	 Uses positioning                  the location of hidden
        l	 Shows the full visual           technology to highlight           cabling and pipework – so
           impact of a development         factual information or            maintenance of a facility
           during key phases of a          areas of interest.                can be managed more
           project’s lifecycle.         l	 Provides an aural as well as      effectively.
        l	 Enables stakeholders to         visual experience – so users
           judge for themselves how a      can hear sounds associated
           proposed development will       with the development.




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from different backgrounds          “With Picture This people         alternative method for viewing    Look out for symbols like
understand and appreciate           can interact with a structure     and understanding what a          this in Range to see exclusive
the full visual impact of a         or development as if it were      development under proposal will   content on your mobile.
development during key phases       actually in front of them.        look like once completed – well   l	   Search for QR reader in your
of its construction.                Viewed from above, below,         before approvals are granted.”         app store; download one of the
                                    from a distance or close up                                              selection of apps available.
“Picture This superimposes          – even down to the type of        To watch the Picture This video   l	   Scan the code with your phone
a full-scale 3D model image         foliage planted – so people       online go to                           using the application.
of a proposed development           can appreciate how the            www.royalhaskoning.co.uk          l	   See the content on your phone.
or structure onto its planned       development will appear over
location, so that a complete        time as saplings become trees,    To watch the Picture This video
picture of a project can be         and ground cover emerges.         on your mobile go to
viewed in ‘real time’ – as if       Viewers can even listen to        m.rangeukonline.com
already constructed. This enables   sounds they might hear once
everyone concerned with a           the development is operational,   Jonathan Tyler
proposed project – such as          and view how landscape            j.tyler@royalhaskoning.com
investors, local authorities, and   design could unfold as the
members of the general public,      development moves through
to become directly engaged,         its various phases.
by providing the closest virtual
experience possible. Those          Picture This will soon become
responsible for giving their        every developer’s ‘must have’
opinion or making a decision        in their consultation tool kit
about a proposed development,       because it makes the decision
can judge for themselves how        process surrounding a proposed
it might affect their lives,        development so much simpler,”
businesses and environment on       says Jonathan. “We’ve taken
a day to day basis.                 a giant stride to deliver
                                    what will soon become the




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It’s been said that some of the most innovative solutions are born during

       trying times. The milling, mining and water transport companies that gave

       birth to the Peel Group – one of the country’s most extraordinarily diverse

       and innovative conglomerates – were forged during periods of great

       hardship – and opportunity. Derek Hendry, Group Capital Director of Peel

       Ports, shares his thoughts with Range.




          Image courtesy of Peel Ports




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AnTicipATe + innovATe




                                                                                                                           r anGe IntervIeW PEEL PORTS
              = Survival rate
              The people who operate within   new services, to exceed the        and on the other, the rapid
              the Peel Group of companies,    needs of its global customers      development of UK-grown
              which include Liverpool’s       and local communities.             renewable energy is presenting
              John Lennon Airport, the                                           new opportunities and
              Manchester Ship Canal and the   Derek Hendry, group capital        challenges, to which the UK
              Trafford Centre, have ensured   director of Peel Ports, is one     port sector will need to adapt,
              the firm’s long-term success    such person. Responsible for       in order to respond.
              though skilfully anticipating   the planning and delivery
              market trends, adapting to      of Peel Ports Group capital        “The Port sector was one of
              changing environments to suit   investment programme,              the first to feel the impact
              the booms and busts of the      his role is to develop port        of the recession,” Derek says.
              economy – and formulating       masterplans, introduce viable      “As certain areas of business
                                              business schemes, and oversee      slowed or stopped, we saw
                                              the onsite delivery of projects    fewer containers coming
                                              instrumental to the continued      through our ports – particularly
                                              success of the Group’s port        those containing cars. However
                                              businesses.                        ports also handle goods that
                                                                                 the country needs to survive,
                                              We ask Derek about the             so no matter what the state of
                                              importance innovation plays        the economy, we still need to
                                              within a port development          process imported goods like oil,
                                              programme, particularly            grain, and animal feed.
                                              during the current backdrop of
                                              economic uncertainty.              “Because we are well
                                              “Innovation is critical in times   diversified across the country,
                                              of uncertainty. Businesses         we have been protected
                                              that don’t innovate probably       against the worst ravages of
                                              won’t survive. Today companies     the recession – but that does
                                              cannot afford to stand still.      not mean we didn’t feel some
                                              They need to go through a          pain. We needed to put in
                                              cycle of reinvention which         place some tough measures
                                              needs to be imbedded into the      to ensure we maintained
                                              organisation – it cannot be        profitability. Strategically we
                                              turned on and turned off again     have had to look at our cost
                                              – it needs to be part of the day   base, while at the same time
                                              to day.”                           anticipating demand flexes,
                                                                                 so we can reduce our costs as
                                              Currently the UK ports             the economy contracts – but
                                              business is operating under        be in a position to switch our
                                              the influence of the global        services back on when the
                                              recession on the one hand,         economy recovers.




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“When it comes to supply             of transporting containers and
       chain, we only provide               we want more retailers to make
       part of the solution for our         use of it. In doing so we’re
       customers, but through our           taking vehicles off the road
       own innovative ideas, we have        – however while we’ve seen
       focused on the needs of our          the volume of traffic on the
       customers’ businesses and are        Manchester Ship Canal increase
       working with them to help            since we’ve developed it – it
       reduce their own cost base.          remains hugely underused.

       “It’s well recognised that           “The Victorians had the vision
       the most expensive part of           for the canal in the first
       a supply chain journey is            place – and when it comes to
       the last 100 miles – which is        innovating transport to support
       usually undertaken by road.          the manufacturing, mining and
       So we are helping our ‘end           milling industries – they didn’t
       user’ customers, such as             get it wrong. We inevitably
       supermarkets, save money             need to go back to that again.
       by bringing their goods into         It is far easier to move greater
       our north western ports, and         volumes by water than by road
       continuing their journey by          or rail – and that is how the UK
       water via the Manchester canal       needs to develop its transport
       route, rather than shipping their    infrastructure.
       goods all the way round to the
       south, and then sending them         “In the long term, we want to
       off to their destination by road.”   educate our customers to help
                                            them get under the skin of the
       Together, the Port of Liverpool      logistics supply chain, so they
       and the Manchester Ship Canal        can understand how costs are
       link the Irish Sea with Britain’s    built up, the different ways of
       second city. Forming a trading       moving goods, and how using
       artery which serves a region         the shipping and canal links,
       that is the UK’s strongest           particularly in the north west,
       outside London for container         can save cost, time and carbon
       cargo generation, the canal          emissions. Shipping emissions
       plays a major role in the            versus emissions from road use,
       removal of freight traffic from      are far lower.
       the UK road network.                                                      Revitalising the port       ways to accommodate the
                                            “This new method is proving          industry to accommodate     new requirements of these
       “We have developed a barge           especially effective for goods       renewable energy            emerging industries.
       service that will transport          coming in from the Far East – as     While the recession is
       containers along the                 it drastically reduces the cost in   making businesses use       “The ports sector tends to mirror
       Manchester Ship Canal. During        the supply chain. We need our        innovation to save money,   the UK economy. At the moment
       the past two years we’ve seen        customers to know that there         the rapid development of    there are great opportunities
       the volume of containers             are far more cost effective          offshore renewable energy   as the renewable energy sector
       transported using this route         ways to transport their goods        requires ports to be even   develops – particularly offshore
       grow significantly. This is a        across the country – and that        more innovative to find     wind,” Derek continues.
       hugely cost effective method         we can help them achieve it.”




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r anGe IntervIeW PEEL PORTS
                                   “To continue to succeed,




                                                                     “
                                   successful businesses cannot
                                   afford to become complacent
                                   – they need to be able to
                                   innovate – whether to break
                                   into new markets, develop         The Manchester Ship Canal
                                   a product or new service, or
                                   change the way they do things.    is a fantastic example of
                                   If you do things the way you’ve
“Currently the biggest             always done them – you’ll         state-of-the art maritime
challenge for the port sector      always get the same results.”
is to support the offshore                                           innovation, in terms of the
wind industry companies in
their operations. Innovation
will play a huge role in the UK
off-shore energy programme,
as further renewable energy
                                   Peel Ports has been awarded
                                   a carbon trust accreditation
                                   standard for the reduction
                                   of its own carbon footprint,
                                   for making innovative use
                                                                                   “
                                                                     construction itself and what it
                                                                     will bring to the Manchester
developments emerge – and          of the latest technology to       community.
this signals great opportunities   better manage its energy
for ports on the horizon.          consumption.
However this needs to happen
quickly if ports are to keep       For more information about        deRek HendRy, GRouP CaPital
pace with offshore wind            Peel Ports visit                  diReCtoR, Peel PoRts
development. Speed and scale       www.peelports.com
is the biggest challenge – but
those ports that are able to       Tim Davies
think differently, will survive.   t.davies@royalhaskoning.com       image courtesy of Peel Ports




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innovation at
                          GladSTone doCk




        Derek Hendry, Group Capital Director of Peel Ports                 services, this is what you want    “Royal Haskoning is a great
                                                                           them to do – but to find a         example of how a supplier’s
        explains the use of an innovative tipping cradle                   consultant that continues to       use of innovation has surprised
                                                                           surprise you, is difficult.”       me.” Derek continues.
        used to manoeuvre Gladstone Dock’s enormous                        In 2005, the Port of Liverpool’s   “Royal Haskoning helped
                                                                           largest dock entrance,             us resolve this problem by
        gate structure for specialist refurbishment.                       Gladstone Lock, was severely       developing a tipping cradle,
                                                                           damaged in a storm that ripped     which meant we were able
                                                                           off one of the lock’s mitre        to manoeuvre the enormous
        “Peel Ports needs to cultivate    supplier is when I see them do   gates. At the time, recovering     dock gate structure out of the
        strong relationships with its     something that surprises me,”    and repairing the gate could       water and into a large frame
        supply chain and expects          comments Derek Hendry, Peel      have been a very expensive and     cradle, which was supported
        them to bring new ideas to the    Ports Group Capital Director.    lengthy procedure, but thanks      by a floating crane. This
        table so we can develop better                                     to an innovative engineering       was designed with in-built
        innovations to save costs, time   “I also want our suppliers to    solution, the gate was repaired    calculations to ensure the
        or quality of services. To me,    challenge our business with      and reinstated quickly and cost    cradle was never overloaded,
        the real measure of a good        new ideas. With consultancy      effectively.                       and with a mechanism that




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“




                                                                                                                                                    r anGe IntervIeW PEEL PORTS
                                                                                              Maritime engineering is
                                                                                              extremely challenging, both
                                                                                              in terms of the environment
                                                                                              construction has to take place
                                                                                              in, and scale, and cost to
                                                                                              develop. Innovation is always
                                                                                                                                   “
                                                                                              key to overcoming challenges.


                                                                                              deRek HendRy, GRouP CaPital diReCtoR,
                                                                                              Peel PoRts




                                                                                                            Images courtesy of Peel Ports




would enable it to be removed,    us with an engineering solution   a specialist refurbishment        Container Terminal. Due to
tipped onto it’s side, and then   that allowed us to secure         shed and the tipping cradle       complete at the end of 2014,
floated into a repair shed        the gate on dry land without      itself has been modified so       the project involves the design
where it could be refurbished.”   causing any further damage.       that subsequent gates can be      and construction of a deep
The gate was successfully         The gate was repaired             winched into the shed along       water river berth and container
refurbished and brought into      and refurbished quickly           a track, and worked on under      terminal capable of handling
line with current legislation     and efficiently, while the        cover.                            large post-panamax container
before being reinstated using     engineering solution itself                                         ships, but because the terminal
the same tipping cradle           encouraged us to press            Royal Seaforth River              is land locked, manoeuvrability
procedure, but in reverse.        ahead confidently with our        Terminal                          is limited. “The Seaforth River
                                  refurbishment programme to        Royal Haskoning is lead           Terminal has a pivotal role to
‘‘It was imperative the mitre     renovate 40 similar mitre gates   consultant for the £300m          play”, Derek concludes, “but the
gate was recovered and            in Liverpool and along the        Seaforth River Terminal. The      challenge will be to move boxes
repaired, and the dock put        Manchester Ship Canal.            scheme combines deep water        on and off efficiently.”
back into service as quickly as                                     river berths and riverside
possible. Royal Haskoning’s       The amount of work has            reclamation with the existing,    Tim Davies
innovative proposal presented     necessitated the building of      land locked, Royal Seaforth       t.davies@royalhaskoning.com




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[CaPtuRinG] CaRbon




                “Royal Haskoning’s knowledge and experience of eIas
                 and permitting procedures has made an important
                 contribution to Project Road. Their hard work and

                                                   “
                 flexible, ‘can do’ approach under time pressure has
                 enabled us to meet our target for submission of the
                 eIas to the european Commission.

                 alwin sCHoonwateR, PeRmittinG manaGeR, PRojeCt Road




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Carbon Capture and Storage, or CCS, is a promising solution for

      reducing carbon emissions from fossil fuel energy plants, until

      sustainable fuel sources become more widely available. According to

      the International Energy Agency, CCS will contribute 19 per cent of all

      emission reductions required by 2050.



CCS involves extracting CO2          volumes of storage capacity,       while the Coast and Rivers           to CCS. This has meant more
from power generation and            primarily offshore.                consultants bring expert             changes, both to the designs,
industrial projects, compressing                                        knowledge of project planning        and the permitting procedures.
it, and injecting it into depleted   Project ROAD has                   and coastal EIA, including           “Our integrated team has
oil and gas fields or reservoirs     commissioned Royal Haskoning       permitting procedures for work       worked very closely with the
under the sea bed. Provided          to carry out environmental         at sea. The team is responsible      client and our project partners
it is pumped into a stable           impact assessments (EIAs) and      for assessing the environmental      to overcome these challenges
environment where it cannot          permitting procedures. Mark        impacts of building the pipeline     and achieve the tight deadlines
leak, the CO2 could be contained     van Zanten, Royal Haskoning        and transporting CO2 to the off-     imposed by the European
for thousands of years.              Rotterdam, said: “The idea         shore platform.                      Commission. Project ROAD’s
                                     is to capture part of the CO2                                           EIAs are now ready to be
The development of CCS is            and transport it to depleted       Ivo Thonon, Royal Haskoning’s        submitted for consideration
still at an early stage and the      gas reservoirs in the North        project manager said, “This          and comment.”
European Economy Program             Sea. We can use an existing        is the first time carbon
for Recovery offers subsidies        pipeline track, to a drilling      capture technology has been          For more information visit
for demonstration projects           platform 20km off the coast,       incorporated into the design of      ROAD www.road2020.nl
increasing knowledge of this         to install a dedicated pipeline.   fossil fuel burning plants, so it
new technology. Project ROAD         From the platform, the CO2         has been a steep learning curve      Mark van Zanten
is a joint venture between           will be injected into reservoirs   for everyone, including the client   m.vanzaten@royalhaskoning.com
E.ON and Electrabel, TAQA and        at minus 3500m depth with a        and the authorities. There have
GDF Suez, who are building           total storage capacity of about    been a number of challenges,         ivo Thonon
ultramodern coal-fired power         25 megatonnes – enough for         particularly around the lack of      i.thonon@royalhaskoning.com
plants that are CO2-capture          20 years.”                         data for such new technology
ready facilities in the Rotterdam                                       which means we have had to
area. This is a favourable           Royal Haskoning’s                  adapt the designs as we find out
location for a CCS network           environmental experts have         more information or get new
due to the concentration of          previous experience with           insights. Also, since the start of
industrial emissions and the         underground carbon storage         the project last year, there have
Port’s proximity to significant      and are leading the project,       been four new laws relating




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innovation
        and recovery
        Frank Heemskerk joined Royal Haskoning’s Board

        of Management in January. Previously Minister for

        Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Economic Affairs

        in the Netherlands, he tells us why he believes our

        innovative ideas for efficiencies in engineering

        design can help us move closer to financial recovery.




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“All governments are                new techniques every day that     “In health care, and in hospitals
              decreasing their budgets            will make improvements.           in particular, it usually takes
              because of the recession.                                             around 10 years to complete
              At the same time people are         “We are helping our public and    a new development, with the
              becoming aware that they have       private sector clients operate    majority of time taken up with
              to pay more for public services,    more efficiently by calculating   consents and permits before
              health care and pensions, and       the total cost of ownership of    design takes place. However we
              are holding on to whatever          a new build, such as forecasts    recently completed a unique
              they have left over. So for         for energy bills. We can also     hospital project – the Gelre
              growth to occur, there needs        help reduce the early costs       Hospital – in just four years.
              to be new investment – but          of new developments by            This was achieved by taking an
              when companies see that the         using our latest innovations      innovative integral approach
              government and people are           such as Picture This our own      to the design of the building




                                                                                                                                 In our opInIon
              being cautious, then they have      augmented reality tool,           which involved providing
              to be cautious too. I doubt that    designed to speed up the          all disciplines in-house, the
              we will see a strong recovery in    consents process.                 client’s clear and concise
              Western Europe for the years                                          decision making process, as
              to come.                            “To us, investment in research    well as positive changes in
                                                  and development is as             regulations. The result was that
              “However we can aid recovery        important as it’s always been.    we completed the hospital in
              by helping governments and          This means we continue to         record time – and within their
              businesses save money by            offer value for money because     budget.”
              creating design solutions that      we remain at the forefront of
              are cost efficient. The focus for   design technology and in a        Frank Heemskerk
              innovation now is to maximise       position to provide our clients   f.heemskerk@royalhaskoning.com
              cost savings – and that’s the       with the most efficient and
              name of the game for both           effective means to exceed their




                                                  “
              the public and private sectors.     requirements.
              As the economy improves,
              innovation will shift more
              towards the development of
              new products.                         The focus for
              “I am impressed by our                innovation now is
              innovative approach to project
              design, which looks at all            to maximise cost
              the different ways to design
              a structure to ensure it is
              built efficiently. Buildings are
              designed to use less materials,
              the materials we recommend
                                                         “
                                                    savings – and that’s
                                                    the name of the
              are sustainably sourced,              game.
              the structure is designed to
              operate efficiently and to last
              longer, and at the end of its         FRank HeemskeRk, boaRd
              lifespan – the materials can be       oF manaGement
              used again. In my view this is                                        Holland’s Gelre hospital took just
              innovation – the only way to                                          four years to complete
              progress in business is to use




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CHARTERSHIP AND INNOVATION
                                                              Katherine Moore, Beng               considered ‘unachievable’,
        According to the Engineering Council UK, Chartered    (Hons) ceng Mice                    to give our clients what they
                                                              Katherine is a member of            need. We tend to think that
        Engineers “are characterised by their ability to      Royal Haskoning’s innovation        innovation is something huge
                                                              board where she has been            and almost unobtainable,
        develop appropriate solutions to engineering          instrumental in identifying and     however it’s often the small
                                                              developing innovation targets.      things that go unnoticed, that
        problems, using new or existing technologies,         She is working on the proposed      are the innovative elements.”
                                                              ‘green’ data centre for Portugal
        through innovation, creativity and change.” As five   Telecom.                            Tei Ho, Beng MSc ceng
                                                                                                  Mice
        Royal Haskoning engineers become fully Chartered      “Each project, design, and          Tei is project manager for a
                                                              client is unique, with individual   number of coast and rivers
        Members of the Institution of Civil Engineers, we     requirements and challenges         projects, including the
                                                              that need to be met and             Chelmsford Flood Alleviation
        ask them how innovation features in their day to      overcome. As Chartered              Scheme, Bourne Eau Pumping
                                                              Engineers we should always          Station Access Improvement,
        day project work.                                     be thinking outside the box         Banecre Flume Emergency
                                                              striving to achieve what is         Works, and the Cheshunt North




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“
Reservoir Repair Works.            and manager of a feasibility       innovative solution to deal with
“I believe innovation and          study for a new alumina export     design of the concrete tunnels       every project I approach
engineering are twins, and         facility in Conakry, Guinea.       for mechanical biological
all about delivering more for                                         treatment process.                   is different. There is
less. Engineering without a        “In these times of economic
mind for innovation is just        austerity, our clients are         “Innovation forms part of my
                                                                                                           rarely the same answer
manufacturing. Innovation          looking for us to provide smart,   everyday activities. By offering     to a problem – so
makes up 70 per cent of what       sustainable and cost effective     innovative and technical
I do in order to solve problems.   solutions that satisfy their       solutions, we demonstrate the        innovation and creativity
The work we undertake              requirements. It is becoming       way we approach problems             play a key role in coming
ultimately aims to provide an      increasingly important for my      within all aspects of a project,
environment where human,           team to become more inventive      to find the most appropriate         up with the right
engineering, civilisation and      and innovative so we can           solution.”
nature can coexist by being        keep construction costs to a
                                                                                                           solution to an individual
mutually enhancing. Innovation     minimum and provide ‘greener’      Alice e. Johnson, Meng               challenge. Being
is key here.”                      ways of working.”                  (Hons) phd ceng Mice
                                                                      Alice is leading the Borth Coastal   innovative is the only
Mark Hill, Meng ceng Mice          carl Jones, Beng (Hons)            Defence Scheme to protect the        way to find the right
Mark is project manager for        ceng Mice                          West Wales village of Borth
design, procurement and site       Carl is working on an              from flooding and erosion.           solution to a problem,
supervision of a new container     integrated waste management
                                                                                                           however it’s important to
terminal in Karachi, Pakistan.
He is also project engineer
                                   facility, where his team
                                   was required to provide an
                                                                                                                   “
                                                                                                           strike a balance between
                                                                                                           being innovative on the
                                                                                                           one hand, and reliable on
                                                                                                           the other.

                                                                                                           aliCe e. joHnson, menG (Hons)
                                                                                                           PHd CenG miCe




                                                                                                            Stop press >>
                                                                                                            Martin Whiting appointed
                                                                                                            chair of CIWEM River and Coastal
                                                                                                            Group for more information visit
                                                                                                            www.royalhaskoning.co.uk

                                                                                                            Laura Sanderson wins CIWEM young
                                                                                                            Person Award for more information
                                                                                                            visit www.royalhaskoning.co.uk

                                                                                                            Read how Royal Haskoning’s
                                                                                                            mentoring programme assists
                                                                                                            young engineers at
                                                                                                            www.royalhaskoning.co.uk




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T U N N O V AT I O N :


        LINKING coMMuniTieS



        Now that the New Tyne Crossing has opened to        In the short term, the new         innovation and technology.
                                                            tunnel will carry both north       The new tunnel was built to
        traffic, thousands of Tyne and Wear motorists       and south-bound traffic while      improve connectivity between
                                                            the original tunnel is upgraded.   north and south Tyneside to
        are looking forward to an easier daily commute.     Once both tunnels are fully        help people to access work
                                                            operational, the new tunnel will   more readily and improve
        Constructed using ‘immersed tube’ technology, the   carry traffic north to south and   trade. Once both tunnels are
                                                            the existing tunnel will carry     operational, the benefits of the
        new tunnel opened in February. The tunnel, which    vehicles south to north.           new tunnel to Tyneside society
                                                                                               will be far reaching.”
        links North and South Tyneside communities, is      Commenting on
                                                            Royal Haskoning’s role in the      Technical Director Tim Fay
        fitted with a state-of-the-art fire suppression     project, Simon Harries, director   has been involved in the
                                                            of Maritime said: “Completion      project since 1999, leading
        system, making it one of the safest in Europe.      of the second Tyne Tunnel          Royal Haskoning’s team of
                                                            signals a significant milestone    advisors from the Netherlands
                                                            in a project that amalgamates      and the UK. “The technology
                                                            engineering ingenuity of           used for the New Tyne Crossing
        image courtesy of ‘the new tyne Crossing’ project   the past with 21st century         is highly advanced,” Tim




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S p e c I a l F e at u r e T U N N O VAT I O N
                                                                       for three years prior to and
                                                                       during the construction
                                                                       to ensure that adverse
                                                                       environmental effects did
                                                                       not occur. The construction
                                                                       programme was managed
                                                                       to ensure dredging and the
                                                                                                     “    I’m pleased the new
                                                                                                          tunnel has been
                                                                                                          commissioned for use
                                                                                                          by traffic on schedule as
                                                                       lowering of the tunnel units
                                                                       into the trench were carried out   it marks an important
                                                                       in winter, when migratory fish
                                                                       levels are at their lowest.        milestone in the project.
                                                                       The project will complete the      When both tunnels
                                                                       ‘dualling’ of the A19 between
                                                                       Northumberland and North           become operational
                                                                       Yorkshire, and is expected to
                                                                       reduce traffic congestion, air     in december 2011, the
                                                                       and noise pollution, and improve
                                                                       safety and travel times. It is     new Tyne Crossing will
                                                                       hoped that these improvements
comments. “The 360m long            floated out onto the river, sunk   will attract much needed           remove the bottleneck
‘river’ section of the tunnel has   into a dredged trench, and then    investment along the A19
                                                                                                          and is expected to make a
been built using ‘Immersed
Tube’ technology. This is only
the third of its type in the UK.
The first was built under the
Conwy Estuary in North Wales,
and the second under the
                                    sealed together.”

                                    An important part of the
                                    project was to ensure the
                                    river’s water quality was not
                                    compromised. Classified as
                                                                       corridor, and provide the people
                                                                       of South Tyneside (which has one
                                                                       of the highest unemployment
                                                                       rates in the UK), with better
                                                                       access to job opportunities.
                                                                                                                            “
                                                                                                          significant contribution to
                                                                                                          the economic regeneration
Medway, at Rochester in Kent.       the premier river for salmon       For more information about the     of the a19 corridor.
                                    in England and Wales, it was       New Tyne Crossing visit
“The immersed tunnel is made        critical that fish populations,    www.newtynecrossing.info
from four tunnel elements           their habitat and migratory                                           Paul FenwiCk, PRojeCt diReCtoR
constructed in a nearby             activities were not disturbed.     Tim Fay                            FoR tHe tyne and weaR
drydock. The units were then        Water quality was monitored        t.fay@royalhaskoning.com           inteGRated tRansPoRt autHoRity




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T U N N O V AT I O N :


                  LINKING nATionS
        High TEC Tunnel – Denmark to Germany in 10 minutes by 2020


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                                                                                                            Now a clear choice has been
                                                                                                            made, TEC is preparing permit
                                                                                                            application documentation
                                                                                                            and environmental impact
                                                                                                            assessments.
                                                                        measure, a study to consider
                                                                        an option for a tunnel was          For more information about the
                                                                        commissioned alongside it.”         Femern Belt tunnel visit
                                                                                                            www.femern.com
                                                                        “The application of a
                                                                        longitudinal ventilation system     Wim Janssen
                                                                        meant an island in the Fehmarn      w.janssen@royalhaskoning.com
                                                                        Belt would not be needed.
                                                                        This meant the tunnel option
                                                                        offered better value. It was also     tunnel FACTS
                                                                        considered safer and would
                                                                        not present an obstacle to            l	 At 18km from tunnel
                                                                        shipping.”                               mouth to tunnel
                                                                                                                 mouth, it will be the
                                                                        Leo Larsen, CEO of Femern A/S.           world’s longest tunnel
                                                                        “As our conceptual design                of its kind
The worlds longest road-rail tunnel will enable                         projects are based on an              l	 It’s deepest point will
                                                                        extremely thorough, technical            be over 40m
drivers to travel between Denmark and Germany                           foundation we can now                 l	 15.5 million cubic
                                                                        focus on ensuring that the               metres of seabed will
in just 10 minutes, compared with a 45 minute                           authorities approve the                  be dredged to form a
                                                                        project – as well as from an             ‘virtually’ straight trench
ferry journey.                                                          environmental perspective. The        l	 89 precast concrete
                                                                        aim is to build and operate one          elements will be
                                                                        of Europe’s safest and most              floated and sunk to
Scheduled to complete in              The tunnel is designed by a       modern tunnels for trains and            form the tunnel
2020, the 18km Fehmarn                Rambøll-Arup-TEC collaboration    cars. The tunnel will create          l	 Each element will weigh
Belt under-sea immersed               on behalf of Femern A/S,          opportunities for increased              73,500 tonnes, measure
tunnel, will be one of Europe’s       which is responsible for its      growth and prosperity for more           217m long, 8.9m high,
largest construction projects         delivery and future operation.    than 10 million residents in the         and 42.2m wide
ever, creating new economic           TEC (Tunnel Engineering           Fehmarn Belt Region.”                 l	 It will take 6.5 years to
opportunities as well as cultural     Consultants) is a joint venture                                            build
and social development.               between DHV, Royal Haskoning      TEC Director Hans de Wit: “TEC        l	 When it opens in 2020
                                      and Witteveen+Bos.                has already proved itself as a           it will include a four
With an estimated cost of 55.1                                          consultant for major projects in         lane motorway and a
billion, the tunnel comprises         Wim Janssen is                    Sweden/Denmark, South Korea              two-track rail link
two dual carriageways with hard       Royal Haskoning’s project         and China. Our contribution           l	 It will take 7 minutes
shoulders, a two-track rail tunnel,   manager for TEC: “At the start    to these projects puts us in             for rail passengers
and an escape annex pipe shaft.       of the project, the Danes         an excellent position to be              and 10 minutes for
                                      favoured building a suspension    involved in similar fixed link           motorists to travel
                                      bridge, but as a precautionary    projects around the world.”              coast to coast
image courtesy of Femern a/S




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In February 2010, Veolia Environmental Services,

        which provides waste related services to around

        a third of the UK population, was granted
                                                                               SouthWark
        planning permission to build an Integrated Waste

        Management Facility on Southwark’s Old Kent Road.
        When it becomes operational       The output from the MBT
        in 2012, the state-of-the-art     facility will be ‘Solid Recovered
        facility will process all the     Fuel’, which is suitable for
        borough’s household waste and     incineration. This will be sent
        recycling, and provide a          to the South East London
        long-term solution to             Combined Heat and Power
        Southwark’s waste                 plant, an energy recovery
        management needs. It will also    facility in Lewisham, where it
        bring regeneration, investment    will be used to create energy.
        and new jobs to the area.
                                          Built on the site of a former
        The centre will comprise          gas works, the project has high
        a Mechanical Biological           sustainability credentials and
        Treatment (MBT) plant to treat    has achieved a ‘good’ BREEAM
        residual waste, a Materials       rating for its waste processing
        Recovery Facility, to sort        buildings. The Resource Centre
        commingled recyclables,           will achieve a ‘very good’
        Household Waste, Reuse and        rating. Royal Haskoning has
        Recycling Centre, for residents   been involved in the design
        to deposit a wide range of        of the Southwark facility in
        items of household waste,         partnership with construction
        a recycling waste transfer        contractor VolkerFitzpatrick.
        station, and an educational
        visitor centre.                   Melissa Hipwell, Principal
                                          Engineer for Royal Haskoning,
        The new facility is Veolia’s      said: “Our involvement includes
        first MBT plant in the UK. The    civil and structural engineering
        Materials Recovery facility       on the facility buildings,
        will be one of the most           MBT tunnels, biofilters and
        advanced recycling facilities     infrastructure, including roads
        in Europe. All materials          and drainage.
        collected for recycling will be
        processed here before being       “The design of the reinforced
        sent away to be recycled          concrete tunnels for the
        into new products – helping       mechanical and biological
        the borough achieve its aim       treatment of the waste was
        of recycling 50 per cent of       crucial. Due to the challenging
        the 118,000 tonnes of waste       environment and very high
        generated each year.              temperatures involved, we           image courtesy of veolia environmental Services ltd




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Sorted
               used a finite element software
               package to model the structure
               in 3D with temperature
               gradients applied to the
               structure.

               “The modelling was necessary
               to calculate the stresses due to




                                                    “
               thermal effects, and to predict
               the expansion and contraction
               of the concrete. The model
               has also been used to advise
               VolkerFitzpatrick on the                Royal Haskoning
               method of construction. We
               have been able to draw on our           has drawn on
               expertise in a number of fields
               to bring this project to fruition.      its expertise of
               The facility will bring about           working in a
               environmental and financial
               benefits by processing waste            range of sectors to
               and recycling as close to source
               as possible and play a central          provide practical
               role in reducing the impact
                                                       and innovative
               Southwark’s waste has on the
               environment.

               Construction of the facility
               began in 2010 and is on schedule
               to commence operations in 2012.
                                                             “
                                                       solutions for the
                                                       Southwark Waste
               Investment in the project is in         facility.
               excess of £60m.

               To read the full article go to          jim GRiGG, desiGn
               www.royalhaskoning.co.uk                manaGeR FoR
                                                       volkeRFitzPatRiCk
               For more information about
               Veolia Environmental Services
               visit
               www.veoliaenvironmentalservices.co.uk

               Melissa Hipwell
               m.hipwell@royalhaskoning.com




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NATURE’S beSt
                                                                             “This new method for beach        part of Building with Nature’s
                                                                             nourishment has been achieved     long term vision for this area,
                                                                             using a ‘sand engine’. An         looking at the possibilities for
                                                                             enormous amount of sand is        nourishing sand flats that are
                                                                             dredged from deeper waters,       being eroded.
                                                                             then pumped 100m off shore
                                                                             to create a massive sand          “Lake Ijsselmeer has specific
        A consortium of dredging contractors, universities,                  dune. Waves and currents          problems with coastline
                                                                             then transport the sediment       degradation. Furthermore, in
        government agencies, research institutes and                         to provide continuous beach       the future, the water level in
                                                                             replenishment.                    the lake needs to be raised
        engineering consultants – including Royal Haskoning,                                                   in order to keep up with the
                                                                             “Traditionally beaches need to    expected sea level rise and
        are driving an innovative programme to establish                     be nourished every year so this   larger inflow from rivers. It
                                                                             translates into both a natural    is expected that by placing a
        a scientific and practical basis for eco-dynamic                     and economical way forward,       large amount of sand in front
                                                                             because authorities responsible   of the coastline, the coastal
        development and design, to prevent coastal erosion,                  needn’t intervene for up to 12    area of the lake can grow in
                                                                             years. The results are being      elevation and keep up with the
        and protect and improve ecosystems.                                  monitored to see whether this     change in water level. In this
                                                                             approach can offer a positive     way a more robust coastline is
                                                                             way forward for future beach      also created that is better able
        Petra Dankers, Royal Haskoning’s   works, such as dykes and          nourishment.”                     to withstand climate change.
        project leader and coastal         similar structures that operate
        and rivers expert talks about      with nature itself to develop     Building with nature comprises    “The work at Lake Markermeer
        the company’s involvement          naturally for the good of         four research cases which         involves the study of sediment
        in the Building with nature        the environment. This aligns      deal with hydrodynamics and       and how it interacts with the
        programme. She explains why        with our strategy to enhance      morphology, water quality and     ecology of the area. The mud
        eco-dynamic design needs to        society and the environment.      ecology, decision making and      content in the lake is far too high
        become the new way to design       By investing significantly in     policy development and design.    so we are looking for ways to
        and build.                         the programme means we                                              encourage a healthier ecosystem
                                           are building our expertise        “We are involved in part of       for fish and birds, for example, by
        “Building with nature is about     in this area and staying at       the programme that deals          performing tests which involve
        discovering ecological ways        the forefront of scientific       with improving water quality      recolonising the lake with water
        to design systems that work        developments.”                    and ecological resilience at      plants. We are also broadening
        with nature to strengthen                                            Lake Markermeer in Central        the scope by looking at Building
        and protect our coastal or         Letting nature take its course    Netherlands and Lake              with nature interventions
        wetland environment and its        One innovative approach           Ijsselmeer, which borders         in Delta lakes all over the
        eco systems. It also involves      involves beach nourishment        Holland and Friesland. We are     world, and will learn from the
        using eco-dynamic design           which is being piloted between    also working in the South West    challenges and lessons brought
        to build civil engineering         Rotterdam and the Hague.          Delta of the Netherlands as       about by these interventions.




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Capturing oyster shells from the seabed which
                                                                                                      are reused to protect shoals from erosion




“Our main task is to translate   who wants to use eco-dynamic       realignments and we are linking   For more information visit
the information gathered by      design instead of traditional      with our UK colleagues who        www.ecoshape.nl
the phd students working         design, can learn from the wiki    specialise in this area.”
on the project, to develop an    site and benefit from our work.                                      petra Dankers
on-line manual containing all    “At the moment we are focusing                                       p.dankers@royalhaskoning.com
the project research and an      on projects in the Netherlands,
eco-dynamic ‘Wiki’ site. When    but we are already talking about
the programme completes          how we proceed to include
in 2012, the manual will be      other countries after 2012. Our
shared so anyone concerned       Building with nature colleagues
with coastal degradation, or     are also interested in managed




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A pioneering and unique land management

        scheme in West Sussex, described as ‘the

        most daring wildlife and farming experiment

        in Britain for years’, is the brain child of

        Charles Burrell, owner of the 3,500-acre

        Knepp Castle Estate.


        Main image courtesy of Charles Burrell




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Once a traditional arable and        In August 2009 The                  the return of seasonal flooding     Ian continues: “We carried
dairy farm, in 2001 Charles          Environment Agency                  and attracting even more            out a detailed EIA to ensure
Burrell took 500 acres of land       commissioned Royal Haskoning        wildlife.”                          habitats are not damaged
out of production and replanted      to produce detailed                                                     and historical sites are
cornfields with native grasses       designs for this part of the        Royal Haskoning’s team of           incorporated. The plan includes
and wildflowers, beginning           project. To ensure success,         geomorphologists, ecologists        reinstating features such as
his ‘re-wilding’ experiment.         Royal Haskoning adopted a           and engineers produced an           the ‘causeway crossing’ which,
Drawing inspiration from             partnership approach, working       innovative design which             since the 1700s, used timber
Oostvaardersplassen, a               closely with the Environment        recreated an approximation          bridges joining mounds of
remarkable nature reserve in         Agency, Natural England,            of the former course of the         earth so people could cross
the Netherlands, he introduced       Sussex Wildlife Trust, and the      river. Using LiDAR (laser radar     the floodplains. Today only the
Old English Longhorn cattle,         Knepp Castle Estate, with           data), which produces 3D            mounds exist, but replacing the
Exmoor ponies, fallow deer and       technical advice and guidance       models of the land surface,         bridges as they were will create
Tamworth pigs, and removed           from the River Restoration          the team could clearly see          a public right of way – a feature
internal gates and fences to         Centre at Cranfield University.     former courses, tell which ones     in its own right.
allow the animals to roam at will.   Ian Dennis, project manager         were connected and naturally
                                     and lead geomorphological           cut off. These findings were        The creation of a re-wilded river
Another 1,000 acres has since        designer said: “This is one of      combined with detailed Tuflow       will also contribute towards the
been released from intensive         the biggest stretches of river      (2D simulation) modelling,          implementation of the Water
farming, with the aim of             to be naturalised in Britain,       examining the behaviour of the      Directive Framework Directive,
returning it to a natural state,     and a unique opportunity to         river and its floodplain. A range   the Environment Agency’s
and producing a minimum-             recreate the river and floodplain   of habitats will be allowed to      ‘Creating a Better Place’ strategy,
intervention landscape.              landscape in which natural          develop in the restored river       and the Biodiversity Action Plan
The next challenge is to restore,    processes operate freely. The       and floodplain, and backwaters,     habitat creation targets.
or ‘re-wild’ the 2.5km stretch       river needs to be sustainable       ponds and floodplain scrapes
of the River Adur which flows        and able to meander naturally       are also included.                  The designs will be used to
through the estate.                  across the land, encouraging                                            guide construction by the
                                                                                                             Environment Agency. The first
                                                                                                             phase is scheduled to start this

TAKe A waLK on THe ‘Re-WiLD’ SiDe

   “
                                                                                                             year, with final completion
                                                                                                             expected by end 2012.

                                                                                                             To read the full article go to
          Royal Haskoning’s integrated team of geomorphologists,                                             www.royalhaskoning.co.uk

          ecologists and engineers produced an innovative and                                                For more information visit
                                                                                                             www.knepp.co.uk
          sustainable design for ‘re-wilding’ the River adur. The team

                                                       “
          used their considerable expertise and previous experience
          in this area to create a viable scheme, mitigating the risk of
                                                                                                             ian Dennis
                                                                                                             i.dennis@royalhaskoning.com



          flooding – a potential show stopper.

          CHaRlie smitH, enviRonment aGenCy




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&
                                                                                        Sense

        eneRgy TeAM MAKeS SenSe FoR gReeneR SocieTy
                                           An innovative energy conservation initiative called ‘Energy Teams in your
                                           Neighbourhood’ has won the prestigious Green Pearl Award for sustainability
                                           and climate projects. Royal Haskoning managed this successful project for
                                           Sittard-Geleen, in south east Netherlands, bringing various parties together
                                           to achieve social as well as energy conservation goals.

        The municipality set up an         “The challenge was to get        “The municipality funded the       The Green Pearl jury was full of
        ‘Energy Team’ who engaged          housing associations, a DIY      entire project but as the costs    praise for the way the project
        people on social welfare           chain, and an installation       are very low, around 80 per        combined sustainability with
        benefits to work with them,        company behind the Energy        household, the pay-back period     social elements. This initiative
        distributing and installing        Team, donating time, expertise   is actually less than a year. As   enhances society, benefiting
        energy saving devices into low     and discounts,” says project     an added benefit the twelve        people and the environment,
        income households. Between         manager Hans van Wageningen      project staff gained useful        and provides a concept that can
        January 2008 and June 2010 the     from Royal Haskoning. “Now       work experience with three         be used anywhere.
        team visited over 3,700 homes,     everyone concerned has           of them moving on to regular
        giving free energy saving advice   benefited from the social and    employment. For us the project     Hans van Wageningen
        and helping households reduce      sustainable image projected      was a joy to manage”.              h.vanwageningen@
        CO2 emissions by an average of     by this innovative and highly                                       royalhaskoning.com
        five per cent, saving around 386   visible initiative.
        a year on their energy bills.




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&
              Sensibel

                                                            SenSiBeL A SounD DeciSion
Noise can impact our daily lives, especially when                    innovation, Sensibel provides       centres and church bells, which
                                                                     residents with clear information    together make one background
changes are made to infrastructure in cities                         that is easy to understand, and     sound. With Sensibel you
                                                                     fits with the strategy of noise     can explain the impact of
and towns. To help control noise pollution, the                      nuisance analysis from both a       infrastructure intervention,
                                                                     regulatory and public view point.   such as the construction of an
Netherlands government established a set of rules                                                        additional roadway.”
                                                                     Sylvia Koolmees, consultant
and regulations. However while professionals                         for Noise and Soil at the           To hear SENSIBEL in action visit
                                                                     Directorate-General for Public      rangeukonline.com
find these easy to understand, to members of the                     Works and Water Management
                                                                     in the Netherlands, said: “We       Jeroen Kamer
public they offer little meaning.                                    already had a noise simulator,      j.kamer@royalhaskoning.com
                                                                     but it only reflected sound
Providing sound clarity for all    bites, so that all sources of     produced on a highway. People       peter Websdell
concerned, Royal Haskoning’s       noise can be distinguished        who live in towns and cities can    p.websdell@royalhaskoning.com
noise simulator Sensibel,          within a designated area.         be exposed to several sound
translates the results of noise    Awarded the 2010 ‘Ei van          sources at the same time, such
surveys into actual ‘live’ sound   Columbus’ prize for sustainable   as railways, traffic, shopping




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GREEN SCHEME
               FOR cool
        COMMUNICATIONS
        Consider the heat generated by a national telecommunications data centre.                                    cooling and underground water
                                                                                                                     sources. We are also analysing
        Think how much energy it takes just to keep its hardware cool, the drain on                                  how we can use established
                                                                                                                     technology, such as a thermal
        the grid – the impact of heat escaping into the atmosphere. Now imagine                                      wheel in a new application, to
                                                                                                                     help the cooling process.
        that data centre is designed to use natural resources to power and cool – with
                                                                                                                     “We have a long history of
        surplus heat reused to benefit other purposes. Wonder no more – one of                                       working sustainably – and we
                                                                                                                     will explore how we can apply
        Europe’s most innovative data centres is undergoing design in Portugal.                                      Cradle to Cradle® principles to
                                                                                                                     this project,” Garry continues.
                                                                                                                     “This will be in terms of how
        In early 2011, Portugal Telecom       Supported with a high-speed         throughout the construction        we can utilise excess heat and
        announced the construction            fibre optic communications          and installation phase. To help    energy from the data centre.
        of the largest data centre in         network, this innovative and        achieve these demanding            For example, in a similar
        Portugal, and one of the largest      modern data centre is expected      energy efficiency targets, it is   type of project, excess heat
        in Europe, located in Covilhã.        to be fully functional during the   using innovative solutions and     has been used to heat crop
        With over 45,000 m2 of floor          second half of 2012.                traditional technology in new      producing greenhouses on an
        space, unique levels of energy                                            ways to meet the challenges of     industrial level.
        efficiency and technological          IT multinational CISCO is           the project.
        capacity, this project will           developing the data centre on
        become world renowned.                Portugal Telecom’s behalf. With     Garry Haigh, Royal Haskoning’s
                                              12,000m2 of white space for ICT     Project Director, said: “We have
        Portugal Telecom anticipates          hardware, the facility is being     been set some very challenging
        trends in terms of data traffic       designed with stringent energy      energy efficiency targets.
        growth, which it will respond         efficiency targets that will be     Like all data centres, one of
        to with more transportation           able to handle co-location and      the biggest challenges is the
        and processing capacity, which        cloud services.                     energy required for cooling.
        will position it as a player in the                                       This is a particular issue with
        European market.                      Royal Haskoning, a recognised       this scheme as it will be built
                                              endorser for the European Code      in a country with a hot climate.
        The data centre will become           of Conduct on data centre           To address these issues we are
        an export pole of data storage        energy efficiency, is advising      looking at innovative ways to
        capacity for European business        on the scheme design, and           use natural resources such as
        and technology services.              will have a supervisory role        outside air cooling, solar power




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“
“One of our first tasks is to
recommend a site for the data      We are very pleased to be working with
centre. Our recommendation
will be based on access to         Royal Haskoning on this significant project as it has a great deal
natural resources, and the
potential to export excess heat    of experience in realising data centres that achieve challenging
and energy. From this very early
step, our team will help and       environmental targets, for instance in the netherlands it is a recognised
advise our clients as the data
                                   endorser for the european Code of Conduct on data centre energy
centre begins to take shape and
installation begins.”

The first phase of the Portugal
data centre will consist of a
2,000m2 white space fit out
                                                                                        “
                                   efficiency. The project team has demonstrated from an early stage that
                                   it has the knowledge, expertise and ability to apply creative solutions to
and an office facility with        help us successfully deliver this project for our client.
construction scheduled to start
in 2011.                           andRea Roussado, PRojeCt manaGeR FoR CisCo

For more information about
Cradle to Cradle see Range 4
2010 or visit
www.royalhaskoning.co.uk

garry Haigh
g.haigh@royalhaskoning.com




range2 2011                                                                                                     >> 31
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          work we do to enable them to deliver results
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Range Magazine (2011: Issue 2)

  • 1. InnovatIon In our tIme Peel Ports and Royal Haskoning range 2 2011
  • 2. in this issue >> 18 Royal Haskoning is an independent international engineering and environmental consultancy. With 3,900 employees operating in 17 special feature countries, we provide an extensive 22 picture this tunnovation range of multi-disciplinary services relating to maritime, water and environment, infrastructure and buildings, industry and energy, and transport and development. range interview derek hendry With a worldwide network of 24 peel ports southwark sorted professionals and strong industry relationships established over two centuries, our expertise and experience is far reaching. Respected thought leaders within our market sectors, we range interview gladstone’s gate are renowned for our technical 26 peel ports nature’s best excellence, developing, designing and delivering innovative and sustainable solutions, that enhance society. If you would like to feature in re-wilding Range or comment on content, capturing 14 28 carbon river adur email: t.downey@royalhaskoning.com Front cover image courtesy of Peel Ports. in our opinion innovation and 16 30 recovery sense & sensibel a chartered course portugal telecom >> 2 range2 2011
  • 3. FoRewoRd Henry rOwe >> As a member of our Innovation Board I am delighted to endorse this edition of Range which showcases a number of our customers’ innovative projects – and some of our own – that are playing a key role in enhancing the overall development of the UK and worldwide. Whether we are launching new services, devising new ways to deliver goods or transport people, design devices that save time and effort, or piloting ways to reduce carbon in our atmosphere – innovation is what defines us as people, differentiates our professions, and sets apart the organisations we work for and on behalf of. I believe wholeheartedly that innovation is the key to the future of civil engineering – and agree with my colleague Frank Heemskerk’s comments in his article on page 14, that in the current economic climate – innovating new techniques in civil and environmental design needs to concentrate on helping move our economies towards recovery by delivering value for money to the benefit of society as a whole. I thank Derek Hendry for sharing how Peel Ports is helping its customers save money and carbon footprints by transporting goods via the Manchester Ship Canal. I congratulate the Picture This team on their launch of our first augmented reality service, and celebrate with our newly chartered engineers, as they tell us what innovation means to them. In closing, I am sincerely proud to tell you that we have received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade. Overseas projects, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, now make up a large proportion of the work we do, and where we have become renowned for our experience and expertise in delivering innovative projects – such as the design of one of the world’s deepest drydock’s at the Port of Ras Laffan in Qatar. Henry Rowe, Board of Management and Member of Royal Haskoning’s Innovation Board Stop preSS >> We are delighted to announce the acquisition of independent maritime economics consultancy Ocean Shipping Consultants... For more information go to www.royalhaskoning.co.uk/news range2 2011 >> 3
  • 4. pIcture thIS breathing life into planning Royal Haskoning has launched the UK’s first augmented reality tool designed specifically for use in engineering consultancy and design. Imagine – for a moment – you’re invited to give your opinion on a proposed Designed to simplify the development. On arrival – you’re asked to leave your imagination at the door. decision making processes surrounding consultations and You think – imagination not required to interpret technical drawings and consents for planning, Picture This has a key role to play in any diagrams? Yes that’s right – just Picture This – making seeing believing. type of development, whether it’s a local regeneration project, a new school, major retail park, or wind farm development. Picture This – making seeing believing Commenting on this innovative breakthrough, project lead l Verifies positioning on affect them – leading to l Can be shared outdoors Jonathan Tyler explains how location – saving valuable well informed decisions. in a group scenario, Picture This will help people time. l Transforms maps and flat transmitted live via mobile l Superimposes a 3D full- plans into actual aerial roaming, or recorded on scale model image onto views – depicting the video to replay within a its intended environment proposed structure as if it consultation setting or in real time – from any were already in situ – and planning meeting. vantage point the viewer operational. l Has the capability to show chooses. l Uses positioning the location of hidden l Shows the full visual technology to highlight cabling and pipework – so impact of a development factual information or maintenance of a facility during key phases of a areas of interest. can be managed more project’s lifecycle. l Provides an aural as well as effectively. l Enables stakeholders to visual experience – so users judge for themselves how a can hear sounds associated proposed development will with the development. >> 4 range2 2011
  • 5. from different backgrounds “With Picture This people alternative method for viewing Look out for symbols like understand and appreciate can interact with a structure and understanding what a this in Range to see exclusive the full visual impact of a or development as if it were development under proposal will content on your mobile. development during key phases actually in front of them. look like once completed – well l Search for QR reader in your of its construction. Viewed from above, below, before approvals are granted.” app store; download one of the from a distance or close up selection of apps available. “Picture This superimposes – even down to the type of To watch the Picture This video l Scan the code with your phone a full-scale 3D model image foliage planted – so people online go to using the application. of a proposed development can appreciate how the www.royalhaskoning.co.uk l See the content on your phone. or structure onto its planned development will appear over location, so that a complete time as saplings become trees, To watch the Picture This video picture of a project can be and ground cover emerges. on your mobile go to viewed in ‘real time’ – as if Viewers can even listen to m.rangeukonline.com already constructed. This enables sounds they might hear once everyone concerned with a the development is operational, Jonathan Tyler proposed project – such as and view how landscape j.tyler@royalhaskoning.com investors, local authorities, and design could unfold as the members of the general public, development moves through to become directly engaged, its various phases. by providing the closest virtual experience possible. Those Picture This will soon become responsible for giving their every developer’s ‘must have’ opinion or making a decision in their consultation tool kit about a proposed development, because it makes the decision can judge for themselves how process surrounding a proposed it might affect their lives, development so much simpler,” businesses and environment on says Jonathan. “We’ve taken a day to day basis. a giant stride to deliver what will soon become the range2 2011 >> 5
  • 6. It’s been said that some of the most innovative solutions are born during trying times. The milling, mining and water transport companies that gave birth to the Peel Group – one of the country’s most extraordinarily diverse and innovative conglomerates – were forged during periods of great hardship – and opportunity. Derek Hendry, Group Capital Director of Peel Ports, shares his thoughts with Range. Image courtesy of Peel Ports >> 6 range2 2011
  • 7. AnTicipATe + innovATe r anGe IntervIeW PEEL PORTS = Survival rate The people who operate within new services, to exceed the and on the other, the rapid the Peel Group of companies, needs of its global customers development of UK-grown which include Liverpool’s and local communities. renewable energy is presenting John Lennon Airport, the new opportunities and Manchester Ship Canal and the Derek Hendry, group capital challenges, to which the UK Trafford Centre, have ensured director of Peel Ports, is one port sector will need to adapt, the firm’s long-term success such person. Responsible for in order to respond. though skilfully anticipating the planning and delivery market trends, adapting to of Peel Ports Group capital “The Port sector was one of changing environments to suit investment programme, the first to feel the impact the booms and busts of the his role is to develop port of the recession,” Derek says. economy – and formulating masterplans, introduce viable “As certain areas of business business schemes, and oversee slowed or stopped, we saw the onsite delivery of projects fewer containers coming instrumental to the continued through our ports – particularly success of the Group’s port those containing cars. However businesses. ports also handle goods that the country needs to survive, We ask Derek about the so no matter what the state of importance innovation plays the economy, we still need to within a port development process imported goods like oil, programme, particularly grain, and animal feed. during the current backdrop of economic uncertainty. “Because we are well “Innovation is critical in times diversified across the country, of uncertainty. Businesses we have been protected that don’t innovate probably against the worst ravages of won’t survive. Today companies the recession – but that does cannot afford to stand still. not mean we didn’t feel some They need to go through a pain. We needed to put in cycle of reinvention which place some tough measures needs to be imbedded into the to ensure we maintained organisation – it cannot be profitability. Strategically we turned on and turned off again have had to look at our cost – it needs to be part of the day base, while at the same time to day.” anticipating demand flexes, so we can reduce our costs as Currently the UK ports the economy contracts – but business is operating under be in a position to switch our the influence of the global services back on when the recession on the one hand, economy recovers. range2 2011 >> 7
  • 8. “When it comes to supply of transporting containers and chain, we only provide we want more retailers to make part of the solution for our use of it. In doing so we’re customers, but through our taking vehicles off the road own innovative ideas, we have – however while we’ve seen focused on the needs of our the volume of traffic on the customers’ businesses and are Manchester Ship Canal increase working with them to help since we’ve developed it – it reduce their own cost base. remains hugely underused. “It’s well recognised that “The Victorians had the vision the most expensive part of for the canal in the first a supply chain journey is place – and when it comes to the last 100 miles – which is innovating transport to support usually undertaken by road. the manufacturing, mining and So we are helping our ‘end milling industries – they didn’t user’ customers, such as get it wrong. We inevitably supermarkets, save money need to go back to that again. by bringing their goods into It is far easier to move greater our north western ports, and volumes by water than by road continuing their journey by or rail – and that is how the UK water via the Manchester canal needs to develop its transport route, rather than shipping their infrastructure. goods all the way round to the south, and then sending them “In the long term, we want to off to their destination by road.” educate our customers to help them get under the skin of the Together, the Port of Liverpool logistics supply chain, so they and the Manchester Ship Canal can understand how costs are link the Irish Sea with Britain’s built up, the different ways of second city. Forming a trading moving goods, and how using artery which serves a region the shipping and canal links, that is the UK’s strongest particularly in the north west, outside London for container can save cost, time and carbon cargo generation, the canal emissions. Shipping emissions plays a major role in the versus emissions from road use, removal of freight traffic from are far lower. the UK road network. Revitalising the port ways to accommodate the “This new method is proving industry to accommodate new requirements of these “We have developed a barge especially effective for goods renewable energy emerging industries. service that will transport coming in from the Far East – as While the recession is containers along the it drastically reduces the cost in making businesses use “The ports sector tends to mirror Manchester Ship Canal. During the supply chain. We need our innovation to save money, the UK economy. At the moment the past two years we’ve seen customers to know that there the rapid development of there are great opportunities the volume of containers are far more cost effective offshore renewable energy as the renewable energy sector transported using this route ways to transport their goods requires ports to be even develops – particularly offshore grow significantly. This is a across the country – and that more innovative to find wind,” Derek continues. hugely cost effective method we can help them achieve it.” >> 8 range2 2011
  • 9. r anGe IntervIeW PEEL PORTS “To continue to succeed, “ successful businesses cannot afford to become complacent – they need to be able to innovate – whether to break into new markets, develop The Manchester Ship Canal a product or new service, or change the way they do things. is a fantastic example of If you do things the way you’ve “Currently the biggest always done them – you’ll state-of-the art maritime challenge for the port sector always get the same results.” is to support the offshore innovation, in terms of the wind industry companies in their operations. Innovation will play a huge role in the UK off-shore energy programme, as further renewable energy Peel Ports has been awarded a carbon trust accreditation standard for the reduction of its own carbon footprint, for making innovative use “ construction itself and what it will bring to the Manchester developments emerge – and of the latest technology to community. this signals great opportunities better manage its energy for ports on the horizon. consumption. However this needs to happen quickly if ports are to keep For more information about deRek HendRy, GRouP CaPital pace with offshore wind Peel Ports visit diReCtoR, Peel PoRts development. Speed and scale www.peelports.com is the biggest challenge – but those ports that are able to Tim Davies think differently, will survive. t.davies@royalhaskoning.com image courtesy of Peel Ports range2 2011 >> 9
  • 10. innovation at GladSTone doCk Derek Hendry, Group Capital Director of Peel Ports services, this is what you want “Royal Haskoning is a great them to do – but to find a example of how a supplier’s explains the use of an innovative tipping cradle consultant that continues to use of innovation has surprised surprise you, is difficult.” me.” Derek continues. used to manoeuvre Gladstone Dock’s enormous In 2005, the Port of Liverpool’s “Royal Haskoning helped largest dock entrance, us resolve this problem by gate structure for specialist refurbishment. Gladstone Lock, was severely developing a tipping cradle, damaged in a storm that ripped which meant we were able off one of the lock’s mitre to manoeuvre the enormous “Peel Ports needs to cultivate supplier is when I see them do gates. At the time, recovering dock gate structure out of the strong relationships with its something that surprises me,” and repairing the gate could water and into a large frame supply chain and expects comments Derek Hendry, Peel have been a very expensive and cradle, which was supported them to bring new ideas to the Ports Group Capital Director. lengthy procedure, but thanks by a floating crane. This table so we can develop better to an innovative engineering was designed with in-built innovations to save costs, time “I also want our suppliers to solution, the gate was repaired calculations to ensure the or quality of services. To me, challenge our business with and reinstated quickly and cost cradle was never overloaded, the real measure of a good new ideas. With consultancy effectively. and with a mechanism that >> 10 range2 2011
  • 11. r anGe IntervIeW PEEL PORTS Maritime engineering is extremely challenging, both in terms of the environment construction has to take place in, and scale, and cost to develop. Innovation is always “ key to overcoming challenges. deRek HendRy, GRouP CaPital diReCtoR, Peel PoRts Images courtesy of Peel Ports would enable it to be removed, us with an engineering solution a specialist refurbishment Container Terminal. Due to tipped onto it’s side, and then that allowed us to secure shed and the tipping cradle complete at the end of 2014, floated into a repair shed the gate on dry land without itself has been modified so the project involves the design where it could be refurbished.” causing any further damage. that subsequent gates can be and construction of a deep The gate was successfully The gate was repaired winched into the shed along water river berth and container refurbished and brought into and refurbished quickly a track, and worked on under terminal capable of handling line with current legislation and efficiently, while the cover. large post-panamax container before being reinstated using engineering solution itself ships, but because the terminal the same tipping cradle encouraged us to press Royal Seaforth River is land locked, manoeuvrability procedure, but in reverse. ahead confidently with our Terminal is limited. “The Seaforth River refurbishment programme to Royal Haskoning is lead Terminal has a pivotal role to ‘‘It was imperative the mitre renovate 40 similar mitre gates consultant for the £300m play”, Derek concludes, “but the gate was recovered and in Liverpool and along the Seaforth River Terminal. The challenge will be to move boxes repaired, and the dock put Manchester Ship Canal. scheme combines deep water on and off efficiently.” back into service as quickly as river berths and riverside possible. Royal Haskoning’s The amount of work has reclamation with the existing, Tim Davies innovative proposal presented necessitated the building of land locked, Royal Seaforth t.davies@royalhaskoning.com range2 2011 >> 11
  • 12. [CaPtuRinG] CaRbon “Royal Haskoning’s knowledge and experience of eIas and permitting procedures has made an important contribution to Project Road. Their hard work and “ flexible, ‘can do’ approach under time pressure has enabled us to meet our target for submission of the eIas to the european Commission. alwin sCHoonwateR, PeRmittinG manaGeR, PRojeCt Road >> 12 range2 2011
  • 13. Carbon Capture and Storage, or CCS, is a promising solution for reducing carbon emissions from fossil fuel energy plants, until sustainable fuel sources become more widely available. According to the International Energy Agency, CCS will contribute 19 per cent of all emission reductions required by 2050. CCS involves extracting CO2 volumes of storage capacity, while the Coast and Rivers to CCS. This has meant more from power generation and primarily offshore. consultants bring expert changes, both to the designs, industrial projects, compressing knowledge of project planning and the permitting procedures. it, and injecting it into depleted Project ROAD has and coastal EIA, including “Our integrated team has oil and gas fields or reservoirs commissioned Royal Haskoning permitting procedures for work worked very closely with the under the sea bed. Provided to carry out environmental at sea. The team is responsible client and our project partners it is pumped into a stable impact assessments (EIAs) and for assessing the environmental to overcome these challenges environment where it cannot permitting procedures. Mark impacts of building the pipeline and achieve the tight deadlines leak, the CO2 could be contained van Zanten, Royal Haskoning and transporting CO2 to the off- imposed by the European for thousands of years. Rotterdam, said: “The idea shore platform. Commission. Project ROAD’s is to capture part of the CO2 EIAs are now ready to be The development of CCS is and transport it to depleted Ivo Thonon, Royal Haskoning’s submitted for consideration still at an early stage and the gas reservoirs in the North project manager said, “This and comment.” European Economy Program Sea. We can use an existing is the first time carbon for Recovery offers subsidies pipeline track, to a drilling capture technology has been For more information visit for demonstration projects platform 20km off the coast, incorporated into the design of ROAD www.road2020.nl increasing knowledge of this to install a dedicated pipeline. fossil fuel burning plants, so it new technology. Project ROAD From the platform, the CO2 has been a steep learning curve Mark van Zanten is a joint venture between will be injected into reservoirs for everyone, including the client m.vanzaten@royalhaskoning.com E.ON and Electrabel, TAQA and at minus 3500m depth with a and the authorities. There have GDF Suez, who are building total storage capacity of about been a number of challenges, ivo Thonon ultramodern coal-fired power 25 megatonnes – enough for particularly around the lack of i.thonon@royalhaskoning.com plants that are CO2-capture 20 years.” data for such new technology ready facilities in the Rotterdam which means we have had to area. This is a favourable Royal Haskoning’s adapt the designs as we find out location for a CCS network environmental experts have more information or get new due to the concentration of previous experience with insights. Also, since the start of industrial emissions and the underground carbon storage the project last year, there have Port’s proximity to significant and are leading the project, been four new laws relating range2 2011 >> 13
  • 14. innovation and recovery Frank Heemskerk joined Royal Haskoning’s Board of Management in January. Previously Minister for Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Economic Affairs in the Netherlands, he tells us why he believes our innovative ideas for efficiencies in engineering design can help us move closer to financial recovery. >> 14 range2 2011
  • 15. “All governments are new techniques every day that “In health care, and in hospitals decreasing their budgets will make improvements. in particular, it usually takes because of the recession. around 10 years to complete At the same time people are “We are helping our public and a new development, with the becoming aware that they have private sector clients operate majority of time taken up with to pay more for public services, more efficiently by calculating consents and permits before health care and pensions, and the total cost of ownership of design takes place. However we are holding on to whatever a new build, such as forecasts recently completed a unique they have left over. So for for energy bills. We can also hospital project – the Gelre growth to occur, there needs help reduce the early costs Hospital – in just four years. to be new investment – but of new developments by This was achieved by taking an when companies see that the using our latest innovations innovative integral approach government and people are such as Picture This our own to the design of the building In our opInIon being cautious, then they have augmented reality tool, which involved providing to be cautious too. I doubt that designed to speed up the all disciplines in-house, the we will see a strong recovery in consents process. client’s clear and concise Western Europe for the years decision making process, as to come. “To us, investment in research well as positive changes in and development is as regulations. The result was that “However we can aid recovery important as it’s always been. we completed the hospital in by helping governments and This means we continue to record time – and within their businesses save money by offer value for money because budget.” creating design solutions that we remain at the forefront of are cost efficient. The focus for design technology and in a Frank Heemskerk innovation now is to maximise position to provide our clients f.heemskerk@royalhaskoning.com cost savings – and that’s the with the most efficient and name of the game for both effective means to exceed their “ the public and private sectors. requirements. As the economy improves, innovation will shift more towards the development of new products. The focus for “I am impressed by our innovation now is innovative approach to project design, which looks at all to maximise cost the different ways to design a structure to ensure it is built efficiently. Buildings are designed to use less materials, the materials we recommend “ savings – and that’s the name of the are sustainably sourced, game. the structure is designed to operate efficiently and to last longer, and at the end of its FRank HeemskeRk, boaRd lifespan – the materials can be oF manaGement used again. In my view this is Holland’s Gelre hospital took just innovation – the only way to four years to complete progress in business is to use range2 2011 >> 15
  • 16. CHARTERSHIP AND INNOVATION Katherine Moore, Beng considered ‘unachievable’, According to the Engineering Council UK, Chartered (Hons) ceng Mice to give our clients what they Katherine is a member of need. We tend to think that Engineers “are characterised by their ability to Royal Haskoning’s innovation innovation is something huge board where she has been and almost unobtainable, develop appropriate solutions to engineering instrumental in identifying and however it’s often the small developing innovation targets. things that go unnoticed, that problems, using new or existing technologies, She is working on the proposed are the innovative elements.” ‘green’ data centre for Portugal through innovation, creativity and change.” As five Telecom. Tei Ho, Beng MSc ceng Mice Royal Haskoning engineers become fully Chartered “Each project, design, and Tei is project manager for a client is unique, with individual number of coast and rivers Members of the Institution of Civil Engineers, we requirements and challenges projects, including the that need to be met and Chelmsford Flood Alleviation ask them how innovation features in their day to overcome. As Chartered Scheme, Bourne Eau Pumping Engineers we should always Station Access Improvement, day project work. be thinking outside the box Banecre Flume Emergency striving to achieve what is Works, and the Cheshunt North >> 16 range2 2011
  • 17. “ Reservoir Repair Works. and manager of a feasibility innovative solution to deal with “I believe innovation and study for a new alumina export design of the concrete tunnels every project I approach engineering are twins, and facility in Conakry, Guinea. for mechanical biological all about delivering more for treatment process. is different. There is less. Engineering without a “In these times of economic mind for innovation is just austerity, our clients are “Innovation forms part of my rarely the same answer manufacturing. Innovation looking for us to provide smart, everyday activities. By offering to a problem – so makes up 70 per cent of what sustainable and cost effective innovative and technical I do in order to solve problems. solutions that satisfy their solutions, we demonstrate the innovation and creativity The work we undertake requirements. It is becoming way we approach problems play a key role in coming ultimately aims to provide an increasingly important for my within all aspects of a project, environment where human, team to become more inventive to find the most appropriate up with the right engineering, civilisation and and innovative so we can solution.” nature can coexist by being keep construction costs to a solution to an individual mutually enhancing. Innovation minimum and provide ‘greener’ Alice e. Johnson, Meng challenge. Being is key here.” ways of working.” (Hons) phd ceng Mice Alice is leading the Borth Coastal innovative is the only Mark Hill, Meng ceng Mice carl Jones, Beng (Hons) Defence Scheme to protect the way to find the right Mark is project manager for ceng Mice West Wales village of Borth design, procurement and site Carl is working on an from flooding and erosion. solution to a problem, supervision of a new container integrated waste management however it’s important to terminal in Karachi, Pakistan. He is also project engineer facility, where his team was required to provide an “ strike a balance between being innovative on the one hand, and reliable on the other. aliCe e. joHnson, menG (Hons) PHd CenG miCe Stop press >> Martin Whiting appointed chair of CIWEM River and Coastal Group for more information visit www.royalhaskoning.co.uk Laura Sanderson wins CIWEM young Person Award for more information visit www.royalhaskoning.co.uk Read how Royal Haskoning’s mentoring programme assists young engineers at www.royalhaskoning.co.uk range2 2011 >> 17
  • 18. T U N N O V AT I O N : LINKING coMMuniTieS Now that the New Tyne Crossing has opened to In the short term, the new innovation and technology. tunnel will carry both north The new tunnel was built to traffic, thousands of Tyne and Wear motorists and south-bound traffic while improve connectivity between the original tunnel is upgraded. north and south Tyneside to are looking forward to an easier daily commute. Once both tunnels are fully help people to access work operational, the new tunnel will more readily and improve Constructed using ‘immersed tube’ technology, the carry traffic north to south and trade. Once both tunnels are the existing tunnel will carry operational, the benefits of the new tunnel opened in February. The tunnel, which vehicles south to north. new tunnel to Tyneside society will be far reaching.” links North and South Tyneside communities, is Commenting on Royal Haskoning’s role in the Technical Director Tim Fay fitted with a state-of-the-art fire suppression project, Simon Harries, director has been involved in the of Maritime said: “Completion project since 1999, leading system, making it one of the safest in Europe. of the second Tyne Tunnel Royal Haskoning’s team of signals a significant milestone advisors from the Netherlands in a project that amalgamates and the UK. “The technology engineering ingenuity of used for the New Tyne Crossing image courtesy of ‘the new tyne Crossing’ project the past with 21st century is highly advanced,” Tim >> 18 range2 2011
  • 19. S p e c I a l F e at u r e T U N N O VAT I O N for three years prior to and during the construction to ensure that adverse environmental effects did not occur. The construction programme was managed to ensure dredging and the “ I’m pleased the new tunnel has been commissioned for use by traffic on schedule as lowering of the tunnel units into the trench were carried out it marks an important in winter, when migratory fish levels are at their lowest. milestone in the project. The project will complete the When both tunnels ‘dualling’ of the A19 between Northumberland and North become operational Yorkshire, and is expected to reduce traffic congestion, air in december 2011, the and noise pollution, and improve safety and travel times. It is new Tyne Crossing will hoped that these improvements comments. “The 360m long floated out onto the river, sunk will attract much needed remove the bottleneck ‘river’ section of the tunnel has into a dredged trench, and then investment along the A19 and is expected to make a been built using ‘Immersed Tube’ technology. This is only the third of its type in the UK. The first was built under the Conwy Estuary in North Wales, and the second under the sealed together.” An important part of the project was to ensure the river’s water quality was not compromised. Classified as corridor, and provide the people of South Tyneside (which has one of the highest unemployment rates in the UK), with better access to job opportunities. “ significant contribution to the economic regeneration Medway, at Rochester in Kent. the premier river for salmon For more information about the of the a19 corridor. in England and Wales, it was New Tyne Crossing visit “The immersed tunnel is made critical that fish populations, www.newtynecrossing.info from four tunnel elements their habitat and migratory Paul FenwiCk, PRojeCt diReCtoR constructed in a nearby activities were not disturbed. Tim Fay FoR tHe tyne and weaR drydock. The units were then Water quality was monitored t.fay@royalhaskoning.com inteGRated tRansPoRt autHoRity range2 2011 >> 19
  • 20. T U N N O V AT I O N : LINKING nATionS High TEC Tunnel – Denmark to Germany in 10 minutes by 2020 >> 20 range2 2011
  • 21. S p e c I a l F e at u r e T U N N O VAT I O N Now a clear choice has been made, TEC is preparing permit application documentation and environmental impact assessments. measure, a study to consider an option for a tunnel was For more information about the commissioned alongside it.” Femern Belt tunnel visit www.femern.com “The application of a longitudinal ventilation system Wim Janssen meant an island in the Fehmarn w.janssen@royalhaskoning.com Belt would not be needed. This meant the tunnel option offered better value. It was also tunnel FACTS considered safer and would not present an obstacle to l At 18km from tunnel shipping.” mouth to tunnel mouth, it will be the Leo Larsen, CEO of Femern A/S. world’s longest tunnel “As our conceptual design of its kind The worlds longest road-rail tunnel will enable projects are based on an l It’s deepest point will extremely thorough, technical be over 40m drivers to travel between Denmark and Germany foundation we can now l 15.5 million cubic focus on ensuring that the metres of seabed will in just 10 minutes, compared with a 45 minute authorities approve the be dredged to form a project – as well as from an ‘virtually’ straight trench ferry journey. environmental perspective. The l 89 precast concrete aim is to build and operate one elements will be of Europe’s safest and most floated and sunk to Scheduled to complete in The tunnel is designed by a modern tunnels for trains and form the tunnel 2020, the 18km Fehmarn Rambøll-Arup-TEC collaboration cars. The tunnel will create l Each element will weigh Belt under-sea immersed on behalf of Femern A/S, opportunities for increased 73,500 tonnes, measure tunnel, will be one of Europe’s which is responsible for its growth and prosperity for more 217m long, 8.9m high, largest construction projects delivery and future operation. than 10 million residents in the and 42.2m wide ever, creating new economic TEC (Tunnel Engineering Fehmarn Belt Region.” l It will take 6.5 years to opportunities as well as cultural Consultants) is a joint venture build and social development. between DHV, Royal Haskoning TEC Director Hans de Wit: “TEC l When it opens in 2020 and Witteveen+Bos. has already proved itself as a it will include a four With an estimated cost of 55.1 consultant for major projects in lane motorway and a billion, the tunnel comprises Wim Janssen is Sweden/Denmark, South Korea two-track rail link two dual carriageways with hard Royal Haskoning’s project and China. Our contribution l It will take 7 minutes shoulders, a two-track rail tunnel, manager for TEC: “At the start to these projects puts us in for rail passengers and an escape annex pipe shaft. of the project, the Danes an excellent position to be and 10 minutes for favoured building a suspension involved in similar fixed link motorists to travel bridge, but as a precautionary projects around the world.” coast to coast image courtesy of Femern a/S range2 2011 >> 21
  • 22. In February 2010, Veolia Environmental Services, which provides waste related services to around a third of the UK population, was granted SouthWark planning permission to build an Integrated Waste Management Facility on Southwark’s Old Kent Road. When it becomes operational The output from the MBT in 2012, the state-of-the-art facility will be ‘Solid Recovered facility will process all the Fuel’, which is suitable for borough’s household waste and incineration. This will be sent recycling, and provide a to the South East London long-term solution to Combined Heat and Power Southwark’s waste plant, an energy recovery management needs. It will also facility in Lewisham, where it bring regeneration, investment will be used to create energy. and new jobs to the area. Built on the site of a former The centre will comprise gas works, the project has high a Mechanical Biological sustainability credentials and Treatment (MBT) plant to treat has achieved a ‘good’ BREEAM residual waste, a Materials rating for its waste processing Recovery Facility, to sort buildings. The Resource Centre commingled recyclables, will achieve a ‘very good’ Household Waste, Reuse and rating. Royal Haskoning has Recycling Centre, for residents been involved in the design to deposit a wide range of of the Southwark facility in items of household waste, partnership with construction a recycling waste transfer contractor VolkerFitzpatrick. station, and an educational visitor centre. Melissa Hipwell, Principal Engineer for Royal Haskoning, The new facility is Veolia’s said: “Our involvement includes first MBT plant in the UK. The civil and structural engineering Materials Recovery facility on the facility buildings, will be one of the most MBT tunnels, biofilters and advanced recycling facilities infrastructure, including roads in Europe. All materials and drainage. collected for recycling will be processed here before being “The design of the reinforced sent away to be recycled concrete tunnels for the into new products – helping mechanical and biological the borough achieve its aim treatment of the waste was of recycling 50 per cent of crucial. Due to the challenging the 118,000 tonnes of waste environment and very high generated each year. temperatures involved, we image courtesy of veolia environmental Services ltd >> 22 range2 2011
  • 23. Sorted used a finite element software package to model the structure in 3D with temperature gradients applied to the structure. “The modelling was necessary to calculate the stresses due to “ thermal effects, and to predict the expansion and contraction of the concrete. The model has also been used to advise VolkerFitzpatrick on the Royal Haskoning method of construction. We have been able to draw on our has drawn on expertise in a number of fields to bring this project to fruition. its expertise of The facility will bring about working in a environmental and financial benefits by processing waste range of sectors to and recycling as close to source as possible and play a central provide practical role in reducing the impact and innovative Southwark’s waste has on the environment. Construction of the facility began in 2010 and is on schedule to commence operations in 2012. “ solutions for the Southwark Waste Investment in the project is in facility. excess of £60m. To read the full article go to jim GRiGG, desiGn www.royalhaskoning.co.uk manaGeR FoR volkeRFitzPatRiCk For more information about Veolia Environmental Services visit www.veoliaenvironmentalservices.co.uk Melissa Hipwell m.hipwell@royalhaskoning.com range2 2011 >> 23
  • 24. NATURE’S beSt “This new method for beach part of Building with Nature’s nourishment has been achieved long term vision for this area, using a ‘sand engine’. An looking at the possibilities for enormous amount of sand is nourishing sand flats that are dredged from deeper waters, being eroded. then pumped 100m off shore to create a massive sand “Lake Ijsselmeer has specific A consortium of dredging contractors, universities, dune. Waves and currents problems with coastline then transport the sediment degradation. Furthermore, in government agencies, research institutes and to provide continuous beach the future, the water level in replenishment. the lake needs to be raised engineering consultants – including Royal Haskoning, in order to keep up with the “Traditionally beaches need to expected sea level rise and are driving an innovative programme to establish be nourished every year so this larger inflow from rivers. It translates into both a natural is expected that by placing a a scientific and practical basis for eco-dynamic and economical way forward, large amount of sand in front because authorities responsible of the coastline, the coastal development and design, to prevent coastal erosion, needn’t intervene for up to 12 area of the lake can grow in years. The results are being elevation and keep up with the and protect and improve ecosystems. monitored to see whether this change in water level. In this approach can offer a positive way a more robust coastline is way forward for future beach also created that is better able Petra Dankers, Royal Haskoning’s works, such as dykes and nourishment.” to withstand climate change. project leader and coastal similar structures that operate and rivers expert talks about with nature itself to develop Building with nature comprises “The work at Lake Markermeer the company’s involvement naturally for the good of four research cases which involves the study of sediment in the Building with nature the environment. This aligns deal with hydrodynamics and and how it interacts with the programme. She explains why with our strategy to enhance morphology, water quality and ecology of the area. The mud eco-dynamic design needs to society and the environment. ecology, decision making and content in the lake is far too high become the new way to design By investing significantly in policy development and design. so we are looking for ways to and build. the programme means we encourage a healthier ecosystem are building our expertise “We are involved in part of for fish and birds, for example, by “Building with nature is about in this area and staying at the programme that deals performing tests which involve discovering ecological ways the forefront of scientific with improving water quality recolonising the lake with water to design systems that work developments.” and ecological resilience at plants. We are also broadening with nature to strengthen Lake Markermeer in Central the scope by looking at Building and protect our coastal or Letting nature take its course Netherlands and Lake with nature interventions wetland environment and its One innovative approach Ijsselmeer, which borders in Delta lakes all over the eco systems. It also involves involves beach nourishment Holland and Friesland. We are world, and will learn from the using eco-dynamic design which is being piloted between also working in the South West challenges and lessons brought to build civil engineering Rotterdam and the Hague. Delta of the Netherlands as about by these interventions. >> 24 range2 2011
  • 25. Capturing oyster shells from the seabed which are reused to protect shoals from erosion “Our main task is to translate who wants to use eco-dynamic realignments and we are linking For more information visit the information gathered by design instead of traditional with our UK colleagues who www.ecoshape.nl the phd students working design, can learn from the wiki specialise in this area.” on the project, to develop an site and benefit from our work. petra Dankers on-line manual containing all “At the moment we are focusing p.dankers@royalhaskoning.com the project research and an on projects in the Netherlands, eco-dynamic ‘Wiki’ site. When but we are already talking about the programme completes how we proceed to include in 2012, the manual will be other countries after 2012. Our shared so anyone concerned Building with nature colleagues with coastal degradation, or are also interested in managed range2 2011 >> 25
  • 26. A pioneering and unique land management scheme in West Sussex, described as ‘the most daring wildlife and farming experiment in Britain for years’, is the brain child of Charles Burrell, owner of the 3,500-acre Knepp Castle Estate. Main image courtesy of Charles Burrell >> 26 range2 2011
  • 27. Once a traditional arable and In August 2009 The the return of seasonal flooding Ian continues: “We carried dairy farm, in 2001 Charles Environment Agency and attracting even more out a detailed EIA to ensure Burrell took 500 acres of land commissioned Royal Haskoning wildlife.” habitats are not damaged out of production and replanted to produce detailed and historical sites are cornfields with native grasses designs for this part of the Royal Haskoning’s team of incorporated. The plan includes and wildflowers, beginning project. To ensure success, geomorphologists, ecologists reinstating features such as his ‘re-wilding’ experiment. Royal Haskoning adopted a and engineers produced an the ‘causeway crossing’ which, Drawing inspiration from partnership approach, working innovative design which since the 1700s, used timber Oostvaardersplassen, a closely with the Environment recreated an approximation bridges joining mounds of remarkable nature reserve in Agency, Natural England, of the former course of the earth so people could cross the Netherlands, he introduced Sussex Wildlife Trust, and the river. Using LiDAR (laser radar the floodplains. Today only the Old English Longhorn cattle, Knepp Castle Estate, with data), which produces 3D mounds exist, but replacing the Exmoor ponies, fallow deer and technical advice and guidance models of the land surface, bridges as they were will create Tamworth pigs, and removed from the River Restoration the team could clearly see a public right of way – a feature internal gates and fences to Centre at Cranfield University. former courses, tell which ones in its own right. allow the animals to roam at will. Ian Dennis, project manager were connected and naturally and lead geomorphological cut off. These findings were The creation of a re-wilded river Another 1,000 acres has since designer said: “This is one of combined with detailed Tuflow will also contribute towards the been released from intensive the biggest stretches of river (2D simulation) modelling, implementation of the Water farming, with the aim of to be naturalised in Britain, examining the behaviour of the Directive Framework Directive, returning it to a natural state, and a unique opportunity to river and its floodplain. A range the Environment Agency’s and producing a minimum- recreate the river and floodplain of habitats will be allowed to ‘Creating a Better Place’ strategy, intervention landscape. landscape in which natural develop in the restored river and the Biodiversity Action Plan The next challenge is to restore, processes operate freely. The and floodplain, and backwaters, habitat creation targets. or ‘re-wild’ the 2.5km stretch river needs to be sustainable ponds and floodplain scrapes of the River Adur which flows and able to meander naturally are also included. The designs will be used to through the estate. across the land, encouraging guide construction by the Environment Agency. The first phase is scheduled to start this TAKe A waLK on THe ‘Re-WiLD’ SiDe “ year, with final completion expected by end 2012. To read the full article go to Royal Haskoning’s integrated team of geomorphologists, www.royalhaskoning.co.uk ecologists and engineers produced an innovative and For more information visit www.knepp.co.uk sustainable design for ‘re-wilding’ the River adur. The team “ used their considerable expertise and previous experience in this area to create a viable scheme, mitigating the risk of ian Dennis i.dennis@royalhaskoning.com flooding – a potential show stopper. CHaRlie smitH, enviRonment aGenCy range2 2011 >> 27
  • 28. & Sense eneRgy TeAM MAKeS SenSe FoR gReeneR SocieTy An innovative energy conservation initiative called ‘Energy Teams in your Neighbourhood’ has won the prestigious Green Pearl Award for sustainability and climate projects. Royal Haskoning managed this successful project for Sittard-Geleen, in south east Netherlands, bringing various parties together to achieve social as well as energy conservation goals. The municipality set up an “The challenge was to get “The municipality funded the The Green Pearl jury was full of ‘Energy Team’ who engaged housing associations, a DIY entire project but as the costs praise for the way the project people on social welfare chain, and an installation are very low, around 80 per combined sustainability with benefits to work with them, company behind the Energy household, the pay-back period social elements. This initiative distributing and installing Team, donating time, expertise is actually less than a year. As enhances society, benefiting energy saving devices into low and discounts,” says project an added benefit the twelve people and the environment, income households. Between manager Hans van Wageningen project staff gained useful and provides a concept that can January 2008 and June 2010 the from Royal Haskoning. “Now work experience with three be used anywhere. team visited over 3,700 homes, everyone concerned has of them moving on to regular giving free energy saving advice benefited from the social and employment. For us the project Hans van Wageningen and helping households reduce sustainable image projected was a joy to manage”. h.vanwageningen@ CO2 emissions by an average of by this innovative and highly royalhaskoning.com five per cent, saving around 386 visible initiative. a year on their energy bills. >> 28 range2 2011
  • 29. & Sensibel SenSiBeL A SounD DeciSion Noise can impact our daily lives, especially when innovation, Sensibel provides centres and church bells, which residents with clear information together make one background changes are made to infrastructure in cities that is easy to understand, and sound. With Sensibel you fits with the strategy of noise can explain the impact of and towns. To help control noise pollution, the nuisance analysis from both a infrastructure intervention, regulatory and public view point. such as the construction of an Netherlands government established a set of rules additional roadway.” Sylvia Koolmees, consultant and regulations. However while professionals for Noise and Soil at the To hear SENSIBEL in action visit Directorate-General for Public rangeukonline.com find these easy to understand, to members of the Works and Water Management in the Netherlands, said: “We Jeroen Kamer public they offer little meaning. already had a noise simulator, j.kamer@royalhaskoning.com but it only reflected sound Providing sound clarity for all bites, so that all sources of produced on a highway. People peter Websdell concerned, Royal Haskoning’s noise can be distinguished who live in towns and cities can p.websdell@royalhaskoning.com noise simulator Sensibel, within a designated area. be exposed to several sound translates the results of noise Awarded the 2010 ‘Ei van sources at the same time, such surveys into actual ‘live’ sound Columbus’ prize for sustainable as railways, traffic, shopping range2 2011 >> 29
  • 30. GREEN SCHEME FOR cool COMMUNICATIONS Consider the heat generated by a national telecommunications data centre. cooling and underground water sources. We are also analysing Think how much energy it takes just to keep its hardware cool, the drain on how we can use established technology, such as a thermal the grid – the impact of heat escaping into the atmosphere. Now imagine wheel in a new application, to help the cooling process. that data centre is designed to use natural resources to power and cool – with “We have a long history of surplus heat reused to benefit other purposes. Wonder no more – one of working sustainably – and we will explore how we can apply Europe’s most innovative data centres is undergoing design in Portugal. Cradle to Cradle® principles to this project,” Garry continues. “This will be in terms of how In early 2011, Portugal Telecom Supported with a high-speed throughout the construction we can utilise excess heat and announced the construction fibre optic communications and installation phase. To help energy from the data centre. of the largest data centre in network, this innovative and achieve these demanding For example, in a similar Portugal, and one of the largest modern data centre is expected energy efficiency targets, it is type of project, excess heat in Europe, located in Covilhã. to be fully functional during the using innovative solutions and has been used to heat crop With over 45,000 m2 of floor second half of 2012. traditional technology in new producing greenhouses on an space, unique levels of energy ways to meet the challenges of industrial level. efficiency and technological IT multinational CISCO is the project. capacity, this project will developing the data centre on become world renowned. Portugal Telecom’s behalf. With Garry Haigh, Royal Haskoning’s 12,000m2 of white space for ICT Project Director, said: “We have Portugal Telecom anticipates hardware, the facility is being been set some very challenging trends in terms of data traffic designed with stringent energy energy efficiency targets. growth, which it will respond efficiency targets that will be Like all data centres, one of to with more transportation able to handle co-location and the biggest challenges is the and processing capacity, which cloud services. energy required for cooling. will position it as a player in the This is a particular issue with European market. Royal Haskoning, a recognised this scheme as it will be built endorser for the European Code in a country with a hot climate. The data centre will become of Conduct on data centre To address these issues we are an export pole of data storage energy efficiency, is advising looking at innovative ways to capacity for European business on the scheme design, and use natural resources such as and technology services. will have a supervisory role outside air cooling, solar power >> 30 range2 2011
  • 31. “ “One of our first tasks is to recommend a site for the data We are very pleased to be working with centre. Our recommendation will be based on access to Royal Haskoning on this significant project as it has a great deal natural resources, and the potential to export excess heat of experience in realising data centres that achieve challenging and energy. From this very early step, our team will help and environmental targets, for instance in the netherlands it is a recognised advise our clients as the data endorser for the european Code of Conduct on data centre energy centre begins to take shape and installation begins.” The first phase of the Portugal data centre will consist of a 2,000m2 white space fit out “ efficiency. The project team has demonstrated from an early stage that it has the knowledge, expertise and ability to apply creative solutions to and an office facility with help us successfully deliver this project for our client. construction scheduled to start in 2011. andRea Roussado, PRojeCt manaGeR FoR CisCo For more information about Cradle to Cradle see Range 4 2010 or visit www.royalhaskoning.co.uk garry Haigh g.haigh@royalhaskoning.com range2 2011 >> 31
  • 32. Range magazine features engineering and environmental projects from the UK and around the world. Range is issued four times a year by Royal Haskoning to showcase the initiatives our clients undertake and the work we do to enable them to deliver results that enhance the world in which we live. An international and Dutch version of Range is also available. As part of our commitment to environmental sustainability, Range is produced in multiple digital formats: Range online for web browsers, Range mobile for your phone and in PDF format. If you would prefer to receive Range electronically, please let us know by sending an email to the address below. We always welcome comments from our readers. If you have any questions or feedback about anything you have read in Range, then please email t.downey@royalhaskoning.com For further information about Royal Haskoning, please visit our website at www.royalhaskoning.co.uk Keep up to date with our news at www.twitter.com/haskoning_uk editor: Trudi Downey, Royal Haskoning QR inSTRucTionS: copywriting: Sheng Chi Communications Look out for symbols like this in Range to see Design & layout: Charles Whalley Advertising Ltd content on your mobile. print: Gildenburgh Ltd 1) Search for QR reader in your app store; download one of the selection of apps available. 2) Scan the code with your phone using the application. 3) See the content on your phone. bahrain > belgium > cambodia > china > france > india > indonesia > ireland > libya > malaysia > the netherlands > nigeria > oman > peru > philippines > romania > russia > senegal > south africa > thailand > trinidad & tobago > united arab emirates > united kingdom > united states of america > vietnam range 2 2011