ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 2016 - Breheny Civil Engineering · ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 2016 Page 7 of 24 5. Environmental Policy Statement Breheny Civil Engineering Ltd operate a UKAS

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ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 2016

Breheny Civil Engineering Ltd Flordon Road Creeting St Mary Telephone: 01449 720282

Ipswich Facsimile: 01449 721593

Suffolk E-mail: [email protected]

IP6 8NH Web Site: www.breheny.co.uk

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Front Cover Pictures (Clockwise from Top Left): Altira Park for Urban & Civic Plc Greenwich Reach for Galliard Homes Ltd Reconstruction of South Quay, Whitstable Harbour for the Environment Agency Moreton Hall School for Barnes Construction Ltd


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CONTENTS 1. Company Profile ................................................................................................................................ 4

2. Company Registration ...................................................................................................................... 4

3. Organisation ...................................................................................................................................... 4

4. Environmental Progress 2016 .......................................................................................................... 6

5. Environmental Policy Statement ..................................................................................................... 7

6. Environmental Management System ............................................................................................... 9

7. Significant Environmental Aspects ............................................................................................... 11

8. Environmental KPIs ......................................................................................................................... 14

9. Environmental Projects Completed in 2016 ................................................................................. 19

10. Review of Environmental Targets For 2016 ................................................................................ 23

11. Environmental Objectives for 2017 ............................................................................................. 24


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1. Company Profile Breheny Civil Engineering Ltd is the principal operating division of the Breheny Group of companies based in Suffolk. Founded in 1963 the Company has developed into a multi-discipline civil engineering organisation with offices and depots in Kent, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. Our organisation embraces a non-adversarial approach to the development of client relationships and management of construction projects. Consequently, we maintain an extensive portfolio of public and private clients with a large percentage of our business being derived from long-term relationships. Typical examples of projects that we undertake, with an environmental interest, can be found on pages 19 – 22. Underlying all group activities is the strongest possible commitment to excellence in Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental issues.

2. Company Registration Date of Registration: 19 March 1963 Registration Number: 753976 Status: Private Limited Company

3. Organisation Breheny Civil Engineering Ltd operates from five regional offices throughout central, southern and eastern England. However, the Company is not limited geographically and does undertake work on a national basis for key clients. Contact details for our offices can be found overleaf:

A12 Frostendon Bypass – 1964


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Flordon Road, Creeting St Mary, Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 0PU

T: 01449 720282 F: 01449 721593

E: [email protected]

1 Chancellor Close, Stukeley Meadows Industrial Estate, Huntingdon PE29 6EN

T: 01480 459341 F: 01480 414952


Endeavour Park, London Road, Addington ME19 5SH

T: 01732 223920 F: 01732 223923


Falcon House, Telford Road, Bicester, OX26 4LD

T: 01296 771240 F: 01296 771249


First Floor, Atlas 1, Balby Carr Bank, Doncaster, DN4 5JT

T: 01302 858505 F: 01302 851104


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4. Environmental Progress 2016 Welcome to our Environmental Statement for 2016. During 2016 we have complied with all environmental statutes and regulations and thereby maintained our record of no prosecutions for breaches of health, safety and environmental legislation. The Company has also maintained its registration to the ISO 14001 Standard. I am pleased to report that during 2016 the Company had no major pollution incidents during 1,594,031 working hours. This is particularly important given the large number of projects that the Company undertakes within sensitive habitats, particularly our work in marine and river environments. A key contributory factor in minimising environmental incidents is training. Therefore we have continued to develop our internal health, safety and environmental toolbox talks during 2015 to provide training for our workforce, to increase their environmental awareness and minimise the risk of environmental incidents occurring. It is again apparent from internal SHEQ audits, that the general standard of site set up and paperwork with regard to health and safety, environment and quality continued to rise during 2016. During 2017 we will continue to share the experience and measures undertaken on the best sites with other members of the team so that the average scores across all sites continue to rise. The Company continues to improve its environmental performance which is demonstrated by our environmental KPIs, with significant reductions in our CO2 emissions and office water use. Full details of our Environmental KPIs for 2016 can be found on pages 13 to 18. Our Environmental Programme has shown good made in a number of environmental projects. Further progress will be made during 2017. Overall, this has been a satisfactory year for the Company’s Environmental Management System.

John Breheny – Chairman


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5. Environmental Policy Statement Breheny Civil Engineering Ltd operate a UKAS certified Environmental Management System accredited to ISO 14001:2004 The Company is committed to a responsible approach to minimising the effects of its operations on the environment, and has implemented an environmental management system (as part of an integrated management system) in order to effectively manage the environmental risks, activities and services.

We continuously seek to improve the environmental performance with reference to the following key objectives:

Identify and comply with the letter and the spirit of all appropriate legislation and regulations (including that which appertains to the significant aspects)

Identify, evaluate and seek to reduce the environmental effects associated with the Company’s operations

Ensure the responsible use of energy, water and natural resources with the minimisation of waste

Promote the use of sustainable or recycled sources for materials such as timber and aggregates

Promote responsible and efficient use of resources, particularly Company vehicles, paper, energy and construction materials

Minimise the risk of pollution by waste products and toxic substances

Prevent or otherwise minimise disturbance of the local community, wildlife and natural features by controlling nuisance such as noise, vibration, light, dust, mud, odours and traffic

Manage waste effectively by promoting waste reduction, reuse and recycling, placing particular emphasis on paper, fuel, energy and construction materials

Minimise the likelihood and severity of environmental incidents by employees, subcontractors and suppliers, by acting preventatively and periodically testing emergency arrangements

Train employees to ensure that they are aware of general environmental issues and best practice, the Company’s environmental objectives and specific measures for their implementation

Ensure the effective maintenance of an Environmental Management System (In line with ISO 14001) as part of a wider integrated management system

Undertake continuous monitoring and improvement of the Company’s environmental management processes

Specific arrangements for the implementation of this policy will be addressed within the appropriate Company Procedures.

IMPLEMENTATION

Responsibility

The Board of Directors is ultimately responsible for ensuring that both the letter and the spirit of this policy is effectively implemented within the business, but to ensure proper day-to-day control the Company has nominated the SHEQ Manager as the person responsible for promoting and implementing of this policy and for its regular review.

Each employee has a duty, both morally and legally, to comply with this policy and all relevant legislation.


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Line managers are responsible for the effectiveness of this policy within their teams. Managers are responsible and accountable for promoting a safe and healthy working environment.

Monitoring

Monitoring will be carried out to assess the effectiveness of this policy; it will be reviewed at the annual management review to ensure that it remains relevant to the needs and activity of the Company. Data will be periodically reviewed by the SHEQ Manager to help identify any areas for improvement within the business.

Auditing

This policy, and its attendant procedures, will be audited by an external auditor, independent of the SHEQ Manager, to provide the Board with the appropriate assurance that the requirements of this document are being effectively implemented and adhered to.

Reporting

An individual, either employed by the business or working in a sub-contracting role on one of our sites, has a responsibility to report any incident where environmental management falls short of current legislation or good practice to their Line Manager and ultimately the SHEQ Manager.

Disciplinary Procedures

Instances where it is determined that an individual has acted in a non-compliant way may lead to disciplinary action, including, in serious cases, dismissal.

John Breheny – Chairman 1 January 2017


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6. Environmental Management System Scope and Registration Our Environmental Management System (EMS) is registered to ISO 14001: 2004 by BM Trada Certification Ltd. The scope of registration, as outlined in the Registration Schedule, covers Civil Engineering Construction for all Breheny Civil Engineering Ltd operations.

Our Company is also registered to ISO 50001: 2011 Energy Management System which ensures compliance with the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS).


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Environmental Management System Overview Environmental Policy Statement This is the Statement of the Company’s Environmental Policy and is the highest level document. It highlights our corporate aims, particularly our goal of continuous improvement. Our Environmental Policy Statement can be found on Page 7. Environmental Management Manual This is the main management document and provides a detailed over-view of the entire system, as well as its individual components. Register of Significant Environmental Aspects This describes the Significant Environmental Aspects resulting from the Company’s activities. Environmental Objectives, Targets and Programme The Company sets annual Objectives and Targets to improve facets of environmental performance, particularly those highlighted in the Environmental Policy Statement. At the same time an Environmental Programme is devised, which assigns responsibility for the achievement of the Objectives and Targets, to named individuals. Where possible, timescales and measurement criteria are also assigned. Register of Applicable Legal Requirements and Other Requirements Environmental Legislation is monitored to ensure that Company procedures comply with all relevant statutory instruments. The register is regularly reviewed to ensure that it remains relevant and up-to-date. Guidance to Construction Sites Environmental guidance for construction sites is contained within an Environmental Code of Practice that is distributed to all Contract and Site Managers. Particularly sensitive sites also receive a Project Environmental Plan and an Environmental Emergency Plan. Communication of Information Environmental information to site workers is communicated via Toolbox Talks and the Company newsletter – ‘The Works’. ‘Environmental Issues’ is an agenda item for monthly Contract Manager and Heads of Management meetings. Review Construction sites are audited for compliance with Company procedures, with a general target interval of no more than 30 working days. During 2016 138 SHEQ Audits and Assessments were completed. Efficacy of the system is reviewed at an annual Management Review meeting and annual audit of the Environment Department.


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7. Significant Environmental Aspects We have identified 7 Significant Environmental Aspects (SEAs) resulting from our activities: Inputs: 1. Consumption of energy

2. Consumption of water 3. Consumption of raw materials

Outputs: 4. Emissions to air

5. Emissions to land and water 6. Contact with the natural and built environment 7. Production of waste

Each SEA is listed within our Environmental Policy Statement and Environmental Objectives. For each SEA there is an Environmental KPI which measures it. Annual Environmental Targets are set to improve our environmental performance. Targets include the development of systems and procedures and measures to improve our performance in at least one SEA per year. Such measures are assigned to named personnel with targeted completions dates within an Environmental Programme. Company SEAs are briefly outlined below: 1. Consumption of Energy

Activities: Consumption of energy by:

Company offices.

Workshops and yard facilities.

Construction site offices.

Cars, vans and construction plant. Environmental Impact: Energy consumed by the Company is derived from a mix of electricity, gas, gas oil, diesel and petrol. Electricity itself is generated by a combination of coal, gas, oil, nuclear and renewable energy sources. All energy sources produce emissions to air, land and water. Fossil fuels can result in acidification, global warming and local air quality issues. Environmental Objective: Minimising CO2 Emissions

Environmental KPI: CO2 Emissions

2. Consumption of Water

Activities: Consumption of water by:

Company offices.


Construction site offices. Environmental Impact: Water is a scarce natural resource. Consumption of water has implications covering resource depletion and environmental impacts resulting from water treatment and distribution. Environmental Objective: Minimising Office Water Use

Environmental KPI: Company Office/ Workshop Water Use


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3. Consumption of Raw Materials

Activities: Consumption of raw materials by:

Company offices (stationery and electrical equipment).

Workshops and yard facilities (vehicle and plant maintenance materials).

Construction site offices (construction materials). Environmental Impact: The Company is a major consumer of raw materials. Impacts arising from raw materials include resource depletion and the energy used to produce, distribute and dispose of the finished products. There is scope, subject to clients’ specification requirements, to minimise impacts by the types of products purchased i.e. use of recycled and environmentally sensitive products. Environmental Objective: Promotion of Recycling and Recycled Aggregates

Environmental KPI: Company Recycled Aggregate Use

4. Emissions to Air

Activities: Emissions to air include:

Greenhouse gases, primarily CO2, arising from energy use by: Company offices; workshops and yard facilities; construction site offices; cars, vans and construction plant.

Particulates from exhaust emissions.

Noise and vibration.

Dust. Environmental Impact: Emissions of greenhouse gases have implications for global warming, acidification and together with exhaust particulates, implications for local air quality. Noise, vibration and dust can be a nuisance for neighbours. Environmental Objectives: Minimising CO2 Emissions

Minimising Environmental Incidents

Environmental KPIs: CO2 Emissions Number of Environmental Incidents

5. Emissions to Land and Water

Activities: Accidental emissions from Company premises:

Oil, fuel and chemical spills.

Dust and mud.

Silt pollution. Environmental Impact: Accidental emissions to land and water can have very serious implications for local habitats and can cause a nuisance for neighbours. However, effective environmental management procedures can minimise the likelihood and impact of environmental emergencies. Environmental Objective: Minimising Environmental Incidents

Environmental KPI: Number of Environmental Incidents


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6. Contact with the Natural and Built Environment

Activities: Interaction of Company facilities, particularly construction sites, with the environment:

Conservation of natural habitats.

Disruption to communities.

Contact with archaeological features. Environmental Impact: The Company operates in a wide variety of natural and man-made environments. The disruptive nature of construction work, if not sensitively managed, can have a major negative impact upon surrounding habitats, communities and archaeological features. Environmental Objective: Minimising Environmental Incidents

Environmental KPI: Number of Environmental Incidents

7. Waste

Activities: Production of waste by:

Company offices.


Construction site offices. Environmental Impact: Waste produced by the Company impacts upon natural resource depletion and the environmental costs of processing and disposing of the waste at a suitable facility. Environmental Objective: Minimising Waste

Environmental KPI: Company Waste Production


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8. Environmental KPIs Environmental Incidents We measure the total number of environmental incidents and near misses reported by our construction projects, workshops and yards. The total number of incidents is benchmarked against the total hours worked per year to give an Environmental Incident Frequency Rate. The data collected indicates the efficacy of our Environmental Management System in minimising our impact upon the natural and built environment. 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Oil and Chemical Spills 4 2 2 2 3

Silt Pollution 0 0 0 1 0

Sewage Pollution 0 0 0 0 1

Wildlife Disturbance 0 0 0 0 0

Nuisance 0 2 0 0 0

Watercourse Consents 0 0 0 0 0

Total Environmental Incidents 4 4 2 3 0

Total Hours Worked Per Year 948,922 1,042,800 1,276,000 1,292,202 1,594,031

Environmental Incident Frequency Rate 0.42 0.36 0.16 0.23 0.25

During 2016 the Company had 4 reported environmental incidents. All 4 were of a minor nature with minimal environmental impact and each was cleared up immediately.


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CO2 Emissions Measurement of our CO2 emissions is based upon the total volume of electricity, natural gas and fuel purchased by our offices, workshops, construction projects, vehicles and plant. We do not currently calculate the external carbon footprint of our supply chain and other project stakeholders. Volumes for each type of energy used are converted into tonnes of CO2 using DTI approved conversion factors. There will be natural variations due to the levels of vehicles and plant in our fleet and the average distance employees have to travel during the year. 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Electricity 247 262 232 209 219

Natural Gas 50 53 41 41 34

Gas Oil 4,302 5,296 4,544 5,595 8,195

Wood Chip 0 0 0 0 2

Diesel 1,756 1,794 1,772 1,626 1,489

Petrol 43 53 41 37 60

Mileage Returns 296 363 379 451 500

Total Tonnes CO2 6,694 7,821 7,009 7,959 10,499

Turnover £49,726,274 £66,065,930 £65,492,805 £82,609,982 £104,419,505

Tonnes CO2 Per £1 Million Turnover 135 118 107 96 101

During 2016 the Company produced 10,499 tonnes of CO2 as a direct consequence of its business activities. This is a significant increase on the previous year, but is in line with a very significant year-on-year increase in turnover. It is also the second lowest recorded CO2 per £1 million turnover at 101 tonnes/ £1million turnover.


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Recycled Aggregate Use We measure the value of all recycled aggregates incorporated into our construction projects. Our calculation is based upon the cost of recycled aggregates expressed as a percentage of the cost of all aggregates. This methodology benefits from being simple, but is constrained by measuring cost rather than volume. However, similar data derived from five years of measurement does provide a degree of confidence in the methodology used.

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Total Value of Recycled Aggregates £1,142,510 £2,040,962 £2,251,028 £1,830,361 £2,413,651

Total Value of Primary Aggregates £1,741,274 £2,320,140 £3,413,977 £4,102,394 £9,197,913

Total Aggregates £2,883,784 £4,361,102 £5,665,005 £5,932,755 £11,611,564

Percentage of Recycled Aggregates 40% 47% 40% 31% 21%

During 2016 the level of recycled aggregates used reduced to 21% of all aggregates used, which is disappointing. However, this figure was due to a number of large projects requiring significant levels of imported materials where there were no suitable recycled materials available. We continue to expect an incremental increase in recycled aggregate use over the longer term due to an increasing environmental awareness of the construction industry and the impact of government policy such as landfill tax.


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Waste Production We measure the total volume of waste produced by our offices, workshops, yards and construction sites. The figures encompass waste in skips from all facilities and muck away from construction sites. There will be natural fluctuations in waste production due to the type of work undertaken and the consequent volume of muck away. However, we expect that there will be a reduction in waste production over the long-term due to the effect of government policies such as landfill tax and our own initiatives to increase recycling and reduce waste. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Muck Away (m³) 95,194 94,043 76,710 63,407 89,006 141,554

Skips (m³) 5,489 5,726 6,644 7,265 6,299 6,985

Scrap Metal (m³) 49 98 31 181 37 0

Total Waste (m³) 100,732 99,867 83,385 70,853 95,242 148,539

Turnover £62,952,009 £49,726,274 £66,065,930 £65,492,505 £82,609,982 £104,419,505

M³ of Waste/ £1m Turnover 1,600 2,008 1,262 1,082 1,154 1,423

During 2016 the Company produced 148,539m³ of waste, a significant increase on the previous year. When benchmarked against turnover, there was also an increase on the previous year. However, the benchmarked figure is lower than 2011 and 2012 and the general trend for waste production is downward. The long term trend for the Company is one of waste reduction and we continue to aim for our waste volumes to decrease over the longer term as a result of internal initiatives, government policy and an increased environmental awareness within the industry.


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Office/ Workshop Water Use We measure the volume of water consumed by all Company offices and workshops. We exclude water consumed by our construction projects because the supply is often provided via unmeasured sources such as unmetered standpipes.

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Addington Office (m³) 117 129 103 98 94

Boston Office/ Workshop (m³) 116 132 137 79 0

Doncaster Office (m³) 20 40 42 46 48

Huntingdon Office/ Workshop (m³) 981 1,346 1,288 1,070 611

Kingswood Office (m³) 147 144 84 111 108

Needham Market Office/ Workshop (m³) 1,575 1,536 1,439 950 1,581

Total Water Use (m³) 2,956 3,327 3,093 2,354 2,443

Total Office/ Workshop Employees 122 123 117 130 133

Water Use Per Employee (m³) 24.2 27.0 26.4 18.1 18.4

During 2016 office water use per employee was 18.4m³. This continues the general downwards trend from the previous year.


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9. Environmental Projects Completed in 2016 Contract Title: Felixstowe Seafront Gardens

Client: Suffolk Coastal District Council

Contract Value: £3.1m

Synopsis

The Gardens extend along 1 km of the seafront, to the north-east of the pier. In recognition of the heritage value of Felixstowe Seafront Gardens, they were awarded a Grade II designation within the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in 2003. The works comprised:

Repair, protect and restore original structures, shelters, walls, ponds, rockwork and built heritage features

Construct a new South Cliff Shelter

Provide new and refurbished furniture throughout including an increased number of seats and bins

Manage and renew planting with a strong regard to historic precedent

Provide a Heritage Trail to run the entire length of the Gardens

Repair and improve footpath surfaces, edgings and drainage throughout the Gardens

Repair and replace steps, handrails and railings

Replace steps with ramps to provide a fully accessible route throughout the lower Gardens

All entrances will receive appropriate signage and new high quality surface materials to create a strong sense of identity

Create a new walkway to link Ivy Terrace and the Pram walk, incorporating significant alterations to levels, new walling and bespoke wooden railings.

Provide new and restored footpath links to improve accessibility through the Gardens Scope of Works Our works to achieve the above included:

Refurbishment of existing shelters

Construct a new shelter

Install street lighting

Ducting

Drainage

Irrigation

Construct RC retaining walls

Brickwork and stonework

Surfacing Challenges

Working in a highly pedestrianised environment required continual vigilance and care. All vehicle/plant movements were carefully planned and managed.

A large number of unknown buried structures were encountered which were both dangerous and required swift remedial/safety works to protect the public/workforce and allow the planned works to continue.


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Value Engineering Solutions

Instead of replacing approximately 250m of 150Ø drainage pipe we proposed re-lining instead. This produced a cost saving for the client.

The original design was to provide a resin bonded surfacing to sections of the pathways. As this would not look uniform, we proposed to a ‘chip-and-spray’ solution using the original gravel to all the paths. This produced a uniform finish to the paths which was overall cheaper than the original resin bonded proposal.

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“Dear Peter Dring,

Please can I congratulate you on such a successful project.

I walked around the gardens on Saturday with my younger sister and my very elderly father. It was a hot sunny

day with plenty of visitors in the town for the Hot Rods event along the promenade.

I was struck by how many people were stopping and reading the information boards, standing back and pointing

out various features. I overheard nothing but positive feedback … aren’t they magnificent, so pleased to see the

work completed, what a crown jewel for the town, how well the work has been carried out. I felt enormously proud

of the project and of the town.

Thank you for your efforts. It is easy to find the faults and criticise. For the record my sister (a visitor), my elderly

father (who accessed all he could on his mobility scooter) and myself applaud all you have done. The gardens are

a credit to the town.

Please pass on my thanks to everyone who has been involved.

Kind regards,

Helen Greengrass, Felixstowe Forward Change Director, Felixstowe Forward,

Suffolk Coastal and Waveney District Councils

Tel: 01394 444577 Mobile: 07717 150993 “

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Good afternoon Shaun

Mary and I wanted to thank you very much for your company's support for Art on the Prom and your personal

involvement in helping us plan for it. The provision, erection and dismantling of the fencing for the art stalls was

an invaluable help. The team were very efficient and got the day off to a smooth start. We were very pleased with

the day. More than 20000 people attended, almost everything went according to plan and we had our best ever

weather.

We very much hope that Breheny will be able to continue its support next year. Art on the Prom 2016 will be on

Sunday September 4th

Best Wishes

Stephen and Mary


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Contract Title: Reconstruction of South Quay – Whitstable Harbour Client: Canterbury City Council (East Kent Engineering Partnership) Contract Value: £442,244 Synopsis: The steel sheet pile retaining wall on the most easterly section of the South Quay was constructed in 1956. It was at the end of its serviceable life and a new sheet pile retaining wall needed to be constructed in front of the existing. Reconstruction of South Quay will involve the installation of 50m of anchored steel sheet piling 15m long with associated harbour works and 685m² of concrete pavement. The works will be carried out in two stages of possession. Scope of Works:

Installation of 50m anchored steel sheet piles 15m long

Concrete capping beam and concrete anchor beam

685m² of concrete pavement

Timber and slider fenders attached to steel sheet piles

Asphalt surfacing to harbour village and new footpath Challenges Encountered: Southern Water Outfall A Southern Water outfall prevented full installation of the anchor beam and backfilling behind the new pile line. The problem was mitigated by our redesign which allowed passage through new pile line and a redesign of the anchor beam. Value Engineering Solutions Reengineered of excavated material. We re-engineered the excavated material for reuse within the project which provided a cost saving, reduced the volume of material to landfill, reduced the volume of imported Type 1 and reduced lorry movements which all reduced the number of lorry movements and carbon emissions.


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10. Review of Environmental Targets For 2016 Objective Measurable Indicator 1. CHEMICAL AND OIL & FUEL STORAGE To ensure that no pollution of any water course occurs through defective management of oil, fuel or chemical.

Output data from SHEQ Audits, inspections and incident forms. To report on a quarterly basis Environmental issues are reported on a monthly basis via the SHEQ dashboard.

To maintain awareness of best practice amongst all affected staff.

Publication and issue of updated guidance documentation as required. Environmental S&G have been produced ;

To ensure that no pollution of any water course or land occurs through defective effluent storage.

Output data from SHEQ Audits, inspections incident forms and observation cards. To report on a quarterly basis Environmental issues are reported on a monthly basis via the SHEQ dashboard. Environmental incidents and examples of good practice are held on the SHEQ database and recorded via audit/observation cards.

2. EARTHWORKS & CONCRETING (RELEASES TO WATER FOLLOWING EARTHWORKS OR CONCRETE PLACEMENT) AND DE-WATERING To ensure procedures are current and match best practice.

To review company procedures and to re-issue / brief to staff and sub-contractors as required. Company procedures are being rewritten and new Standards & Guidance documentation pertaining to the environment are being produced e.g emissions to air, working with flora & fauna, emergency preparedness.

To maintain awareness of best practice amongst all affected staff.

Publication and issue of updated guidance during the year. As above

3. PROTECTION OF FLORA & FAUNA To ensure that any projects which have protected species on, or adjacent, the site comply fully with best practice and any specialist-identified controls.

Prepare work practice(s) for most likely species to be encountered. S&G 035 working with flora & fauna has been produced for issue in early 2107 as part new S&G doc suite.

To ensure that any projects which have trees or protected trees on, or adjacent, the site comply fully with best practice and any specialist-identified controls.

Prepare work practices(s) for the protection of trees on or adjacent the site Details as above

To ensure that any projects where invasive species (flora and fauna) are encountered, the site comply fully with best practice and any specialist-identified controls

Prepare work practices(s) for dealing with invasive species on or adjacent the site S&G 034 Invasive Non-Native Plants has been produced for issue in early 2107 as part new S&G doc suite

4. VEHICLE USE To reduce the quantities of CO2 pollution from vehicles on company business.

To prepare data for total CO2 emissions and miles travelled during 2016 and to identify trends for potential improvement. Ongoing - Fuel usage & CO2 emissions recorded for EnMS.

5. RAW MATERIAL / RESOURCE USAGE To promote awareness within the business of sustainable development.

To review and implement best practice guidance

To reduce quantity of electricity used in the offices To continue to monitor the energy usage in the offices via KPI chart Ongoing.

To raise awareness of electricity, water usage in Breheny offices and on sites.

Prepare and issue regular guidance / information documentation to all staff to raise awareness on energy usage.

To monitor resource usage and show improvements Maintain accreditation to ISO50001 Ongoing

To raise awareness on minimising fuel usage on site. Preparation and publication of guidance on reducing fuel usage on site Ongoing.

6. WASTE MANAGEMENT To reduce amount of waste generated and sent to landfill.

To fully implement system of only using waste companies able to offer recycling figures Ongoing.

To raise awareness of waste generation / recycling issues.

Publication of suitable documentation for circulation amongst staff Implement further waste recycling initiatives. Ongoing.

To ensure proper disposal of IT / electronic equipment.

Ensure compliance with WEEE Directives Ongoing.

7. TRAINING AND AWARENESS To develop environmental awareness within the business.

Provision of SEATS training for staff measured as a percentage of the average number of employees who need it. Ongoing.


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11. Environmental Objectives for 2017

Objective Target Who When Priority KPI / Measure Actions to enable closure

1 Maintain compliance with ISO 14001

Transition to compliance with ISO 14001:2015

Directors, SHEQ Manager, HODs, Management Teams and Subcontractors

End 2017 High

Accreditation to ISO 1400:2015 achieved Maintain certificate through compliance with EMS and subsequent revisions of EMS.

Internal/external audits NQA –training and awareness, Company procedures rewritten & training provided

2

To ensure that, in accordance with legislation, waste is managed in a sustainable manner following the waste hierarchy of Prevention, to ensure the reduction in waste sent to landfill and in the carbon emissions of landfilling

Zero pollution incidents from waste Zero breaches of legislation To establish a reliable baseline for total waste data


End 2017 High

Waste Management and Minimisation Plans Segregation of waste at source Regular review of performance against targets Identification of opportunities to apply waste hierarchy regularly sought (value engineering work

Internal/external audits – NQA, training and awareness,

3 Promotion of energy and resource conservation

Reduction of water usage Reduction of energy usage Maintain compliance with ISO 50001 EnMS Purchase of sustainable products and services Develop a Responsible Sourcing Policy – raise awareness through training


Ongoing High

Maintain ISO 50001 certificate through compliance with EnMS and subsequent revisions of EnMS Energy consumption monitored through EnMS Monitoring and measuring of purchase of sustainable products and services

Internal/external audits NQA –training and awareness, Company procedures rewritten Responsible Sourcing Policy written & training provided

4

Prevention of pollution to land and water due to Fuel and chemical storage, spills and discharge of silts etc.

Zero pollution incidents No prosecutions


Ongoing High

Proper provision of oil storage, tanks and bunds. Central provision of diesel oil. Silt mitigation measures Spill kits and rapid response Emergency procedures


5 To increase Environmental awareness

To increase Environmental awareness through Training & Knowledge


End 2017 Medium

Provision of environmental training, to include SEATS Production of Environmental specific S&G documents

Internal/external audits – NQA, training and awareness, S&G docs written

6 Promotion and protection of biodiversity

Improved biodiversity protection for flora and fauna.


Ongoing High

Environmental Policy. Ecology surveys & calendar, Habitat protection measures in place Training & Awareness.


John Breheny – Chairman 1 January 2017

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