The IPA’s Industry Innovation Champion

Avove and Ecofill Group
Soil management for Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme

Avove and Ecofill Soil Management for Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme (VAMP). In collaboration with Ecofill, Avove has brought innovative and sustainable design and delivery techniques to the forefront of the industry. This project represents a pioneering collaboration bringing innovative pipeline cleaning and soil management into construction. By introducing smart and unique soil treatment methods, the partnership has set new standards in efficiency, sustainability, and community impact, notably reducing carbon emissions, water use, and social disruption. This initiative advances the water sector and also propels the UK construction industry towards sustainable practices, demonstrating exceptional integration of cutting-edge technologies.

BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall and Balfour Beatty Joint Venture
Tideway integrated temporary and permanent works truss solution

The Tideway integrated temporary and permanent works transfer truss solution was applied on the £750m Tideway West Project to accelerate the programme by six months, protecting the overall system preliminary commissioning commencement date. This was a significant challenge as the BMB JV was already working 24/7 with just two years left on the programme. Construction of the shaft internal structures at Carnwath Road Site (CARRR) was driving critical path, and redesigning the large elements of reinforced concrete remaining in the drop shaft was vital to improving project outcome, delivering a significant reduction in programme, and increasing safety during execution.

Deep retrofit of WSP’s London Officey

When the lease on WSP’s Chancery Lane office came up for renewal, we decided to lead by example and retrofit the 55,000 sq ft space to create an exceptionally sustainable work environment. Our engineers pioneered innovative building systems that use free cooling and lowers energy demand by up to 65%.

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM (EKFB)
Achieving digital transformation on HS2 with Esri ArcGIS

EKFB has set new levels of best practice for introducing digital transformation on large scale infrastructure projects using geospatial technology. Achieving improvements in both business and project performance, the project demonstrates the critical importance of spatial data and understanding location using the Esri ArcGIS system. Overcoming resistance to change, where 85% of users had not used GIS before, EKFB’s blueprint for success not only delivers benefits on HS2 but acts as a legacy for the industry overall. Creating over 200 new digital workflows to help 4,000 users perform better has led to estimated cost savings in excess of £20m.

HS2 Chiltern Tunnel

The 16.1km long twin-bore tunnels through the Chiltern Hills are the longest railway tunnels in the UK since the channel tunnel. These were constructed to preserve Buckinghamshire’s area of outstanding natural, and to protect large swathes of ancient woodland within the alignment.

London Power Tunnels Phase 2 - Package 2

LPT Phase 2 is a great example of the mature, proactive and collaborative approach by all parties, encouraged by the NEC contract, Project13 Enterprise and HMJV’s “One Team, One Spirit” ethos which has enabled the team to outperform against project outcomes whilst focusing on innovation and leaving a positive legacy.

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