ice local - march 2015

ICE LocalIn this issue

Annual Awards

Special 4-page insert focusing on our recent award winners.Featuring project descriptionsand comments from the judges.

Regional Advisory Board

Can you take a strategic view of water utility across the region? A vacancy has arisen on the board.

How I got into Engineering

Jean Venables Medal winner Gareth Davies on his route into the profession.

ICE President’s Visit

ICE President Professor David Balmforth’s recent visit to the Yorkshire & Humber region

Regional Education Team Awards

We celebrate the contributions of individuals and companies to promoting education and the STEM subjects.

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The members’ newsletterof ICE Yorkshire and HumberMarch 2015

Bringing you news and views on civil engineering in your region

We welcome your comments, letters and articles. Please contact us at: [email protected]

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ICE President Professor David Balmforth (centre) visits Leeds Station Southern Entrance

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The 60th Annual Gala Dinner held on Friday 6 March was a great success, celebrating civil engineering in the Yorkshire and Humber region with over 360 guests.

The highlight of the evening for me, yet again, was the Regional Education Team Ambassador awards. Alex Boynton, Design Engineer with Network Rail, received the New Ambassador Award, having engaged with over 200 students in the last year.Corinne Binks, a Senior Technician at Mott MacDonald, took home the Special Recognition Award, for going beyond the call of duty, demonstrating commitment to promoting civil engineering to young people whilst studying for a part time degree.WSP received the Company Award and Cable Cup, having had attended most RET events and used their own projects to provide local schools and students with a better understanding of civil engineering.

This year we decided to shake up the Annual Awards categories to ensure that they showcased the fantastic work that takes place here in Yorkshire and Humber, whether large or small. We created three awards categorised by project value - the Centenary Award (greater than £5m); the Smeaton

Award (between £5m and £500k) and the new Sir John Fowler Award (less than £500k), the latter to recognise contributions of studies, research and smaller works that take place across the region.

The winning schemes were: Sir John Fowler Award - River Hull Advisory Board

and Pell Frischmann for the River Hull Integrated Catchment Strategy

Smeaton Award - Humber Bridge Board, Arup and C Spencer for the Humber Bridge A-Frames Replacement

Centenary Award - Yorkshire Water Services, Ove Arup and Morgan Sindall Grontmij JV for the Scarborough Revised Bathing Water Directive

Congratulations to the winners and all the entrants for contributing to a high quality awards event, demonstrating what we can do in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Damian KilburnCEng MICE

ICE Y&H Chair2014-15

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In 2010 whilst working as a car sales executive my mother’s wall collapsed at her home. Normally this would be a trivial matter, however in this instance the wall was a 5m high retaining wall that stopped the house from sliding into an adjacent beck. The severity of the collapse meant that corrective measures were required immediately in order to prevent the house from collapsing.

After a few weeks of searching, my mother eventually found a contractor, Jagger Construction Services of Halifax. They were the only contractor willing to take on the wall re-build due to the tight nature of the site and the difficulties of working under a structurally unstable building, next to a flowing water course. On a weekend I would often help out on site, even if it just involved making tea and bacon sandwiches! From that moment on I was hooked on civil engineering.

After the wall was rebuilt I contacted Jagger Construction enquiring about an opportunity to join their workforce as a QS. I was told by Mr Jagger that he would prefer for me to enrol upon an apprenticeship and start initially as a labourer on site. I subsequently accepted and began my first day on a large construction site as a labourer in 2011.

The time spent on site allowed me to appreciate how the management team coordinate resources and run the projects. It provided me with valuable skills for later on in my career.

Since 2011 I have remained at Jagger Construction working my way up. I have recently been promoted to Project

Manager responsible for the Calderdale Council contract, as well as managing large scale projects in the private sector. During this time I have also attended Leeds College of Building, achieving a level 3 technical apprentice and progressing onto a HND in Civil Engineering.

It was at Leeds College of Building that I first heard about the ICE and what it could offer. After achieving a NVQ level 3 and an apprenticeship I applied to become a member through the Technician Professional Review and was successful. I became the first person outside of London to achieve this accreditation with an NVQ 3. I was also nominated for and won the Jean Venables medal - a huge accolade. I also became an ICE ambassador, STEM ambassador and joined the ICE Yorkshire and Humber committee as a general member.

I’m currently enrolled on the HND in Civil Engineering at Leeds College of Building and hope to become an Incorporated Engineer with the ICE at the end of the year. I hope to be able to enhance the image of engineers, as well as challenge the industry to raise its game in its approach to sustainable construction and encouraging future engineers. So if you’re a new apprentice to the construction industry like I was then don’t give up on your ambitions, learn from your mentors and become professionally qualified with the ICE. It really does open up extra doors to your future!

Gareth DaviesJean Venables Medal Winner 2015

How I got into Engineering

Far left: Jean Venables Medal winner Gareth Davies. Above: James Rennie Medal winner Joe Berrisford (right) with Sir John Armitt (left)

Humber offshore wind farm report wins James Rennie medalNewly qualified civil engineer Joe Berrisford, from Scottish Power Renewables, has been awarded the ICE 2015 James Rennie Medal for his Chartered Professional Review (CPR) project report on ‘Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm’.

The Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm is located 8km off the East Yorkshire coast. It was constructed

between 2011 and 2013, is owned and developed by E.On and consists of 73 Vestas V112-3.0 megawatt turbines on monopile foundations.

Mr Berrisford’s report describes his role in the project as the Lead Engineer working with various teams, how the design solution was delivered and how procedures were improved and optimised.

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ICE Yorkshire and Humber was delighted to welcome ICE President Professor David Balmforth and his wife Gillian to the region in March. As part of his two day trip to Yorkshire, David visited two high profile sites - Leeds Flood Alleviation scheme (pictured above) and Leeds Station Southern Entrance project.

David also took part in a number of other activities, including an under-19s round table at Leeds Beckett University - meeting ICE ambassadors, staff and students from the University’s Civil Engineering degree programme; a workshop with graduate, student and retired members, looking at how civil engineers

can plan and deliver resilient infrastructure to meet the needs of our future cities; a breakfast meeting with Fellows to discuss lifelong learning; lunch with representatives of West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) to discuss infrastructure as a driver of the regional economy and Northern Powerhouse proposals; and a meeting with the Chief Executive of Harrogate Chamber of Trade & Commerce about the economic importance of connectivity and connectivity within West Yorkshire.

A busy visit concluded with the Gala Dinner Dance and presentation of the ICE Yorkshire and Humber Awards in Harrogate.

ICE President’s visit

Regional Advisory BoardIn Yorkshire and Humber we are committed to promoting a coherent strategy for infrastructure, both regionally and nationally. We seek to achieve this by working with local and regional government, and other bodies, to promote sustainable development in the region.

To support these aims the Regional Advisory Board (RAB) exists to provide unbiased advice, to promote intelligent and resilient infrastructure, and to provide a focus for our members to be engaged in, both guiding and influencing, regional infrastructure strategy and projects.

The board covers the full range civil engineering infrastructure, including;

Energy - its supply, distribution and use Water - supply (including dams and reservoirs), and

waste water management Flooding - flood management and the environment Transport - regional and strategic; highways, rail, air

and water and other forms Waste - including municipal and commercial waste

management Capacity and capability

The board meets every 2-3 months to provide guidance and support for ICE engagement on regional infrastructure, undertake initiatives that support a sustainable infrastructure strategy, to engage with the work of the ICE’s expert and life panels, to focus on the region’s contribution to ICE’s State of the Nation reports, including providing the regional perspective, and to respond to press enquiries on regional infrastructure issues

Right to left: ICE President Professor David Balmforth meets Arup’s Associate Director David Wilkes on site at Leeds Flood Alleviation scheme

Vacancy

Professor Richard Ashley has indicated that he wishes to retire from his duties on the board and we wish to recruit a new member in his place. Volunteer applicants who are able to take a big picture/strategic view of water utility across the region would be particularly welcome.

Skills and experience are expected to include a combination of water resources, dams and reservoirs, drinking water treatment, water distribution, waste water treatment, sewerage and drainage. Suitable applicants may have gained their experience from working with a water utility company, as a member of the supply chain in consultancy or contracting, or from academia or research.

If you are interested in this vacancy please contact Stephanie Thomas [email protected] with your details and a brief résumé.

ICE Yorkshire and Humber Gala Dinner - President’s Address

RAB Chair David Hirst


This year’s Regional Education Team Awards were presented to:

New Ambassador Award 2013-14Alex Boynton CEng MICE, Network RailPresented to a new member of the scheme who has made an impact within their first year.

Special Recognition Award 2013-14Corrine Binks EngTech TMICE, Mott MacDonaldPresented to a member who has contributed significantly to the team.

Company Award 2013-14WSPThe Cable Cup is presented to the company who has engaged with students, supported graduates during their training and represented civil engineering on a professional scale.

A highly commended certificate was also received by Balfour Beatty.

Congratulations to all!

ICE Yorkshire & Humber 60th Gala Dinner Dance

Friday 6 March 2015Harrogate

Regional Education Team Awards

ICE President Professor David Balmforth with Corrine Binks and Alex Boynton

ICE President Professor David Balmforth with Regional Education Coordinator Josie Rothera, collecting the certificate on behalf of WSP


Centenary AwardProjects £5m and overFor excellence in civil engineering works constructed in the Yorkshire and Humber region, designed in the region and constructed overseas, or a feasibility study/research project largely undertaken in the region.

The £50m Scarborough Revised Bathing Water Scheme is designed to help the beaches of Britain’s first tourist resort to reach the highest standards and allow them to be eligible for the coveted Blue Flag. Marine impact modelling has helped minimise the construction work whilst maximising the benefits. By understanding the risks to the bathing water quality the solution targeted work in the most appropriate locations.

The scheme has involved major engineering works on Marine Drive, Peasholm Gap and

an upgrade to the existing waste water treatment works, where a dedicated storm

ultraviolet light water disinfection system has been installed.

WinnerScarborough Revised Bathing Water Directive

Originator of project: Yorkshire Water ServicesDesigners: Ove Arup and Partners Ltd, Morgan Sindall Grontmij joint venture (MGJV)Contractors: Morgan Sindall Grontmij joint venture (MGJV)Others: Turner & Townsend (cost management and NEC-PM)

Judges’ comments

With extensive consideration of its impact, the judges were impressed by all aspects of this project to improve the bathing water off Scarborough.

From planning and feasibility through to the design and construction, the team’s approach to health & safety and mitigating the effects on the community were just two of the aspects that particularly impressed the judges.

The judges commented on the difficulties overcome in the construction of the Toll House pumping station and on the large scale use of ultra violet light to disinfect storm flows.

Annual Awards

Above: The team collect the Centenary trophy at the Awards

Annual Awards

Opened in 1981, the 1,410m suspended main span of the Humber Bridge was the longest in the world until 1997. Movement of the main span’s carriageway deck box due to thermal, traffic and wind load was accommodated at the towers by 4m tall rocking steel A-frames.

The Humber Bridge Board had concerns over the high wear apparent to the rockers’

pinned bearings at each apex of the A-frames. Arup investigated further and

designed an innovative replacement. Spencer started on site in August 2013.

Supported by a local supply chain, these

challenging £4m works will be

completed in spring 2015.

WinnerHumber Bridge A-Frames Replacement

Originator of project: Humber Bridge BoardDesigner: Ove Arup & PartnersContractor: C Spencer LtdOthers: Allerton Steel (structural steel fabrication), Pennine Control Systems (electrical and monitoring systems), Ekspan (bearing and hydraulic manufacturer), W Christie (hydraulic torque equipment), Harsco (scaffold and Alimak access), Crestfix (formwork, reinforcement and concreting), Corecut (diamond drilling), Centurion (traffic management)

Judges’ comments

Successfully overcoming technical challenges in the replacement of the critical elements of this iconic structure made this project stand out.

The innovative approach to the design of the A-frames, accommodating the large forces involved and the bridge’s movement, impressed the judges.

The construction was equally complex with the difficulties of replacing the A-frames while the bridge was moving, in use, and while working in extremely cramped areas.

The team receive the Smeaton trophy, certificate and plaque.


Smeaton AwardProjects greater than £500k and less than £5mFor excellence in civil engineering works constructed in the Yorkshire and Humber region, designed in the region and constructed overseas, or a feasibility study/research project largely undertaken in the region.

WinnerRiver Hull Integrated Catchment Strategy

Originator of project: River Hull Advisory Board (East Riding and Hull City Councils, the Environment Agency, Beverley and North Holderness Drainage Board and Yorkshire Water)Designer: Pell FrischmannContractors: Pell Frischmann, Grontmij, Capita

The team with the Sir John Fowler trophy, certificate and plaque.


AwardsCertificates of Excellence

Annual Awards

Judges’ comments

The judges were highly impressed by this project to develop the strategy to include for the impacts of all sources of flooding from an area of approximately 980km2 and affecting nearly 131,000 residential properties.

The development of the complex and comprehensive integrated catchment model was built upon on topographic and hydrographic surveys of the river and other watercourses and combined with sewer network models for the Hull and other major towns. This allowed multiple flood mitigation options to be compared in engineering, economic and environmental assessments. Public engagement through the key stakeholders and a Community Panel helped to consider the practical concerns.

The River Hull Valley is one of the most at risk flood plains in the United Kingdom, this strategy was to provide a range of solutions and mitigation options such as:

1) Assessment and preliminary designs of four pumping stations2) Survey and design for re-profiling two water courses (River Hull and Holderness Drain)3) Concept and design of four managed offline storage options4) Design of two raised embankment (Holderness Drain, Beverley and Barmston

Drain south of Beverley)5) Conceptual and preliminary design for additional River Hull Tidal Barrier and

sluice options

Sir John Fowler AwardProjects less than £500kFor excellence in civil engineering works constructed in the Yorkshire and Humber region, designed in the region and constructed overseas, or a feasibility study/research project largely undertaken in the region.

Commended

Centenary Award - Certificate of Excellence

Bramley Service Reservoir (SRE)Yorkshire Water Services, Mott MacDonald Bentley Ltd

Bridlington Revised Bathing Water Directive SchemeYorkshire Water Services, Ove Arup & Partners, Grontmij, RPS Consulting Engineers, MGJV, ABCO Marine Limited

Jeddah Stormwater Drainage Programme (JSDP)Jeddah Stormwater Drainage Program, AECOM, Nesma, CCCC, Al Mabani, Snamporgetti

Scarborough Revised Bathing Water DirectiveYorkshire Water Services, Ove Arup and Partners Ltd, Morgan Sindall Grontmij joint venture (MGJV)

Selby Swing Bridge RefurbishmentNetwork Rail, Pell Frischmann, Kier

Smeaton Award - Certificate of Excellence

Humber Bridge A Frames ReplacementHumber Bridge Board, Ove Arup & Partners, C Spencer Ltd

M62 J24 Ainley Top Roundabout Junction ImprovementsKirklees Council, Sanderson Associates Ltd, Eric Wright Civil Engineering Ltd

Mill Beck Reservoir, Market WeightonEnvironment Agency, Arup, Jackson Civil Engineering

Terminal Building at Askham Bar Park and RideCity of York Council, Structural & Civil Consultants Ltd, Balfour Beatty, CH2M Hill, Constructional Timber Ltd

York Outdoor VelodromeUniversity of York, AECOM, Lumsden & Carroll, Deerness Fencing and Landscaping Ltd, Lafarge Tarmac

Sir John Fowler Award - Certificate of Excellence

East Cliff Stabilisation Works, St Mary’s Church, WhitbySt Mary’s Church, Alan Wood & Partners, High Peak Geotechnical Ltd

Remediation of a Former Gasworks in Todmorden, West YorkshireNational Grid, Grontmij, VHE

River Hull Integrated Catchment StrategyRiver Hull Advisory Board, Pell Frischmann, Grontmij, Capita

Storth Lane Bridge StrengtheningSheffield City Council, Amey


AwardsCertificates of Excellence

Centenary Award - Certificate of Commendation

Arksey Slips Flood Embankment StabilisationEnvironment Agency, Atkins Ltd, VolkerStevin Ltd

Blackburn Meadows Freshwater Fisheries Directive SchemeYorkshire Water, ETM

Westermost Rough Onshore SubstationDONG Energy, Kelvin Energy, Balfour Beatty Construction Services UK

Smeaton Award - Certificate of Commendation

Baitings Gate Bridge RefurbishmentYorkshire Water Services Limited, Mott MacDonald Bentley

Discontinuance of Beaver Dyke Impounding ReservoirYorkshire Water Services Ltd, Mott MacDonald Bentley Ltd

M1 Tinsley Viaduct Junction 34 Steel Step Barrier InstallationA-one+, Asset International

Oughtibridge Bridge Footway StrengtheningSheffield City Council, Amey, Henry Boot Ltd

Sutton Waste Water Treatment WorksYorkshire Water Services, Mott MacDonald Bentley Ltd Water End Flood Alleviation SchemeEnvironment Agency, Black & Veatch, Balfour Beatty

Sir John Fowler Award - Certificate of Commendation

Repairs to Lower Newby Weir, ScalbyEnvironment Agency, Royal HaskoningDHV, Lumsden & Carroll

Standard Product Development – ‘Cut & Pump‘Yorkshire Water Services, Mott MacDonald Bentley Ltd

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