Embedding sustainability into our tender processes
We were appointed by Network Rail to the Nuneham viaduct restoration scheme in Oxfordshire. The Nuneham embankment, supporting a railway bridge over the River Thames, began to show signs of failure due to movement in the Victorian brick abutment, leading to the closure of a major train route. To address this, our team reinforced the embankment with EcoSheetPiles, a low-carbon alternative to traditional steel piling.
EcoSheetPiles were sourced for their environmental benefits; manufactured using Electric Arc Furnace technology, they produce 370kg CO鈧�e per tonne, significantly lower than the typical 2.3 tCO鈧�e associated with traditional steel. The product is made from 100% recycled materials and produced with 100% renewable electricity, reducing emissions by 30% compared to conventional methods.
We significantly reduced the carbon footprint of the project, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable practices whilst meeting critical infrastructure needs.
30%
Reduction in carbon emissions
100%
Recycled material
