Digital tools and techniques used to create an
environmentally sensitive solution
MONTREAL, Feb. 1, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX:
SNC), has been awarded the design contract of a major highway in
South Wales, in the UK. Through
its Engineering, Design & Project Management (EDPM) business,
SNC-Lavalin will use the latest digital tools and techniques to
efficiently integrate and streamline the production of the complex
multi-disciplinary design services for construction contractor
Future Valleys Construction, that includes the dualling of 17.7km
of single carriageway, designing junctions and crossing challenging
terrain.
"We are using innovative tools which provide automation for
Civils 3D and Navisworks and testing real time checking of
federated models working with live data. Our design will offer an
environmentally sensitive solution that will not disturb the
surrounding landscape and minimise the impact on the national park
the highway travels through," said Philip
Hoare, President, EDPM, SNC-Lavalin. "Working
collaboratively with Future Valleys Construction has been key to
developing a design that integrates safe and robust construction
methodologies. Once completed, the improvements will contribute to
the social and economic regeneration of local communities and
maintain rural connectivity. Engineering sustainable solutions for
communities and the built environment is at our core, and transport
solutions remain a key growth area for SNC-Lavalin."
This project represents the final phase of the dualling of the
entire 40km length of the A465 which aims at improving safety and
capacity of a key element of the Welsh strategic road network, as
well as the Trans European Network. SNC-Lavalin's EDPM business has
supported the Welsh Government for the last 30 years on a wide
variety of major highways and infrastructure projects.
Local content and collaboration
As apprentices and
graduates will be employed to contribute in the project's
development, locally-based design teams with significant experience
of similar programs in the region will bring their expertise to
engage the wider community including local stakeholders,
authorities and landowners. SNC-Lavalin will also draw on UK and
international teams of specialists including expertise from partner
TYPSA in Spain.
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911,
SNC-Lavalin is a fully integrated professional services and project
management company with offices around the world. SNC-Lavalin
connects people, technology and data to help shape and deliver
world-leading concepts and projects, while offering comprehensive
innovative solutions across the asset lifecycle. Our expertise is
wide-ranging — consulting & advisory, intelligent networks
& cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project
& construction management, operations & maintenance,
decommissioning and sustaining capital – and delivered to clients
in four strategic sectors: EDPM (engineering, design and project
management), Infrastructure, Nuclear and Resources, supported by
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