Applying early contractor involvement in marine infrastructure procurement

Complex construction projects that use traditional procurement practices are often impacted by significant cost overruns and delays. Early contractor involvement (ECI) is a concept that strives to involve the contractor collaboratively at an early stage of a project’s development to mitigate or otherwise eliminate those risks. In August 2022, PIANC published the report “A framework for early contractor involvement in infrastructure projects” to help industry practitioners in choosing and best implementing ECI. This article is intended to develop on key aspects of the PIANC report and look at the factors that can lead to a successful maritime ECI project.

Framework for Research Leading to Improved Assessment of Dredge Generated Plumes

There are two types of driving force that urge us to assess the effects of dredge-generated plumes, a genuine concern for the environment and the regulations that forbid us to dredge unless we can demonstrate that harm will not be caused to the environment.

The EU Water Framework Directive: Implications of the Ports, Harbours, Navigation and Dredging Industry

This new EU regulation has gone into effect and will have consequences for all of Europe and beyond.

Environmental Management Framework for Ports and Related Industries

A systematic framework is presented for developing policy, managing, implementing and auditing the impact of ports on the environment.