Civil & Environmental Engineering
All types of water, environmental and civil engineering requirements are assessed and designed for an optimal economy. Design with innovative solutions to facilitate the safe and quality development of different sites.
WE SPECIALISE IN THE FIELD OF PLANNING AND DESIGN. IN ADDITION, WE ARE PARTICULARLY CAPABLE OF PRODUCTION OF EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS THAT TRADITIONAL DESIGN INVOLVES CONSTRUCTION SITES WITH DIFFICULT GEOTECHNICAL AND TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS.
We conduct and coordinate site investigations ranging from single residential lots to large-scale developments. The interpretation of the results is critical in the evaluation of locations or land whose apparent development potential is initially thought to be low due to poor ground conditions.
We have extensive experience in handling environmental concerns of all kinds. We integrate all aspects of our engineering expertise with specialist environmental skills, to bring maximum benefits to a project.
CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Castria specialises in Pipelines, pumping stations, water retaining structures; ground engineering; large civil engineering structures; waste water treatment works.
Castria specialises in: Environment Assessment and Remediation of former mining and industrial sites, flood alleviation and expert evidence.
We have extensive experience in dealing with environmental concerns of all kinds. We integrate all aspects of our engineering expertise with specialist environmental skills, to bring maximum benefits to a project.
We carry out normal feasibility studies and investigate, prepare reports and advise on the feasibility of development and cost implications. Where the engineering solutions are variable, we will provide technical support for the planning application and, if necessary, appear as expert witnesses in public inquiries.
One in six homes in the UK is currently at risk of flooding, and this number is expected to rise with climate change. The frequency of floods has increased over the last decade, and brought the issue to the forefront of many people’s lives.
Government policy states that a flood risk assessment is required for all planning applications deemed by the Local Planning Authority (LPA) to be at risk of flooding or to increase the potential of flooding.
The requirements of a flood risk assessment vary considerably depending on the location and type of development, from a simple desktop assessment to a comprehensive river modelling analysis.
Our water and environment team specialises in Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) and we have the internal ability to carry out flood modelling and analysis. We can use our comprehensive knowledge of flood policy to recommend a practical planning solution to even the most restricted or high flood risk sites in Truro, Cornwall and the South West.
CEEQUAL is the Civil Engineering Environment Quality Assessment and Awards Scheme, designed to improve the sustainability of civil engineering and public projects. Castria has a dedicated CEEQUAL assessor who can carry out the self-assessment of projects before their external verification by a trained CEEQUAL appointed assessor.
CEEQUAL strives to achieve economic, social and environmental success simultaneously, corresponding to the triple bottom line, while simultaneously promoting the planning system and its financial and economic models. A wide range of environmental and social issues are assessed, including the impact of a project on neighbours and local communities. The scheme also evaluates energy, waste and materials, which can have significant economic effects.
CEEQUAL aims to promote environmental and social best practices in the civil engineering industry and profession.
WE UNITE CROSS-SECTOR EXPERTISE
AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY THINKING.
Our practice is organised into multidisciplinary teams focused on producing intelligent,
innovative design solutions across an array of sectors.