Environment and Consents

As part of its comprehensive array of services available to the railway industry, Corus offers advice and solutions on environmental issues. Corus has an established team of professional environmental consultants available to evaluate the potential environmental impact of a wide range of proposed railway infrastructure projects.

The environmental team at Corus have first-hand knowledge and understanding of railway project requirements and best practice in relation to the environment. They work with clients to find pragmatic solutions to environmental issues and to ensure adherence to relevant legislation and guidelines.

Key services:

• Environmental appraisals and checklists.
• Environmental impact assessments.
• Environmental management plans – for design and construction.
• Environmental feature mapping.
• Asbestos surveys and production of asbestos management plans.
• Ecological surveys, assessments and design.
• Archaeological and cultural heritage surveys and assessments.
• Environmental management systems services.
• Environmental training.
• Noise and vibration assessment.
• Landscape design and appraisal.
• Environmental auditing.
• Environmental design management.
• Environmental consent applications and advice.
• Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM)
• assessments.
• Civil Engineering Environmental Quality Awards (CEEQUAL) assessments.
• Transport and Works Act Applications.
• Energy and utility efficiency audits.
• Environmental site management.
• Land ownership searches.
• Contaminated land assessment.