BIG Biodiversity Champion 2018
Jamie Edmonds, Kier Utilities
Project nominated for: The Bristol Water Southern Strategic Support Main (SSSM)
Nominated by: Tom Conway, Kier Contract/Operations Manager for SSSM
Find out more about Jamie Edmonds our BIG Biodiversity Champion 2018!
Overall winner 2018 prize sponsored by
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Thurso South Substation
Thurso 275/132/33 kV substation is part of a larger development to reinforce the electricity transmission network allowing connection of renewable generation projects in the north of Scotland. It is located close to the A9 7 miles south of Thurso.
Client Award sponsored by
Berkeley Group
Making Space for nature and beauty: creating net gain biodiversity
We use our biodiversity toolkit to measure, implement and monitor biodiversity and have developed a guide called The Nine Concepts to inform our approach.
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Community Engagement Award sponsored by
Morrison Construction & East Ayrshire Council
Whatriggs Primary School and Early Childhood Centre
Key aspects of biodiversity and community included a natural
landscaping strategy, pupil engagement throughout construction and a legacy project with the John Muir Award.
Project of the Year - medium/large scale Award sponsored by
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Thurso South Substation
Thurso 275/132/33 kV substation is part of a larger development to reinforce the electricity transmission network allowing connection of renewable generation projects in the north of Scotland. It is located close to the A9 7 miles south of Thurso.
Project of the Year - small scale Award
LaSalle Investment Management
Bourne Business Park Riverside Garden
An area of 6,500 sq m of greenspace enhanced to provide high-quality habitat features for biodiversity gain and maximum opportunities for wildlife encounter for the expanding business
community in a new BREEAM ‘Excellent’ office complex. The riverside garden combines conservation woodland management, foodplant landscaping, nest and roost space provision, viewpoints and seating.
Innovation Award sponsored by
London Boroughs of Islington, Lambeth, Tower Hamlets, Redbridge; housing associations, schools, community groups, charities, wildlife organisations RSPB, Buglife
Green Roof Shelters
Green Roof Shelters are innovative in taking essential small scale infrastructure – cycle parking, bins for recycling and refuse, and incorporating wildlife habitat - forage and nesting - that in turn provides residents, pupils, employees, visitors with a connection to wildlife, plants, the seasons and nature.
Monitoring, Maintenance and Management Award sponsored by
Highways England and Sir Robert McAlpine
A19 Roadside Improvements
Under the 30 year concession to Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) 120km of the A19, between Dishforth in North Yorkshire and the Tyne Tunnel Sir Robert McAlpine have undertaken various enhancements of the biodiversity of the road network. This is part of a long-term landscape planning and management strategy.
Pollinator Award
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Thurso South Substation
Thurso 275/132/33 kV substation is part of a larger development to reinforce the electricity transmission network allowing connection of renewable generation projects in the north of Scotland. It is located close to the A9 7 miles south of Thurso.
Temporary Award
Skanska
52 Lime Street
A new commercial office development for client WRBC at the confluence of Lime Street and Leadenhall Street, comprising 35 office storeys, roof plant, 3 basement levels and a new public square. The project includes retail/restaurant areas at ground floor and basement as well as service access and central plant.
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