ICE Local - Winter/Spring 2017 by ICE Yorkshire & Humber

Winter/Spring 2017

ICE Local The newsletter of the Institution of Civil Engineers in Yorkshire and Humber

Yorkshire and Humber winners scoop ICE trophies Celebrating some awesome civil engineering in the region

Regional STEM stars shine Ambassador and company awards presented

ICE President's visit President's Apprentice Abby Fryett on Professor Tim Broyd's visit to the region

TSP team from York are communications champions

ICE Yorkshire and Humber Regional Support Team

# this is civil engineering

Chair's update

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Membership Development Officer Elizabeth Thompson Membership Coordinator Lorraine Green Index of groups G&S Graduates and Students' Committee HCN Humber Civils Network NPP Northern Powerhouse Panel RAB Regional Advisory Board RICE Retired Members' Group TG Transportation Group YGG Yorkshire Geotechnical Group YHIA Yorkshire & Humber Infrastructure Alliance There are lots of ways to keep in touch with ICE Yorkshire and Humber Twitter: @ICEYorksHumber LinkedIn: ICE Yorkshire & Humber Region G&S Facebook: facebook.com/ICEGSYH Instagram: iceyorkshumber e: iceyandh@ice.org.uk t: +44 (0)191 261 1850 Front cover image: Centenary Award winners A160 Port of Immingham Improvements Project Newsletter Editor: Anneke Kellond Hallsworth

Coming up to retirement? Why not join the Yorkshire and Humber retired members' group? The group now has some 120 members and arranges a programme of daytime lectures, social events, site visits, and activities in a relaxed and sociable environment. Contact Secretary Hugh Allan mail@hughallan.net to find out more. Did you know? Retired ICE members are entitled to a reduced subscription fee if they: W ere aged 60 or over on 1 January 2017 Have retired from employment on that date Are earning no more than £14,975 per year (excluding income from pensions) from any employment or other taxable income

"Over the last year the Regional Education Team engaged with over 2,500 students. If you haven't already done so, I encourage you to consider getting involved by becoming an ICE ambassador."

ICE Local | Winter/Spring 2017

news from Yorkshire and Humber Nasar Adam from JN Bentley who won the New Ambassador Award and Kate Watson, Athena SWAN and Women in Engineering Project Manager at the University of Sheffield, who received the Special Recognition Award. You can read more about their achievements on page 10.

Chris Digman CEng FICE Yorkshire and Humber Chair 2016-17 Welcome to the winter/spring edition of ICE Local. We have had a busy few months since the last issue including the ICE Yorkshire and Humber Awards, which recognise the work of people and exemplar projects in the region. Congratulations to everyone who entered, demonstrating such a high standard of work and creating stiff competition between the entries for the judges to determine the winning projects. This edition highlights the prizewinners and awards presented by ICE President Professor Tim Broyd at our gala dinner on Friday 3 March at the National Railway Museum in York. Alongside the project awards we presented awards to members of the Regional Education Team - ambassadors who have made a significant contribution to promoting civil engineering as a profession to future generations of engineers. This work is vital and over the last year the team engaged with over 2,500 students across 50 events. If you haven’t already done so, I encourage you to consider getting involved by becoming an ICE ambassador. Congratulations to

Part of the success experienced by the Regional Education Team is through the support of our region’s employers. The Company Award recognises the contribution an organisation has made to significantly promote the profession to students. This year’s award and the Cable Cup went to Jacobs. My selected charity beneficiary at this year’s gala dinner was Rethink – a charity that supports people suffering from mental illness, working with many businesses and their employees. It’s important we continue to raise awareness and ensure those who require support, who may need to start off a conversation, have somewhere to turn to. I am delighted that the evening helped to raise over £3,000 for the charity. The gala awards dinner was the culmination of ICE President Broyd’s visit to the region, which focused on innovation in the Hull area, including: A meeting engaging the Local Enterprise Partnership discussing the opportunities for critical infrastructure projects in the region A visit to Siemens and Green Port to see the enabling works for the manufacture of wind turbine blades Walking the Hull City Trail, a forthcoming leaflet produced by ICE Humber Civils Network, of interesting engineering works around Hull A visit to the Hull Immersive Visualisation Environment (HIVE), the University

of Hull’s centre providing researchers and industrial clients with an array of advanced visualisation, motion capture and computer graphics technology A competition for schools at Sirius Academy West, with teams of students building and testing their selfdesigned wind turbines A tour of C4DI – the Centre for Digital Innovation, examining the successful digital transition of organisations and how that can be achieved The Graduates’ and Students’ Committee organised a well-attended and highly participatory event, with members of all grades debating the future of the civil engineering profession and ICE. In other news, on 13 March the region hosted a workshop to enable members from key infrastructure sectors across the north to provide input to ICE’s response to Government’s Industrial Strategy green paper “Building our Industrial Strategy”. Input from across the country will be collated and submitted later this month. The Northern Powerhouse Panel is working on a Northern Infrastructure Strategy paper which will be launched in June. More about that in our next issue. I am also delighted that recently we were able to present Past Chair badges recognising the work and support of previous Chairs in the region. These have been warmly received and are a small token of our gratitude and thanks for their contribution. Finally, our AGM is on 28 June where we will be launching the first in a series of Question Time-style debates in Leeds. The series will cover a wide range of topics, and will enable audience-wide participation and discussion. Look out for more details coming soon on the ICE website.

President's visit

With ICE President Professor Tim Broyd at the Yorkshire & Humber Gala Dinner

This year I toured the Yorkshire and the Humber region with none other than ICE President Professor Tim Broyd.

We started our tour at Alan Wood and Partners in Hull, with a confidential meeting on an amazing opportunity for the area (watch this space!). President Tim gave the team some sage advice, which in return provided lunch. From there it was onwards to Siemen’s wind turbine factory just downriver. Siemens has invested heavily in the area with its new wind turbine blade factory. The new dock area has a vast production facility and huge areas to lay down the towers and blades. It was brilliant to see that sustainable energy is such a vital part of the local industry. In fact, Hull actually has one of Siemen’s wind turbine blades in the middle of its town centre. Our next stop – the walking tour of Hull. I know I was not alone in being surprised at how really beautiful the city of Hull is. Hull Cathedral is undergoing massive amounts of renovation, but the building itself is a brilliant piece of architecture. Lately I have become a massive fan of cathedrals (they don’t have them everywhere you know), and

Hull Cathedral definitely holds its own for stained glass windows. After dinner the President chaired the graduate and student round table event. Members from across the region formed focus groups at each table, discussing various upcoming challenges to the profession and institution. The main thing I remember our table recommending was requiring a day’s mandatory marketing of civil engineering for all members of ICE. Controversial maybe – but let’s not get bogged down by that here. During the second day we had a comprehensive tour at the University of Hull. The university is going to be opening a Civil Engineering degree, and its HIVE facility is an industry leader in 3D modelling. A particularly bold member of the Presidential entourage even trialled a virtual evacuation of a wind turbine; a training model built at the centre. Hull also has a Centre for Digital Innovation (C4DI), which we were lucky enough to be given a tour at. C4DI has many fantastic residents, including a previous winner of the Young Engineer’s award and a programmer championing Red Nose Day for engineering. In the afternoon we visited one of the local secondary schools, where Mike Cargill from the Humber Civils Network and Matthew Brayfield and Nasar Adam from the Regional Education Team, were running a wind turbine event for the students. It was hard

to say whether the students or the teachers were more competitive, with the winning students received prizes from the President himself. That evening the President gave prizes at the ICE Yorkshire and Humber Awards. The Awards took place at the National Railway Museum in York, which was an absolutely fantastic venue. From a steel building to trains to great projects and wine; the Awards had it all. Thankyou so much to everyone who made the trip possible, particularly Chris Digman, Penny Marshall and the President himself. I definitely had a brilliant time, and am hoping to head back to visit York again – I definitely don’t have enough cathedral photos. Abby Fryett GMICE ICE President's Apprentice, 2017

ICE Yorkshire and Humber Gala Dinner Supported by GHD

Friday 3 March 2017 National Railway Museum, York

Centenary Award (projects £5m and over) WINNER: Client: Designer: Contractor:

A160 Port of Immingham Improvements Project Highways England Jacobs Costain

The A160 Port of Immingham Improvements project has upgraded the highway network between the existing A180 and the Port of Immingham. This project will improve access to the southern bank of the Humber, where there is undeveloped land fronting a deep water estuary a rarity in Great Britain.

Immingham Port is one of the UK’s largest, handling around 10% of the cargo market. The objectives of the project are to improve the safety of road users and local communities, reduce traffic congestion and improve journey time reliability. Investment is proceeding in the area to assist the UK’s trading capabilities.

Judges' comments With an excellent safety performance this impressive project has delivered a great improvement in access to the Port of Immingham. The judges were impressed by all aspects of this project which included the sliding of the Rosper Rail Bridge across the country’s busiest freight railway line in a three day period. A worthy winner in a very tight field of excellent projects.

Great Yorkshire Way Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council | Mott MacDonald | Carillion Construction Services M1 J39-42 Smart Motorway Highways England | HHJV (Hyder Halcrow Joint Venture) | bmJV (BAM Nuttall Morgan Sindall Joint Venture) Sandsend Road Slope Stabilisation and Coastal Protection Scheme North Yorkshire County Council | Royal Haskoning DHV | Balfour Beatty

JUDGES' COMMENTS

CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE This excellent project is already delivering its benefits of growth, unlocking development and reducing traffic congestion. The judges particularly noted the great community engagement and multi-partner collaboration as well as an impressive safety record. There was an excellent health and safety approach on this major improvement to the region’s motorway network which is significantly improving journey times and reliability. Collaborative planning and lean study projects as well as the trial construction off site of one of the many gantry bases delivered significant savings. The judges were impressed by the use of the mobile lifting MULES to improve safety and efficiency. The project team worked together effectively to manage and implement a sustainable solution to maintaining this vital local link in this remote location. A well rounded project with excellence in its design and construction.

Smeaton Award (projects greater than £500,000 and less than £5m) WINNER: Client: Designer: Contractor:

Butterley Spillway Improvement Works Yorkshire Water Services Mott MacDonald Bentley Mott MacDonald Bentley

The project incorporated significant improvement works to the only Grade II listed spillway in the United Kingdom, at Butterley Impounding Reservoir in Marsden, West Yorkshire. The works included the demolition and complete rebuild of two thirds of the spillway, to improve the hydraulics and increase flow capacity.

The remaining third of the spillway was also refurbished, with new internal drainage installed, along with a new fibre reinforced stepped concrete invert. To comply with the 30 planning conditions and listed building consents, key features including large section of existing spillway walls and pillars were retained, with minimal modification.

Judges' comments

The project successfully addressed initial public concern to deliver a sensitive upgrade of this listed structure so it is fit for the 21st century. The judges were impressed, in particular, by the project team’s approach to health & safety, collaborative design and construction.

CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE Haigh Lane Network Rail | Arup | Balfour Beatty

JUDGES' COMMENTS The judges were impressed by the concept and implementation of the precast construction of this combined rail bridge deck and abutments. Disruption was minimised by rolling it into position and restoring rail traffic in just two days.

Sir John Fowler Award (projects less than ÂŁ500,000) WINNER: Client: Designer: Contractor:

Brow Wood Underbridge Network Rail Arup Balvac Balfour Beatty

Brow Wood is a single skew span masonry arch under-bridge carrying a single bidirectional track between Egton and Grosmont, southwest of Whitby in the North York Moors National Park. The bridge is constructed using the traditional brick arch with masonry abutments. The scope of works is

determined using the Bridge Detailed Examination Report and the Project Requirement Specification, as well as Balvacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialist expertise in resin injection to various structures including bridges, tunnels, dams and culverts. This experience helped the team to design the water management system for Brow Wood.

Judges' comments This trial of an innovative injection waterproofing system, together with other arch repairs, has sensitively extended the life of this structure. This was a highly cost effective project which significantly reduced the risk to safety and rail disruption from traditional solutions.

CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE Digley IRE Valve Tower Metalwork Replacement Scheme Yorkshire Water Services | Mott MacDonald Bentley

JUDGES' COMMENTS This project demonstrated the good use of 3D laser scan and consequent 3D model to improve design, safety and construction. The team met the challenge of working in this confined space with poor access and working at height. The success of this project means it is planned to be the template for many more such improvements.

ICE Yorkshire and Humber Awards 2017 Trophy winner

CENTENARY

Certificate of Excellence

Certificate of Commendation

SMEATON

Trophy winner

Certificate of Excellence Certificate of Commendation

SIR JOHN FOWLER

Trophy winner

Certificate of Excellence

Digley IRE Valve Tower Metalwork Replacement Scheme Yorkshire Water Services | Mott MacDonald Bentley

Certificate of Commendation

Broomhead Bridge, Sheffield Streets Ahead Programme Amey | Amey Consulting | Henry Boot Construction Flamborough Head Sewerage Pumping Station Yorkshire Water Services | Mott MacDonald Bentley Housing Leeds Investment Strategy Leeds City Council | Arup

Regional Education Awards

New Ambassador Award The New Ambassador Award is presented to a new member of the ICE ambassador scheme who has made an impact within their first year. Nasar Adam GMICE, Graduate Civil Engineer, JN Bentley Nasar has contributed significantly in his first year as an ambassador. He has been active in careers fairs and attended a number of structured activities, including one at his old school. He has balanced this commitment to encouraging young people into engineering careers with a demanding role at JN Bentley and embarking on the route to professional membership. A wonderful, enthusiastic individual who has also been instrumental in recruiting more graduates to help with schools activities. A big thank you!

Special Recognition Award The Special Recognition Award is presented to a member who has contributed significantly to the team. Kate Watson CEng MICE, Athena SWAN & Women in Engineering Project Manager, University of Sheffield Kate is receiving this year's award for her ongoing support to the education team, not only in her own time, but also in promoting how ICE can support schools and events in the region. She often approaches ICE with requests to support high profile events and is a great ambassador for women in engineering. Her role now at the University of Sheffield allows us to work with the engineering department to attract more students into engineering careers. An award that only skims the contribution that she has given to ICE. Thanks Kate!

Company Award The Company Award is presented to a organisation that has contributed significantly to the promotion of the profession by stimulating an interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in students, inspiring young people about civil engineering careers, and supporting their graduates in developing their skills to become a professional engineer. This year's award, the Cable Cup, went to Jacobs. Network Rail and A-One+ were highly commended and commended respectively. Congratulations to all!

TSP claim victory in regional Communications Competition Following a close local final, a team of four from TSP’s head office in York has made it through to the national semi-finals of the ICE Graduate and Student Communications Competition. Foysel Ali, James Foreman, Penny Gilg and Joe Stafford, who comprised team ‘TSP York’, were commended by the judges for their imagination in predicting what the audience wanted to know, which ultimately won them the prize money. The Yorkshire and Humber regional final consisted of three mock public consultations (a presentation and questions and answers). Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) from Leeds took on the alias of Bright Homes and explained their urban development plans. Next up Mott MacDonald's Sheffield team

represented the fictional Klev Rail to explain how plans were progressing to close a level crossing in Springfield. TSP took to the floor last, presenting a scheme with which the audience were now somewhat familiar – a level crossing closure in Springfield. Luckily the minimal information given in the brief allowed each team to develop its own plans and dictate the direction of the presentation. So, whereas Mott MacDonald, Sheffield, explained a lot of history to the project,TSP’s presentation looked more at proposed construction sequences and plans to mitigate disruption. Following all the presentations questions were posed by ‘members of the public’, the audience members relished taking on this role and put

A thank you from Bob

Bob Bennett LLB BSc CEng MICE CMIOSH IMaPS

Many of you will have crossed paths with Bob Bennett who worked for ICE in the region as a Membership Development Officer for many years. The Regional Committee recently took Bob out for dinner and presented him with a gift by way of thanks for his dedicated years of service. Bob sent us a few words which we would like to share. "Working on behalf of the ICE membership for some 16 years, partly as a consultant and partly an employee, has been an enormous privilege and hugely rewarding. I believe I have worked with the very

their own imagination to work representing local residents, shop owners, commuters and bird watchers, getting more emotionally involved and louder as the night went on. The judges then stepped aside to consider the evening’s entertainment as well as presubmitted leaflets and consultation strategies. In announcing the results the judges commented that last year’s regional heat had a clear winner (the team went on to win the national final), but this year's was much closer between the three teams. In the end the TSP team came across as the “most trust-worthy team” to be undertaking construction works on the judges' imaginary doorstep.

best people of any profession; from technicians who have established the credibility of that role in the workplace, to qualified engineers who have led the way in mentoring trainees through their training, college and university lecturers who have enthused brilliant students, and companies who have had the vision to invest in the development of their trainees. In looking back over my time with ICE I am so pleased to know I have helped many in their careers and contributed in a small way to the enrichment of civil engineering and society. I have been awed by the talented young engineers who I have met and firmly believe our profession is in excellent hands for the future. Good civil

Penny Gilg GMICE

engineering is not solely about technical brilliance, which is apparent in bundles, but also about honesty, integrity, and kindness, which creates the environment in which all can be professionally nurtured. I trust I have passed some of this on to those I have helped mentor. Thank you for allowing me to serve you over these years and my very best wishes to you all for the future."

If you could benefit

 from the support of a Membership Development Officer, please get in touch with Lorraine Green at: lorraine.green@ice.org.uk or visit: bit.ly/ICEYHMembershipEvents

Graduate & Student Conference 2017 A1 Leeming to Barton Improvement Scheme Friday 12 May 2017 | 09.00-17.00, Newcastle upon Tyne Specialists will present their leading approach to major project delivery, taking you through the project and the challenges faced. A great opportunity to get into the heart of a major construction project. 6.5 hours of targeted CPD A mixture of technical presentations and interactive workshops Insight into one of the most cutting edge engineering projects in the UK Booking price: £35 ICE members, £45 non-members http://bit.ly/GSConference2017

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Yorkshire Geotechnical Group Summer Seminar: Geotechnical Failures Wednesday 21 June 2017 | 09.30-16.00, Royal Armouries, Leeds Including presentations from legal, insurance and client and design professionals, highlighting the 12 ownership of geotechnical risk, liability, dispute resolution, and forensic geotechnics. Standard delegate: £80+VAT; Student rate: £40+VAT; Exhibitors: £250+VAT Book your place: www.ice.org.uk/events/YGGseminar2017

Question Time Debate Series Starting Wednesday 28 June 2017, following the ICE Yorkshire and Humber AGM. The subject of our first debate will be on Transport. Please see the ICE website for more details and to book your place.

Date

Event

12 & 19 April & 2 May

Three-part lecture series: Charter Square highway works, Sheffield

Tuesday 25 April

Routes to fellowship, online webinar

Saturday 6 May

Graduate & student sports day 2017: football & netball competition, Leeds

Tuesday 9 May

Membership surgery, York

Wednesday 10 May

The all-wheel drive story, York (joint event with IMechE and IET)

Wednesday 17 May

Seminar series - developing the ICE attributes (part a), Leeds

Wednesday 24 May

Seminar series - developing the ICE attributes (part b), Leeds

Friday 26 - Sunday 28 May

Emergency relief training weekend, Wakefield

Tuesday 13 June

Technician membership, online webinar

Wednesday 28 June

ICEY&H AGM and transport debate, Leeds

Please check out the combined institutions calendar for full details of all our events: http://cc-events-yorkshirehumber.org.uk

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