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- Fugro-BKS Wins A5 WTC Project
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FUGRO-BKS APPOINTS NEW SALES MANAGER FOR EUROPE
Fugro-BKS, a leading supplier of geographic information products and services, has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Robert Loughran to the role of European Sales Manager.
Robert started his career in the geospatial industry over 20 years ago and has remained in the industry ever since, working in both technical sales and senior business development roles. Robert brings to Fugro-BKS considerable enthusiasm and a breadth of knowledge in the GI and mapping arena. He will assume responsibility for identifying and securing new business opportunities in key European markets across targeted sectors.
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FUGRO-BKS PUT THE ENVIRONMENT FIRST
Coleraine-based survey company, Fugro-BKS Ltd, has achieved Global ISO 14001:2004 Environment Management System (EMS) certification from BSI.
ISO 14001, an internationally recognised standard for EMS, helps organisations
demonstrate environmental commitment to their stakeholders, clients and
employees, while better managing environmental impact and risk.
Organisations seeking ISO14001 accreditation must identify specific impacts such as
carbon emissions, energy use, waste management and implement environmental
management programs to control and improve their performance.
Alan Campbell, General Manager said, "I am delighted to have achieved the ISO
14001 standard. We have a commitment to our customers and the communities we
serve to reduce our environmental impact through effective environmental
management and improvement. Achieving this standard shows we have achieved
the delicate balance between maintaining profitability and reducing environmental
impact, which has been achieved with the commitment of the entire organisation."
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FUGRO-BKS Wins A5 WTC Project
Fugro-BKS Limited, a leading supplier of geographic information products and services, has recently been awarded what will be the largest road-related laser mapping project in Ireland. The Roads Service scheme to upgrade the A5 Western Transport Corridor (WTC) from the Irish border near Aughnacloy to Londonderry, via Omagh and Strabane, will be the single largest road scheme ever undertaken in the Province.
In one single project the entire 88km length of the A5 will be upgraded to a high-quality dual-carriageway. From an all-Ireland perspective, the A5 connects to the Irish N2 road and forms part of the Western Transport Corridor which ultimately aims to improve transport links between Dublin, Londonderry and Donegal both in terms of journey times and road safety.
The survey will be executed in four phases. The preliminary phases will entail a fixed-wing LiDAR survey along the entire length and will cover a 2.5km wide corridor. This will encompass all four route options within the Preferred Corridor, as identified by the appointed consultants, Mouchel. The resultant 3D Digital Terrain Model will provide a highly accurate topographic dataset and facilitate the decision making process with regards to final route selection which is expected this summer.
The final phase of the project will involve a high precision survey of the preferred route using the FLI-MAP helicopter-based LiDAR system. The FLI-MAP survey will cover a 150m corridor and provide the Client with detailed large scale topographic mapping essential for final carriageway design.
Alan Campbell, Production Director adds,
“This is an extremely exciting project for Fugro-BKS. We are delighted to be part of this scheme and look forward to working with Mouchel to provide the geospatial data for their design team and decision makers to ensure total project completion on time.”
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BKS Surveys Acquisition by Fugro Group
BKS Surveys Limited, a leading supplier of geospatial services and products, has today announced the exciting acquisition of the company by Fugro NV.
The Fugro group, based in Holland, has more than 300 operating companies worldwide providing a range of geotechnical, survey and geoscience’s services. Over the past year the group has been strengthening its Geospatial Division through a number of acquisitions internationally.
The 100% ownership of BKS reflects Fugro’s commitment to focus upon development and growth in the European geospatial market within which BKS are already a key player and will expand its range of activities in airborne data collection, data processing and GIS services.
BKS will continue to operate as a distinct company from its head office in Northern Ireland, with Lynn Neill as Managing Director.
Speaking at the announcement Lynn Neill commented: This is a very positive transition for BKS and represents a significant opportunity for the company to strengthen and develop its position in the global geospatial industry. BKS currently offers a complete range of airborne data collection, mapping and GIS Services and joining the Fugro Group will enable us to expand our core services by gaining access to the family of Fugro sensors and technology opening up opportunities for new services both in UK, Ireland and in other worldwide markets in which Fugro is operating.
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