An understanding of the geomorphology of sites and their surroundings is essential to manage the potential geohazards, risks and opportunities associated with natural features, processes and ground conditions.
Understanding geomorphology ensures that time delays and cost overruns associated with natural hazards and unforeseen ground conditions are identified and mitigated early in the project lifecycle.
Clear definition of the geohazard risks, opportunities and impact of development informs sustainable design and mitigation, where necessary, allowing for future change processes, such as climate change.
Engineering geomorphology services
Halcrow’s engineering geomorphology specialists offer international experience of applied geomorphology. Our dedicated team of chartered geomorphologists and consultants apply best practice to our projects to achieve technically robust and efficient results that exceed client expectations. Our team has specific expertise in the following:
- terrain evaluation
- marine geohazards and geotechnics
- coastal erosion and cliff instability
- long-term coastal evolution
- applied fluvial geomorphology
- geohazards and risk assessment
Research and development
Halcrow’s engineering geomorphology group is actively involved in a number of research and development projects, and maintains strong links with academic specialists and expert consultants to ensure that up-to-date knowledge and methodologies are available to clients. The team has contributed extensively to the engineering geomorphology discipline with over 100 technical publications in journals, books and conference proceedings.