Client: London Borough of BexleyProject: Erith Riverside Gardens Re-development Introduction The London Borough of Bexley, in collaboration with Erect Architecture, embarked on an ambitious project to redevelop Erith Riverside Gardens. This initiative aimed to enhance the area’s aesthetic appeal, accessibility, and functionality, creating a vibrant community space that would stand the test of time. Challenges…
by Will Hammond, Assistant Flood Risk Engineer After joining the company in September 2024 as an Assistant Flood Risk Engineer, I was eager to transition from education to the working world. This transition placed me in the new Bedford office, spearheaded by Dr Alexandros Tsavdaris, whilst working in the engineering team lead by Peter Batty.…
Assistant Flood Risk Engineer, Will Hammond, recently visited the Chase Local Nature Reserve, Dagenham, London to participate in an educational visit looking at a reach of the River Rom – an example of river restoration in a dense urban catchment. Background Situated in the London borough of Dagenham and Barking, the River Rom is a…
Project Overview RAB partnered with our client to bring an ambitious vision to life; a state-of-the-art industrial unit at Kings Langley. Nestled in a strategic location, this site’s transformation showcases innovative flood risk management and environmental stewardship, redefining what it means to build responsibly. Challenges Met with Innovation Solutions That Make a Difference The Result?…
Our resilience team at RAB are proud of the long-standing relationships that have been forged with a wide range of private and public sector clients across Europe. One recent example is an ongoing business continuity project with Tourism Ireland. Their organisation was established as one of the “six areas of co-operation” under the framework of…
The increase in footfall from events, demonstrations and the associated risk scenarios, particularly in London, has thrust emergency preparedness and business continuity into the spotlight, with businesses and organisations evaluating how they manage unexpected scenarios and subsequent impacts. One recent example involved the RAB Resilience Team developing and running a bespoke exercise for Borough Market. Our Team…
The interim report published by the London Climate Resilience Review declared that London is “unprepared for the impact of climate change such as severe flooding and extreme heat”. Robust and embedded emergency plans form a vital part of preparation for the impact of climate change and other risks. Our team recently had the pleasure of…
The challenge A university in the north west of England approached RAB Consultants to discuss providing business continuity (BC) support. This support builds on the existing BC framework at the university and seeks to strengthen their position, drive consistency and ensure alignment with good practice guidelines. Key facts The solution The first step in all…
The Challenge Along the Warmbrook, Chapel en le Frith four sections of the channel side had been eroded and slipped, starting to encroach on the public footpath resulting in a serious public safety concern. Key Facts The Solution We were commissioned to carry out a full site investigation to identify the failure mechanism of the…
The challenge A leading government organisation in Wales required a training programme to develop capabilities and confidence of officers who respond to environmental incidents. It needed to be suitable to provide foundation training to new entrants to the organisation and refresher training for existing staff, to help ensure a consistent incident response. Key facts The…
The challenge This organisation operates a flood forecasting and warning service in New Zealand and has invested in a programme to be better prepared to respond to flood incidents. Three main challenges were apparent: the need raise community awareness of flooding, introduce a forecast-led warning approach and better alignment with partner organisations during flood incident…
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The challenge An internet exchange provider approached RAB Consultants to design, plan and deliver a simulation exercise to test and subsequently validate their business continuity plan (BCP). The exercise was to be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the internal incident management process and how well the BCP was used by staff. Key facts Simulation…