Environmental Studies

The Gifford approach to environmental consultancy is based on our core belief that scientists and engineers should work in inter-disciplinary teams in order to provide the most efficient and effective solutions. Our integrated teams of more than 60 environmental professionals give expert advice across a wide range of areas including: strategic environmental planning; due diligence; environmental impact assessment planning; strategic environmental assessment and sustainability appraisal; flood risk and hydrology; contaminated land; air quality; noise and vibration; terrestrial and aquatic ecology; geomorphology; water quality and environmental management.

The broad range of skills and experience within our teams means we are able to offer a high quality service across all project stages. These range from initial studies and options appraisal, to the completion of cost-effective and appropriate design solutions, the environmental management of construction projects and ongoing environmental management of completed projects. We also work at the strategic level, contributing to both policy and plan-making and research and development for government and other agencies.

Capabilities include:

• Air quality assessment
• Air quality mitigation strategies
• Air quality modelling
• Air quality surveys
• Ecological mitigation strategies
• Ecological Phase 1 surveys
• Ecological species surveys
• EIA management and co-ordination
• Environmental due diligence
• Environmental management plans
• Environmental policy development
• Health impact  assessment
• Noise assessment
• Noise mitigation strategies
• Public consultation
• Research projects
• Statutory processes assistance