Coastal engineering is an extremely complex discipline that requires extensive theoretical knowledge and genuine practical experience. From projects in many parts of the world NIRAS has developed expertise in covering all aspects of work in the coastal zone; encompassing integrated coastal management commissions; coastal defence schemes; coastal stabilization and coastal and offshore developments.
NIRAS stresses the importance on establishing fundamental understanding of processes and conditions when developing sustainable solutions. The company has therefore acquired state-of-the-art numerical models and has developed other software tools that will assist us and our clients in managing and monitoring the terrestrial and marine environment.
Before choosing the method by which to protect a coast NIRAS helps determine the nature and extent of the coast’s morphological phenomena, such as littoral drift and coastal erosion. Our professional approach to coastal engineering has helped customers preserve the delicate balance between sedimentation and erosion. Our expertise covers data collection and analysis, coastal processes studies, planning, design, project management, economic and environmental assessment, numerical and physical modelling, construction supervision and management for:
- Coastal and marine structures, including breakwaters, wharfs, jetties, seawalls and revetments
- Dredging, reclamation and beach nourishment
- Beach management
- Integrated coastal zone management plans
- Shoreline management plans
- Coastal and waterfront development.