August 2017

BUILD / August 2017 7 NEWS , Joining some of the world’s leading scien- tists and environmen- talists like David Su- zuki, Adrian shared insights during a session on En- vironmental Resourcing: BC’s En- ergy Factor. The three-day Pacific Association of Quantity Survey- ors congress focused on Green Developments: The New Era and was hosted by the Canadian Insti- tute of Quantity Surveyors. Representing Fenix Energy Solu- tions Ltd., Adrian explained how the clean technology company was building a growing reputa- tion among developers and mu- nicipalities for delivering Thermal Energy Assets from city high-ris- es. The company’s approach upgrades buildings to harvest, store and trade thermal ener- Opening a panel debate in late July at PAQS2017, Adrian Ryan, Director, Fēnix Energy gave a starkwarning about how the “low cost, tender – bid – build approach” faced by the engineering, design and construction industries, is not only “threatening the economic returns of doing it right the first time”, it’s impacting the “substantial business case for investing in renewables.” gy. By quantifying the increased asset value and predicting the revenue possible from selling en- ergy to tenants or utilities, Fenix demonstrates to commercial real estate investors the return on in- vestment, even before a project proceeds. In closing his address, Adrian reminded Quantity Surveyors of the important role they play in making infrastructure work from an economic and environmental perspective. By changing their formula from a cost to a reve- nue-focus, more asset owners will clearly see the business case for investing in renewables. Creating a win for the environment, com- munity and the bottom-line. www.fenixenergy.com in partnership with Calderdale Council, the local community and partners. As design work is final- ised, the current options for the scheme include: • New, raised flood and im- proved walls; • The relocation of Caldene Bridge; • Widening of the river chan- nel at key locations and; • Strengthening and water- proofing of buildings next to the river. Plans are for the scheme to be completed in phases and widen- ing the river at Greenhill Indus- trial Estate will continue to be explored. Adrian Gill, flood risk manager for the Environment Agency, said: “This is an important next step in building the right flood scheme for the village. We have already completed a £9 million recovery programme across Calderdale to restore protection to communities following the flooding of Decem- ber 2015 and have been working hard to ensure we provide the highest standard of protection. We will continue to listen to the local community and keep them informed as the project progress- es.” Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Coun- cil’s leader, said: “I am very pleased that the board has agreed to allocate the funding required to enable this scheme to go ahead, which is really good news for Mytholmroyd residents and businesses. Of course, this is just one part of an ongoing pro- gramme of works to reduce the risk of flooding across Calderdale and I would encourage people to regularly visit www.eyeoncalderd- ale.com to keep updated on all of the works.” A flood information centre is open in the village offering the public advice on flood resilience and the opportunity to speak to Environ- ment Agency staff about plans for flood schemes in Calderdale. www.gov.uk ‘Lowest Bid Wins’ Mentality of North America’s Construction Industry N The board approved the allocation of fund- ing for the scheme following detailed in- vestigation work carried out by the Environment Agency to ensure the highest possible standard of flood protection for the village. The Environment Agency will now apply for planning permission and construction is expected to com- mence in the autumn. Following the flooding of De- cember 2015, the Environment Agency has completed six new schemes, reducing flood risk to 500 homes as part of a £9 mil- lion recovery programme across Calderdale. In Mytholmroyd, sig- nificant work to clear the channel, repair damaged walls and make safe damaged buildings has al- ready been carried out. The new million scheme for My- tholmroyd has been developed