Ecus is now rebranded as Cura Terrae.

Case studies

Our team works on wide-ranging, complex, and often high-profile projects. Here you can read case studies discussing the work we do, who we work with, and the positive outcomes that we have reached with our valued clients for both the environment and project stakeholders.

Our work with clients

Dinsdale Moor Iron Works

Our Archaeology team was commissioned to carry out an assessment of the site, a watching brief during groundworks, and attempt to correlate any recorded physical remains with the historical records.

Station Approach Hereford

Our Landscape team worked on the Landscape Strategy through to detailed Soft and Hard Landscape Design for Station Approach.

Ecological services at Okehampton for the reopening of the Dartmoor Line

We were commissioned by Network Rail to provide ecological services for the reopening of the old Dartmoor Line from Okehampton to Exeter.

Hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage

We were commissioned by gas distribution company SGN to explore the feasibility of hydrogen and associated carbon dioxide storage.

Greenwood Farm – Historic Building Recording

Our Heritage team were employed by the National Trust to deliver a Historic Building Recording for Greenwood Farm in Hathersage in the Peak District National Park.

Dunston Hill Archaeological Excavation

Our Archaeology team was commissioned by Persimmon Homes to carry out an excavation on land at Dunston Hill, near Gateshead, in advance of residential development.

Glen Hydro – Allt Mhuic Arboricultural Services

We delivered arboricultural services to support the Allt Mhuic Hydro Scheme, Loch Arkaig, Scotland.

A1 Leeming to Barton: Project overview

Ecus successfully delivered archaeological works on the A1 Dishforth to Leeming Bar scheme, leading CMS JV to continue using Ecus as the contractor for the £400 million A1 upgrade.

Keepmoat Homes – Warren Wood, Landscape Design

Detailed landscape design supporting the full planning application, for a Keepmoat Homes development project.

CEG and Barratt Homes – Arboricultural Support

Specialist arboricultural input supporting the full planning application.

Manchester Metrolink – Ecology Surveys

Ecology surveys and management plan on the Manchester Metrolink network.

Binchester Roman Fort Community Excavation

Our Archaeology team was commissioned by The Auckland Project to manage a community-led excavation to help further our knowledge of this key site.