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
Addressing the impact of large-scale reroofing on bats: A Sheffield case study
In 2019 Sheffield City Council planned a large-scale reroofing project for more than 5,000 properties over five years.
Working with Network Rail on Barmouth Viaduct rejuvenation
We played a key part in the early stages of the planning and environmental assessment for the works on the Barmouth viaduct, which spans the Afon Mawddach estuary, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Working with Network Rail on Viaducts in Cumbria
We worked with Network Rail over the summer as they carried out vital engineering and construction repairs to the Long Meg and Eden Goods viaducts in Cumbria.
A coal baron’s castle – Ravensworth Castle
Our Archaeology team provided conservation management, watching brief and survey services to Beaumont Brown Architects.
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.