Bridge Sustainability

At WSP, we embrace the triple bottom lines of sustainable design principles with a focus on the entire life cycle of bridge infrastructure. Our team of experts excel in materials, environmental science, planning, design, construction, structural optimization, digital technology and asset management, enabling us to identify and take full advantage of multiple, mutually reinforcing benefits while mitigating all potentially significant adverse effects including the carbon footprint of our bridges.

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Smarter design

WSP is utilizing digital engineering to contribute to smarter more sustainable designs for all stages of project lifecycle. Our team works closely to identify potential benefits and empowers clients to make informed decisions.

Smarter material choice

WSP assists clients in identifying materials with lower embodied carbon through using digital engineering. Our generated outcomes help with identifying opportunities to enhance sustainability performance and meet the social, economic and environmental requirements.

Digital tools for sustainable designs

WSP possesses the expertise to develop comprehensive, information-rich Building Information Modelling (BIM) models for bridges and civil structures, starting from the initial concept phase of the design cycle.

To effectively manage carbon emissions and provide accurate reporting to our clients, we utilize in-house Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools integrated with BIM, as well as Onclick LCA and EC3 for automated carbon footprint measurements. For instance, LCPro, a WSP tool, presents the user information regarding total emissions for the entire structure as well as the contribution of each life cycle stage, structural component and material; thus, supporting the engineer while modifying the bridge design for a more climate-friendly solution.

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Transforming delivery of major infrastructure projects using Modern Methods of Construction

Offsite construction, design for manufacture and assembly and digital delivery are all types of Modern Methods of Construction which are helping to transform the delivery of major infrastructure projects. Read on to find out how.

Elevating Bridge Asset Management

DiBAM helps owners and managers of assets develop effective long-term plans and gather the right data for urgent response.

Disaster-resilient Infrastructure demands Smarter Design

With the severity and frequency of extreme weather events on the rise in the Asia-Pacific region, we need to think differently about infrastructure resilience. How can we embed resilience into planning, design, and repair?