Environmental Earthworks Research, Innovation, Advancement & Policy Development
The EIH is a partnership between:
The EIH Governance Group has recognised that the erosion and sediment control aspects of the earthworks industry needs to continue to grow and innovate to provide for the future and ongoing robustness of our business. We recognised some gaps in achieving this and have formed the EIH as an opportunity to transform and create new concepts with sound science yet practical application.
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Increased urbanisation and pressure on limited resources
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Heightened public perception of water quality
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Stronger focus on environmental outcomes largely because of legislation around water quality
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We have a national focus, not just Auckland-centric
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Test different soil types and environmental conditions
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We are practically-minded and can trial in real world scenarios
“Legislative changes, environmental expectations and needs, community desires, development pressures and looking for effective solutions all lead to the point of requiring innovation and improvement.”
— Simon Lunjevich, Construction Director of Dempsey Wood
“As one of the three companies represented within the EIH, and as the GM of Dempsey and Wood it is fantastic to see such a great initiative and to look to the future of earthworks and erosion and sediment control on a New Zealand wide basis. The industry has grown substantially in recent years but we recognise the need to innovate and not stand still. Legislative changes, environmental expectations and needs, community desires, development pressures and looking for effective solutions all lead to the point of requiring innovation and improvement.
The EIH is the first NZ initiative and opportunity to take these aspects and consolidate them in a focused and outcome driven platform.
It is a privilege to be a part of this hub and to be the patron of such a great process. As an industry, I encourage support and feedback to ensure success and to allow us to continue to lead the world in the erosion and sediment control field. Get in touch with the EIH and provide us with your thoughts and let's move erosion and sediment control to the next level.”
— Simon Lunjevich, Construction Director of Dempsey Wood