Engineering and construction
The engineering and construction industry needs to develop and implement innovative design and construction methods, and to reduce the EHS and social effects of its business.
Issues
- Economic impact of sustainable project implementation
- Environmental and social impact of large-scale projects
- Resource conservation and resource efficiency
- Sustainable building design and materials
- Workforce health and safety
- Social/community impact
Client examples
Infrastructure projects
We have carried out audits of their environmental impact and produced sustainable development plans for several construction projects, including a major dam in Turkey, financed with the guarantee of several Export Credit Agencies, and a new deep-water harbour in Morocco.
International group of metals companies
We determined the environmental profile of copper and copper tube used for the supply of potable water in residential structures in North America, with a view to adapting the materials, if necessary, to optimise energy consumption.
Worldwide conglomerate
Our client was considering disposing of its water and waste management business, which had thousands of open contracts and facilities in four countries. A PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) team participated in the vendor due diligence. We designed a methodology and worked with the seller, the company’s management, bank advisors, and other .nancial and legal specialists. We also responded to questions from specialists hired by six investment funds.
South American engineering and construction company
PwC is carrying out an independent verification of a Chilean client’s sustainability report for the 2004–2005 reporting years. The work includes verification of the contents of the report and revision of the consolidated data. Our work is being performed in accordance with the ISAE 3000 standard for assurance engagements set out by the International Federation of Accountants.
