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DE Explosive ordnance a topic at the GAB contaminated site symposium in Hof
First of all, Mull und Partner Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH would like to praise the organisers of the Contaminated Sites Symposium in Hof. The GAB put together an all-round successful event with interesting topics on 11 and 12 July 2023. In addition to many great discussions and information, Mull und Partner Hannover was able to present itself and give a lecture. "Explosive ordnance clearance - let's [...]
"Wunderline" - Deutsche Bahn AG implements new legal framework for soil protection with the help of Mull und Partner
Deutsche Bahn is planning to extend the line between Groningen (Netherlands) and Bremen. This approximately 173-kilometre-long line - also known as the "Wunderline" - connects northern Germany with the north of the Netherlands, of which around 124 kilometres are on the German side. The planned extension of the line is intended to provide a faster and more comfortable connection between the two cities of Bremen and [...]
Lawn mowing for species conservation
Summer is the time for insects, heat-loving reptiles and flowering meadows. The topic of mowing is more important than you might think: because the right mowing technique for flower strips and species-rich grassland is real nature conservation work. Various flower-rich meadows, which provide a valuable habitat for many animal and plant species, have to be mowed and cleared of mown material every year. [...]
ESG due diligence audits for companies
A recent study by KPMG has analysed the potential impact of findings in the ESG due diligence process for M&A deals (mergers or acquisitions). More than half of the respondents stated that warning signals regarding ESG can be a deal-stopper. 53 % of respondents indicated that material ESG due diligence findings have led to deal cancellations, and 42 [...]
Fire protection measures for the Graf Moltke spoil tip in Gladbeck
RAG Aktiengesellschaft is planning to rehabilitate and finalise the western slope of waste rock pile 1 of the former Graf Moltke 3/4 mine and coking plant in Gladbeck. There are various fire pockets and hot areas within the western flank of the spoil tip body, so that special fire protection requirements are to be placed on the securing and final design of the spoil tip, which is under mining supervision. The approximately [...]
AMPHORE pilot plant for phosphorus recycling is built and goes into trial operation
Emschergenossenschaft Essen is involved as a project partner in the planning and implementation of the BMBF joint project "AMPHORE" for technical phosphorus recycling from wastewater, sewage sludge or sewage sludge incineration ash ("Regional sewage sludge and ash management for phosphorus recycling in a conurbation"). A demonstration plant for phosphorus recovery from sewage sludge ash is currently being built on the premises of the Bottrop sewage treatment plant. As part of [...]
ITVA Northern Regional Group marvels at progress at Dethlinger Teich
The Northern Regional Group of the Engineering Technology Association for Contaminated Site Management and Land Recycling (ITVA) meets regularly for specialist presentations and visits. At the beginning of July (5 July 2023), around 30 members accepted the invitation of coordinators Astrid Klose (BUKEA HH) and Frank Biegansky (M&P) to Dethlinger Teich. The renovation of the largest chemical [...]
Earth Overshoot Day
Since yesterday, we have been consuming more natural resources than the earth can regrow in one year. 😔 We would currently need 1.7 Earths to cover our current consumption of resources. This figure is calculated by the international sustainability organisation "Global Footprint Network". The total biocapacity of the Earth is calculated and compared with resource consumption. If consumption is greater [...]
Supply chain analysis and strategy
Leading enterprise application software company, SAP, today announced that it plans to establish a multi-level supply chain engagement programme by 2024 that aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its upstream value chain, including a goal to obtain company-wide and product-level emissions for key products from each of its top 100 suppliers by 2027. Large corporations give [...]
In-house legal training on private construction law, VOB and HOAI
In our day-to-day work, we quickly realise that many problems on construction sites are caused by third parties. However, the clients still judge the performance of the expert office they have commissioned according to the overall result achieved. This can lead to enormous tensions because it is easy to forget that a team should work together and not against each other. This requires [...]
