What monitoring is required on a flood defence scheme?

Settlement monitoring is typically required during and after construction on earth embankment flood defences to verify that the new structure is performing as designed and that there is no unexpected movement or settlement. Monitoring may also be required on existing structures adjacent to flood defence works — culverts, walls, bridges — to detect any movement caused by construction activity. Our monitoring programmes use automated instrumentation providing real-time data and clear reporting, giving engineers and asset managers early warning of any movement before it becomes a structural issue.