Vertex is a leader in the Infrastructure Resilience space. We support our clients in maximizing their infrastructure resilience to climate change by providing proactive solutions to managing their asset risk. By leveraging our extensive geographical and execution experience, Vertex provides proactive, timely, and responsive solutions to our clients throughout the lifecycle of their assets.
Data Analytics
- Review of Public Data Sources with application of custom algorithm to identify high geohazard risk locations
- Collection and Review of Aerial Survey Data, Satellite Imagery and Lidar Data
- Hazard Execution Strategy: Identification & Quantification
- Cost Estimates and Program Planning
Risk Classification & Ranking
- Review of Public Data Sources with application of custom algorithm to identify high geohazard risk locations
- Collection and Review of Aerial Survey Data, Satellite Imagery and Lidar Data
- Hazard Execution Strategy: Identification & Quantification
- Cost Estimates and Program Planning
Field Assessments
- Aerial Survey (UAV) Coordination
- Field Data Collection with Engineering Oversight
- Depth of Cover Measurements and Soil Sampling
- Obtain Landowner Access Permission
- Electronic Field Tracking App for Georeferenced Data & Management
- Mappable Metadata Compatible with Client Software
Mitigation & Control
- Mitigation Program Design and Support Instrumentation Program Design and Execution
- Erosion and Sediment Control Program Design and Execution
- Site Construction Management & Cost Tracking
Detailed Geotechnical Field Investigation
- Subsurface Investigation Programs
- Detailed Investigation Design
- Borehole Site Selection
- Contract & Services Procurement
- Obtained Drilling Permits, TFAs & Road Use Agreements
- Coordinate & Manage Drilling Services
- Soil Stratigraphy Evaluation\
- Pipeline Thalweg Measurements
- Groundwater Monitoring
- Laboratory Testing Selection & Analysis
- Project management & Cost Tracking
- Geotechnical Evaluation Reporting & Recommendations
Case Studies
Pipeline Integrity: System-Wide Geohazards Risk Assessment
Objective
An Integrity Management Program (IMP) related bulletin was issued by Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) in 2019 to mandate the management of slope instability through IMPs. The objective of the project was to develop and enhance the client’s Geohazards IMP using a phased approach to be compliant with AER’s bulletin. A system-wide GIS-based assessment was carried out to identify potentially high-risk assets based on landslide susceptibility, age of the pipeline, and substance carried.
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Related Services
- Construction Management & Estimating
- Drilling & Completions
- Facility Engineering & Design
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Infrastructure Integrity & Resilience
- Material Testing
- Pipeline Integrity
- Subsurface Engineering & Design
