Waste-to-Resource Engineering for a Circular Future

ICP Ingenieurgesellschaft Prof. Czurda und Partner mbH – part of SIERA, is an environmental engineering firm with a strong focus on sustainable infrastructure, integrated waste management, and landfill planning. Drawing on decades of international project experience, the company supports public authorities and private-sector clients in converting complex waste challenges into robust, future-oriented systems. Aligned with […]

Innovative Remediation of PFAS Sites: Balancing Reliability, Legalities, and Cost

The remediation of PFAS-contaminated sites has become one of Europe’s most critical environmental engineering challenges. With thousands of known and suspected contaminated locations, evolving EU regulatory frameworks, and growing public health concerns, organisations are under increasing pressure to deliver remediation strategies that are reliable, compliant, and cost-effective. Through its involvement in the SIERA Impact Webinar […]

Advancing Sustainability with EUTECH: Engineering Solutions for a Better Tomorrow

Introduction At EUTECH, powered by SIERA, we believe that engineering solutions are key to addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. As part of the SIERA Alliance, we are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that not only meet today’s demands but also create a better tomorrow. By leveraging the latest technologies, our engineers are at […]

Sustainable Surface Water Management in Urban Landscapes: What We Learned

Last week’s SIERA Impact Webinar explored how cities can move from “drain fast” to “live with water”—using blue-green infrastructure, real-time monitoring, and spatial analytics to build climate resilience. Below is a concise reflection for our website audience, aligned to our blog SOPs and optimized for search, with practical takeaways for SIERA member companies and municipal […]

From Data to Disclosure: How Digital Transformation Is Reshaping Sustainability Reporting

As ESG regulations intensify across Europe, organizations face immense pressure to transform fragmented sustainability data into reliable, audit-ready disclosures. Managing CSRD, ESRS and EU Taxonomy requirements demands more than manual spreadsheets—it requires integrated digital systems capable of ensuring accuracy, transparency and traceability. SustainSuite – part of SIERA, delivers exactly that. SustainSuite is an end-to-end sustainability […]

Progress and Challenges in Soil Protection: Insights from SIERA Impact Webinar

Introduction Soil health is one of the most pressing environmental issues facing Europe today. On November 27, 2025, Dr. Benjamin Schieber took center stage at the SIERA Impact Webinar to discuss the critical challenges and innovative solutions surrounding soil protection. From agricultural pressures to urban expansion, Dr. Schieber provided invaluable insights into how the European […]

Vibration measurements and forecasts

Introduction Construction work, especially in civil engineering, such as compaction, pile driving and vibration work as well as demolition projects, often involves vibrations that can endanger neighbouring buildings. These vibrations are caused by heavy construction machinery or falling building parts and can be transmitted to neighbouring structures and cause considerable damage. Vibration measurements, carried out […]

Subsequent shortening of a sealing wall head | BIG

Technical background and area of application Sealing walls are frequently used in specialised civil engineering as part of the remediation of contaminated sites and site protection. These structures play a key role in protecting groundwater and surface water from pollutants. In the event of subsequent remodelling or changes of use of previously secured sites, it […]

PFAS – from miracle cure to widespread pollutant

PFAS – from miracle cure to widespread pollutant Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) have long been considered technological miracle cures. Today, they are the focus of environmental and health protection, as they have proven to be extremely durable and widespread. At the Hanover site, Prof. Burmeier Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH BIG – a member of the SIERA […]

Working with framework agreements in urban areas | M&P

Working with framework agreements In urban areas, construction and infrastructure measures are often accompanied by recurring surveys. Many clients rely on long-term contractual solutions to implement these efficiently, legally compliant and sustainably. This is precisely where work with framework agreements, as offered by the M&P Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH – Member of the SIERA Alliance – has been successfully […]