TACP (UK) Ltd

🌟 Exciting News: TACP Featured as an Esri UK Case Study! 🌎 Geospatial information plays a critical and central role in all the work that TACP (UK) Ltd does. We're proud to see our work highlighted by Esri UK as a case study, showcasing how we're using GIS technology to deliver innovative solutions and make a real impact. Through the power of ArcGIS, we’ve enhanced how we manage, monitor, and communicate complex projects, particularly those with environmental and landscape challenges. Key highlights from the case study: ✅ Significant improvement in operational efficiency: ArcGIS enables our teams to work together seamlessly, sharing real-time data and insights across projects. ✅ Enhanced Visualisation: The platform helps us create clear, impactful visuals to communicate project progress and findings with stakeholders. ✅ Efficient Collaboration: Up-to-date project information is shared with clients, subcontractors and the general public with ArcGIS Online A big thank you to Esri UK for showcasing how we’re using technology to transform our workflows and deliver value for our clients and the environment. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/dYYmAVpU #GIS #Sustainability #Innovation #ArcGIS #TACP

🐾 Otter Citizen Science Project! 🐾 We’re back in 2025 and delighted to share our recent involvement in the Otter Citizen Science Project! Funded by the Nature Networks Fund via The National Lottery Heritage Fund and expertly led by the Pen Llŷn a’r Sarnau Special Areas of Conservation (SAC), hosted by Gwynedd Council on behalf of the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government.     The initiative is part of the Welsh Partnership of MPAs, a collaboration of five large SACs working together to enhance the entire MPA network through shared expertise and innovative projects. They are also advancing initiatives on water quality, litter, and marine mammal disturbance.   The project has been an exciting opportunity to deepen our understanding of otter habitats along Wales’ coastlines and estuaries, particularly in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Otters are fascinating creatures that connect land and sea ecosystems. While traditional monitoring has focused on freshwater habitats, this project aimed to uncover the secrets of their coastal journeys. By updating coastal otter data, we can:   ✅Inform better management practices for MPAs. ✅Address key challenges like prey quality, contaminants, and habitat resilience. ✅Highlight the critical link between otters and water quality, fostering greater awareness of land-sea connectivity.   Training Citizen Scientists  At the heart of the work was empowering citizen scientists to play an active role in conservation. TACP (UK) Ltd Ltd has been busy working alongside specialist Lee Jenkins, founder of the South Wales Otter Trust in providing:   🔎Comprehensive Training: Lee has made sure volunteers were equipped with the skills and confidence to analyse otter habitats, whilst recording sightings, spraint and prints.   ⚙️Essential Tools: From survey kits to risk assessments, it’s been essential to ensure every volunteer is prepared for fieldwork.   🤝Ongoing Support: Our team Jamie Nicholson-Grime and Zoe Maddocks Dodson have been there at every step, offering guidance, feedback, and resources to help volunteers succeed.   These efforts are more than just logistical; they create a knowledgeable and motivated community invested in protecting the natural world.   Why It Matters  Engaging volunteers doesn’t just provide essential data—it builds stronger connections between communities and nature. Participants develop new skills, contribute to scientific knowledge, and foster a deeper understanding of the delicate balance between land and sea. This collaborative effort will culminate in detailed site reports, offering actionable insights into how we can better support coastal otters and their ecosystems.   We’re inspired by the enthusiasm of everyone involved and can’t wait to see the impact of this work. 🦦 #OtterScience #CitizenScience #Sustainability #MarineConservation #WelshEnvironment

🎄 Wrapping Up the Year in Style! 🎄 As 2024 comes to a close, we took some time to celebrate not just the season, but everything our team has accomplished this year. From big wins to overcoming challenges, each of you has played a vital role in making this year a success—and we couldn’t be prouder of all your achievements. Our festive celebrations started with a memorable Christmas dinner at The Botanist in Cardiff, where delicious food and a cozy atmosphere set a wonderful tone for the evening. The fun ramped up at Roxy Lanes, where the team battled it out in bowling, showcased precision on the shuffleboard, and channelled their inner Winter Olympians with an exciting game of curling—a definite personal highlight of the evening! 🥌🎳 The celebrations didn’t stop there! The following week, a few of our team members embraced the season at Cardiff Winter Wonderland, enjoying ice skating in the beautiful setting of Cardiff Castle. It was a magical way to end the year on a high note, even with a few stylish tumbles! Thank you all for your passion and commitment this year—we’re so lucky to have a team like you. Here’s to a joyful Christmas, and a relaxing holiday season. Nadolig Llawen o TACP (UK) Ltd Merry Christmas from TACP (UK) Ltd! 🎅✨ #Chritsmas #TACPUKLtd #Team #Celebrations #holidayseason

🌿 Attending the CIEEM 2024 Autumn Conference🌿 Last week, members of our team had the pleasure of attending the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) 2024 Autumn Conference in Cardiff, themed Restoring Forwards: Best Practices for Resilient Nature Restoration. This event brought together ecologists, environmental managers, and restoration experts to explore innovative strategies for creating more resilient and biodiverse ecosystems. The conference focused on forward-thinking approaches to restoration that consider not just recovering what has been lost, but building robust systems capable of thriving amidst challenges like climate change and habitat degradation. Key Themes Discussed: ✅ The intersection of ecological restoration and climate adaptation. ✅ Building long-term resilience into restoration projects. ✅ The role of collaborative approaches in delivering successful nature recovery. Our team found the talks inspiring and insightful, with actionable takeaways to incorporate into our own projects. We particularly appreciated the discussions around innovative methodologies and partnerships driving restoration success. Highlights from Jordan Fox, James Bilham: Jordan: “The CIEEM conference was incredibly interesting and insightful. The speakers were informative, and the talks covered a wide range of topics. I particularly enjoyed the workshop on pond restoration. It was fantastic that CIEEM hosted the conference in Cardiff, just a short walk from our offices. “ James: “I very much enjoyed the variety of talks, from developing large scale landscape mapping using remote sensing and AI, to Pond Restoration assisting with increasing biodiversity whilst capturing CO2 and helping with climate change. The remote sensing would assist TACP when conducting large scale habitat mapping as well as providing up to date habitat data for professionals to use on a daily basis, and reducing the need for large scale ground truthing. The talk by University College London on Pond Restoration was an interesting review of how biodiversity can be increased/restored by reinstating lost ponds, whilst helping to manage climate change through CO2 capture, this was particularly relevant with works TACP have undertaken creating a mitigation pond on one of our construction sites. With relevance to legislation, it was great to attend the Net Benefit for Biodiversity Workshop led by AtkinsRéalis, and to further understand the research/discussion being completed by the Working Group to develop a suitable flexible system for use by environmental professionals in Wales, working alongside Biodiversity Net Gain.”    We’d like to thank CIEEM for organising such a thought-provoking event and providing a platform for important discussions. TACP (UK) Ltd will be watching these developments with great interest and look forward to further updates and clarity in 2025. #CIEEM2024 #Ecology #BNG #Sustainability #TACP

Fantastic opportunity with TACP (UK) Ltd for an Apprentice Administration Assistant! #TACP(UK)Ltd #Apprenticeship #AdministrationAssistant https://lnkd.in/ey3p4y7S

We’re looking forward to handing over Trinity Fields SEN School as it nears completion. This project has been delivered through the collaborative efforts of Caerphilly County Borough Council | Willmott Dixon | Hydrock, now Stantec | MSafe Group | DPP | TACP (UK) Ltd | Carbon Consult LTD

🏃♂️💪 Congratulations to Simon Dorken PIEMA REnvP 💪🏃♂️ We’re incredibly proud to share that Simon recently completed an ultramarathon, pushing both mental and physical boundaries to cross the finish line. This amazing achievement was not just a personal milestone but also a way to support a fantastic cause—Woody's Lodge, our Charity of the Year. 🌟 Woody’s Lodge provides vital support to veterans, emergency service personnel and Reservists helping them to re-engage with life, their families and their communities. After some rest and recovery, we asked Simon about his experience: " To raise money for the charity, I set myself the target of completing RunWalkCrawls Gower Ultra, a complete 50 mile circumnavigation of the stunning Gower peninsula. On the 26th October, I set of with 150 other competitors, following the Welsh Coastal path, around Swansea Bay, through Clyne Gardens and on to the North coast of the Gower. We re-joined the Coastal Path at Gowerton and followed the Loughor Estuary to Llhanrhidian and the start of the coastal trails (the easy bit was over!). From now on the terrain became more challenging as the tarmac cycle tracks were replaced with trail, rolling cliff tops, dunes and beach side coves. The run across Rhossili Bay, followed by the steep climb to the cliff tops, were tasters of what was to come. At Rhossili (27miles), the route turned East along the rugged Southern coast of the Gower out along the cliff tops, before descending and climbing in and out of beautiful bays that include Port Eynon, Oxwich, Three Cliffs, Caswell and Langland. From Langland, with the lights of Mumbles Cricket Club lighting the way, I left the Coastal path for the last time and made it across the finish line, covering a total of 52 miles in 13hrs 20mins. I would like to say thank you to all who have sponsored me, my family and friends for cheering me on and TACP (UK) Ltd for supporting Woody’s lodge for 2024!” Huge congratulations to Simon for this extraordinary accomplishment and for inspiring us all with his determination and generosity! If you'd like to learn more about Woody’s Lodge or contribute, check out their work here: https://lnkd.in/gsG9HYhf #TeamTACP #UltraMarathon #CharityOfTheYear #WoodysLodge #TACP

🌍 Thank you, Esri UK Welsh Conference! 🌍 We had a fantastic time yesterday attending and presenting "Delivering Sustainable Development Projects" at the Esri UK Welsh Conference! It was a pleasure sharing how the Esri platfrom is enabling us to drive sustainable projects and to engage with such a passionate audience. Special thanks to Juan Ramón Mena from FCC Construcción for co-presenting with us and bringing his expertise about the A465 Section 5 and 6 project to the session! Beyond our own presentation, we were thrilled to attend so many insightful talks. A highlight from our GIS Technician Tom Russell is shared below: “Jon Dollery's talk about his work at The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (CBHC / RCAHMW) was fascinating. He brought an often-overlooked issue to the day, and showcased brilliantly that creativity, when paired with powerful Esri products, can reach into problems of social and historical identities that are rooted in time and space. A pathbreaking way of doing history.” Big thanks to Esri UK for bringing together so many interesting people and presentations. We’re already looking forward to next year! #ESRIUKWelshConf #SustainableDevelopment #GISInnovation #TACP #HistoricalMapping #Networking #GIS

🌍 We’re presenting at the Esri UK Welsh Conference tomorrow! 🌍 📅 When: Wednesday, 13th November 2024 📍 Where: Principality Stadium, Cardiff We’re thrilled to be sharing insights on Delivering Sustainable Development Projects in our 30-minute presentation at this year’s Esri UK Welsh Conference! Here’s a look at what we’ll cover: 🌿 Sustainable Development for the Future: How TACP (UK) Ltd uses ArcGIS tools to support clients in delivering impactful, eco-friendly projects across Wales and beyond. 🔎 Data Collection Tools: See how we leverage ArcGIS Survey123, Field Maps, and QuickCapture for more efficient environmental data collection. ⚙ Enhanced Analysis & Design: Discover how ArcGIS Pro helps us quickly analyse data to enhance project planning and outcomes. 💬 Stakeholder Engagement Made Easy: Learn how ArcGIS Online, Story Maps, and Operations Dashboards facilitate better communication with stakeholders. 🛣 A465 Section 5 and 6 Case Study: Joined by Juan Ramon Mena from FCC Construcción, we’ll share insights from the collaborative A465 Section 5 and 6 project in South Wales. Presented by Tim Wroblewski and Juan Ramón Mena — don’t miss out on the opportunity to join us to discuss the future of sustainable development! Sign up below to register for the conference: https://lnkd.in/e6rdvCfn #ESRIWalesConference #SustainableDevelopment #ArcGIS #GIS #TACP

📢 DigiChecks participated at a workshop about the Pilot 1: the dualling of a section of the A465 – Section 5 & 6 from Dowlais Top to Hirwaun in Wales (United Kingdom); our coordinator, FCC Construcción, and TACP (UK) Ltd, attended in person. 💡 It was a very insightful session, with a lot of Q&A from different online attendees and dialogue about several topics. The present attendees had the time to visit the pilot and see its evolution so far. If you want more information about this pilot, visit the post in our website: https://lnkd.in/dyAyaiTN