Innovative Insights: The Soil Risk Map Episode
February 22, 2023
Arthur Coevert and Christiaan Jolly discuss how the Netherlands is revolutionizing underground projects with instant soil quality insights
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In this episode, we dig down into the world of Dutch soil and learn how technology is being used to provide instant insights into soil quality. Host Dave Roberts is joined by Arthur Coevert, Environmental Services Account Manager, and Christiaan Jolly, Business Development Manager. They tell us how the tech can help utility and construction companies make quick—and compliant—decisions.
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Arthur brings 23 years’ experience in remediation and soil research to developing Stantec’s Soil Risk Map app—an innovative app that provides details on soil quality and safety measures in the Netherlands before underground utility work is performed.
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