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Early showcase screening solutions

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EARLY SHOWCASE SCREENING SOLUTIONS ACCELERATE INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS

Fugro is set to present its pioneering early site screening solutions at the International Geotechnical
Innovation Conference (IGIC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on May 6-7, 2024, showcasing how its
technology can help clients reduce uncertainties hidden in the soil of their infrastructure projects. As a
recognised leader in Geo-data solutions, Fugro’s technology targets the challenges that slow down
infrastructure development, often leading to extended schedules and cost overruns.

KPMG’s 2023 Global Construction Survey revealed that 50% of construction projects exceed their
scheduled completion times, and 37% surpass budget forecasts, often due to an inadequate understanding
of subsurface conditions. Fugro addresses this challenge by providing critical data during the initial planning
and design phases empowering its clients to make informed decisions.

At the IGIC event, Dr. Rod Eddies, Solution Director Land Site Characterisation at Fugro, will open the
session titled, ‘Early Screening for Improved Management of Geo-risks’ as a keynote speaker. He will
discuss the shift from traditional investigation methods to advanced techniques resulting in improved

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