MARKETS AND SECTORS

Irrigation

SECTOR OVERVIEW

Industry overview

Irrigation infrastructure connects water sources, agricultural areas, drainage and flood protection. The goal is to allocate water efficiently, reduce drought and flood risk, and support sustainable water-resource use within the conditions of each basin and community.

PROJECT CHALLENGES

Challenges of Irrigation

  • Water availability, seasonal variation, demand and topographic constraints must be assessed carefully.
  • Canals, gates, pumping stations and drainage systems must be maintainable and reliable in operation.
  • Water projects involve many stakeholders and must consider communities, agriculture and environmental conditions.

INDEX CAPABILITY

INDEX capabilities

Index supports surveys, hydrology, hydraulics, water-system planning, canal design, control structures, pumping stations, drainage, cost estimates and construction management so irrigation systems are reliable and suitable for actual field operation.

ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES

Related engineering branches

  • Irrigation engineering
  • Hydraulic engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Environmental engineering

SELECTED EXPERIENCE

Related portfolio experience

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