GE100 2021: In conversation with Fugro’s Laura Hughes

Fugro country director for the UK Laura Hughes talks about the impact of Covid-19 on industry investment, the importance of taking a full life cycle approach to ground risk management and the need for diversity in the ground engineering sector.

Video contents

0:33 - What have been some of the key challenges and opportunities for Fugro over the past 12 month?

2:11 - What lessons can you take forward from a tough 2020 and early 2021?

4:20 - Based on the GE100 survey the ongoing skills shortage and Covid-19 related challenges continue to be the main concerns for the sector. Do you share these concerns?

5:43 - What industry trends and developments will have the biggest impact on Fugro's work?

6:59 - What sectors will you expect to see the most growth in?

8:21 - How will you support your clients with the energy transition and climate change adaptation?

10:05 - What challenges remain for the coming year?

11:28 - How will Fugro continue its work to help manage and reduce ground risk in project delivery?

13:37 - What other issues should the ground engineering sector focus on today and in the future?

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