Services
Verkís has carried out diverse projects and consultation related to avalanches.
Flooding can be classified as avalanches, slush floods, landslide, and falling rocks, where examples of flood protection are catching dams, cones, avalanche nets, snow collection grids, wind breakers, and rockfall nets.
Request a consultationVerkís employs experienced experts in this field who have participated in the formulation of risk assessment regulations and international guidelines for the design of flood defenses, along with preliminary research in that field. Furthermore, our experts have worked on resolving specialised projects with foreign experts from Norway, France, Switzerland, and Austria, along with experts from the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
Most of Verkís’ projects have been related to the design of flood defenses and their construction in urban areas, including Flateyri, Ísafjörður, Neskaupstaður, Patreksfjörður, and Bíldudalur, but also above individual buildings, such as the waste incinerator Funi in Ísafjörður, the substation of Kárahnjúkavirkjun in Fljótsdalur, and Fosshótel in Patreksfjörður.
The company has most often been involved in the snow-technical design of defenses, the so-called preliminary inspection, but also in other stages of construction; during project design, which includes structural and geotechnical design, and construction supervision. Verkís’ experts have sat on risk assessment committees in Iceland and assessed risks outside urban areas, but the Icelandic Meteorological Office officially issues risk assessments.
Contacts
Gísli S. Pétursson
Water Resources Engineer / Team Leader
Division: Energy
gsp@verkis.is
Jóhann Örn Friðsteinsson
Engineering geologist
Division: Infrastructure
jof@verkis.is
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We provide engineering and consultancy services for flood protection against avalanches, landslides, rockfalls and slush flows. Our specialists develop resilient solutions that reduce natural hazard risks and protect communities, infrastructure and critical assets.
We carry out hazard assessments, risk analyses and the design of protective structures, including catch dams, avalanche barriers, rockfall protection systems and other mitigation measures. Our multidisciplinary approach combines geotechnical, structural and environmental expertise to deliver effective and reliable solutions.
We support projects throughout their lifecycle, from feasibility studies and detailed design to construction supervision and long-term risk management. By applying international best practices and decades of experience, we help clients improve safety, resilience and sustainable land use in hazard-prone areas.
Verkís supports clients in reducing flood risks and improving community resilience through the planning, design, and assessment of flood defence measures. Our specialists analyse hydrological conditions, identify flood hazards, and develop practical solutions that protect people, property, infrastructure, and the environment while supporting sustainable and long-term flood risk management.
We carry out preliminary inspections to assess flood risks, site conditions, and potential protection measures, providing a foundation for effective flood defence planning and design.
We create maps, visualisations, and promotional materials that communicate projects clearly and effectively to stakeholders and the public.
We design flood defence measures that help reduce flood risks, protect communities and infrastructure, and improve long-term resilience to extreme weather events.
We prepare tender documentation that supports clear procurement processes, competitive bidding, and efficient project delivery..
We provide project supervision and risk assessment services to help identify potential issues, manage risks, and support safe, efficient, and successful project delivery.
Verkís provides flood defence services that help reduce flood risks and protect communities, infrastructure, and the environment. Our specialists assess flood hazards, analyse site conditions, and develop practical flood protection solutions, including barriers, levees, drainage systems, and risk mitigation measures that support long-term resilience and climate adaptation.
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