GoldSET©: Sustainability evaluation across the project lifecycle

GoldSET^© is an innovative, web-based set of tools that integrates a rigorous, multi-criteria analysis (MCA) approach, geospatial information management and the ability to forecast project performance. It offers a simple, systematic process to help clients evaluate alternatives or monitor ongoing projects.

GoldSET's comprehensive suite of problem-solving workflows address triple bottom line considerations within projects by using qualitative and quantitative data from environmental, social, economic and technical dimensions.

A selection of modules and services are available to help you manage a broad range of risks and opportunities:

Siting and routing

By using qualitative and quantitative indicators, GoldSET provides an effective process for quickly identifying the most sustainable corridor or site. It makes the decision criteria explicit and facilitates cooperation among multiple stakeholders in the decision-making process.

Options analysis

GoldSET is based in multicriteria analysis (MCA) theory. It compares project options by scoring performance indicators from technical, environmental, economic, and social dimensions. Visual diagrams present results that clearly illustrate the strength and weaknesses of the options.

Monitoring and evaluation

GoldSET is an adaptive management tool that provides a structured process to monitor and evaluate your performance. And it provides information needed to achieve sustainability goals throughout your project life-cycle.

Why choose GoldSET?

GoldSET offers a range of benefits that can help organizations achieve their goals with greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Advanced tools for better outcomes

Minimized environmental footprint and reduced resource use

Increased stakeholder engagement

Reduced costs, risk, and delays

Focused on a shared vision of success

We tailor solutions to fit unique needs of many sectors including Mining, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Transportation, Waste, Water, Land and Brownfield Development, and more. Our global network or multi-disciplinary professional cand develop solutions for just about any type of project, including:

Pipeline and Transmission Line Routing
Heavy Rail and Highway Routing
Renewable Energy Siting

Discover our work

Through GoldSET, we provide clients with solutions that integrate sustainability into their core project management for the long-term.

United Kingdom

Turning the tide Severn Estuary

Working with local stakeholders and GoldSET to unlock the clean energy potential of the Severn Estuary, where the UK’s largest river meets the Bristol Channel.

Queensland, Australia

Portsmith Landfill - Emergency Remedial Works

The $15 million Portsmith landfill closure project, one of Queensland's largest regional waste disposal facilities, was managed by the Cairns Regional Council (Council), designed by WSP Associates Pty Ltd (WSP) and built by BMD Constructions.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Little Smoky Caribou Range Rearing Facility

WSP was contracted to inform the Government of Alberta about the considerations for implementing a pilot caribou rearing facility as a population recovery tool.

Quebec, Canada

Boosting Remediation of Impacted Soil and Groundwater with Super-Oxygenated Water

In developing solutions for many of the world’s environmental problems, there’s an increasing number of potential tools in the remediation engineer’s toolbox. One of the keys to success is selecting the right tools to get the best possible combination of environmental, social and economic outcomes.

Insight

Social Impact Assessment and Sustainable Project Planning Under Bill C-69

Canada’s recently-enacted Bill C-69 and the increasing explicit requirement for SIA.

GoldSET: Sustainability evaluation across the project lifecycle