Building a shed comes with lots of decisions – some of which happen long before construction begins. One essential consideration that’s often overlooked is how to prepare your site for a new shed. If left to the last minute, it may lead to expensive and frustrating delays later on.
So what steps are involved in site preparation and how can you get it right?
In this article, we share the 7 key steps for shed site preparation and our top tips so that you know exactly what’s coming. If you’re planning to build a shed, read on for everything you need to do first.
Why does site preparation matter?
Investing in a steel shed only makes sense if it will stand the test of time, meaning you have to do the appropriate preparation work first.
Between surveying the site to make sure that it's stable to potential earthworks that need to be done and installing drainage, there’s a lot of preparation work involved. Each step is crucial for safety, project efficiency, and the functionality of your shed, as well as for compliance with local building regulations.
Your shed must be built on a stable base to hold the load of the shed structure as well as whatever will be stored inside. Structural steel sheds can be very heavy, especially if they span wide widths and have extra-large bays so it’s important that the site that they’re built on is strong enough.
7 steps for site preparation
There are a few different factors to consider when it comes time to prepare your site for shed construction. We’ve outlined the most significant measures to take below, including:
- Clearing the site
- Levelling the site
- Allowing the soil to settle
- Installing drainage
- Power connections
- Shed pad size
- Developing accessways
1. Clear debris
No matter where your shed will be constructed on your property, the first step is to clear away any debris such as:
- Trees and shrubs
- Machinery and equipment
You may be surprised at how much work needs to be done at this stage, especially when you must dispose of the debris as well. Depending on the amount of foliage or debris there is, you may want to hire heavy machinery or enlist specialist contractors.
Once all large debris is cleared away you must inspect the surface of the site to check for smaller objects like rocks and rubble. This is vital if pouring a concrete slab foundation which requires a clean and even surface.
2. Site levelling
Ensuring your shed site is flat and even is another fundamental step in preparing for construction. This makes the building process more efficient and ensures the shed will be much more stable. If your site is sloped or irregular, use excavators to dig up and move the required surface dirt and then a mechanical compacting machine for each layer.
If you don’t have the equipment to do this yourself, consider hiring a local contractor. Normally, these experts can get the job done in a day by using special tools like laser levels to ensure the result is smooth and accurate.
3. Allow time before construction
All levelling and foundation work should be done well in advance of shed construction. After levelling, we recommend a minimum of three weeks to give the soil time to settle so you can make the final adjustments and fill any holes. If you're pouring a concrete pad, wait another 3 weeks before starting the shed build.
4. Drainage and flood prevention
Whatever the purpose of your shed, you need to take precautions to prevent flooding and water damage.
In areas with high rainfall, add an extra 200mm to the height of your shed pad – constructing your shed on a rise should keep out any rain and ensure that what’s inside remains safe and dry.
Additionally, we recommend incorporating drainage into your site planning, including runoff where guttering will be. If your shed design features gutters, provide somewhere for the water to flow out and away from the shed, ideally into nearby rainwater tanks, waterways, or stormwater drains.
This shed pad has been built up so that it's on a rise for extra drainage, and to avoid flooding.
5. Power installation
Most farm sheds and industrial buildings require power to operate tools and machinery so now is the time to plan for it. It is easier to incorporate electrical wiring and equipment during the early stages of design and construction, so speak to your shed builders for recommendations.
If power isn’t currently available on your site, you will need to invest in site connections or an on-site power supply. Speak to a local electrician for advice and be sure to mention this during your shed design consultation.
6. Size of the shed pad
One of the most critical steps is deciding the size of the shed pad. A helpful guideline is to make the pad approximately 6 metres wider and 6 metres longer than the shed itself. This provides an extra 3 metres on each side of the shed, enabling installers to use a scissor-lift during the cladding process. And when lifting the shed into place using a crane, there needs to be at least 8 metres of space parallel to the shed.
These are general guidelines and may differ depending on your design and location so speak to our experts for a custom recommendation.
7. Develop accessways
Remember to prepare the lead-up and entryway of the shed too. This will not only make the construction process more efficient but will also improve your operations after the shed is complete.
This may include:
- Levelling or widening the driveway
- Building retaining walls on sloped banks
- Laying additional drainage.
If you're constructing a drive-through machinery shed, remember to prepare both sides for easy access. The smoother the transitions in and out are, the more efficient your operations will be.
Get prepared with the help of ABC Sheds
Our team of shed experts are well equipped to help you if you’re getting a shed constructed for the first time. We will assess your proposed shed site to ensure that it's suitable for one of our sheds. This includes checking the following:
- Site gradient and terrain type
- Debris and potential obstructions
- Climate conditions such as prevailing winds
Wondering if your property is suitable for one of our steel sheds? Get in touch with our friendly team to go through your options and get tailored advice. If you’re local to Young NSW, we’ll even pop out for a face-to-face visit to see exactly what site work and excavation would need to be done to prepare a pad for shed construction.
Already have a shed in mind? Use our free online shed builder tool to see what it will look like – from the size to the colours, and the number of walls. Try it now and request a free quote by clicking the link below.


Engineering the right commercial or industrial building is paramount to ensuring the sustainability of the entity that will be occupying that structure. When your build specifications need to be precise and every component of the structure requires exact planning and structural engineering, trust Fielden Engineering Group to ensure that everything is as accurate as you need it to be.
Our experienced professionals have operated in commercial and industrial capacities for over three decades and understand the rigorous planning and execution that commands these massive undertakings.
Our encompassing structural engineering services will give you peace of mind about the building you’re seeking to construct, as well as all of the information needed to execute a build that’s sustainable, sound and functional in the capacity that you require. Our structural engineers serving Lancaster, Palmdale, Quarts Hill, and Los Angeles County, CA will take you through every step of the process, from land surveying to design plans and onto coordination of any electrical or mechanical work involved in the project.
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WV Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drone) Workshop
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), as part of its ongoing Every Day Counts Round 5 (EDC-5) initiative, along with the West Virginia Department of Transportation and the West Virginia Local Technical Assistance Program offered an interactive workshop on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
Attendees heard from subject matter experts on:
Starting and growing a UAS program
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See copies of the presentations here.


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Water is vital, but unfortunately South Africa is not rich in this scarce resource. Due to increasing demand for water and decreasing water quality, careful water management is a priority in this country. A comprehensive water audit report will uncover any costly inefficiency in your water distribution system that could be resulting in wastage.
Following a step-by-step process we can help your organisation make informed decisions about water management, usage optimisation and expected water savings.
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Disaster Relief Projects
Disasters can strike at any time and in any part of the world regardless of the place. These disasters come in form of earthquakes, floods and many more. Many are left homeless and stranded. It is encouraging that some people have taken it upon themselves to start disaster relief projects to support these affected people. Some of these disaster relief projects are:
1. Hualin Temporary Elementary School
Following an earthquake that struck the school in May 2008, 120 Japanese and Chinese volunteers worked on the reconstruction. This new building is unique since it makes use of paper tube structures. Three buildings with nine classrooms were constructed in roughly forty days. Though the structure is temporary, the good thing is the children get a chance to continue learning despite the disaster.
2. Cardboard Cathedral
Another earthquake hit a church in Christchurch, New Zealand, and this affected many Christians in the area. A construction project was started and a new church was built entirely of cardboard in 2013, giving the people a reason to smile and see hope beyond the disaster.
3. Paper Concert Hall L'Aquila
This hall, located in Italy and originally called L'Aquila Concert Hall, is famous for its wonderful music. The temporary concert hall was put up after an earthquake struck on 6th of April 2009. The people of Italy now have a chance to continue with their musical activities, even for just a while as a permanent structure is being designed.
4. Paper Emergency Shelter for UNHCR
Rwanda experienced a tragedy of civil war in 1994 that left many homeless. United Nations High Comissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) provided aluminium poles and plastic sheets to serve as construction material of shelters for the homeless. It was expensive, so a cheaper option was introduced; shelters made from paper tubes. These have been effective and are providing shelters presently.
5. Paper Shelter Haiti
1.2 million people in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, lost their homes when an earthquake struck in on 12 January 2010. They have been living in hand-made tents that are not waterproof. Architect Shigeru Ban is building 50 paper tube shelters in the area with help from professors and students from the Dominican Republic.
6. Paper Log House in India
Disaster struck in India when buildings collapsed. Many lost their lives, and homes. More structures were built from materials such as bamboo, mats and the rubble from the destroyed buildings to shelter those affected.
7. Paper Church Kobe
The people of Kobe lost their center of worship after an earthquake struck in 1995. Church volunteers came together to build this community center to replace the destroyed building.
8. Onagawa Container Temporary Housing
People from the town of Onagawa had difficulty constructing housing after an earthquake struck because the flat land available is not enough. Three-storey temporary housing made from shipping containers have been built. They house a lot of people because they have been stacked in a checkerboard pattern.
9. Kirinda House
Most buildings in this village located in the south-east coast of Sri Lanka were swept away by an earthquake on December 26, 2004, forcing the Islamic villagers to live in poor shelters in horrible conditions. A construction project was started and it includes construction of a mosque and 67 houses.
10. Paper Partition System
Those who lost their homes in Japan after the attack of an earthquake and tsunami are living in a crowded place with no privacy. Simple partitions made of canvas curtains and paper tubes are being set up to divide the families, so that they can enjoy some privacy.


Activity report from the RESIST project
A moderate earthquake struck the Kivu region during the night of August 7th, 2015. Local authorities report 3 casualties and several injured in DRC and Rwanda. The event took place while we were still in the phase of deploying and setting up the RESIST seismic network. We could however record the event in real time with 4 telemetered seismic stations installed in Goma, Rumangabo, Kitchanga (DRC) and Bujumbura (Burundi).
The 4 local telemetered seismic stations agree well with the information from global seismic agencies such as USGS, that is the main shock took place at 1h25m UTC (3h25m local time) near Kalehe. Adding the 4 local stations does not allow to compute epicentral location that differs significantly from the solutions provided by global seismic agencies. This is due to the small number of local stations available as yet, the uneven station distribution with respect the epicenter, and the absence of precise local velocity model. See attached map for epicenter localisation estimates.
Magnitude is estimated between 5.6 and 5.8 depending on the method used. Here also these data are preliminary. Adding more non telemetered local stations is likely to improve the results, and more specifically the depth that is currently estimated between 7 and 12 km.
Please note that this information is preliminary and result from procedures and a seismic network under development in the frame of the RESIST project. At the current stage, these results can by no means be considered as precise location.
Fortuitously, two geologists from the RESIST project team were present at that time and report.


Keystone Office Building Development
Ground up development of a 12,000 square foot low-rise office building to serve as Walsh Investment Company headquarters in the Mid town neighborhood of Anchorage
When Keystone Development acquired the large site it had a small existing office warehouse building. We built a new 12,000 square foot two-story office building and kept the existing building to lease out separately.
The first plan the architect submitted to the city was rejected which resulted in an expensive delay.
After serving as Walsh Investment Company headquarters for several years we later sold the property as part of a multi-building trade.
One of the original tenants, Bell Engineering, later acquired the building and they still occupy it today.


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There are several several types of steel components. https://mark-solutions.com/how-to-install-acoustically-and-thermally-insulated-modular-steel-cells A few of them are used for development, while others are used in home appliances. Each kind has its own unique chemical framework and uses. Let’s check out some of the most well-known types of steel materials and how they can be used. Knowing the basics of each and every type, you can begin using it to your construction tasks. Listed below are the most popular types of steel.
Carbon dioxide steel is among the most common sort of steel. This kind of steel contains in least zero. 4% carbon dioxide and a small amount of magnesium (mg). These substances have a very high shear power and load having capacity. However , they are challenging to weld and form. Carbon steel is normally used for links and other development projects. Co2 steel is the most popular type of steel for the purpose of building substances. There are two styles of metal: low and high carbon steel.
Stainless steel is known as a type of stainlesss steel that may be highly corrosion resistant and can be shaped into a selection of shapes. This steel is usually widely used for surgical equipment, home appliances, cutlery, and outer cladding of buildings. Iron and steel double in construction and infrastructure. They are also used for building and reinforcing concrete structures. These types of steels could be recycled without losing any of their particular properties. The kinds of steel resources are here.


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London has well and truly cemented itself as a global architectural capital. With impressive and unusual structures filling the city’s skyline, the capital is ever-growing to accommodate more and more modern skyscrapers amidst classic buildings
Cloud-piercing glass towers are slotted in between stone cathedrals and churches to offer a stunning mix of architecture. When the world-renowned 30 St Mary Axe (commonly called ‘The Gherkin’) first opened back in 2003, it was a modern architectural genius, starting a hot trend for architects to push ambitious projects into construction across the city. Here are five of the most interesting buildings in London to add to your radar.
An iconic skyscraper set against the water of Millwall Inner Dock on the Isle of Dogs, Baltimore Tower is a building that has more to it than first meets the eye. The design features variable solar shading and cover for each floor, which helps enhance environmental performance, giving it a unique ring shape to the levels. If you journey up the building, a number of the floors rotate in alignment with the balcony ring.
20 Fenchurch Street
Following the trend for nicknaming buildings, 20 Fenchurch Street has been referred to as “the building with more up top”, coining the name ‘The Walkie-Talkie’. Designed by architect Rafael Viñoly, the building has a somewhat domineering presence on London’s skyline, sitting among the other towering skyscrapers right in the centre of the city.
Its top-heavy design means that the upper office levels offer premium spaces for some of the world’s highest-earning insurance and financial companies. However, the building does have a botanical Sky Garden, which is open to the public and offers 360-degree views over the city, spanning three floors.
Home to the offices for the Mayor of London and the London Assembly, City Hall has held a crucial place on London’s skyline since it was first opened in 2002. Designed by the world-renowned architect Norman Foster of the Foster and Partners architectural firm, the egg-shaped building sits right on the South Bank, looking over to Tower Bridge.
Constructed to meet the highest demands of energy-efficiency, the bulbous dome allows the building to reduce its outer surface area, thus requiring less energy to heat. Two large pipes are also installed within the building, linking it to the water table of the River Thames, allowing cold water to circulate during the summer months as a cooling device.
As well as its outer features, the building is just as impressive inside with a helical staircase winding more than 500 metres up to the top floor. Visitors can head to the top to enjoy the exhibition space and viewing area.
M by Montcalm Tech City
Something of an optical illusion, the M by Montcalm building juts out on the busy City Road in the heart of Tech City. Designed by RIBA award-winning architects Squire and Partners to look like an elongated diamond, the 18-storey hotel oozes luxury both outside and inside. Boasting more than 260 rooms, conference spaces, a spa and gym, a VIP club room, restaurants, and bars, the hotel is an opulent additional to the other high-rises in the Shoreditch area.
To match its location, the building was designed with technology in mind – there are smart devices installed throughout so that hotel guests can “create their own environment”, from controlling the lights and temperature to the sound and aroma of the room.
The Olympic Velopark
Technically not a skyscraper, The Olympic Velodrome more than earns its place among other London architectural structures due to its fascinating view from above. With large amounts of press coverage during the London 2012 Olympics, spectators were quick to note the unusual shape of the steelwork roof. Its curved nature has since earned the cycling stadium the affectionate nickname ‘Pringle’, after the classic crisp brand.
There are actually some very important reasons for the curvaceous surface of the building though: the architects originally in charge of the construction (Hopkins Architects and Grant Associates) designed the roof with a number of eco-friendly plans in mind. The roof is used to collect rainwater and it deflects sunlight, helping to simultaneously reduce hot air and boost ventilation inside the stadium.
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Activists fighting plans to build over 300 hydropower plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina have painted a giant mural of a woman smashing an old, broken dam on the Bašćica River.
Center for Environment/Friends of the Earth Bosnia & Herzegovina – part of the Coalition for the Protection of Rivers in Bosnia & Herzegovina, the group behind the 15 metre high installation – is calling for dam building to stop and for development to be focused on tourism and job-producing traditional activities.
Activists scale the dam to paint the mural
The Balkans as a whole is facing a “tsunami” of dams with over 2700 planned or in construction in the Western Balkans alone. This area is rich in biodiversity and holds some of Europe’s finest and last free-flowing rivers. Construction of even a portion of these dams would cause untold damage to the regions nature and the communities that depend on the rivers.
The Idbar dam where the impressive mural was painted is a perfect example of the decades-old ignorance and ineptitude of those responsible for the ill-thought-out dam building. Built in 1959 to stop gravel going into the nearby Jablanica Lake, local communities’ concerns about the danger of the river were ignored. Water behind the dam flowed quicker than anticipated and accumulated at high speeds, until the dam was breached and overflowed. It was a failure, and a hole was soon blown through it to allow the Bašćica River to flow freely again.
“As the Bašćica River is free, we want all rivers to be free. There are currently many battles against hydropower plants and local communities directly dependent on these rivers are ready to defend them by all means. Rivers are a common good, not the property of individuals. The authorities putting private interests over the public must stop. This is a unified fight!” said Natasa Crnkovic from Center for Environment /Friends of the Earth Bosnia & Herzegovina and the Coalition for the Protection of Rivers of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The coalition brings together over 20 organizations from all over Bosnia and Herzegovina and was founded in June 2016 by nature lovers, individuals and organizations that are monitoring and reviewing plans for the construction of hydropower plants.


There are about 7,300 dams in Texas, but 60 percent of those are privately owned — which means they may not be getting inspections as often as you think.
Maria Orrostiera lives just downstream from one of those dams, and it needs to be repaired.
"This is actually something that is going to be a problem for us," she said. "It's water, and yeah, water doesn't seem to be so dangerous, but when it happens like the floods, it can take a life."
A study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality found 245 dams around the state are actually in really bad shape.
"Age has something to do with it," said Warren Samuelson, manager of TCEQ's Dam Safety Section.
Aging dams and severe drought are causing cracks, and there is concern that with all the rain and flooding happening now, it may be too much for smaller dams to handle.
"After an extended period of draught like this, there are desiccation cracks that open up and fill with water during an event like this and can cause shallow instabilities," explained Jason Vasquez, Dam Safety Program Manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The Corps does monitor the larger dams more closely, and works to repair them quickly. But the State of Texas is responsible for the smaller, private dams, and thousands go without being inspected.
In 2013, the state legislature decided to ease regulations on rural property owners, so more than 3,000 dams are exempt from inspection.
That doesn't sit well with homeowner Russell McMillian.
"Probably won't do anything until something bad actually happens until someone is hurt or something is damaged," he said.
Even if the state could inspect all the dams, there is no money for repairs. The state hasn't funded repairs in five years.
"There are not many avenues for assistance," Samuelson said.
And people like Maria Orrostiera, who live downstream from those dams, say they fear they are only one big storm away from a major catastrophe.


The application should be submitted as soon as the design phase of the building is completed and will subsequently be examined by the Hamburger Umweltinstitut (HUI). The information, which is required for the application process, can be looked up here.
The Hamburger Umweltinstitut will evaluate the application based on the given data and inform the applicant about its decision. Once the construction of the building is finished, the HUI will audit the building (by performing a site visit) and investigate whether the stated Cradle to Cradle elements in the application process have been implemented. Only if the audit is successful, the building elements will be published in The Library.
Note: Within the application process the Hamburger Umweltinstitut will invoice administration, audit and travel costs
The HUI is working as a team of enthusiastic experts, supporting the Cradle to Cradle design concept and its philosophy. Due to the organisational structure, it is not possible to guarantee any exact deadlines and longer waiting times can occur. However, the HUI is keen to honour any achievements towards Cradle to Cradle elements for building developments and no project will be neglected.
The costs charged by the HUI are calculated on the basis of the actual costs incurred and the actual expenditure. This depends in particular on the scope and quality of the documents submitted and, of course, on the respective size of the project and the project duration.
Appropriate communication is indispensable for a successful cooperation. For this, please take a look at the document with instructions for external communication, which can be found under Support.
The Hamburger Umweltinstitut – Zentrum für soziale und ökologische Technik e.V. (Hamburg Environmental Institute – Centre for Social and Ecological Technology) is an independent, non-profit association recognised as particularly worthy of support for the scientific treatment of environmental issues.


Today’s worldwide demand for energy efficient buildings has immensely increased the performance criteria and requirements for façades. An internationally operating industry is constantly striving to meet the demands by making new façade system developments.
Defining performance criteria, selecting and individually adapting appropriate façade systems to fulfill previously delineated requirements has become one of the most versatile demanding professional challenges for internationally active architects and engineers alike.
The course will provide architects and engineers – who work in an international setting – with German façade engineering expertise that is conveyed by means of internationally renowned façade engineers’ distinguished lectures. A combination of field trips to world leading companies as well as guided tours and practical trainings by experts will grant participants profound insights concerning the details of the latest façade systems.
The course will provide participants with:
- The expertise to define the performance criteria of a façade with respect to the climate zone and site-specific requirements
- The expertise to select an appropriate façade system as well as to adapt thereof to meet project-specific requirements
- An overview of the façade design phases from concept design to on-site installation
- The expertise to check plausibility of the input of all external engineers that are involved within the scope of an interdisciplinary and international planning process of a complex building skin
- The skills to navigate a planning team in the field of façade engineering
This course is developed for architects and engineers who work on façades high performance criteria in an international setting.
During this certificate course, you will obtain new knowledge and skills that you can immediately – and directly – apply to your professional tasks. In this way, you will create added value for yourself and your company.
It may be possible to apply the credit points you earn in the CWE course to further university courses that you might apply for in the future.
Architects and engineers who hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and have at least one year of experience in the field of building science
University Certificate, 5 ECTS*.
American Institute of Architects (AIA), 150 LU**
* European Credit Transfer System
** Learning Units
5,450 EUR course fee, which includes lunch, transfer to sites, overnight stay in Stuttgart at June 29, 2017, test and certificate
4,950 EUR for Early Bird’s registration until February 28, 2017 - Now extended to March 31, 2017!


Tokyo’s $1.4 billion stadium that will be used to host the 2020 Olympic games has finally been completed. Doctors raised concerns about he serious medical repercussions that athletes would face during the games as Tokyo’s summer can easy reach temperature of 40 degrees Celsius.
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma designed the stadium to include a layer on the roof that would allow the inflow of wind to help cool down the stadium. 185 large fans have also been placed around the stadium along with cooling mist emitters.
The stadium was designed to compliment Japanese tradition with a focus on nature. In order to achieve this, 200 cubic meters f ceder wood were used during construction .
The idea of the layered roof was inspired by the 1,300 year old pagoda at Horyuji temple in western Nara which is the oldest wooden building in the world standing at 5 storeys high.
During a press conference ushering the building to the world, Japan’s Sport Council went on to say:
“Today, we were able to welcome the completion of the new national stadium,”
The new stadium will be able to accommodate 60 000 spectators. The stadium has been constructed right in the center on Tokyo where the 1964 stadium was situated.


Always prepare for the unexpected, especially in construction contracts. In this case, a company that contracted with Denver Water to build a dam and reservoir encountered unanticipated wet muck that substantially increased the costs of excavation. Fortunately, the parties anticipated unexpected conditions and included an “equitable adjustment” provision in their contract. The issue was the amount of the adjustment. The trial court did not award the contractor legal damages or the full amount of the additional costs. Rather, it awarded an equitable amount based on a division of responsibility for the increased costs. The court of appeals, after finding the appeal was timely filed, agreed. It held that the contract itself provided for an equitable remedy. Thus, the trial court did not clearly err by awarding an additional but reduced amount to the contractor.


On 25th September, TOMAX delivery a set HZS35 concrete batching plant to customer in Ecuador, he will use the concrete plant for building construction project, it will supply 400m3 concrete every day.
HZS35 batching plant use 0.75m3 twin shaft concrete mixer and full automatic control system, can produce concrete continuously and automatically. The whole batching plant use famous brand parts to keep best quality.
Ecuador is our main market in Latin America, we have exported many construction machinery like concrete mixing plant, concrete transit mixer, trailer concrete pump and concrete placing boom etc.
TOMAX’s equipment has a strong presence in Latin America, our concrete machinery were used in many countries like Peru, Guyana, Chile, EI Salvador and Mexico etc.
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Brick is one of the most popular building materials. It provides structures their unmatched aesthetic appeal and low-maintenance qualities. Even so, a brick home exterior still needs upkeep to prevent damage that may affect its structural integrity.
Palmetto Ceramic Coatings, one of the best painting contractors in the area, shares tips on how to maintain your brick exterior.
Use a garden hose with a spray nozzle to remove any loose dirt sticking to the surface of the brick wall. A cup of bleach mixed with a gallon of water can be applied with a scrub brush for parts of the exterior that have gathered moss, mold or mildew. Before you start scouring the brick, wet it first with water to prevent the material from absorbing the bleach.
Dealing With Water Damage
Water damage can compromise the composition of the brick exterior. It can be caused by either a splash back or rising damp. The former involves cracks on the mortar joints and brick as a result of rainfall. The latter, meanwhile, happens when groundwater seeps up, leaving behind salt crystals after the water has evaporated. Exterior painters recommend repairing such problems before considering the next point.
Repainting the Brick Surface
When your brick home exterior looks outdated, you might want to consider repainting it. However, instead of typical paint, use a ceramic coating like Rhino Shield®. For this, you need an experienced painting contractor like us.
Our patented ceramic coating products don’t just leave your home looking brand new. When applied, it protects the material against the elements and helps prevent mold and mildew from infesting the structure. The coating also provides insulation for your home, helping you save on energy bills. More importantly, you’re less likely to have your brick repainted again once Rhino Shield is applied.
Reach out to us today to give your brick exterior the enhance appearance it deserves. You can also expect our painters for outside of house to inspect and repair any apparent brick damage before we install Rhino Shield. Call (843) 284-9398, or fill out our contact form to request a free estimate. We serve Greenville, SC, residents.


With an underfloor heating system, the floor itself becomes the heat emitter and the heating of the room is from the floor up, unlike radiators in a normal central heating system where the emitters are mounted on the wall and the room is, effectively, heated from the ceiling downwards. Both electric and water based underfloor heating systems are available, they are almost identical apart from obviously, that one uses electric heating cable while the other circulated heated water through a pipe.
Water based UFH uses water heated to a lower temperature than conventional water central heating (typically 50°C rather than 60°C plus), which makes it ideal for use with a high efficiency condensing boilers; the lower operating temperature also makes it more suitable for use with heat pumps or solar water heaters.
The water temperature to the heating pipe is controlled by mixing the water in the pipe with hot water from the boiler to achieve the required temperature, this is then passed to a manifold for distribution to the various zones. Normally an existing conventional boiler will suit UFH, however it may be necessary to fit a higher rated pump as the back pressure may be greater than in a conventional radiator type central heating system.
Whichever system is used, the heat source is located under the floor and the area to be heated is separated into separate zones (normally one zone per room) and each zone is heated and controlled independently.
The 'benefits' of underfloor heating
- Water based UFH is cheaper to run than central heating using radiators, as the water used is at a lower temperature (typically 50°C rather than 60°C plus).
- The same level of comfort is achieved with the temperature in an UFH heated room about 2°C lower than in a room heated with conventional radiators. Wall mounted radiators act as convectors to heat the air, with underfloor heating, the whole floor area acts as a emitter for radiated heat.
- Unlike conventional radiators or heaters there are no hazardous wall projections or hot surfaces
- With no need for wall mounted emitters, there is less restriction on placing furniture in the room also less 'dust traps' so the rooms are easier to keep dust free.
- In wet areas, (bath, shower rooms, kitchen etc) the floors will dry off quicker.
The 'drawbacks' of underfloor heating
- One of the biggest drawbacks is the relatively slow response time of underfloor heating, especially where the pipe/cable is embedded in a solid floor. A wooden floor can take 30 minutes to an hour to warm up while concrete can take several hours - however the cooling time is also similarly long. This may not be considered a drawback if the property is occupied continuously or if the UFH is just used as 'background' heating.
- Underfloor heating should not be fitted under floor mounted units, which is quite easy to arrange in a kitchen where the position of base units etc are fixed.
A retrofit underfloor heating system specifically designed for retrofit, whole-house projects, extensions, conservatories and properties with lower levels of insulation


Our customers don’t just love working with us, but contractors do too!
Recently, some contractors who we have started working with have said they love our approach to getting projects built on site and want to work with us again.
Mainly because all of our construction information packs are fully complete with all the associated details included and coordinated.
We are often on site to inspect the work, answer questions, talk through any issues and to make sure the design intent is understood before it’s built. If we are not on site to answer questions we always answer our phone and help out that way instead.
If certain systems need further co-ordination during construction we also sort this as well, such as underfloor heating or custom made glazing.
This approach generally means things fit in as they should first time and all goes really smoothly without any issues. This makes the contractors lives easier and the construction timescale quicker.
People are literally queuing up to work with us.
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Corrosion is one of the most common problems that can afflict a pipe system. It is also one of the most damaging as corroded pipes could necessitate a total replacement of your pipes. It can have far-reaching consequences on your home and the best way to deal with it is to quickly nip it in the bud.
To minimize its effects and even prevent it from developing, remember the following expert tips from Prostar Plumbing and Heating, the top plumber in Calgary, AB.
Regular Cleaning to Keep the System Clean
Always have your plumbing system’s inner pipelines cleaned regularly. Enlisting the aid of a reputable plumbing company with experience in cleaning piping systems can help minimize and even prevent corrosion. Cleaning should not be a one-time affair, but rather a routine if you want to keep the pipe system functioning at optimum efficiency.
Use Protective Linings
Another way to minimize pipe corrosion and avoid emergency plumbing problems is using a protective lining on the pipes. A protective lining keeps the pipes from having direct contact with water and corrosive bacteria. Minimizing contact between the pipes and the content within them is an effective way to increase the longevity of the pipes by reducing and preventing corrosion.
One of the reasons plumbing corrodes is the presence of microbiological bacteria that encourage corrosion. To minimize this, you should disinfect the water flowing through the pipes using chlorine to eliminate the bacteria that promote corrosion.
Other methods that can be effective in minimizing pipe corrosion include:
- Checking the water pH
- Using galvanized pipe
- Regular pipe inspections and repairs
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Local officials say the work is continuing The long-awaited sanitation projects Aiming to reduce the risk of flooding in East Baton Rouge Parish – this is after weekend storms flooded the area’s streets again.
Supported by a $255 million grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the city’s diocese is working to cleanse and increase the capacity of five major watersheds in the parish – Jones Creek, Fountain Bayou, Word Creek, Beaver Bayou and Blackwater Bayou.
Work began today on clearing Ward Creek from Bayou Manchak to Pico Lane, says Fred Rayford, director of transportation and drainage. Work is already underway to clear Jones Creek from the Amite River to O’Neill Lane and to clear the Bayou Fountain from Bayou Munchak to Sign Lane.
Rayford says all three projects in Baton Rouge should be completed by the end of the year, while surveying and geotechnical work should begin next month on the Beaver Bayou and Blackwater Bayou projects downtown.
On Sunday, the parish received more rain than its drainage system was designed to handle and some drainage sites were clogged with leaves, causing standing water on several roads.
“While it may be an inconvenience or concern to driving vehicles, our systems are only designed to handle a certain amount of rain at a particular time,” Rayford says. “I’ve never seen Lee Drive closed before—never has it—but I rode there [Sunday] And you can see the leaves floating. We may have issues with maintenance, but we dealt aggressively with drainage issues, and then we had more downpours that exceeded our design standards.”
Work also began this year on two additional flood mitigation projects that Raiford expects to reduce local flood risk. The city parish has received federal funding to remove old bridge debris from Ward Creek, at Siegen Lane, as well as to build retention ponds along the canal.
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There seems to be a lot of information out there on the Wolf Creek Dam Project. One of the articles describes the concern of neighboring towns should the dam break in lieu of a speedy repair. Others talk about the expensive cost of repairs and length of time it’s going to take to complete the project. I have added several links for a more accurate and complete list of information on this project.
The Wolf Creek Dam is a multi-purpose dam on the Cumberland River in the western part of Russell County, Kentucky, United States. The dam serves at once four distinct purposes: it generates hydroelectricity; it regulates and limits flooding; it releases stored water to permit year-round navigation on the lower Cumberland River; and it creates Lake Cumberland for recreation, which has become a popular tourist attraction. Because of seepage problems in the dam’s foundation, it has become the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers‘ top dam priority U.S. Route 127 is built on top of the dam.
Wolf Creek Dam
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Quick facts: Lake Cumberland is the second largest lake in the Cumberland River System and covers parts of seven counties in Southeastern Kentucky. The Wolf Creek Project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1938 and the Rivers and Harbor Act of 1946. Construction began in Aug 1941 and after a 3yr delay caused by World War II, the project was completed in Aug 1952. The concrete gravity and earthfill dam reaches 258ft in height: it is 5,736ft long. The cost of the project was $80.4mn. http://www.industcards.com/hydro-usa-ky.htm


Residential design projects submitted to the Seattle and Bellevue permitting departments are required to demonstrate what green design principals are used on each project and how those building assemblies and systems comply with both the city and state energy code requirements. These requirements must be met to obtain a building permit for a Washington State residential project. This is no longer a choice in the Evergreen state.
AKJ Architects has the experience to determine your project's requirements and will incorporate those details into your residential design. Early in the design process, we'll look at the building envelope, mechanical system, and lighting to provide you with architectural options for a green design that's practical and will result in a home or renovation with lasting value. We'll work with you to develop energy-efficient building design details ranging from the concrete foundation to the roof's photovoltaic solar panels with your particular needs in mind.


Selecting a Water Pump :
Water Issue has been troublesome in India. Be it, Rural or Urban Area. The water issue has been rising and it is practically not possible for the governing bodies to solve the water problem by itself. It needs the aid of common people.
Since the demand for water is increasing at an exponential rate. So the quantity and pressure of water are decreasing. To get enough water supply you need to install a domestic water pump in India.
The water pump is now a necessity that has ventured into almost every home of the city or even village. Its fundamental task is to pump water at a comparatively higher pressure and speed as compared to normal flow through Municipal Corporation pipe connections.
These pumps eradicate the problem of water scarcity in India.
Water Pumps are basically divided into Domestic Water Pumps and Agricultural Water Pumps.
Domestic Water pumps are essentially used in homes for water requirements. They are further divided into a few kinds –
#1. Self-Prime Regenerative Pumps
These pumps are suitable for handling clear cold fresh water, free from abrasive particles and chemically aggressive substances. Suitable for domestic water supply, lawn sprinklers, gardens, etc. These pumps due to their self-priming capability can remove air and hence is suitable to suck water from pipelines and, therefore, does not require a foot valve.
A regenerative pump is also called a turbine, or peripheral, pump. The impeller has vanes on both sides of the rim that rotate in a ring-like channel in the pumpâ€™s casing. The fluid does not discharge freely from the tip of the impeller but is recirculated back to a lower point on the impeller diameter. This recirculation, or regeneration, increases the head developed.
#2. Centrifugal Pumps
Centrifugal pumps are a sub-class of dynamic axisymmetric work-absorbing turbomachinery. Centrifugal pumps are used to transport fluids by the conversion of rotational kinetic energy to the hydrodynamic energy of the fluid flow. The rotational energy typically comes from an engine or electric motor. The fluid enters the pump impeller along or near to the rotating axis and is accelerated by the impeller, flowing radially outward into a diffuser or volute chamber (casing), from where it exits.
Common uses include water, sewage, petroleum and petrochemical pumping; a centrifugal is commonly used to implement a vaccum cleaner. The reverse function of the centrifugal pump is a water turbine converting potential energy of water pressure into mechanical rotational energy.
#3. Submersible Pump
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A Submersible Pump is a device with a sealed motor that is completely submerged in water bodies, especially open wells and bore wells. They are an efficient and wiser choice since they do not require any priming as they are already submerged in water. They are further divided into two types:
- Open Well Submersible Pumps ( Water Cooled/Oil Cooled) (For Open-Well Applications)
- Tube Well submersible Pumps ( Water Cooled/Oil Cooled) (For Bore well applications)
Electric submersible pumps are multistage centrifugal pumps operating in a vertical position. Liquids, accelerated by the impeller, lose their kinetic energy in the diffuser where a conversion of kinetic to pressure energy takes place. This is the main operational mechanism of radial and mixed flow pumps.
#4. Bore Well Compressor Pumps
Bore Well Compressor Pumps are specially designed for drawing water from deep bore wells with specific diameters. Air pressure is used in this machine to lift the water from deep bores.
These pumps are best suited for comparatively less yield bore wells, having a depth of up to 600 ft. Compressor Pumps can be used in bore wells containing muddy water, where tube well pumps are not suitable. There are two types of compressor pumps, Monobloc, and belt-driven types. Discharge of the compressor pumps depends on the yield of the bore well.
#5. Shallow Well Pumps
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Shallow Well Pumps are a very novel pick for shallow wells. The reason is that they have great suction power and are a good choice for rural areas.
Shallow Well Pumps having suction head of up to 8 meters and hence can be chosen as an alternative if suction head is greater than 6 meters which is the capacity for normal self-prime pumps.
Agricultural Water Pumps are of two different kinds –
- Centrifugal Monoblock Pumps
- Submersible Pumps.
So you should get acquainted with some of the basic technalites of the water pump.
We below enlist some of the factors which should be considered while selecting a domestic water pump:
- Wattage( Power):
Typically, one should require 0.25 hp or 0.5 hp at home. This is sufficient for domestic use, no matter which type of water pump you wish for. If you install higher wattage rating pump then definitely the electricity bill at your home is going to increase manifold.
- Distance from the source:
About, 25-30 meters of distance from the overhead tank is required for generating head pressure to fill the overhead tank.
- Pressure Required
You should keep in mind the pressure details required for your use. We enlist pressure requirements as follows:
- Cottage : 10-20 LPM
- Small House:20-30 LPM
- Medium House: 30 -50 LPM
- Big House:50- 100 LPM
You should buy a pump that produces least noise possible in order to reduce noise pollution.
Now since you have relevant information about selecting a water pump go and select the pump that is most suitable for you.


Understanding the Different Types of Epoxy Floor Coating in Chicago
When contemplating on the use of epoxy floor coating, it is only natural for Chicago homeowners to consider the cheaper alternatives. However, those who do must have awareness that for this advanced flooring system to cost less, the most likely trade-off for reducing the cost is by using the type of epoxy floor coating that is of a lesser grade. Actually, there are three types of epoxy paint used as floor coating: the 100% solids, the water-based and the solvent-based.
The 100% Solids Epoxy Floor Coating – This is the most durable type of epoxy material in a flooring system, which professional installers use and recommend. This type of floor coating can last up to 20 years, even when subjected to heavy human traffic or in surfaces that require protection against hot tire marks, possible abrasions and from chemical reactions of chemically potent substances. Professional installers make use of hardeners that will allow the epoxy floor coating to dry up into solid form, as it bonds with the concrete substrate.
A 100% solid epoxy floor coating can achieve a layer as thick as two millimeters but is sensitive to temperature. Thus, expert installers make it a point to ascertain if there is vapor-migration in the inner concrete, before this type of epoxy floor coating is applied. In Chicago, its complete application requires preparation of the inner concrete slab and the application of a topcoat finishing to seal-in the bond between the substrate and the first layer of epoxy material. Professional Chicago installers call the entire process as epoxy flooring system.
The Water-Based Epoxy Floor Coating – is more of a primer and a sealer, since it spreads out thinly and does not possess the same degree of durability and resistance as the 100% solids used in a complete flooring system. This is the type of epoxy floor coating included in a do-it-yourself kit touted as more user-friendly than that of the 100% solids. Due to its ability to penetrate into porous surfaces, its use as a primer or sealer over degreased concrete surface, works well enough. As such, it gives a concrete surface a smooth and glossy finish with protective capabilities against stains, abrasion and chemical reactions.
However, there is no guarantee that all these qualities will last long enough to furnish such benefits within the same duration as that of the 100% solids epoxy flooring system. The only advantage of a water-based epoxy floor coating over the latter is its lower cost, which allows homeowners to apply another layer of epoxy floor paint as frequently as needed.
The Solvent-Based Epoxy Floor Coating – As its name implies, this type of epoxy floor coating makes use of solvents when used as floor sealer and primer, similar to the water-based type. Solvent-based epoxy contains solids ranging from 30 to 70 percent; thus achieving only a thin layer. Moreover, its very nature as a solvent-based epoxy floor coating makes it a less favorable choice, as the amount and/or type of solvent used are often non-compliant with the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) regulations. Of the three types of epoxy floor coating, Chicago installers and DIY users, rarely include the solvent-based type even as a primer or sealer in an epoxy flooring system.
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Ask for the u-value of the insulation or glazing. This is the speed of heat loss through the surface – and the lower the number the better. U-values to aim for are: lofts 0.15, walls 0.35, oors 0.2, double glazing 1.6, secondary glazing 2.6.
The use of natural materials such as sheep wool loft insulation, lime plaster and render, hemp, cork and wood bre boards is usually recommended for old buildings because they allow moisture to escape, which avoids problems with damp, mould and condensation.
Radiator reflectors are panels fitted behind the radiator that reflect heat into room, saving around
7% of heating fuel. Radiator-enhancing fluid makes the heating system more efficient. Adding a litre
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Plastic Hose - What Is A Plastic Drain Board
Plastic hose - what is plastic drain board, plastic drain board is inserted into soft soil foundation with a slotting machine. Under the preloading load, the void water in soft soil foundation is discharged from plastic drain board to upper paving sand or horizontal plastic drainage tube, which is discharged from other places and accelerates the consolidation of soft foundation. In the treatment of soft soil foundation, the design and construction equipment of plastic drain board are basically the same as those of bag sand well. The application of plastic drain board: soft foundation treatment projects such as expressway, railway, airport, power plant, yard, port, reclamation, sewage treatment plant, waste landfill, reclamation, water conservancy and hydropower, wharf construction and so on. The advantages of plastic drainage plate to reinforce soft soil foundation:
1., good drainage and smooth drainage. The drainage effect is guaranteed.
2., the material has good strength and ductility, which is suitable for foundation deformation capacity without affecting drainage performance.
3., the drainage plate has small cross section and little disturbance to the foundation during the process of draining drains.
4. the slab can be constructed on the super soft foundation.
5., the construction is fast and the construction period is short. Every plug-in machine can be more than 15000m per day, and the cost is lower than the bag sand well. When the deep soft soil foundation is consolidated by the drainage consolidation method, it is almost the only economical, effective and feasible method to adopt the drainage plate, both technically and economically.


Plantain fiber improves concrete properties
UN/DICYT Strength, flexion and durability are the properties provided to cement when adding plantain and banana fiber previously coated with manganese oxide.
This type of coating improves the material’s compression resistance properties such as cellulosic cement, use for building and glues.
The project is currently being carried out by the UNal-Manizales Chemical, Catalytic and Biotechnological Processes Research Group at the Laboratory of Nanostructured and Functional Materials where they also are testing banana and guadua fibers.
Initially they perform a mechanical procedure to extract the fiber and later dried at outdoor temperature.
Later in the lab fibers are coated with manganese oxide which provides durability and protects the lignocellulosic material of the fiber thanks to the semiconductor properties and resistance to high acidity levels.
“Fibers are synthesized in an alkaline media (high pH concentrations) which thanks to the oxide do not breakdown. Manganese oxide withstands high pH levels and easily interacts with the environment which provides greater adherence to the cement matrix enabling greater strength and flexion,” said Professor and member of the group, Nayda Patricia Arias.
According to Arias, reports of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) say that elements such as aramid fibers, glass, carbon or steel nanotubes in small quantities can be added to cement to improve its strength and flexion.
“Natural fiber is chemically processed resulting in different lengths and concentrations. When added to the cement matrix it could become part of roof tiles, for instance,” said the expert.
According to UNal-Manizales research on green supply chains and its application in the agroindustry, plantain production in Colombia produces approximately 75% waste which may be used for its lignocellulosic material.
Therefore using this waste would help reduce environmental impact caused by its accumulation.


Department of Civil Engineering, SOET has organized aWorkshop on “Industry based competency for the Built Environment sector" by Mr. V Paul Charlesraj on 8th September 2017 in which final year students of Civil Engineering Department and fourth year students of School of Architecture & Planning have participated. The workshop started with welcome speech given by Civil Engineering final year student AyushMendiretta.
Mr. V Paul is a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) and presently serving as an Associate Professor of Construction in the School of Construction at the RICS School of Built Environment, Noida, Delhi,NCR. Mr. Paul is also a supervisor, counsellor and assessor for RICS Assessment of Professional Competencies (APC). He has 20 years of rich experience in the built environment practice and academia. He is a Civil Engineer with specialization in Construction Engineering and Management.
Mr. V Paul started his lecture with presenting an overview of the Project Planning. He discussed in detail the need for the same and explained how project planning is crucial component in the socio-economic progress of the society, country and the progress of the particular organization He also introduced us with the different techniques for the project planning and high endlatest advancements in the same.
To sum up, his lecture was full of valuable Knowledge and information about the Project Management. Dr. AnjuBala, HOD Civil Engineering thanked Mr. V Paul for enhancing knowledge of the students and the faculty members.


I know of some of my fellow plumbing colleagues like to infuse the seriousness of a water leak under slab with their sales pitch. However, the leak, sometimes referred to as a slab leak, is extremely serious. A slab leak occurs underneath your home’s foundation where pipes are located. The pipes transfer water into and/ or out of you home. Minor or major cracks or holes in any of the pipes can cause serious water damage to your property.
Damage occurs inside and outside of your property and even cause you to incur bills. Thus, a slab leak is not something you can ignore or fix yourself.
discussing price or repair options. Often, clients often feel the pain of the leak financially even before they know it’s a problem. For example, high water or electric bills are the first indication.
There are other common and serious problems with a water leak under slab. Inside your property, you may notice:
· Waterlogged carpet or ruined floors. As water seeps into your home, it has nowhere to go but up. A slab leak saturates floors, crack tile and seep into carpet causing you to see waterlogged flooring.
· Odor. The leak can make your home smell moldy or musty. However, if there is a leak in the sewer line pipes than your property may begin smelling like raw sewage.
· Growing mold. A water leak under slab moves from the floors into drywall which soaks the water up like a sponge. Once you have wet drywall, mold quickly grows inside the walls. Mold can cause health problems for you and your family.
Outside your home, a slab leak can cause serious damage. You could see:
· Foundation destruction. The foundation, which is comprised of steel supports and concrete, provides the structure for you home. A slab leak can eventually cause the foundation to move, rise in different areas of the house or crack.
leak comes from the pipes under your yard, water can ruin your landscaping or grass. It may even flood your yard. If you have a pool, a water leak under slab can structurally damage it too.
A slab leak is something to take seriously. It can damage your home.


The Green Building Story
A troubling economy found many companies turning to green buildings as a hedge against risk and stiff competition. Ten years earlier, no such market even existed. The story of green building’s sudden rise in the United States, and in a sprawling industry notoriously hard to change, reflects the timely convergence of technology, expertise, and leadership to tackle compelling needs. But two catalysts proved vital in quickly building the critical mass that had ripple effects globally. The U.S. Green Building Council offered common ground to help integrate a fragmented industry, and its flagship program, the LEED green building rating system, found clever ways to enlist the mainstream market while engaging the leading edge. A broad set of business, social, and environmental drivers is now accelerating the market and triggering broad changes throughout the supply chain.
Challenges remain, such as the too-frequent divergence between designed and actual energy performance. Likewise, numerous market adjustments are needed to ensure that market transformation is commensurate with the speed, scale, and scope of global challenges. But the momentum behind this transformative wave is inexorable. International markets are heating up; elected officials are embracing green buildings to create jobs and cut greenhouse gas emissions; and new green building codes are redefining acceptable practice, even as “living” buildings are lifting expectations for what sustainability looks like in the built environment.
This is a chapter in The Business of Sustainability: Trends, Policies, Practices and Stories of Success, by Scott G. McNall, James C. Hershauer, and George Basile, Praeger, 2011.


With over twenty years of experience in construction and business law, Natalia Smith has represented contractors, subcontractors, design professionals and owners in a wide variety of actions ranging from simple lien foreclosures to multi-million dollar public works projects. She has performed comprehensive legal analysis for payment claims on multi-million dollar public works projects owned by California Department of Transportation, City of San Diego, City of Los Angeles, City of Fontana, United States Navy, and United States Army Corps of Engineers. Mrs. Smith has extensive mediation and trial experience and has also arbitrated numerous cases through the California Office of Administration Hearings and the American Arbitration Association.
Her practice focuses on federal and state public works construction contracts, private construction contracts, surety claims, business and real estate disputes, collections and bankruptcy. Mrs. Smith is admitted to practice law in California State Courts, California Superior Courts and Federal District Courts.
Mrs. Smith is fluent in Spanish and holds a dual citizenship from Argentina. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family.


The increasing cost of water, coupled with the shortage of groundwater, leaves both domestic and commercial customers with the need for alternative methods to supply clean, naturally filtered water for applications such as irrigation and drinking water for animals. For some however, the problem is reversed – a high water table can render land unusable. Whether you’re trying to lower the water table or find a cost effective solution to watering your plants, borehole pumps can provide the perfect solution.
However, choosing a borehole pump can be a difficult decision considering the large range available and number of variables to consider. So, how do you decide which one is right for the job? Our handy list of 10 considerations to choosing a borehole pump will help make this decision easier.
1) What is the application of the borehole pump?
Once you know what you want to achieve with the borehole pump you can begin to plan your system. Are you hoping to irrigate a garden? Store water in a tank? Lower the local water table? All of these things, and more, are possible but they all have very different factors to consider.
2) What is the diameter of the borehole?
You must know the size of the borehole to ensure it fits correctly. The smaller the borehole, the smaller the pump would need to be and this would mean the pump would have a tougher time pumping the water to the surface.
For this reason, a pump which is smaller in diameter would need to have more stages to achieve the same duty, which tends to increase the price of the pump. That said, it is cheaper to drill a smaller bore hole than a larger one, so you will have to find a balance you are comfortable with.
3) What is the average depth of the water level?
It takes a lot of effort to move water against gravity and with every 10 vertical meters an extra bar of pressure is needed to overcome it. Therefore, it is important to know the average depth of the water to gain an understanding of the power required in your borehole pump.
4) How far away is the water being pumped to?
Once you know the vertical distance you intend to pump the water, it is time to calculate the horizontal distance between the top of your borehole and the destination of the water. The further away it is being pumped, the more pressure is needed to overcome factors such as viscosity which restricts the flow of water. Although the effects of viscosity are relatively small they can mount up when pumping over a large distance.
5) What is the size of the pipe (diameter)?
The diameter of the pipe is an important factor. Essentially, the rule is that a smaller pipe diameter will cause more friction than a larger pipe (all things being equal), therefore, more pressure would be needed to overcome the pressure loss caused by the friction.
6) What is the above ground elevation of your pipework?
Make note of any elevation between the top of the borehole to the highest point the water will be pumped to. This figure combines with pipe diameter, pipe length, standing water level and drawdown level to arrive at a total system head.
7) What sort of flow rate would you need to achieve?
It is important to know what flow rate you hope to achieve, for example, if you were sizing a borehole pump up to supply a sprinkler system you would need both pressure and flow to make it work effectively.
8) Do you have a single or three phase power supply?
Some borehole pumps are only available in either single or three phase versions, therefore, you will need to know what power supply you have available as this will limit your options.
9) How will the pump be controlled?
Will you require the pump to be controlled automatically or manually? This really depends on what you hope to achieve with your system. For example, if you are planning on reducing the local water table it may be worth using an automatic borehole pump. That way, when the water is brought to its desired level, the pump will turn off automatically and wait for the water level to refresh, at which point the pump would begin pumping again.
10) What is the refresh rate of the borehole?
Refresh rate describes the time natural water level would recover if pumping was stopped. If, for example, your aim is to reduce the local water table, you would have to ensure the refresh rate was not higher than the flow rate your system could achieve. Imagine if you had a half filled barrel of water and every minute you took one bucket of water out of it but put two back in, the water level would rise rather than fall.
As one of the leading providers of water pumps, ATAC Solutions’ team of knowledgeable and experienced advisors are always on hand to help you select the best pump for your job.


A New Concept for Real Social Security
This concept is written to encourage future retirees, developers, and manufactured home
communities to RE-Think about a few “ALTERNATIVES”.
Texas is expecting to be home to 12 million 55+ year-old residents by 2050.
A 1 MW solar PV power plant will need about 2 acres and
cost $3 million to build and fill with manufactured homes
Simple solar farms, built high enough, could be microgrids designed as “Independent-Living” Retirement Communities. 2 acres of solar = 1 Megawatt of electricity. Enough electricity to power 400-900 homes. 100 acres = 50 Megawatts of electricity. Enough electricity to power most small towns.
8-10 hours of sustainable energy storage should be required in the design of every Solar Farm. This will guarantee 24 hours of power balance for grid smoothing, peak load sharing, nighttime and inclement weather.


How to Get a Roofing Contractor
Hiring a professional roofer is recommended and this is whether the homeowner needs a new roof installation, roof replacement or a roof repair. Since the roof is exposed to harsh weather conditions, it is recommended that roof maintenance be done. A homeowner should hire the services of an experienced roofing contractor in case they notice that there is a leaky roof repair. Besides, you might consider having a new roof installed instead of repair and this will save you money. When you require the services of a roofing contractor, it is crucial that you conduct an internet search. Besides, you might consider asking for a recommendation from a close friend or your neighbor.
Getting a reputable roofing contractor might be challenging, however, I will present some of the guidelines that a person should follow. The first thing a homeowner should consider is whether the contractor is a residential roofer or a Commercial Roofer. When getting a roofing contractor, it is recommended that the homeowner need to ensure he or she suits the commercial or residential property. Besides, the roofer should have the skills and knowledge necessary to install any type of roof that you need. It is paramount that a person checks the experience of the roofing contractor before hiring. The period that the roofing contractor has been in business ought to be checked to be sure of experience.
A homeowner should consider checking the license certificates of the roofing contractor before hiring their service. It is crucial to check for a valid license to ensure that the roofing contractor offers excellent work. To handle the roofing task, you should get a licensed contractor since he or she has the dedication and commitment necessary. To be awarded the license certificates, it is crucial to learn that the roofing contractor has to pass a test to show they are qualified. Therefore, hiring a roofing contractor who has a valid license means that they are qualified to handle your project.
The past performance of the roofing contractor is another thing a homeowner should check. Been in business for several years will be an assurance of quality service and for this reason, you get a roofing contractor that has been in business for a period of time. The past performance is important to check to ensure the contractor is experienced and can handle problems that might arise. In addition, you should ask the contractor to show you some pictures of work previously completed. With regard to the roofing contractor, it is recommended that the homeowner should do some research to learn him or her. After finding the right roofing contractor, one should get the contract in writing.


A Guide to Home Drainage Solutions.
When you notice that your house is having a high level of moisture the reason could be a damp basement that presents the risk of mould into the entire house. Most basements suffer from this. Having a an ineffective drainage that lets water to sip into the foundation of the house can make the moisture content to build up and ruin the integrity of the basement. You should not worry though since there are various ways of fixing the problem and making the house habitable without spending a lot of money. Poor drainage often occurs as a result of two main reasons. The first cause is the angle of slope around the house and how it is graded and then the second reason is how the house and its immediate environment is equipped to handle rainwater.
Drainage problems have several solutions that can be applied to take care of the problem once and for all. The number one thing you begin with is managing the rain water. Gutters can be fixed around the house so that the rain water from the roof does not settle around the house but instead is directed into one central location like a storage tank. If you already have the gutters installed but they are in poor working condition then you should consider having them repaired or entirely replaced with new ones that work better. If you fail to take this simple steps you will be putting your house at a risk of damage. It is advisable that you inspect or get professional help to ensure that they are installed correctly. You should also ensure that they are fixed firm enough to hold a huge amount of running water during heavy rains.
Another home drainage solution is by use of downspouts. These are basically pipes that carry water from a roof taking the water to a specified place. These kinds of pipes have to be large enough in a way that they can handle large quantities of water from a roof after heavy rainfall. These pipes have to be large and wide enough in a way that they can accommodate anything coming from the roof such as leaves that usually cause blockage of other smaller pipes.
Another drainage problem can also be as a result of a pipe that is broken and is meant to drain to a septic tank or in a drain field. When this is the problem, there is need to ensure that the broken pipe gets repaired immediately to avoid more problems. For a home that could have an advanced sewer treatment system, it can result in them contacting the maintenance company so as to have any broken pipes repaired. It is also wise for each and every home to know when it is time to have their septic tanks checked and any damages repaired. Doing so guarantees one that their homes are going to be free of any issues that do arise as a result of drainage problems.
In conclusion, all homes should make use of the above suggested solutions to avoid being faced with problems that occur due to drainage problems. That way, one is guaranteed that their homes will not face any drainage problems or even mould growth.


Basements often face challenges related to moisture accumulation due to their subterranean nature and proximity to the ground. Excessive moisture in basements can lead to a host of issues, including mold growth, musty odors, and potential damage to the structure and belongings.
Identifying the Source of Moisture:
Before addressing the issue of basement moisture, it's essential to identify the sources contributing to the problem.
Ensure adequate airflow by using fans, vents, or dehumidifiers. Proper ventilation helps reduce humidity levels by circulating air and expelling moisture.
Waterproofing and Sealing:
Seal any cracks or gaps in walls, floors, and windows to prevent water intrusion. Consider applying waterproof coatings to surfaces prone to moisture penetration.
Install a Dehumidifier:
Commercial dehumidifiers, specifically designed for basements, efficiently extract excess moisture from the air, maintaining optimal humidity levels and preventing mold growth.
Ensure proper grading around the foundation to direct water away from the basement. Installing gutters, downspouts, and extending them away from the house can also mitigate water accumulation.
Utilize Moisture-resistant Materials:
Use moisture-resistant paints, insulation, and materials for basement walls and floors to minimize moisture absorption.
Regularly inspect and maintain gutters, downspouts, and drainage systems to ensure they are functioning correctly. Address any plumbing leaks or issues promptly.
Effectively managing basement moisture is crucial to prevent structural damage and maintain a healthy living environment. Implementing a combination of these strategies, including ventilation improvements, waterproofing, dehumidification, and regular maintenance, will help curb basement moisture, ensuring a dry, comfortable, and functional space.