What levee means?
noun. an embankment designed to prevent the flooding of a river. Geology. natural levee.
Is it levy or levee?
When used as nouns, levee means an embankment to prevent inundation, whereas levy means the act of levying. … An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi. Levee as a noun (US): The steep bank of a river.
What are the two types of levees?
“There are two types of levees, those that have been overtopped by floodwaters, and those that were going to be…” (As paraphrased in Kelley 1998).
What is a levee in a river?
A levee is a natural or artificial wall that blocks water from going where we don’t want it to go. Levees may be used to increase available land for habitation or divert a body of water so the fertile soil of a river or sea bed may be used for agriculture. They prevent rivers from flooding cities in a storm surge.
What is another word for levee?
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How is a levee formed?
Levees are natural embankments which are formed when a river floods. When a river floods friction with the floodplain leads to a rapid decrease in the velocity of the river and therefore its capacity to transport material. Larger material is deposited closest to the river bank.
Are levees man made?
Levees can be natural or man-made. A natural levee is formed when sediment settles on the river bank, raising the level of the land around the river. To construct a man-made levee, workers pile dirt or concrete along the river banks (or parallel to any body of water that may rise), to create an embankment.
What holds back a flood?
A levee is a mound of earth which runs along the edge of a river or stream. It holds back water during flood conditions.
What is the difference between a dike and a levee?
Levees protect land that is normally dry but that may be flooded when rain or melting snow raises the water level in a body of water, such as a river. Dikes protect land that would naturally be underwater most of the time. Levees and dikes look alike, and sometimes the terms levee and dike are used interchangeably.
Are levees good or bad?
Lastly, levees can actually increase the duration of a flood because they don’t allow the water to return to the river. The construction of levees has allowed people to build in places that normally would have been avoided which leads to greater damages when the levee either fails or is overtopped.
How does a levee fail?
Sometimes levees are said to fail when water overtops the crest of the levee. Levee overtopping can be caused when flood waters simply exceed the lowest crest of the levee system or if high winds begin to generate significant swells (a storm surge) in the ocean or river water to bring waves crashing over the levee.
What is the purpose of a levee?
A levee is a man-made structure, usually an earthen embankment, designed and constructed in accordance with sound engineering practices to contain, control, or divert the flow of water so as to provide protection from temporary flooding.
How does a dyke work?
Dikes used to hold back water are usually made of earth. … When constructed along river banks, dikes control the flow of water. By preventing flooding, dikes force the river to flow more quickly and with greater force. The most familiar material used to build or augment dikes is the sandbag.
What is the difference between a floodplain and a levee?
A floodplain is an area of low-lying ground adjacent to a river, formed mainly of river sediments and subject to flooding. … Artificial levees are built on top of natural levees to protect flood-prone areas and all the infrastructure, which should have been built on an upland.


On the Waterfront – Private Sector Funding for UK’s Flood Defences
The Government has committed £2.3bn over next six years to increase flood resilience. These are big numbers and are mostly unfunded. Private sector funding is required bridge the gap. We show how to obtain £1bn of private sector funding:
Utilitarian benefit (Net Gain: £300m)
Extreme flooding impacts utility companies in water, telecoms and electricity supply sectors. The Environment Agency estimates that the replacement value of flood defence assets it maintains is £606m. Yorkshire Water spent over £56m for claims against flood damage during 2015/2016 flooding. It makes economic sense for Utility companies to own and develop these assets. These flood defence assets could be privatised or transferred through a sale and leaseback. The utility companies should be given powers to recoup the costs through customer bills under the supervision of their regulator. Assuming a 50% take-up, we estimate a gain of £300m.
Plainly obvious (Net Gain: £300m)
The total value of Britain’s housing stock has passed the £6 trillion mark for the first time after gains of £385 billion in 2015 estimates Savills. For all new developments, Developers should pay a levy towards funding for local flood defences as part of planning application process. The levy should be fixed and variable. Fixed levy is based on the market value of the housing stock of the development, and the variable levy is based on the value of the housing stock built on flood plains. In 2015-2016, 150,000 house were built at an average value £200k. A levy of 1% would create an inflow of £300m
Pfizer’s appetiser (Net Gain: £85m)
Pfizer’s contribution to the Sandwich tidal defence is a good example of public-private partnership. The Sandwich Town Tidal Defence Scheme is a partnership between the Environment Agency, Pfizer and Kent County Council. Some areas of Sandwich had a low standard of protection, only 1-in-20 chance of tidal flooding every year. The Environment Agency developed a tidal flood-defence scheme to provide a 1-in-200 standard of protection to 488 homes and 94 commercial properties in Sandwich. Pfizer and Kent Council contributed nearly 50% of the overall costs. Global companies located in flood plain areas should be targeted and make a business case to share the costs with the Government to increase local flood resilience to cope for a 1 in 100-year flood from rivers (or 1 in 200-year flood from the sea). Pfizer’s contribution to the Sandwich tidal defence is a good example of public-private partnership because it made economic sense for Pfizer not to relocate 700 staff located on a 320-acre site, which was susceptible to a 1 in 20-year flood. The government should target to recoup 50% of the £170m spent on flood defences (as outlined in the Autumn Statement) by large companies impacted by flooding.
Insure and be damned (Net annual gain: £300m)
The launch of Flood Re insurance (www.floodre.co.uk) in 2016 is timely. Although it is not a panacea for managing flood risks, it is an important part of the solution that includes further flood defence investment and construction, implementing greater resilience in the upkeep of flood damaged property and most importantly cessation of construction on flood plainsAround 40 insurance companies, including Flood Re, offer annual protection up to £2.1bn. These companies need assets to hedge their liabilities. The Government should issue a £300m Treasury-backed Flood Defence Infrastructure Senior Bond, which pays a variable coupon and with a 25-year maturity with an annual cash yield of 5%.
Government policy has brought flood risk strategy to a high standard. The current Flood Resilience Review is a good opportunity to revisit these structures and uses innovative methods to fund flood defences. Failure to implement these measures will result in a missed opportunity for the country as a whole.


The "new terrain" debate is perhaps most prominent in Indiana, but it has cropped up elsewhere: farmers in Mississippi are concerned about access to their property along an upgraded U.S. 61, while engineers in Kentucky are examining how expensive upgrading highways designed 40 years ago will be--highways that, when built, were indistinguishable from the Interstates of their era. Meanwhile, in Texas, most observers expected I-69 to follow existing U.S. 59, 77 and 281, but that was before the Trans Texas Corridor proposal surfaced with its plans of a new terrain freeway network roughly along the same corridors.
The big question in all of these cases is is new terrain worth it? The flip-side of that question is: when is "old" terrain not worth it? Largely, this boils down to a small number of questions:
Can new terrain serve additional communities?
At least in Indiana, the answer is a clear yes: Bloomington, Martinsville, and Washington all could benefit from direct access to both Evansville and Indianapolis. In Kentucky, too, there is a case for access to Marion and Morganfield (although there are already plans for four-laning of existing highways like U.S. 60 and U.S. 641). In Mississippi, the only major community bypassed by I-69 in the Delta is Rosedale (where, again, there are plans for a four-lane MS 8 underway). In Texas, new terrain wouldn't serve any new communities, as U.S. 59, 77, and 281 are mostly direct, straight-line routes.
Does "old" terrain bring benefits to the existing corridor?
In Indiana, the only major benefit is a southeastern bypass of Terre Haute that is planned to be built regardless; the remainder of the corridor is not congested, and almost all towns are bypassed. Raising the speed limit on U.S. 41 (and other rural four-lane highways in Indiana) would bring most of the benefits of reconstruction as I-69, which will involve tearing the road out and starting from scratch, for about $900 million less. (The cost savings are largely due to the shorter distance to I-70, not because U.S. 41 is better suited to upgrading than other routes like SR 57 or SR 37.)
In Kentucky, too, the incremental benefits of an "old" terrain route are small; but the upgrade costs are likely to be small as well; unlike U.S. 41 in Indiana, there are no multi-million interchanges to be built (except a possible reconstruction of the Breathitt/Ford interchange near Madisonville to better accomodate through traffic), and there is no need for frontage roads or additional right-of-way. At worst, median barriers will need to be installed, shoulders will need to be repaired, some ramps will need lengthening, and some bridges will need to be raised (or the road will need to be lowered). While detailed cost estimates have yet to be prepared, the expense is likely to be less than $1 million/mile (as opposed to U.S. 41 upgrades, likely to be over $10 million/mile).
The benefits of following U.S. 61 in Mississippi are more widespread, including the construction of needed bypasses of Robinsonville, Tunica and Cleveland, and an interchange at U.S. 49 near the Helena Bridge. U.S. 61 is already designed as a modern high-speed roadway (unlike U.S. 41 in Indiana, designed for 55 mph), so upgrades to other sections are a matter of paving shoulders, building overpasses and frontage roads, and closing off cross-traffic.
In Texas, the routes that I-69 would follow in some places are designed for construction of a freeway in the median; in these areas, "new terrain" makes little sense. This will have to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Would the "old terrain" route make sense without I-69? Or, to put it another way, would the route even be considered for upgrades without I-69 coming through?
In Indiana, except for the Terre Haute bypass (SR 641), there have been no serious plans for improvements between Terre Haute and Evansville, as the existing road serves current and future demand. (By contrast, another "old" terrain route being considered for upgrades as part of I-69, SR 37 between Bloomington and Indianapolis, carries much more traffic and has seen numerous spot upgrades in line with eventual freeway conversion.)
In Kentucky, spot upgrades of the parkway system to modern standards already are taking place, suggesting that the eventual plan is to "fix" the entire system to modern standards.
In Mississippi, U.S. 61 freeway bypasses of Tunica, Robinsonville and Cleveland would be necessary in the next 20 years, and an interchange at U.S. 49 near Helena would likely have been built as part of the U.S. 49 four-lane project planned around 2010. The remainder of the route, however, would suffice without upgrades.
High volumes of traffic along the I-69 corridors in Texas suggest that freeway upgrades would be likely regardless of whether I-69 was planned or not.
So, where does that leave "old" and "new" terrain? It's clear that supporters of an "old terrain" upgrade of U.S. 41 mostly view it as a "compromise" (and their spokesmen have said as much); in their view, the interstate is a waste of money wherever it goes, and they would most likely wiggle out of that "compromise" if it were adopted by the state.
From the standpoint of value for money, "old terrain" can only win if the existing route is easily upgraded (as in Kentucky) or there are no benefits to adopting a new terrain route (as in Mississippi). In Indiana, neither is the case: upgrading U.S. 41 does virtually nothing to improve the transportation system of southwest Indiana, it is not an inexpensive proposition, and it is ultimately unnecessary.
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The heat plant on Dover Air Force Base, Del., was decommissioned Sept. 28, 2012, after having been operated continuously since 1954. The plant was replaced by a natural gas heating system that will provide hot water and heat for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)
Part of a cinderblock wall crashes down after being struck by a 5-ton steel cutting ball during the demolition of Building 617 June 5, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The plant was replaced with a natural gas heating system that provides hot water and heat for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)
A 5-ton steel cutting ball swings toward the upper section of cinderblock wall during the demolition of Building 617 June 5, 2013, while a C-17A Globemaster III flies in the background at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The plant was replaced with a natural gas heating system that provides hot water and heat for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)
The demolition process is set to begin at Building 617 with the removal of the upper skirting June 5, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The plant was replaced with a natural gas heating system that provides hot water and heat for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)
by Airman 1st Class Ashlin Federick
436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
6/18/2013 - DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Built in 1954, the heat plant on Dover Air Force Base is in the last stages of demolition.
About 15 to 20 years ago, the base started building facilities hooked up to their own heat and were constructed separate from the central heat plant.
For years the central heat plant was the only source of heat for the facilities on base. High temperature hot water is a very efficient way of heating facilities, but as the base's infrastructure expanded, the plant's maintenance grew more difficult.
In 2009, base personnel assessed the base's expanding infrastructure and evaluated the heat plant's detrimental issues. Being an old facility, the high temperature hot water lines started leaking and it needed a lot of repairs. It would cost millions of dollars to bring the heat plant up to efficient operating standards.
The $25 million effort to decentralize the heat plant was funded in summer of 2009 through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
By the end of spring 2012, 67 facilities had been removed from the central heat plant and connected to energy efficient natural gas heating units. More than three miles of gas lines were added to the base gas distribution system.
Jo Anne Deramo, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron project engineer, said Bobbie Grimes, former central heat plant supervisor, did a phenomenal job in keeping the heat plant running efficiently during the process of taking the facilities off of it.
"They had to tweak it a lot to keep things running while we were messing around with all the other stuff," said Deramo.
Grimes said they were way down to 10 percent of operations during the time the new facilities were being taken off the heat plant.
"At times to save things the guys shut off the boilers and then when the temperature came down a little bit we would turn them back on," said Grimes.
The plant was shut down completely in April 2012.
Grimes said the plant used to have seven people working around the clock. Three of the workers retired and the other workers were transitioned over into the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning section which maintains the heating and air conditioning equipment for the base.
"They have been trained and are going to different sections and being retrained in certain areas," said Grimes. "They still know the pumps, piping and burners and are maintaining them fine."
Part of the reason the base decided to do this project was to reduce energy consumption as directed by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The base stopped burning fuel oil and is now only burning natural gas, which is cleaner.
The smaller boilers are more efficient and based on the energy consumption baseline, the heat plant project is estimated to reduce energy consumption by 15.3 percent. The estimated cost savings is $2 million in just the operations and maintenance of the heat plant versus decentralized heat.
"The project will pay for itself in about 12 years but the life span of the boilers are significantly longer than that," said Deramo.


Eco Effective Solutions
Rainwater harvesting, or catchment, is an effective means to capture, store and convey rainwater - an essentially unrestricted natural resource. Historically, rainwater catchment can be traced as far back as the third millennium, B.C. and over the last decade has become resurgent due to a decrease in quantity and quality of surface and ground water and an increase in efficient harvesting methods and technology. Systems can range from simple residential rain barrels to larger scale systems with above ground or under ground storage options. Captured rainwater can be used for irrigation, toilet flushing, fire suppression systems, chiller make-up, vehicle washing and laundry systems.
We advocate rainwater harvesting as a means to reduce stormwater volumes that would otherwise cause soil erosion, sewer overflows and non-point source pollution flowing into our streams, rivers and groundwater supplies. The added benefits to the property owner are keeping the water at the site, readily available for use onsite, and of course, the valuable environmental and financial impacts realized in healthier landscapes and reduced water utility bills.
Specific considerations in planning a rainwater catchment system:
- Average rainfall to determine storage type and capacity
- Storage tank preference – above ground or underground
- Siting considerations of selected storage container
- Filtering requirements based on intended use(s) of captured water
- Distribution method and technology matched to intended use(s)
Significant benefits of a rainwater catchment system:
- Availability of water not subject to local utility use restrictions
- ROI quickly realized in locations where water rates are rising and landscapes can be preserved in locations where utility water restrictions are enforced
- Captured rainwater is not subject to municipal supplied pipeline interruption
- Water immediately available for fire suppression
- Captured rainwater quality is controlled by consumer and is low in sodium, free of chemicals found in treated domestic water supplies
- Captured rainwater is softer and free of hardening trace minerals
- Can reduce mosquito breeding activities onsite
- Reduces runoff erosion and pollutant loads
- Can be used for domestic water needs or non-potable needs depending on filtering
BlueGreen Synergy works with established, experienced and reputable rainwater harvesting system manufacturers and installers.
Condensate water from HVAC in non-residential buildings is redirected out of buildings and typically into the site’s sewer system. Given that the amount of condensate water generated can be upwards of 10 gallons per day per every 1,000 square feet of air conditioned space, it makes sense to capture and make available for alternate non-potable water uses on the site.
Condensate water has a low mineral content and is generally free of sanitizing chemicals. The water can be used for landscape irrigation and cooling tower makeup water, both in lieu of potable water. Other uses include water feature and pond make-up, laundry operations, vehicle and equipment washing and industrial processes not requiring potable water.
Downspout disconnection, or impervious disconnection is a means to keep stormwater onsite as opposed to entering the sewer system. When impervious areas are connected, collecting contaminates before entering a sewer drainage system. Often, sewer systems are over burdened resulting in sewer overflows and backups, sending polluted water directly into creeks and streams. When impervious areas are disconnected or directed into a vegetated strip, rain garden or constructed wetland, ultimately allowing infiltration and groundwater recharge. The plant material and soil layers act as filters for decontaminating the runoff. Minimizing sewer overflows provides a healthier environment for our creeks and streams.
Disconnection can be small scale or large scale, depending on the available area on the property’s site. Small-scale applications can also include directing the water to rain gardens, urban planters, green roofs, dry wells, French drains, or rainwater harvesting tanks. In large-scale applications, water is diverted into vegetated filter strips, stream buffers, conserved open space, or constructed stormwater wetlands.
Numerous municipalities across the United States have implemented downspout disconnection programs with much success. Los Angeles, Boston, Portland, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, to name a few, have eliminated billions of gallons of runoff from combined sewer overflows, assisting with flood control, replenishing groundwater and reducing potable water use.
Constructed stormwater wetlands provide onsite water quality treatment and prevent otherwise contaminated runoff from entering sewer systems. Constructed wetlands differ from natural wetlands in that they are not directly connected to the watershed and groundwater; because they are manmade, remain constant in size; are capable of handling larger volumes of sediment; and, can quickly produce a diverse bio-community of beneficial plants and microorganisms. Similar to natural wetlands, they mimic natural processes, are aesthetically pleasing and provide habitat for wildlife.
Our primary focus is treating stormwater runoff, yet constructed wetlands are also utilized as a less expensive, environmentally sound approach for treating domestic wastewater, agricultural wastewater, and some industrial wastewater.
There are two types of constructed wetlands – free water surface flow and subsurface flow. The free water surface flow is above surface, exposing the water in the wetland to atmospheric conditions and support wildlife habitat. Water in the subsurface flow wetland is below a surface of gravel or alternative media and is suitable when less land area is available.
The water cleansing processes taking place in the wetland include:
- Nutrient uptake through plants and microorganisms
- Pollutant breakdown through plants and microorganisms
- Filtration and chemical precipitation through substrate
- Settling of suspended particulates
- Absorption and ion exchange on plant, sediment and litter surfaces
- Pathogen predation and natural expiration
Constructed wetlands require limited but necessary occasional maintenance. Monitoring for changes in quality or functionality is required. Typical maintenance activities include sediment removal and invasive plant species removal. Observing for insufficient growth of desired plant species is also recommended.
USEPA Guiding Principles for Constructed Treatment Wetlands: Providing Water Quality and Wildlife Habitat
Rain gardens are vegetated areas that perform as small bioretention cells, cleaning stormwater and reducing runoff volume. At first glance a rain garden may appear as a normal planting bed; however, they are designed to withstand weather extremes of flooding and drought and high concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus, two of the most common nutrients carried in stormwater runoff.
Rain gardens mimic naturally occurring hydrologic processes. Depending on the size of the site, drainage needs and vertical distance to the water table, the rain garden can be either self-contained or can include an under-drain system. To perform its intended function the garden is comprised of engineered soil media and deep fibrous root plants appropriate for the region.
Multiple rain gardens work well space is limited, such as in parking lots and between sidewalks and streets.
Similar in function to rain gardens, bioswales are applicable for larger sites to accommodate greater stormwater volumes. Runoff water directed to bioswales is decelerated by the vegetation, and then filtered through an engineered subsoil layer, allowing eventual infiltration into core soils. Bioswales provide:
- Pollutant uptake
- Peak volume runoff reduction
- Groundwater infiltration
- Cost effective approach to stormwater management
To function properly, bioswales need adequate space and work well along roadsides, parking lot perimeters, and property boundaries. Bioswales are designed to drain within a specific time period to avoid odor and mosquito breeding. Specific but infrequent maintenance practices are necessary for the success of bioswales.
Vegetated roof tops, or Green Roofs are widely accepted in Europe, and gaining respect in the United States. Green roofs are a contained space of plant material growing on top of a structure as opposed to in the ground. The benefits of green roofs include:
- Rainwater capture, storage and return to the atmosphere via transpiration and evaporation.
- Filtering of excessive stormwater that is not absorbed and becomes runoff.
- Reduction in peak volume stormwater
- Heat mitigation and energy savings through rooftop cooling effects
- Smog and dust particle reduction from ability of roof to trap pollutants
- Aesthetic and social benefits of usable green space
- Noise reduction
- Fire retardant
There are three types of green roofs, extensive, semi-intensive and intensive. Intensive green roofs have heavier load requirements, expanded plant palette and are an accessible amenity for human interaction. Semi-intensive green roofs have a moderate load requirement and plant palette, and accommodate limited human interaction. Extensive green roofs have a more shallow soil layer, limited plant palette and are not suitable for human interaction. All types extend the life of the building’s roof membrane, reduce heating and cooling costs and reduce atmospheric and water pollution.
Permeable & Porus Paving
Impervious paving is the nemesis to integrated stormwater management. In response to environmental needs, the paving industry has brought forth a sustainable alternative to concrete and asphalt - permeable and porous paving solutions. This approach allows water infiltration for groundwater recharge, reduces runoff and enhances the ability for onsite stormwater management.
Permeable paving systems consist of turf and gravel grid systems that accommodate vehicles – even fire trucks. Interlocking permeable paver systems allow infiltration to occur through the void space between units.
Porous paving surfaces have voids and a gravel reservoir beneath the surface temporarily storing runoff water until it is infiltrated into subsoil. These surfaces look similar to traditional concrete and asphalt.
Fire lanes, parking lots, overflow parking lots, and plazas are appropriate surfaces for permeable and porous paving applications.
Site Analysis & Design
In our approach to eco-effective, sustainable solutions, we evaluate a site’s
- Hydrological functions and opportunities
- Soil and plant health and reclamation opportunities
- Vegetation as a tool for water & air pollution mitigation
- Energy & water consumption reduction
- Reuse and regeneration of sustainable materials and resources
- Human health and well being
- Financial feasibility
After the site analysis, our eco-driven project team member devise a results oriented feasibility report and concept plan based on experience and methodologies from:
- Green Infrastructure
- Integrated Water Management
- Low Impact Development
- Sustainable Sites InitiativeTM
Innovative design options (some or all, depending on viability) that may be incorporated into a site’s project include:
- Rain water and condensate collection system
- Downspout disconnection
- Constructed wetlands
- Vegetated strips and rain gardens
- Green Roofs
- Regionally adaptive and or native plant materials
- Pervious/permeable paving
After finalization of the design phase, BlueGreen Synergy provides construction administration to ensure quality control and design adherence. This service includes assistance with all aspects of implementation:
- Pre-Construction Contractor bidding process
- Materials bidding process
- Product substitution reviews and approvals
- Installation field observation, communication & reporting
- Inspection & testing coordination
- Construction team conference attendance
- Supplemental documents
- Change order review
- Project schedule monitoring
- Project close-out
- Post Construction start up
- As-built record drawings coordination
- Maintenance & Operations coordination
- Warranty review
Choosing installation contractors and suppliers of non-propriety products can be a time consuming and overwhelming process for the client. Choosing the optimal construction contractor and premium products can be risky. Because project success and client satisfaction are of foremost concern, we work with a select group of preferred providers – both suppliers and construction contract companies. When geographically and economically feasible, we encourage our clients to utilize the products and construction services of this group of preferred vendors.
Upon completion of installation, BlueGreen Synergy stays with the project through engagement in our Performance Monitoring Program.
"Now what?" you may ask. Your property has been through the design and implementation phases and is ready to perform as a sustainable site. Wait - not so fast. The key to sustainable sites is adherence to and continuation of appropriate maintenance. The GOOD NEWS is that with our eco-effective, site-specific programs, LESS IS ACTUALLY MORE.
Time and time again property owners and facility managers trade war stories of grounds maintenance nightmares. Abused and neglected landscapes. irrigation systems in disrepair. Plants are dying. Brown spots, insect, weeds. Too wet. Too dry. Too expensive. Sound familiar? READ ON….
We are keenly aware of the outdated maintenance practices and cost cutting maneuvers associated with the groundskeeping industry. However, overcoming these issues requires a departure from current practices, a movement towards eco-effectiveness. That’s where BlueGreen SiteCare comes in.
Our SiteCare maintenance programs are prescriptive and customized to each individual site. Once your property is retrofitted for integrated water management, BlueGreen Synergy works with your landscape contractor to educate their staff and to execute your custom BlueGreen SiteCare program. As a property owner and or facilities manager, you’ll reap the benefits of a healthier, easy-to-care-for working landscape.
PROGRAM ENROLLMENT BENEFITS
- Reduces demand on property management
- Increases water management efficiency
- Reduces demand on potable water supply
- Improves onsite water quality
- Reduction in wasted landscape maintenance dollars
- Enhances value of landscape improvement capital
- Improves property visual appearance and longevity
- Develops resource efficient property
SITE ANALYSIS & INVENTORY
A thorough examination of your property’s use, amenities, existing stormwater controls, irrigation system, pest, weed and fertilization management, soils, trees, plants and turf is performed.
A plan to insure effective communication between BlueGreen Synergy consultant and all parties involved in or responsible for the site is created and implemented.
After completion of analysis, a prescriptive grounds maintenance program is written and provided to owner and all parties involved in care of the property. The program is detailed and specific to the site elements and geographical location and includes industry average pricing for program services. We also provide an educational session to groundskeeping staff to insure understanding of new eco-effective methods. To promote adherence to the program, SiteCare also includes bi-annual site visits and meetings with groundskeeping staff, with a follow-up report to owner and/or facilities manager.
- SITECARE is also offered to new construction landscapes that were designed within the guidelines of LID, GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE and/or SITES™.
- SITECARE may qualify your property for LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M Certification.
BLUEGREEN TEK – Backed by science. Driven by performance.
BlueGreen Tek is a strategic partnering relationship between BlueGreen Synergy and select, third party comprehensive irrigation water management providers. This service is a necessary component of our Performance Monitoring services, delivering sustainable, science based solutions for water management in urban landscapes and agriculture. Through these providers’ proprietary, patented software and systems, BlueGreen Tek integrates state-of-the art technology with ecology resulting in extraordinary and measurable water savings.
- Remote systems monitoring in Real Time
- Superior Range-based soil moisture technology
- Enhanced System Performance
- Industry proven Best Management Practices
- Detailed system audits and utility bill audits
- 24/7 trained Agronomists on staff
- Rain event management
- Performance based guaranteed results.
This comprehensive approach to commercial and agricultural irrigation water management results in extensive water savings, averaging a 62% consumption reduction in irrigation alone.
Green Building Project Certification
With an emphasis on points in Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency categories, BlueGreen Synergy offers project certification services for the following third party green building rating systems:
USGBC LEED (U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
- LEED v3 for New Construction
- LEED v3 for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
- LEED v3 for Schools
- LEED for Retail
- LEED for Healthcare
- LEED for Neighborhood Development
SITES™ (The Sustainable Sites Initiative™)
Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks 2009
Education & Outreach
Because we are on a quest to change cultural beliefs and practices in stormwater management and landscape preservation, both education and outreach are vital to the success of our commitment to sustainability.
We educate our clients on the virtues of green infrastructure and sustainable sites to ensure client satisfaction and continued engagement with our services and programs. Understanding the operational aspects of integrated water management allows the owner and staff to stay informed of the performance of their working landscapes. Awareness of the long-term benefits reassures the client of the value of their investment and provides a marketing edge to attract tenants.
Because our customized maintenance specifications are a major departure from traditional landscape maintenance, we make every effort to educate the property’s groundskeeping staff, to teach the merits of eco-friendly site maintenance and to ensure adherence to our program. As part of our commitment to sustainability, we believe that changing cultural practices in landscape maintenance can be accomplished, one groundskeeper at a time.
Concern for the environment is no longer limited to a few, and recognition of the need to protect and conserve our limited water resources is gaining attention. We want to spread the word of the importance of green infrastructure and landscape preservation and can think of no better way than engaging the public. Watch for upcoming Webinars and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to help make our water and earth clean and safe for all of its inhabitants.
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Lightweight Drop-Over Cable Ramps
Lightweight drop-over cable ramps are placed over cable and hose lines that run along the ground and have a lightweight construction that helps facilitate setup. These cable ramps protect the lines from damage due to foot and vehicle traffic. They also keep hose and cable neatly covered and have a highly visible yellow color to prevent tripping hazards. These ramps are standalone sections and can't be combined with more ramps, so they're suitable for short runs of cable and hose. They can also be used as speedbumps and include an asphalt mounting kit for permanent installations. They're weather- and chemical-resistant, so they're often used in indoor and outdoor applications like warehouses, manufacturing, parking lots, and garages.


Okolju prijazni leseni lamelirani lepljenci / Environmentally friendly glued laminated timber
Ključne besede: lepljenje; les; melamin-urea-formaldehidno lepilo; utekočinjen les; termična modifikacija
Abstract: Bonding performance of glued laminated timber, which was produced from the heat treated wood and bonded with the adhesive mixture containing different proportions of liquefied wood, was studied. The results of the shear strength of the adhesive bond indicated that the heat treated wood bonded with the adhesive mixture containing liquefied wood can be used as elements for windows. Standard requirements have been fulfilled with the specimens, which were bonded with the adhesive mixture containing 25 % of liquefied wood and 75 % of melamine-urea-formaldehyde adhesive. Novel laminated composites from heat treated wood, bonded with new type of adhesives, represent ecologically friendly products because a part of adhesive was made from natural renewable material – wood. No chemicals were used for the improvement of durability of wood. The increased durability and improved dimensional stability of the wood was achieved by the heat treatment.
Key words: bonding; wood; melamine-urea-formaldehyde adhesive; liquefied wood; heat treatment


VOID AND KARST DETECTION
Terravision Exploration utilises the most modern equipment and geophysical techniques to best image and map the subsurface. The ability to conduct a rapid and non-invasive survey is key to delineating potential geohazards such as voids and karstic features.
Air and water filled voids form below the surface and can be extremely hazardous to any development and project site. We implement geophysical techniques to explore for buried sink holes, vaults and crypts on a variety of development and construction sites with the aim of delivering action points for remediation.
A range of site specific geophysical techniques can assist in locating voidal structures as well as leaching and migration pathways of ground water.
Terravision Exploration have extensive practical experience and knowledge in defining these features.


Gomaco C-450 48ft Bridge Deck Finisher
Located at: Westcon - Winnipeg Sales
GOMACO Corporation pioneered the development of the first cylinder finisher over 50 years ago. The late Harold W. Godberson, founder of GOMACO Corporation, developed and manufactured a bridge deck finisher to meet the growing needs for bridge markets. Considered to be a milestone, the cylinder finisher made GOMACO a recognized name in the construction industry.
Today, GOMACO cylinder finishers are designed for versatility with the C-450. It is easy to operate and saves time and labor costs on all of your concrete finishing projects.
Pin-connected sections provide fast setup time and the versatility to fit exact job requirements. The C-450 frame widths range from 12 feet (3.66 m) to 104 feet (31.7 m), with transitional framework attached.
Introducing The High-Production Screed For Slabs & Bridge Decks
- Introducing the revolutionary high-production, truss-mounted screed, for paving of bridge decks, flat slabs, and concrete floors.
- The new GOMACO screed can advance as much as four feet (1.22 m) in a single pass to drastically reduce your finishing time, providing savings in your concrete delivery cost and total project labor.
- The leading auger is 5.7 feet (1.74 m) long and provides high-production strike-off action and reduces the number of puddlers you need out in front for the project.
- The five foot (1.52 m) long finishing cylinder compacts and finishes the concrete in a single pass.
- The six foot (1.83 m) trailing screed provides the final finish to the surface with a unique GOMACO-designed vibratory system.
- The GOMACO high-production screed with a patent pending design for tilt and skew is mounted to our C-450 truss system.
- This is instrumental in the optional 3D package available for the high-production screed to finish to a 3D model design.
- The new screed system now allows you to economically finish city streets, concrete floors, bridge decks, tunnels, and canals at widths up to 104 feet (31.7 m).
- GOMACO was founded to manufacture bridge deck finishing equipment and continues to be “Dedicated to Concrete – Dedicated to You” and continues the work to advance bridge deck and flat slab technology.


French energy developer Meridiam has secured a contract to construct and operate a 64 MWp photovoltaic solar plantin Sokodé, central Togo.
According to a report by Energy Capital Power, contract for the project was signed with Togolese Government officials and EDF in Dubai on December 4, 2023.
Per the contract Meridiam will provide funding, design, build and operate the plant for a period of 25 years.
Construction is expected to commence in mid-2024, creating over 200 local jobs during both the construction and operation phases.
The solar plant, situated in Salimde, will mark Togo’s second solar power facility alongside the existing plant located in Blitta.
With a portfolio spanning solar, hydro, wind, biomass and geothermal projects, Meridiam continues to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable energy solutions across Africa, totaling over 500 MW in installed capacity.


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With over 15 years of masonry, landscape, and construction experience, Chisel Stoneworks has the knowledge and skills to create your custom stone or paver patios, walkways, stone walls, and fireplace.
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The design of the History Faculty building was an entry into an architectural competition in 1963. The winning design was conceived by James Frazer Stirling and the resultant structure is almost identical to the original plans. However, after the competition, it was discovered that a part of the original site was unavailable to the University and the building was turned 90 degrees to fit the land available. The building was completed in 1968 and awarded a Royal Institute of British Architects Gold Medal in 1970. The building is listed by English Heritage.
"The building was the subject of a limited competition and, apart from changes in siting, is almost the same as the original project. It was necessary to provide multi-directional approaches in the History Faculty. To allow for different cross-campus circulation routes four entrances have been provided, two of which are at ground level. At the front of the building there is also an approach by ramp to the staff entrance."
James Stirling, Michael Wilford and Associates. James Stirling, Buildings and Projects. p97.
Architecturally, Stirling's Faculty building arouses great interest, and visitors come from all over the world to view it; so many in fact, that the times during which they can actually come into the library itself (the central focus of the building) has to be restricted.


Crush and run is one of the cheapest materials that can be used in a gravel driveway at about $0.40 per square foot. Cost per cubic yard is about $20 and per ton about $28 . This material-also known as crusher run, quarry process, dense grade aggregate or road stone-is the combination of crushed rock and dust created in the process.
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The industry recognized rule-of-thumb for proper drainage away from a building through the landscaping is a minimum of a 5% to 10% slope away from the building, for at least ten feet from the building. This equates to a minimum of a six to 12 inch slope away from the building. Over time, the landscaping around a building will settle next to the foundation due to the freeze/thaw cycle of this climate. That makes this a continual maintenance issue that needs to be checked on a regular basis as needed. In most cases, improper landscaping or faulty gutters/downspouts are the reason for basements getting wet from ground water. The goal of proper landscaping is to direct ground/rain water away from the foundation.
The goal of gutters and downspouts is to direct ground/rain water away from the foundation. The gutters collect the water from the perimeter of the roof, channel it into a downspout, and the downspout directs the water away from the building in a controlled direction. The basic elements required for this to work are:
- Keeping the gutters clear and properly pitched. If the gutter gets plugged or sloped in the wrong direction, rain can spill over the top of the gutter, causing the water to fall directly next to the foundation in high amounts.
- Keeping the downspouts clear. If the downspout is plugged, the rain water can not be channeled through the downspout and will run over the top of the gutters. Also, if the downspouts are plugged over winter, they can freeze and burst at the seams. This will cause the rain water to spill out the back side of the downspout even if everything is unplugged, and cause excessive amounts of water to be spilled next to the foundation.
- Maintain proper downspout extensions. The rule of thumb is to have downspout extensions long enough to dispense the rain water at least six feet away from the foundation. They also must be continually inspected to verify that they have not been disconnected from the downspout.
WINDOW WELLS – The bottom of the window well should have at least 12 inches of breaker (2” to 3”) rock at the bottom to act as a drain to drain sitting water down lower. This should be covered with an inch or two of small gravel to act as a filter to keep the “breaker rock drain” from plugging. The top of the small gravel should be at least 4” below the masonry window opening.
*All of the above information is trademarked and is the property of RESTORx. We feel it is the most current and accurate information available but we do not guarantee it be the only proper solution. Written by Stephen Gitz, CR, WLS, CMP


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Our company was founded in 1982 - and began trading as a manufacturer of metal poles.
Following several years of experience and during the 1990s, the production line was extended to wood and aluminum tripods and a wide range of accessories for surveying.
In 1999, our factory relocated to a warehouse of over 1,000 meters square in Lonate Pozzolo.
Trimli has grown to become a prefessional and reputable supplier for businesses and professionals : from architectural practices, to construction and civil engineering firms, topographical services, technical services and quantity surveying companies.


India’s largest airport, the upcoming Jewar Airport in Uttar Pradesh, is all set to be developed as a world-class facility by Zurich Airport International AG. Apart from the Swiss company, Adani and GMR-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) and two other firms took part in the financial bidding to build Delhi-NCR’s third airport. Jewar Airport, which is touted as India’s biggest airport when it is fully built, will come up in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar district, as per a PTI report. Delhi-NCR already has two airports- the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi and Hindon Airport (VIDX) in Ghaziabad.
The Jewar Airport or the Noida International Greenfield Airport will be built over 5,000 hectares. The airport will be built at an estimated cost of Rs 29,560 crore, the project’s nodal officer Shailendra Bhatia was quoted as saying in the airport. Zurich Airport International AG was selected after it emerged as the highest bidder for developing the Jewar airport during the financial bids.
Four firms- Anchorage Infrastructure Investments Holdings Limited, DIAL, Adani Enterprises Limited, and Zurich Airport International AG were selected for the financial bids after they cleared the technical criteria. During the financial bids, held at Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) office, the selection for concessionaire was done on the basis of premium per passenger (pax) offered by these aforementioned bidders. While Anchorage Infrastructure Investments Holdings Limited offered Rs 205 per pax, DIAL offered Rs 351 per pax, Adani Enterprises Limited offered Rs 360 per pax, and Zurich Airport International AG Rs 400.97 per pax, according to the airport.
Zurich Airport AG stated that during the first phase, the capital investments are expected to be worth CHF 650 million or around Rs 4,657 crore. The first phase of the airport will be constructed in four years. During the first phase, the airport will be spread over 1,334 hectares. During the first phase, 12 million passengers per year will be accommodated, the report said. Zurich Airport AG is currently constructing as many as eight airports in South America. Among them, four airports are in Brazil, two in Chile, one each in Bogotá and Curaçao.
Uttar Pradesh government has entrusted the NIAL as the nodal authority. The NIAL floated a global tender for constructing Jewar Airport on May 30, this year.


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This new classroom building for the Albuquerque public school system is designed as an exciting and functional facility, which will promote creativity and be conducive to teaching and learning. This project is seeking USGBC LEED For Schools, Gold Certification. Many of the same LEED strategies listed in the Duranes Elementary project have been utilized here, with the addition of natural light monitors, an active recycling room, and enhanced acoustics. The classrooms have been designed to be spacious, quiet and naturally lit. - Spacious. Each classroom, which will house 4th and 5th grade students, is approximately 980 square feet. Larger classrooms which were requested by the user group allow various furniture layouts, reduce overcrowding and can facilitate project-based learning. - Acoustics. Ceilings are constructed of Tectum, a unique structural panel which performs approximately 60% better in NRC (noise reduction) than the standard acoustical tiles. HVAC equipment is sound isolated from the classrooms and specified to have low operational noise. - Natural light / views. Our site necessitated a north / south orientation, so primary windows are to the east and the west. The sun has been controlled with large overhangs and orientation to limit glare and overheating. Large "light monitors" have…
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KANW is under construction and the steel and concrete block erection is well underway. The project includes the addition and remodel of the existing radio station headquarters located on Coal Avenue. Portions of the existing building are being remodeled including the entry, reception, store and toilet rooms. A second floor is being added which will include offices and a vocational classroom for high school students.
The new addition includes steel frame and light gauge framing, a new elevator shaft and new stairs to the second floor. Other primary construction materials include stucco, storefront windows, roofing, insulation, polished concrete, gypsum board, architectural steel fabrication, carpet tile, porcelain tile and casework. Baker A+D is looking forward to continuing to work with APS on this exciting project.
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A report released by the Commerce Department on Monday showed a modest increase in U.S. construction spending in the month of March.
The Commerce Department said construction spending inched up by 0.1 percent to an annual rate or $1.731 trillion in March after rising by 0.5 percent to a revised rate of $1.729 trillion in March. Economists had expected construction spending to increase by 0.7 percent.
The uptick in total construction spending came as spending on private construction rose by 0.2 percent to an annual rate of $1.380 trillion.
Residential construction jumped by 1.0 percent to a rate of $882.0 billion, but spending on non-residential construction tumbled by 1.2 percent to a rate of $497.6 billion.
Meanwhile, the report showed spending on public construction dipped by 0.2 percent to an annual rate of $350.8 billion.
Spending on educational construction slid by 0.8 percent to a rate of $80.3 billion, while spending on highway construction fell by 0.4 percent to a rate of $103.1 billion.


Wastewater treatment plant is built with Hungarian technology and ready-made houses can be built in Ghana. About this, István Joó, Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Affairs reported on Tuesday to the MTI from the capital of Ghana.In Kumari, the second largest city in the West African country, with a population of about two million, a foundation stone of EUR 10 million was cleaned up on Monday. In Black Africa, this is the first water management project funded by Eximbank. The plant was designed and built by Pureco Kft. This is a significant success for Hungary, as Ghanaian investors eventually chose Hungarian technology in a fairly strong competition, said István Joó.The plant will contribute to improving the quality of life of more than 100,000 people from mid-2020, and the company has begun negotiations with the Ghanaian side on the construction of further wastewater treatment plants, said the Deputy Secretary of State.Housing is one of the most serious problems for Africa, and so for Ghana, because it greatly affects the quality of life of the people living here, and ultimately whether they are looking for livelihood, happiness or away from home. The country of about 30 million will have to build nearly two million homes in the coming years, so it is of paramount importance that a Hungarian company Solin Energy Kft. The elements of this house have been made in Hungary, and Hungarian professionals have assembled them here in less than 11 days, according to local experts and ministry staff, a record in speed. The Hungarian company has now begun negotiations with the Ministry of Housing on the construction of 10,000 residential units.


1. When designing pipes and piping, you should first consider the components, hydraulic components, pipe joints, and flanges to be connected according to the hydraulic schematic diagram.
2. The laying arrangement and direction of the pipelines of the automatic horizontal hydraulic baler should be neat and consistent, with clear levels. Try to use horizontal or vertical pipe layout. The non-parallelism of horizontal pipes should be ≤2/1000; the non-verticality of vertical pipes should be ≤ 2/400, use level to detect.
3. There should be a gap of more than 10mm between parallel or intersecting piping systems.
4. The pipeline configuration must make the pipeline, hydraulic valve and other components easy to load, unload, and maintain. Any section of pipeline or component in the system should be freely disassembled and assembled without affecting other components.
5. When piping the automatic horizontal hydraulic baler, the pipe must have certain rigidity and anti-vibration ability.
6. The weight of the pipeline should not be borne by valves, pumps and other hydraulic components and accessories; nor should the pipeline support the weight of heavier components.
7. The long pipeline of the fully automatic horizontal hydraulic baler must consider effective measures to prevent the stress caused by the expansion and contraction of the pipe due to temperature changes
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As such, the Department amended paragraph (a)(1) of Section 403.21 to add Section 3006 of the IBC of 2015. For questions about the lighting at the City-County Building, please reach out to the Office of the Mayor. Wood columns shall not be less in nominal size than 4 inches by 4 inches (102 mm by 102 mm). Sometimes new opportunities or family changes lead to unexpected home sales. Pennsylvania Building Codes Codes CurrentCurrent Building Code 2018 of Pennsylvania IBC 2018 with amendments Residential Code 2018 of Pennsylvania IRC 2018 with amendments Existing Building Code 2018 of Pennsylvania IEBC 2018 with amendments Fire Code 2018 of Pennsylvania IFC 2018 without amendments Plumbing Code 2018 of Pennsylvania Table values are based on reinforcing bars with a minimum yield strength of 60,000 psi. Residential Code 2018 of Pennsylvania ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018) Part I Administrative Chapter 1 Scope and Administration Part II Definitions Chapter 2 Definitions Part III Building Planning and Construction Chapter 3 Building Planning Chapter 4 Foundations Chapter 5 Floors Online Shelter Permit NOTE: Any decks other than single story wood decks 8 feet or less in height measured from finish grade to finished deck surface shall require submittal of construction drawings. Further, these kinds of details will come under close scrutiny whenever you put your home on the market. DR means design is required in accordance with the applicable building code, or where there is no code, in accordance with . Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 3901 Penn Avenue. The edges of the vapor retarder shall extend at least 6 inches (152 mm) up the stem wall and shall be attached and sealed to the stem wall; and. Ashland, Barron, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Forest, Iron, Jackson, Bayfield, Douglas, Lincoln, Oneida, Sawyer, Washburn, Campbell, Carbon, Hot Springs, Johnson, Natrona, Sheridan, Uinta, Weston, One No. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure all required inspections are completed and approved. Plan Analyst Deck, Sign and Beam & Column Calculators are additional simple and effective design and code review software tools that will quickly become your go-to resources when working on associated tasks. Plan Analyst code compliance software programs make it easy for building officials, architects and other designers to quickly perform commercial and residential building code plan reviews / code studies. Code Compare. Plumbing Code adopted under this chapter. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Here are a few things you can expect to encounter: There are codes in place to ensure that you are being a good neighbor and not infringing on the property rights of those adjacent to you. Keystone State. Contact Integrous today! Most permits require at least simple plans to verify the legitimacy of your proposed work. This record will be useful as potential home buyers want proof of the legitimacy and quality of deck constructions. Minimum nominal thickness for plain masonry foundation, The minimum actual thickness of a load-bearing masonry wall shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) nominal or 3, Piers shall be constructed in accordance with, The maximum height of a 4-inch (102 mm) load-bearing masonry foundation wall supporting wood-frame, The unbalanced fill for 4-inch (102 mm) foundation, Plywood shall be of the following minimum, Where a major portion of the wall is exposed above ground and a better appearance is desired, the following plywood, Structural I A-C, Structural I B-C or Structural I C-C (Plugged) in accordance with DOC PS 1, A-C Group 1, B-C Group 1, C-C (Plugged) Group 1 or MDO Group 1 in accordance with DOC PS 1, Single Floor in accordance with DOC PS 1 or DOC PS 2. Title: Microsoft Word - Deck Permit . York, PA 17405 York, PA 17401 (717) 849-2329 (717) 744-8315 . Residential Code 2009 of Pennsylvania. Sill plate anchorage shall be in accordance with Sections, Wood foundations enclosing habitable or usable spaces located below, A porous layer of gravel, crushed stone or coarse sand shall be placed to a minimum thickness of 4 inches (102 mm) under the, A 6-mil-thick (0.15 mm) polyethylene vapor retarder shall be applied over the porous layer with the, In areas where a high water table or other severe soil-water conditions are known to exist, exterior foundation. That way, you can feel confident in the safety of your deck and in the resale value of your home. For decks and porches over 30 high or having a roof, a Permit is required. <> Here at Integrous, we have years of experience with the permitting process. In areas where hazard of termite damage is very heavy in accordance with. Allamakee, Black Hawk, Boone, Bremer, Buchanan, Buena Vista, Butler, Calhoun, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Dickinson, Emmet, Howard, Kossuth, Lyon, Mitchell, O'Brien, Osceola, Winneshiek, Androscoggin, Cumberland, Hancock, Kennebec, Waldo, Washington, Aroostook, Franklin, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Alger, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Emmet, Iosco, Kalkaska, Lake, Luce, Mackinac, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Osceola, Otsego, Roscommon, Schoolcraft, Wexford, Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Keweenaw, Marquette. Plan Analyst Deck, Sign and Beam & Column Calculators are additional simple and effective design and code review software tools that will quickly become your go-to resources when working on associated tasks. While it is never wise to complete work without a permit, there are ways to make sure that previously unpermitted work is brought up-to-code. When returning the Building Permit Application, the following items are required: Blank typicalforms (to fill in your information): Application and Plans Review: When you bring your plans into the office, the permit technician will check your application and plans submission for completeness and verify who is to be contacted when the Permit is ready to be issued. Chapter 5 General Building Heights and Areas. Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum or copper roofing nails, minimum 12 gage [0.105 inch (3 mm)] shank with a minimum 3 / 8-inch (10 mm) diameter head, ASTM F 1667, of a length to penetrate through the roofing materials and a minimum of 3 / 4 inch (19 mm) into the roof sheathing. Some building departments also publish their own codes which may differ somewhat from the IRC. Soil classes are in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System and design lateral soil loads are for moist conditions without hydrostatic pressure. Over 90% of Pennsylvania's 2,562 municipalities have elected to administer and enforce the UCC locally, using their own employees or via certified third party agencies (private code enforcement agencies) that they have retained. Allen, Benton, Cass, Fountain, Fulton, Howard, Jasper, Kosciusko. Permits are the best way to ensure that you do not have to navigate a family tragedy or expensive legal and insurance fees down the road. This guide includes tables for sizing all structural elements including footings. If you attempt to build a deck without a permit, you run the risk of doing physical and economic harm to yourself and your community. Building code officials and inspectors are not permitted to enter your home, accessory structures, or . NR indicates no vertical reinforcement is required. T he purpose of 2015 Changes to the Pennsylvania Uniform Construc- tion Code is to familiarize builders, building officials, fire officials, plans examiners, inspectors, design professionals, contractors and others in the construction industry with the changes in the 2015 Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC).This publication is designed to assist those code For SI:1 foot = 304.8 mm; 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 pound per square foot per foot = 0.1571 kPa, For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm; 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 pound per square foot per foot = 0.1571 kPa. UpCodes offers a consolidated resource of construction and building code grouped by jurisdiction. If you put your home on the market, all of the records of building projects will be put on display. Since then, various codes issued by the ICC, including the International Building Code (IBC), have been adopted, in whole or in part, by reference into the UCC. Essentially, you will need to apply as if the building was never completed. A listing of all of Pennsylvania's municipalities and their decisions regarding local enforcement of the UCC can be accessed below by clicking on the link entitled "Municipal Elections and Contact Information" (under the "Local Enforcement" header). Over 90% of Pennsylvanias 2,562 municipalities elected to administer and enforce the UCC locally. The UCC Administration and Enforcement regulation adopted the 2018 International Building Code and the 2018 International Residential Code (code for one- and two-family dwellings no more than 3 stories in height) throughout Pennsylvania (effective date February 14, 2022). Changes can be made permanent by changing the data file using the setup section of Plan Analyst, or specific reports can be edited for special conditions. UCC Codes. By definition, a permit needs to be acquired before you start the building process. When returning the . See Section R402.2 for maximum cementitious materials content. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Footings shall not bear on frozen soil unless the frozen condition is permanent. In 1999, the Legislature established the act and directed the Department to promulgate regulations adopting certain building codes as the Uniform Construction Code (UCC). When your home is revalued, you are likely to have your property taxes adjusted. The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) enforces the City's codes for the safe and lawful construction and use of buildings. There are multiple ICC Chapters in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania code adoption status on the ICC website. Where a design or construction contract is signed before this effective date, application may be made and permit issued under the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) in effect at the time of contract as long as application is made August 14, 2022 or before. Refer to, Unbalanced backfill height is the difference in height between the exterior finish ground level and the lower of the top of the. This Subchapter cited in 34 Pa. Code 5.118 (relating to transportation, machinary, and platforms); 34 Pa. Code 5.165 (relating to repairs); 34 Pa. Code 5.181 (relating to general); 34 Pa. Code 11.52 (relating to heating and passing rivets); 34 Pa. Code 13.172 (relating to platforms); 34 Pa.Code 29.148 (relating to oiling and Bar spacing shall not exceed 48 inches on center and shall not be less than one-half the nominal wall thickness. Where the roof sheathing is less than 3 / 4 inch (19 mm) thick, the . Pricing; . Insulation requirements are for protection against frost damage in heated buildings. For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mil = 0.0254 mm. No inspections can be performed until the Permit has been paid for in full. Policies For all other decks, a Building Permit and Occupancy Permit will be required. The porous fill shall be covered with strips of 30-pound (13.6 kg) asphalt paper or 6-mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene to. Some building codes require inspections while building is in process while others only require an inspection after the work is done. Note: Once a permit or license has been issued, refunds are not provided. Concentrated loads and their points of application; The percolation rate for good drainage is over 4 inches per hour, medium drainage is 2 inches to 4 inches per hour, and poor is less than 2 inches per hour. However, regardless of the specific requirements, it is imperative that you adhere to setback regulations, as failing to do so can leave you liable to class action from an aggrieved neighbor. This set of requirements ensures that anyone can access your deck easily and safely. Please see our page on the California Building Standards Commission for more information on these documents. Maximum spacings shown are the values calculated for the specified bar size. 4 bar within 12 inches of the top of the wall, Well-graded gravels, gravel sand mixtures, little or no fines, Poorly graded gravels or gravel sand mixtures, little or no fines, Well-graded sands, gravelly sands, little or no fines, Poorly graded sands or gravelly sands, little or no fines, Inorganic silts and very fine sands, rock flour, silty or clayey fine sands or clayey silts with slight plasticity, Inorganic silts, micaceous or diatomaceous fine sandy or silty soils, elastic silts. Similarly, the IBC brings together the time-honored practices with new technologies and developments in architectural design. A collapsed deck can cause severe injury and even death. Adoption of the 2018 Editions of the Guidelines for, Pennsylvania Bulletin Volume 48 Number 39, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, UCC Administration and Enforcement regulation, Department of Labor & Industry, Uniform Construction Code, Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy Classification, Chapter 5 General Building Heights and Areas, Chapter 39 Power and Lighting Distribution, Section 1006 Number of Exits and Exit Access Doorways, http://www.dli.pa.gov/ucc/pages/default.aspx, https://www.osfc.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx, https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/facilities/safety/Pages/Building%20Safety.aspx. So while you will need to check with your local building codes before embarking on new construction, here is what you can expect regardless of where you live. Part III Building Planning and Construction, Chapter 13 General Mechanical System Requirements, Chapter 14 Heating and Cooling Equipment and Appliances, Chapter 19 Special Appliances, Equipment and Systems, Chapter 22 Special Piping and Storage Systems, Chapter 37 Branch Circuit and Feeder Requirements, Chapter 39 Power and Lighting Distribution, Chapter 43 Class 2 Remote-Control, Signaling and Power-Limited Circuits, Appendix A Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping, Appendix B Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped With Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances and Appliances Listed for Use With Type B Vents, Appendix C Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems, Appendix D Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation, Appendix E Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings, Appendix G Piping Standards for Various Applications, Appendix J Existing Buildings and Structures, Appendix T [RE] Solar-Ready ProvisionsDetached One- And Two-Family Dwellings and Townhouses. 4 bar at the top and the bottom of the footing. Where a design or construction contract is signed before this effective date, application may be made and permit issued for accessibility provisions under the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) in effect at the time of contract as long as application is made June 25, 2022 or before. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. However, if your construction is not up-to-code, you will be required to get it up-to-code, and inspectors will ensure that you do. Again, the nature of inspection requirements will vary from municipality to municipality. Interior covering. 2022 CODE CHANGES (2018 I-CODES ADOPTION), Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement, Retail & Auto Dealership Occupancy Inspections, Vacant/Abandoned/Foreclosed Property Registration Form, Deck Stairs, Handrails & Guards Construction Specifications. Dog Licenses REScheck product enables builders, designers, and contractors to determine whether new homes, additions, and alterations meet the requirements of the IECC or a number of state energy codes. Refer to, Horizontal reinforcement requirements are for reinforcing bars with a minimum yield strength of 40,000 psi and, Table values are based on reinforcing bars with a minimum yield strength of 60,000 psi, Vertical reinforcement with a yield strength of less than 60,000 psi and/or bars of a different size than specified in the table are permitted in accordance with, NR indicates no vertical wall reinforcement is required, except for 6-inch nominal, DR means design is required in accordance with the applicable. Search a chapter, section, or keyword in the search bar. City Directory There will be paperwork attached with your Permit explaining when inspections will be done during the construction process. Enforcement of the UCC began in April 2004. These pages provide information regarding Pennsylvania's statewide building code, generally known as the Uniform Construction Code (UCC). OneStopPGH, Boards, Authorities, Commissions . Potential buyers will be turned off by the risks of a home without the proper permits and inspections. Certified third party agencies hired by property owners (or their contractors) enforce the residential requirements of the UCC in all opt-out municipalities. Not only can a fire destroy your home or property, but it can also spread to neighbors, thus putting those who had no say in your decks construction at risk. Backfill shall not be placed against the wall until the wall has sufficient strength and has been anchored to the floor above, or has been sufficiently braced to prevent damage by the backfill. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. Mayor's Office For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa. 1. 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Open Gov Portal Plasticity Index (PI) of 15 or greater, determined in accordance with ASTM D 4318. We are currently utilizing the 2009 International Residential Code in Pennsylvania and will continue to do so until the end of 2012. . Even if you are building your deck for your own use and you have no plans to sell your home in the foreseeable future, the record of the permit will be filed. Please go to "Regulations and Statutes" for further information. Extended below the frost line specified in Table R301.2. Deck joists shall be permitted to cantilever not greater than onefourth of the actual, adjacent joist span. The exact distance requirements of setbacks are set by the municipality. This is definitely not one of those situations when you want to ask forgiveness rather than permission. (3) Outside stairs shall be accessible and unobstructed at all times of occupancy. If a municipality has "OPTED-OUT," the Department is responsible for all commercial code enforcement in that municipality. fences _____ Sample List of Code Violations: Multifamily Dwellings . Codes; Features. The For SI: 1 pound per square inch = 6.895 kPa. (This time frame only applies if all required pre-construction approvals have been submitted with the Permit Application.). and to make any changes it deems necessary if the One-eighth inch (3 mm) cement-based, fiber-reinforced, waterproof coating. Jump to a chapter through the table of contents. that has adopted a plumbing code and accompanying Please be advised that the Courts decision does not affect enforcement of the non-accessibility requirements of the Uniform Construction Code. American Institute of Architects AIA Pennsylvania represents architects in the state. Tonight, the City-County Building is illuminated in a standard colorful roatation with no affilation. MDIA Inspectors provide a 24 hour turn around time for inspections. If your deck is considered up-to-code, you will receive a permit, although you may be given a fine. Certification of Individuals and Third Pennsylvania Bulletin outlines the changes. %PDF-1.3 (1) and, Where reinforcement is required by this code to terminate with a standard hook, the hook shall comply with, Requirements for installation of masonry veneer, stucco and other wall coverings on the exterior of. A municipality within a county of the second class authority to promulgate and enforce this plumbing code COMcheck enables architects, builders, designers, and contractors to determine whether new commercial or high-rise residential buildings, additions, and alterations meet the requirements of the IECC and ASHRAE Standard 90.1. Unbalanced backfill height shall not exceed 4 feet (1219 mm). Integrous Fences and Users of Plan Analyst in Pennsylvania have included: Visit the U.S. Department of Energy website to see the latest on energy code adoption in Pennsylvania, including the use of COMcheck and REScheck Energy Code compliance software. Stair location, geometry and all railings and/or guarding. ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS: . Here are some things to keep in mind if you are either considering moving forward without a permit or need to get a permit for a deck thats already been completed. Municipalities are permitted to adopt ordinance specifying a period prior to August 14, 2022. Where splices are necessary in reinforcement, the length of lap splice shall be in accordance with Table R611.5.4. Rather, there are sections of the Residential CodeThat Apply to building standards related to structures such as railings, stairs, stringers, treads, footings, framin and ledger boards . The minimum yield strength of reinforcing steel shall be 40,000 psi (, Panel-to-panel connections shall be made with. Access openings through the floor shall be a minimum of 18 inches by 24 inches (457 mm by 610 mm). % The construction of buildings and structures in accordance with the provisions of this code shall result in a system that provides a complete load path that meets the requirements for the transfer of loads from their point of origin through the load-resisting elements to the foundation. Decks less than 30 high (measured from grade) do not require a Building Permit. Pennsylvania is in FEMA Region 3. There are over 8,500 registered and reciprocal architects in Pennsylvania. General Construction . Continuing Education ProvidersContractor LicensingL&I EnforcementLocal EnforcementFormsUCC Review & Advisory CouncilContacts. Today, most permits ensure that new structures adhere to the International Building Code (IBC). All joints in membrane waterproofing shall be lapped and sealed with an adhesive compatible with the membrane. Tax Info (1); Constructing in accordance with ASCE 32; or, Foundation anchorage, spaced as required to provide equivalent anchorage to. The minimum specified compressive strength of. The Regulations will be updated to reflect these changes in approximately 60 days. The maximum anchor bolt spacing shall be 4 feet (1219 mm)for buildings over two, Where continuous wood foundations in accordance with. In either case, you are allowed to build taller guardrails as long as they conform to all other requirements stated in the code. 1200112028), shall retain the Here at Integrous, we are happy to provide all plans and details needed to obtain your deck permit. Borough of Bellevue handles residential, including decks and . Wood columns shall be protected against decay as set forth in, All surfaces (inside and outside) of steel columns shall be given a shop coat of rust-inhibitive paint, except for corrosion-resistant steel and steel treated with coatings to provide, The columns shall be restrained to prevent lateral displacement at the bottom end. Deck Railing Codes Most jurisdictions follow the International Building Code, which devotes one sectionR507to deck construction. However, there are a number of rules of thumb when setting out to build a new deck. Adopts With Amendments: International Residential Code 2009 (IRC 2009) . The PA UCC first took effect on April 9, 2004 with the adoption and use of the ICC's International Codes 2003. Stay-in-place forms constructed of rigid foam plastic shall be protected on the interior of the building as required by, Termite hazards. Crushed stone shall be angular in nature and meet ASTM C 33, with the maximum size stone not to exceed. 5 0 obj may not administer and enforce the International The Building Codes Assistance Project also provides information on Pennsylvanias building energy codes. Make sure to check with your local building codes to see what kind of detail is required. Horizontal insulation shall be extruded polystyrene insulation. A 6-mil-thick (0.15 mm) polyethylene film shall be applied over the below-, The space between the excavation and the foundation wall shall be backfilled with the same material used for footings, up to a height of 1 foot (305 mm) above the footing for well-drained sites, or one-half the total back-fill height for poorly drained sites. Chapter 11, Appendix E of the International Building Code of 2018 and any other accessibility requirements contained in the 2018 I-codes referenced by the Uniform Construction Code were published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and became effective on June 15, 2019.


The thickness of epoxy flooring is directly related to the use of the project. For example, in high-traffic and industrial traffic environments and public parking lots, epoxy flooring is implemented with a higher thickness to be more resistant, but in private and low-traffic environments, epoxy flooring with a lower thickness will be implemented.
In environments with semi-heavy traffic, 2 to 3 mm thickness, in heavy traffic usually 3 to 4 mm, and in special conditions where the environment traffic is very high, up to 8 mm thickness may be required. When considering the thickness, paying attention to the two points of “project use” and “concrete flooring” is particularly important.
In general, the average implemented mode varies up to 3 mm and 4 mm depending on the type of conditions. (In recent years, the term 3-mil epoxy flooring has become popular among non-experts, which is completely wrong, and it should be noted that increasing the thickness of epoxy flooring will not always be a determining factor in the quality of this flooring. In most cases, the use of this term is only to confuse the customer by profit-seeking people.)


Buildings that Clear the Air
The Wall Street Journal recently posted an article we thought you may find interesting. An apartment building in Manhattan is the first of its kind to utilize titanium dioxide, a common ingredient in sunscreen, on its exterior. When applied the titanium dioxide reacts with sunlight to not only clean the structure itself, but also to purify the air around it. Part of a project known as iScape that helps cities develop sustainable strategies to fight air pollution,the results could have dramatic effects environmentally.


Highway Antiglare Barrier
For highway dividers eliminates oncoming headlight glare without reducing visibility.
Commuter Train stations
Dramex designed and manufactured special carbon steel styles for stairway infill panels, wall panels and partitions at rapid transit ground level,
underground and elevated station stops. Mesh was galvanized and powder coated to architects design. Similar style also used at elevated stations and ground level stations as bird screens. Primary requirement was
that the mesh was to be a wind break and rain screen. It was to be aesthetically pleasing while providing a security screen. The open mesh gives good see through characteristics which discourages vandalism and
graffiti. For more information contact a Dramex professional by e-mail or telephone.
Galvanized or epoxy coated paint is applied to a variety of Dramex Fencing panels in order to offer an aesthetically pleasing look. Ideal for fencing
systems surrounding rails in residential areas. Dramex fencing panels are low cost and low maintenance. Click her for more on Dramex
Security Fencing Panels.
Passenger Train Steps
Dramex is used as passenger train steps in order to make them safe, strong and low maintenance. Made of stainless steel Dramex designed special styles for
entry and exit stair treads of commuter train carriages. The product is anti-slip, strong while light in weight. Open mesh designs keep tread plate dry. Stainless steel eliminates maintenance and corrosion concerns.
Click here for more info on Dramex Stairtreads and Uniwalk.
Access for people with disabilities
Dramex can also be found in train access for people with disabilities. Dramex floor surfaces on and between passenger rail cars are slip-resistant
and glare from floor surfaces are reduced as far as practicable. Ideal for wheel chairs and the safety of disabled passengers. Dramex can also be used for easy storage in passenger trains.
Dramex is often found used in the construction of bridges. For more detailed information please refer to our construction section.
Dramex has designed special styles that are often required or ideal for the transportation of dangerous material or heavy equipment. Dramex is also used in rail cars for goods that require
special transport, for example Dramex is highly used in the transport of grain to keep vermin out of the rail car.
Other Railroads products
- Air filter system
- Exhaust vent
- Fan grille
- Intake grille
- Signal platforms
Please visit the construction page.


The project site is part of the UQU campus in Al-Aabedia, 10 km to the southeast of Makkah, on Al-Taif high way.
The university seeks the Master planning and design of a new academic spine, for male students. In more detail, the project includes the master planning of the new spine, the design of 4 new colleges, the expansion of 7 existing colleges, in addition to the design of 9 service and support facilities. The total gross built up area is about 476,366 m2 (as per the RFP). Figure 1 represent an indicative master plan for the project and its components.


HAT-SAN Shipyard began ship building. First delivery was a 1500 DWT Bunker Tanker “M/T Kaya Bener” for Turkish Owners.
New deliveries continued with sister of purse seiner/trawler fishing vessel series to Norwegian Owners.
HAT-SAN decided to start ship repair services and first repairs began on the pier with HS10 Type 10.000 MT lifting capacity “home made” floating dock.
World’s biggest powership “KARADENİZ POWERSHIP OSMAN KHAN” is delivered to the Owner as a conversion project.
A 55 ton BP ice breaker tug is completed and delivered to Owner.
New contracts are signed for new projects. One of them is a floating dock that is 10.000 MT lifting capacity to a Danish owner. One of the others is a 4000 CBM live fish carrier to Norwegian owners. Also, 65 m purse seiner/trawler project is signed for Norwegian owners. HAT-SAN started to build all three projects immediately.
The floating dock is completed and delivered to Turkish Navy at the first half of the year. Also, 10.000 MT floating dock is completed and delivered to Danish owner. HAT-SAN decided to increase repair capacity with building Panamax size floating dock “HULK” has started. “HULK” has 25.000 MT lifting capacity and 250 x 38 m in size.
Also, two sisters 4000 CBM Life Fish Carriers are delivered to Norwegian owners.
HAT-SAN made a decision to acquire next shipyard and expanded its capacity to 100.000 m2. New slipways, floating dock, workshop areas, social areas are under construction in this new area.
AMT Commander, one of the biggest barges in Europe, has been lengthened. Also, five megablocks were installed to the barge.
The third sister of 4000 CBM Live Fish Carriers is delivered to Norwegian owners in January 2022.
HAT-SAN continues its maintenance and repair activities and prepares to complete new Panamax size floating dock “HULK”


In Florida, it is presumed that materials delivered to a specific construction site were incorporated therein. With few exceptions such as ready-mix concrete, which has a limited time for placement, proving incorporation can be difficult. Materialmen usually do not have an employee at the construction site who observes the materials actually being incorporated. However, Florida law addresses this problem by providing that after evidence is presented in a lawsuit which establishes materials were delivered to a construction site, it is presumed they were incorporated. For example, if a materialman has delivery tickets signed by the customer at the construction site demonstrating that the materials were received, the courts accept that the materials were incorporated into the improvement. The burden is on the materialman to prove the materials were actually delivered to the construction site. As a result, materialmen should require all delivery truck drivers to obtain signed delivery tickets describing the delivered materials. Additionally, delivery truck drivers should take photographs (with a date stamp) of the delivered materials on the construction site to be included in the company records.
This information presents the general scheme of Florida’s Construction Lien Law as of May 2020. The Construction Lien Law is constantly being amended; therefore, this material should not be relied upon in place of experienced legal advice in specific situations. This material is copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without written permission from Barry Kalmanson, Esq.


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Salary ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 a month job type full-time
Full job description
– allocation of manpower, machinery and materials as required.
– supervision the project including installing, erection and commissioning and start-up.
– coordinate with sub contractor
– ensure project completion as per schedule.
– keep the project team updated on the progress.
– ensure safety at work.
– coordinate with other teams and get required support.
– prepare and submit progress report
– planning erection sequence and ensure that it`s followed to complete project as per given timeline and schedule.
Job type: full-time
Salary: ₹25,000.00 – ₹60,000.00 per month
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This section in collaboration with machine maintenance section is concerned with the physical preservation of the building, plumbing work, electrical work at Ocean Road Cancer Institute with the main aim of enabling the institute to run as effectively as possible.
This Section will perform the following activities: –
- Oversee the maintenance of office buildings, grounds and utility facilities;
- Provide professional advice on effective and efficient use of the institute’s infrastructures;
- Supervise land scaping and estate demarcation;
- Undertake minor repair and rehabilitation activities; and
- Provide input in preparation of Terms of Reference for contract works and draft contracts for work services and outsourced services in liaison with PMU and Legal Services Unit.


Ron Steele has been an integral part of the UI Construction team since 1999 with more than 35 years' experience in the construction industry. In his role as Project Superintendent, Ron runs the day-to-day operations on the construction site and supervises all field staff to maintain the highest quality and successfully complete projects on schedule and within budget. He is the job-site point person for schedule coordination, material procurement and allocation of manpower as well as a mentor of our growing crew of carpenters and laborers.
Ron graduated from Roosevelt University with a degree in Business Administration. He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Carpenters and the American Association of Construction Superintendents.
Roosevelt University, Bachelor, Business Administration
International Brotherhood of Carpenters
American Association of Construction Superintendents
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Cavallia will be built in the prestigious district of Poznań - Św. Łazarz, bordering on the west with the Old Town. It is a mixed-used investment with 857 apartments constituting its most important part, in addition, office buildings and an entertainment and service zone will be built here. In total, 12 new buildings will be built on the 5.5-hectare area of the former cavalry barracks, and 5 historical buildings will be revitalized. The first stage of the project includes the construction of 269 apartments, including some located in intimate buildings of a higher standard. You can choose from functional 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-room apartments with areas ranging from approx. 25 to 130 m². The first stage will also include office buildings located near Grunwaldzka Str. Some of the offices will be located in revitalized buildings, which were in the past used by the uhlans of the famous 15th Poznań Uhlan Regiment. Cavallia is a multifunctional housing estate designed in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and the concept of a 15-minute city.Visit the project website
Grunwaldzka, Matejki and Ułańska Streets , Poznań
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The work is composed of modular blocks cast in concrete. It is architectural in concept and sculptural in its materiality. It is inspired by sacred architecture, one of the oldest and most universal. The cross, the basic geometrical element of the plan can be perceived at different scales. The elevations, which are purposely missing, are left to the imagination. Is this the foundation of a building under construction or the last traces of a ruin before its complete disappearance? This is the beginning and the end of a cycle. This is ground zero, the anchor of any construction, essential to the elevation of the upper floors. The viewer, overlooking the piece placed on the floor, can then contemplate his own elevation.
ELEVATION: Chromatic Festival
This installation was created for the 6th edition of Chromatic Art Festival, in 2015. It’s the first time I presented my concrete work in public. The exhibition took place in the Chalet du Mont Royal on the Belvédère Kondiaronk, a unique location set on top of Mount Royal.