Roland Karthaus, Director at Matter Architecture and project lead, discusses how careful prison design can reduce reoffending rates…
A team led by our architecture practice, Matter, has developed award-winning guidance to improve the design of prisons. Setting out a series of practical design principles, Wellbeing in Prison Design argues that the way in which prisons have been commissioned and built in the past has proved to be a barrier to rehabilitation and the welfare of the workforce.
Research and consultation
Funded by the RIBA and Innovate UK, the team has engaged with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Prison Estate Transformation Programme to provide independent guidance on design-related benefits within the prison environment and a method for monitoring the success of improvements over time. The guidance uses evidence from the field of environmental psychology to specify areas of design that will support better health and wellbeing of people residing in, working in, and visiting prisons. Focusing on planning processes, construction methods, layout, materials, landscape, atmosphere and accessibility, the guidance is informed by direct consultation with prisoners and staff at the UK’s newest and largest prison, HMP Berwyn. An electronic survey of the whole prison population at HMP Berwyn, provides a unique dataset and a means to monitor the effect of design improvements over time and across different establishments.
The guidance covers issues like lighting, acoustics and how design can support employment, positive choices and relationships. It aims to ensure that the design of any new prisons will help with desistance, rehabilitation and resettlement, arguing this will ultimately support its aim of reducing reoffending. The report also makes recommendations for embedding design values in the government’s commissioning and procurement process. This includes the effective engagement with local stakeholders in the design process, including governors, prison officers and prisoners; and the introduction of a Design Review for prisons. Design review is an independent process with a proven track record of increasing value in the commissioning of infrastructure and building projects and is described further in the report.
The overall objective of this work is to contribute to a reduction in re-offending, which currently costs the taxpayer around £13 Billion a year. The research demonstrates how the design of prison environments impacts directly on the health and wellbeing of all prison users and this in turn affects the likelihood of re-offending. Money spent on modestly improving the design of buildings therefore has the potential to generate savings many times the up-front investment. At a time when the prison and probation service is under extreme pressure, the question is not whether we can afford to design for wellbeing, but whether we can afford not to.
Wellbeing in Prison Design won the RIBA President’s award for research in ethics and sustainable development in 2018.
The report Wellbeing in Prison Design can be downloaded at matterarchitecture.uk


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Shallow wells in the outcrop zone pull water from the aquifer just below the surface. If the aquifer gets overly depleted, the water table will lower, causing the wells to dry up. Landowners would have to lower wells or drill deeper. In some areas, there are no aquifers further down.
Other wells tap the water where the aquifer is deeper underground. In these wells, the water pressure forces water up the pipe to a level called the artesian pressure level. As pumping increases, water levels can fall below where pumps are set in the well.


A new rooftop solar project in Berlin, N.J. will generate more than 870 kilowatts of clean, renewable energy, thanks to a partnership between CertainTeed Corporation and NJR Clean Energy Ventures (NJRCEV), a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR).
As part of a 20-year lease and concurrent Power Purchase Agreement with CertainTeed, NJRCEV is installing a state-of-the art solar roof utilizing 300,000 square feet of space atop the company's Berlin facility which is used as a Northeast distribution center for its fiberglass insulation products.
The roof will feature UNI-SOLAR® thin-film solar laminates, which will provide the dual benefit of weather protection and clean energy. The system is designed to provide nearly 90 percent of the building's electric needs and help transform the facility into a green building by eliminating more than 800 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
The roofing system was developed in conjunction with United Solar, a leading global manufacturer of UNI-SOLAR brand light-weight, flexible, thin-film, low impact and low profile solar panels. The project is expected to be operational by January 2011 and will create up to 25 direct and indirect jobs in the state.
"The Berlin solar roof project demonstrates the true strength of partnerships when it comes to mitigating the impact on the environment," says Peter Dachowski, president and CEO of CertainTeed Corporation. "CertainTeed is wholeheartedly committed to serving as a responsible steward of the environment and our community by incorporating sustainable practices in the design of our buildings and manufacture of our building products."
CertainTeed also partnered with United Solar in the development of the company's EnerGen™ photovoltaic roofing system. The system features integrated UNI-SOLAR thin-film laminates that seamlessly integrate with traditional asphalt roofing shingles. CertainTeed also recently launched AirRenew™, a revolutionary gypsum board product that improves indoor air quality and Sustainable Insulation™, a fiberglass insulation product manufactured with high recycled and renewable content including a formaldehyde-free binder. For more information on CertainTeed's green building products and commitment to the environment, visit certainteed.com/buildingresponsibly.
About New Jersey Resources
New Jersey Resources, a Fortune 1000 company, provides reliable and renewable energy and natural gas services including transportation, distribution, and asset management in states from the Gulf Coast to the New England regions, including the Mid-Continent region, the West Coast and Canada, while investing in and maintaining an extensive infrastructure to support future growth. With over $2.5 billion in annual revenues, NJR safely and reliably operates and maintains 6,700 miles of natural gas transportation and distribution infrastructure to serve nearly half a million customers; develops and manages a diverse portfolio of more than 2.3 Bcf/day of transportation capacity and 50 Bcf of storage capacity; and provides appliance installation, repair and contract service to approximately 144,000 homes and businesses. Additionally, NJR holds investments in midstream assets through equity partnerships including Steckman Ridge and Iroquois. Through Conserve to Preserve®, NJR is helping customers save energy and money by promoting conservation and encouraging efficiency. For more information about NJR, visit www.njliving.com.
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," quickly inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed® is North America's leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, windows, fence, decking, railing, trim, foundations, pipe, insulation, gypsum, ceilings and access covers.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, the world's largest building products company, CertainTeed and its affiliates have more than 6,000 employees and more than 65 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. In 2009 and 2010, CertainTeed, which is headquartered in Valley Forge, Pa., was named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a national award that recognizes environmentally responsible corporations. The group had total sales of approximately $3 billion in 2009. www.certainteed.com


Both terminals of Oakland International Airport are connected through gates and the post-security areas. Terminal 1 connects From Gate 4, which leads to 1 to 17 and Terminal 2 From Gate 20, which leads to 20 to 32. As mentioned above, passengers can walk between Terminals through the covered pedestrian walkway. There is no Tram system for inter-terminal transportation.
For planes not connecting to the jet bridges of the airport, ramp stairs are used to board and exit planes. Passengers are then transferred to the arrival section of the airport by bus.


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use wood: from one solid cubic metre of raw wood, we are able to manufacture around 600 m2 of real wood flooring. By way of comparison, that same solid cubic metre would yield approximately 35 m2 of parquet flooring. During production, the precious wood is turned into thin sheets. The thickness of the finished product is 8.5 mm – making the floor ideal for renovation projects. Its low weight and optimised format enable packaging in pallets and facilitate transport and storage. So real wood floors make a significant contribution to climate protection from the raw material to the end product
A real wood floor is a naturally beautiful, and above all, inexpensive alternative to parquet.
The real wood veneer is sturdily connected with a reduced swelling HDF core. This increases the indentation resistance; the floor is durable, long lasting and retains its value.
As the product is just 8.5 mm thick, it is ideal for quick renovation projects.
Optimum use of a solid cubic metre of raw wood from sustainably-managed forests and optimised use of warehouse and transport capacity make a significant contribution to climate protection.
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On August 13th, accompanied by Secretary of Provincial Government Gao Hua, Deputy Secretary Shang Yulong, as well as leaders of Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Department of Construction, Forestry Department and Tourism Authority and other related units, Governor of Qinghai Province Hao Peng and Vice Governor Yan Jinhai inspected Guoluo Airport construction project.
The group led by Governor Hao Peng visited the construction site of the airport and listened to the report made by some of the leaders of Guoluo Airport Construction Section on the completion of the project, future work plans as well as the progress of preliminary work, etc. and the group expressed satisfaction with the construction work of the airport. Governor Hao Peng pointed out that the construction of Guoluo Airport plays an important role in developing local tourism economy, improving the local traffic conditions and accelerating the economic and social development of Guoluo. He required that the airport company shall proceed with confidence and accelerate the construction progress to ensure that the check flight is successfully made in 2015. In the meantime, the construction quality shall be strictly and such difficulties as vile weather and short effective construction period shall be overcome to build Guoluo Airport into a high-grade project. He also required the government to increase the support to the airport construction effort and closely cooperate with the airport in a bid to complete the construction of the airport as early as possible and make due contribution to the economic and social development of Guoluo.
Shi Zhe, Deputy Secretary of Party Committee of Qinghai Airport Company, that accompanied the inspection, noted that since its initiation of construction, Guoluo Airport has drawn great attention and support from the provincial Party Committee and provincial government as well as prefecture Party Committee and prefecture government, and the airport company will strive to live up to the expectations of the provincial government by carrying out scientific planning and meticulous organization so as to ensure various tasks of the airport are completed with guaranteed quality and quantity and to the satisfaction of the provincial Party committee, the provincial government and people of various ethnicities of Guoluo Prefecture.


17 Sep 14 - Transportation News
Let's consider merging NJ's three big transportation agencies: Top Dem
New Jersey should consider merging its three main transportation bureaucracies in an effort to make travel in the state more efficient, the influential head of the Assembly Transportation committee said Tuesday. Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-Middlesex ...
Cars Will Cook the Planet Absent Shift to Public Transportation
If the world's cities focused their investments on expanding public transportation, walking and cycling, they could save more than $100 trillion in public and private capital and urban transportation operating costs between now and 2050, according to a ...
McCrory wants to boost transportation funding
Statewide, the proposal says the state should improve maintenance of existing roads and other infrastructure, expand facilities for bicycling and walking, support greater broadband connectivity using state-owned right of way and improve public ...
Logistics Summit looks at transportation challenges
“One of the things we at the center are big supporters of is making sure there's adequate investment in the infrastructure to provide transportation services. … What are some challenges you see?” said Greuling, president and CEO of the Will County ...
Gov. McCrory Travels Across NC to Deliver Transportation Vision
Pat McCrory and transportation secretary Tony Tata are traveling the state unveiling their long-term transportation plan.
Clean Transportation Is Driving Us Toward a Low-Carbon Future
These are just a few of the thousands of deals, large and small, designed to cash in on the economic opportunity inherent in America's drive for cleaner transportation. In the United States alone, billions of dollars are being invested in advanced ...
Public Transportation Reduces Pollution by 40 Percent: Study
The report, by the University of California and the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), proposed improving upon public transportation. This includes expanding rail and bus transport and making sure cities are safer for ...
Transportation Management and the Dangers of ROI Research
In a managed transportation services (MTS) arrangement, a shipper contracts with a third party, usually a 3PL, to plan and execute the shipper's moves.
McCrory wants to borrow $1 billion for NC transportation priorities
FILE- In this May 14, 2007, file photo, the Bonner Bridge spans the Oregon Inlet south of Nags Head, N.C. The state Transportation is delaying construction of a bridge at Pea Island until the court case involving the longer span to the north, the ...
Coalition Pushes to Replenish State's Transportation Trust Fund
With New Jersey's Transportation Trust Fund running on empty after years of overborrowing, a blue-ribbon coalition has banded together to push for a stable source of funding for transportation projects, consolidation of the state's five transportation ...
Chamber and coalition back transportation sales tax
This week, the Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of the Moving Alachua County Forward referendum, which would institute an eight-year, 1-cent sales tax to fund various transportation projects if voters approve it in November. The chamber ...
Regional transportation committee meets Oct. 3
The Regional Transportation Committee develops and implements the Human Services Transportation Plan, which identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to improve transportation services for the general public. An emphasis is placed on ...
McCrory seeks jobs, connectivity from NC transportation plan
McCrory and state Transportation Secretary Tony Tata barnstormed across the state to provide an overview of the "Mapping Our Future" 25-year plan, stopping in Wilmington and Greenville in the morning and Winston-Salem and Asheville in the afternoon.
September 17, 2014: A trucking nightmare; Daimler hits the hardwood ...
A Pennsylvania trucking company is being investigated for allegedly discriminating against a pregnant worker, according to TV news station WFMZ.
Uber's mission? 'Transportation as reliable as running water'
But not everybody loves Uber or the disruption in the transportation market. Germany, for one, just banned Uber from operating anywhere on its soil.
Transportation Services forms student transportation commission
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In an effort to promote student engagement and dialogue on transportation-related issues on campus, Transportation Services announced the formation of the University Park Student Transportation Commission for the fall semester.
Transportation secretary weighs in on the airline legroom fights: 'Travelers ...
The Great Arline Legroom Wars of 2014 seem to have quieted, for the time being at least. Yet we don't seem to be any closer to resolving the debate about whether there is a right to recline or a right to stretch our legs.
McCrory, Tata unveil NC transportation plan
McCrory and state Transportation Secretary Tony Tata prepared to visit four airports Wednesday to unveil what's being called the "Governor's 25-Year Vision.
State Transportation Officials Prepare for Fall Litter Sweep
DOT officials are making their final preparations for a statewide fall liter sweep scheduled to start this Saturday. Volunteers from several groups including Adopt-A-Highway, N.C.
Parent upset over OCSD transportation distance rules
OLEAN - A concerned parent questioned the Olean City School District's transportation policy at Tuesday's board of education meeting.
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Settlement Agreement Reached on Bonner Bridge and N.C. 12
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced on Monday that they, along with the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have finalized a settlement agreement with Defenders of Wildlife and the National Wildlife Refuge Association represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center regarding the replacement of the aging Herbert C. Bonner Bridge. The agreement allows NCDOT to replace the bridge over Oregon Inlet with a new parallel bridge. NCDOT will also consider options that would move vulnerable portions of N.C. Highway 12 out of the southern half of Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and into Pamlico Sound. The Bonner Bridge is in frequent need of repair and maintenance and the replacement is needed for the safety of drivers and the economic vitality of the Outer Banks.
“We appreciate the efforts of all parties to agree on a viable solution that best serves the people and interests of North Carolina,” said NCDOT Secretary Tony Tata. “The settlement agreement will allow NCDOT to provide a safe and reliable bridge for thousands of residents who rely on this lifeline to get to work, school, and healthcare and for millions of visitors who travel to the Outer Banks every year.”
“We are pleased that NCDOT and its partner agencies will consider additional options for N.C. 12 that will provide safe, reliable transportation by avoiding the areas where erosion and washouts shut down the road in its current location. This is a win-win for the Refuge and everyone who relies on N.C. 12,” said Julie Youngman, senior attorney with SELC, who represented the conservation groups.
Under the settlement agreement, after certain tasks are complete including ceasing work on a 2.4-mile bridge within the Refuge, the conservation groups will dismiss both federal and State Bonner Bridge-related lawsuits. NCDOT will move forward with construction of a new bridge parallel to the existing Bonner Bridge and will study options for Pamlico Sound structures to address the Mirlo Beach area and the Pea Island inlet created by Hurricane Irene. NCDOT will complete this entire process collaboratively with the Merger Team, composed of state and federal resource and regulatory agencies. During the study period, NCDOT will implement interim measures on Pea Island to provide safe and reliable transportation through this area. In September 2014, NCDOT suspended construction on a permanent Pea Island Bridge as part of the settlement process.
Nags Head Workshop on Drones
On Wednesday, June 17th at 6 p.m. the Nags Head Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to seek public input on possibly regulating unmanned aircraft systems (drones) in Nags Head. If unable to attend, submit comments to Robert.Thurman@nagsheadnc.gov . The Board of Commissioners meeting follows this meeting.
Nags Head Looking at Comprehensive Code Update
At last month’s Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board authorized staff to begin refinement of a scope of services for development of a Comprehensive Plan and update of the Town’s codes with Code Wright Planners. At this week’s meeting, staff is seeking approval on the scope of services from Code Wright Planners and on the draft project timeline.
According to staff, the entire project is expected to approximately 25 months to complete. There are 6 overall tasks to be completed as part of both portions of the project. It is anticipated that the Comprehensive Plan project will take approximately 8 months to complete with an anticipated adoption of April 1, 2016. The Code update portion of the project is expected to take 22 months to complete with an anticipated adoption of July 2017. The first 4 months of the project are dedicated to research, interviews, and analysis for both the comprehensive plan and code update. There will be several opportunities for community input throughout the process.
Duck Planning Board Discusses “Height” Issues
The Planning Board met last week and held a long discussion on the issue of “height” and how it is measured in flood zones. Community Development Director Joe Heard followed up from the Board’s May 13th discussion and presented information on how other communities measure the height of a structure. Communities vary as to where height is measured from, to what point on the structure it is measured, whether height is measured pre or post development and what type of information is required to document building height. The Board also reviewed the definitions of “finished grade” and “average finished grade” and the problems faced by owners of hilly properties in X flood zones.


Creating Traffic Lanes
There are many urban areas where grid lock has become an unpleasant part of life, so creating traffic lanes to handle the load can become a major renovation for an area. Those who live and work locally are often in favor of this type of project, but they tend to object if the government is going to take part of their land to make it a reality. Busy streets are good for business, but they are bad if the traffic does not move. Balancing the need for more lanes with the viability of businesses and homes along the way can be difficult.
Adding lanes to existing roads has been one of the unpleasant tasks of many urban governments as their city expands, and it has been made more difficult by the lack of planning in the past. Many businesses and homes were built up against the existing roadways, and some of them will need to be removed for this type of project. Residents being forced out of their homes can become a reality, and businesses being shut down can raise unemployment in the local area until they find another place to open.
It might seem to cause more trouble than it is worth to expand local roads, but these are projects that need to be done if traffic is to continue moving. For those using the roads, the project can create chaos as detours become a way of life until the new roads are completed. Other neighborhoods will suffer as traffic is routed through them, so their only consolation is that the traffic will eventually go back to its normal routes once the work is complete.
Urban expansion has often been difficult to accommodate, and many cities now plan with an eye to future traffic needs. It might not completely stop the road expansions, but it keeps them to a minimum the locals can live with in the future.


There are a few additional costs that you should be aware of and consider at an early stage. When an application is submitted for Planning Permission or a Building Warrant your Local Authority will require an administration fee. This fee is paid directly to the Local Authority at the time of the application and allows them to process and assess the application.
A Building Warrant application will include detailed design drawings, specifications and certification from a Structural Engineer. The appointment of a Structural Engineer would be undertaken by yourself. Forth Architecture would however assist by inviting a selection of Structural Engineers to tender for the proposed project, assessing the returned prices and liaising with them direct on your behalf during the design process to ensure any questions or queries are resolved.
These fees can vary depending on the type of project and scale of work being carried out. I can however offer professional advice on what you can expect these fees to be at our initial meeting and they will of course be included within my detailed no obligation written fee proposal.


Before the start of a construction or excavation project, it is crucial first to have utility location on the area. All underground digging projects consists of the owner of the project to first get utility locating services as the first step. It is crucial that you hire professional services so that you can quicken your construction project. You better prevent a problem than dealing with it.
Utility locating experts use modern methods to determine the type of utilities that might be underground. There are many reasons why you need to perform the utility location process. Before you start your drilling project; the law requires you to reach a utility marking office. The utility marking office are there to help their clients get actual data on the utilities underground. The maps might be inaccurate or incomplete, or have utilities added, relocated or removed without changing the data. The excavating contractors are required to hire professional and experienced surveyors and utility mapping service providers to avoid errors.
Mapping outlines where all the utilities are located underground. The outline of the utilities helps the developers and builders reduce legal arguments. Utility location services also reduce disrupting the public. It would be problematic to the entire community if a constructor burst a water pipe or an electrical cable. It can be expensive to the economy when there is a burst of the main water pipe or electrical wire. The professional utility surveyors help you finish your project on time. The utility surveyor's offer affordable services to suit your budget.
You have two choices when looking for professional utility location services. You have an option to select a local surveyor or a national one. You can choose a local or national surveyor so long as they offer high-quality drawings. Depending on the kind of project you have, you can ask them to offer additional information on the drawings. For example, some clients ask to find out if there are fixed surface utility features like telegraph poles, inspection chambers and valve boxes.
There are some things you need to have in mind as you look for a utility service provider. You need to work with a service provider with competitive prices. Affordable services helps you stick to your budget. It is essential that you hire a company with modern appliances and make use of advanced techniques to complete the task fast. Examples of the techniques are like infrared imaging, acoustic location, ground penetrating radar and electromagnetic. The use of ground penetrating radar requires the users to be competent to achieve correct data.
Make sure you hire a reputable utility company to help with the underground excavation. The experts will use their knowledge first to evaluate any possible risks. Find out if the surveying company has a work permit before you hire them. Check if the license will enable them to operate in your locality. In addition the permit must be valid.


Five Advantages of Using Drain Camera Inspection Technology
If your drainage system has a problem, you should find the right plumber to fix it before the problem worsens. Fixing a drainage problem calls for an accurate diagnosis of the problem and proper repair to prevent future occurrence. However, most plumbers face challenges to identify the problem areas in a drainage system, and that leads to shoddy repair which does not last a long time. The introduction of drain camera inspection technology comes as a relief to most plumbers as it allows for easy and accurate diagnosis of drainage system problems and inspections. It is cost-effective to identify a problem as early as possible when you can fix it with ease rather than wait until when it is out of hand. Several benefits accrue from using the drain camera inspection technology, and this article discusses a few of them.
You can view pictures and videos – It was a tedious task to inspect the drainage pipes and most people could not do it frequently and that led to major drainage problems. It can record videos of the interior sections of drainage pipes and take pictures which a professional plumber can analyze. The photos and videos are easy to analyze, and they are not only for current use, but you can store them for future use.
Precise problem identification – In most cases, plumbers do not do excellent drainage repairs because they cannot identify the problem properly and gauge its magnitude. Some plumbers would also guess the drainage problem which can be misleading. With the modern drain camera inspection technology, it takes a short time to identify the problem area, and you can devise ways of fixing it properly.
It is cost-effective – Most people associate new technologies with additional expenses, and while that is true for this case, you will save a lot of money in the long run. Traditionally, to find a problem in the drainage system, one had to dig the pipeline until he gets the problem but that is not the case with drain camera inspection as it can find the problem area when inserted in the drainage system. Some cameras can push through blockages, and thus, you will save the labor costs.
Detailed information – For a plumber to come up with the best plan to fix the drainage problem, he needs as much information as possible about the issue and its extent. Even if a problem does not exist, a plumber can study the interior conditions of the drainage and find ways of improving it. It also provides accurate information that the plumber can rely on to come up with a workable strategy.
Prevention of future problems – It is advisable to conduct regular drainage inspection so that you identify any underlying problems. Drain camera inspection technology can detect minor problems before they culminate to major problems that would be costly to fix. You can solve the problems early enough to prevent expensive repairs in the future when they worsen.


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About the Bikeway
The Blackstone River Bikeway will ultimately extend forty-eight miles from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI, the length of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, running, where possible, alongside the Blackstone River and/or Canal. When completed, the bike path project will result in a mostly off-road alternative transportation facility passing through the historic John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Completed To Date
Comprehensive Overview 01.01.2014
Currently there are 10.3 miles of completed Greenway with additional spurs for a total of 11.5 miles open to the public in Central Falls, Lincoln, & Cumberland, RI. An additional 2.5 miles of bikeway are complete in Worcester and Millbury, MA. Click on the image above to view the PowerPoint presentation of the Blackstone River Greenway Segment 1 Informational Meeting of November 8, 2011 at Blackstone Town Hall.
Blackstone River Greenway
While originally known as the Blackstone River Bikeway, it is now referred to as the Blackstone River Greenway, in recognition of the fact that federal highway standards for bikeways do not always ideal, especially where they conflict with protecting sensitive resource areas. "Greenway" design standards provide more flexibility to avoid serious impacts on wetlands, forested land or features that have historic or cultural significance. To some extent, they can also save on costs. Although the Greenway is an off-road facility wherever possible, it has on-road sections in some areas where that is the only feasible alternative for technical, legal or other reasons.
Status and Growth
The Blackstone Valley Bike path will serve as an alternate mode of transportation for commuters as well as the region's premiere multi-use recreational facility. This bi-state linear State Park along the Blackstone River will connect New England's second and third largest cities, serving a population of more than 1 million and 15 towns and cities. The bikeway will link many of the Valley's significant natural and historic features.
Besides connecting 15 cities and towns in the Heritage Corridor, the Greenway also links with the Blackstone River and the historic Blackstone Canal to form the "Riverway", a corridor within the Corridor that will ultimately offer unique opportunities for residents and visitors alike to experience history, enjoy nature and engage in a variety of recreational activities. The Blackstone River Greenway will also connect to the already completed East Bay Bike Path, allowing users to continue to Bristol (and ultimately Newport), RI.
To encourage people to begin using the Greenway even in areas where final construction will take more time, and also to keep up the momentum for the project, the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council recently spearheaded the "Bike Stripe", a temporary way to identify the route of the Greenway with on-road striping and signage. (See www.CycleBlackstone.com.)
www.TourRhodeIsland.org - that's .org!
A major concern is progress on the remaining 11.5 miles that will connect the northern and southern sections in MA. Previous planning and design was dominated by federal highway standards, which turned out to be incompatible with protection of sensitive resource areas, including park land managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). DCR has now taken over the lead on planning and design and will hopefully be able to get this portion back on track.
The bikeway has been developed thanks largely to federal transportation funding. The cooperative efforts of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Massachusetts Highway Department, and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation with support from Valley communities, are making the bikeway a reality.
For More Details
To plan your on-road and off-road trip, please visit www.blackstonevalleycorridor.org for downloadable maps and more information.
For more information on the bikeway you can download the Blackstone River Valley Bikeway brochure, but note that it needs to be updated to show additional completed sections. Helpful information is also available from the Blackstone River Bikeway Patrol, which publishes a downloadable pocket guide, the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council in RI and the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Association in MA.
The Blackstone River Bikeway website is maintained by the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, which is committed to the visability, sustainability and building of a region-wide constituency for the Blackstone River Bikeway, in cooperation with the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor . For more information about the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, please visit the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce website. Enjoy the ride!


A geologic hazard is an extreme natural event in the crust of the earth, like a sinkhole or landslide.
A sinkhole is a hole in the ground that forms when water dissolves surface rock. Typically, sinkholes form so slowly that little change is noticeable, but they can form suddenly when a collapse occurs. The collapse often happens suddenly and without warning.
A landslide is the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a sloped section of land. They tend to occur after heavy rainfall, and tend to happen in areas where they have occurred before.
Landslides are also called mudslides, debris flows, mudflows, or debris avalanches.
Sinkholes and landslides can occur in every state and can cause significant damage.
Before a Geologic Hazard
There are things you can do to prepare in advance for landslides or sinkholes:
Build an emergency kit. Keep one in your family car in case of hazards on the road, and one at home in case of a landslide evacuation.
Have a backup communications plan in place. Know how you will contact friends and family and reconnect if separated.
If you know you live in an area with landslides, have an evacuation route planned.
Talk with your family about what geologic hazards are common in your area. Become familiar with the land around you.
During a Landslide
If you suspect a landslide is about to occur:
Evacuate immediately if you are in a landslide path.
Listen for sounds of moving debris, cracking trees, or moving rocks. If you get stuck in the path of a landslide move uphill as quickly as possible.
If you are near a stream or channel and the water turns muddy or changes in flow speed, it may indicate debris flow upstream. These can be signs that a landslide is coming and that you should evacuate the area.


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At Bonadiman Constructionwe have always applied simple work ethics to every project, work hard at insuring quality, and always understood that our work must be able to stand the test of time.We're committed to improving your home's earthquake resistance because we know that a house that has been retrofitted is able to resist much greater earthquake forces and has a lower risk of being damaged.
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We were established in 2005 with the aim of revolutionising the measurement of potable and industrial waters in pipes, treatment works and waste processes.
Where industry and the environment meet we work to ensure water network quality in-pipe using advanced technology.
Intellitect is internationally recognised in the area of potable water quality within water distribution systems. This is a vital last line of defence in ensuring that high quality water fit for human consumption is delivered at our taps. However the infrastructure used to deliver this vital service is ageing, deteriorating and buried.
While it is known that distribution systems degrade the high quality product produced from modern water treatment works, little is known about how, when and where.This is primarily due to a reliance on discrete sampling and laboratory analysis that cannot provide an insight into the complexity and the spatial and temporal diversity of reactions and interactions occurring.
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Sewer and water line replacement is much cleaner and more convenient when it is done with trenchless technology
Speedy Rooter is one of the only companies in the area that are able to fix your water and sewer lines trenchless technology. We are able to help you install or replace your sewer and water lines without having to resort to digging trenches and destroying the landscaping. Digging trenches takes a long time and causes all sorts of problems while the trenches are in place. Our customers’ sewer systems will be back up and running without having to make significant changes to their properties as a result.
What is Trenches sewer and water line replacement? – Trenchless server and water line replacement is what the name says. Speedy Rooter can replace your water and sewer lines without the messy digging that destroys your yard and landscaping. Trenchless water and sewer line replacement is faster, cleaner and leaves your yard in tact. The method can be used on aging sewer lines, root intrusion, calcification of sewer lines and much, much more.
What is the process for Trenchless sewer and water replacement? – First, a camera is used to determine the extent of your problem. Next, the old piping is removed and last, the new pipe is placed with an epoxy seal.
Does Trenchless sewer and water line replacement work for everyone? – More often than not, your sewer and water pipes can be replaced with Trenchless technology. It is not only a time saver, but helps to prevent future problems because of the epoxy coating of the replacement pipes.
Water and sewer lines don’t last forever
Even sewer systems that have been well-maintained for years will need to have their sewer and water lines replaced at some point or another. If you are experiencing mysterious plumbing issues, you should get in contact with Speedy Rooter in order to diagnose the problem. It is possible that you are in need of trenchless sewer and water line replacement.


Are you a Columbia resident looking for ways to keep your concrete driveway in pristine condition? Well, worry no more! We have some proven tips that will help you maintain your driveway and ensure its longevity.
From choosing the right concrete mix to protecting against harsh weather conditions, we’ve got you covered. With our expert advice, you’ll be able to keep your driveway looking as good as new for years to come.
So, let’s dive in and discover the secrets to a well-maintained concrete driveway in Columbia.
Choose the right concrete mix for your driveway to ensure it lasts for years to come.
When it comes to durability and longevity, the right choice is crucial. You want a mix that can withstand the harsh weather conditions we experience here in Columbia.
Look for a concrete mix that’s specifically designed for driveways. These mixes are formulated to handle heavy loads and resist cracking. They provide a strong and durable surface that will hold up well over time.
To ensure the longevity and durability of your concrete driveway in Columbia, it’s important to seal the surface using a high-quality concrete sealer. Sealing your concrete driveway not only enhances its appearance but also protects it from various elements such as water, oil, and harsh weather conditions.
By creating a protective barrier, the sealer prevents moisture from penetrating the surface and causing cracks or damage. Additionally, the sealer helps to prevent staining from oil spills or other substances, making it easier to clean and maintain the driveway.
It’s recommended to apply the sealer every two to three years, or as needed, to keep your driveway in optimal condition. By sealing your concrete surface, you can ensure that it remains sturdy, attractive, and functional for years to come.
To keep your concrete driveway in Columbia in optimal condition, it’s essential to regularly clean and maintain it.
Regular cleaning not only enhances the appearance of your driveway but also helps to prevent the buildup of dirt, stains, and debris.
Start by sweeping your driveway regularly to remove loose dirt and leaves.
Use a garden hose or pressure washer to wash away stubborn stains and grime.
For oil or grease stains, apply a degreaser and scrub the area with a brush.
In addition to cleaning, it’s important to inspect your driveway regularly for any cracks or damage.
Addressing these issues promptly can prevent further deterioration and extend the lifespan of your concrete driveway.
To effectively repair cracks and damage on your concrete driveway in Columbia, start by identifying the areas that need attention.
Begin by thoroughly inspecting your driveway for any visible cracks, holes, or other signs of damage. Pay close attention to areas where water may have seeped in, causing further deterioration.
Once you have identified the problem areas, it’s important to clean them properly. Remove any loose debris or vegetation that may be present.
Next, fill the cracks and holes with a high-quality concrete patching compound. Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for application.
After the patch has dried, smooth out any rough edges and apply a concrete sealer to protect the repaired areas.
Protect your concrete driveway in Columbia by taking proactive measures to protect it against harsh weather conditions.
The extreme weather conditions in Columbia can wreak havoc on your driveway, causing cracks, chipping, and erosion.
To prevent this, start by sealing your driveway with a high-quality sealant. This will provide a protective barrier against moisture, rain, and snow, reducing the chances of water seeping into the concrete and causing damage.
Additionally, make sure to clean your driveway regularly to remove any debris, leaves, or snow that could accumulate and cause further damage. Consider using a snow shovel with a rubber or plastic blade to avoid scratching the surface.


Pedram Fard, PhD
Pedram Fard received his PhD in Planning under the supervision of Professor Jeff Casello at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. Fard also earned a Master's of Science degree in Geoinformatics from the University of Twente, in the Netherlands. During his graduate studies, he contributed to development and dissemination of a series of quantitative indices and computational spatial methods to improve upon the conventional urban and transportation planning models. His research interests include developing and evaluating new spatial and temporal methods to address limitations of the multi-scale computational models used in environmental health and climate research. He joined the Patel Group at the Department of Biomedical Informatics in summer 2022, where his research focuses on development of spatial algorithms to identify the extent of extreme climate events and their impacts on population health outcomes.
- Pedram Fard. A Homogeneity-based Zone Delineation Model for Land Use and Transportation Interaction Analysis: Investigating the Case of Light Rail Transit (LRT) Development in Kitchener-Waterloo. 2022. View Publication.
- Xiaomeng Ming Xu, Jeffrey M Casello, Pedram Fard. TRB Annual Meeting Compendium. Capturing Pedestrian Tours and Activities through Smartphone Data. 2021; (21-03425). View Publication.
- Pedram Fard, Jeffrey M Casello, Xiaomeng Ming Xu . TRB Annual Meeting Compendium. An Approach to Measure Land Use Heterogeneity to Identify Homogeneous Urban Activity-Clusters. 2021; (21-03330). View Publication.
- Jeffrey M. Casello, Pedram Fard. Automated Tool for Geographic Information Systems That Supports Transit Network Design by Identifying Urban Activity Centers. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board . 2017; 2651(1):12-21. View Publication.
- Jeffrey M. Casello, Adam Fraser, Alex Mereu, Pedram Fard. Enhancing Cycling Safety at Signalized Intersections: Analysis of Observed Behavior. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 2017; 2662(1):59-66. View Publication.
- Yamini Jain Singh, Pedram Fard, Mark Zuidgeest, Mark Brussel, Martin van Maarseveen. Measuring transit oriented development: a spatial multi criteria assessment approach for the City Region Arnhem and Nijmegen. Journal of Transport Geography. 2014; 35:130-143. View Publication.


Excavation Safety Program. The following excavation safety program is provided only as a guide to assist employers and employees in complying with the requirements of OSHA’s Excavation Standard, 29 CFR 1926, Subpart P, as well as to provide other helpful information. It is not intended to supersede the requirements of the standard.
ExcavationTrenching OSHA Safety Program SafetyInfo
There must also be an excavation safety plan developed to protect employees. • Workers must be supplied with and wear any personal protective equipment deemed necessary to assure their protection. • All spoil piles will be stored a minimum of four (4) feet from the sides of the excavation. The spoil pile must not block the safe means of egress.
Trenching and Excavation Safety Occupational Safety and
Trenching and Excavation Safety 1 Introduction Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Excavation standards, 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1926, Subpart P, contain requirements for excavation and trenching operations. This
Groundwater Modeling for Construction and Excavation
Groundwater Modeling for Construction and Excavation Dewatering. Visual MODFLOW is often used to develop a model of local flow conditions for designing a dewatering system; this is commonly needed for building excavations, underground tunnels, etc. Pumping wells can be added to the model to represent pumping conditions and the ZONEBUDGET program can be used to determine boundary
Construction Safety Plan 4 c) Asbestos Removal Work Prescribed Activity Irrespective of cost. d) Other High Risk Construction Activities (but not limited to): o Personnel entering trenches more than 1.5 metres in depth. o Use of explosives (excluding powder-actuated hand-held fastening
Construction SafetyQuality Consensus Guidelines Trenching and Excavation Safety Document Revision Date CS-S-12 1 June 2019 3.3.4 Employees shall not enter or occupy an excavation or trench when there is a potential for operating equipment or materials to come into contact with personnel in the excavation.
the OSHA construction safety and health standards, 1926.650(b), a trench is referred to as a narrow excavation made below the surface of the ground in which the depth is greater than the width—the width not exceeding 15 feet (4.5
Safety Issues at Construction Site and Precautions The
Major Safety Issues at Construction SiteSafety Issues For Excavation and Trenching WorksSafety Issues with Housekeeping at Construction SiteSafety Issues with Scaffolding WorksSafety Issues in Working at HeightsThe major areas considered for safety considerations at the construction site are: 1. Excavation work at Construction 2. House Keeping 3. Scaffolding Issues 4. Working at Heights在theconstructor上查看更多信息
Excavation OSHA Safety Manuals
An excavation is any man-made cut, cavity, hole, trench, or depression made in the earth's surface by the removal of soil. Workers in excavations can be exposed to cave-ins, engulfment, hazardous atmospheres, and falls. Excavation safety training and procedures prevent
The Construction Regulations require contractors to guard against the dangers from a fall or dislodgement of material in an excavation. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 requires a risk assessment to be performed by contractors before undertaking excavation work.
Excavator Safety Tips for Before, During, and After Operation
Aug 01, 2017Good judgment is always required to make full use of the features and ensure the safety of yourself and others around you. Here are some excavator safety tips you should consider when putting the equipment to work. Excavator Safety Tips: Before Operation. Seat belts are provided for comfort and security.
Fall safety should be a top priority. Construction workers are at the most risk for fatal falls from height, but falls can happen anywhere, and it is important to recognize potential hazards, both on the job and off. Plan ahead and use the right equipment. Ergonomics and Overexertion. Overexertion causes 35% of all work-related injuries and
A suicide safety plan is a written set of instructions that you create for yourself as a contingency plan should you begin to experience thoughts about harming yourself. It will contain a series of gradually escalating steps that you will follow, proceeding from one step to the next, until you are safe.
Construction Quality Control/Quality Assurance Plan: Phase
Assurance Plan One umbrella RA Health and Safety Plan The activities to be performed under Contract 1 (Facility Site Work Construction) and Contract 2 (Rail Yard Construction) are presented in detail in Sections 2 through 7 of RAWP #1,
An effective safety plan will help clients understand their personal red flags that tell them they need to seek help. In less dire situations, coping skills might be enough. For the times when they need something more, this handout includes a space to list who they can reach out to
Excavation work generally involves removing soil or rock to make a trench, tunnel or shaft, or filling or part filling a trench, tunnel or shaft. It does not include a mine, a bore or a trench to be used as a place of interment. Risks associated with excavation. There are a range of health and safety risks associated with excavation work including:
Temporary support Before digging any trench pit, tunnel, or other excavations, decide what temporary support will be required and plan the precautions to be taken. Make sure the equipment and precautions needed (trench sheets, props, baulks etc) are available on site before work starts.
This guide consists of 28 “A-to-Z” workplace safety topics for construction-industry employers. Most topics include key construction-industry rules and summarize what you need to do to comply. If you are looking for a primer on our workplace safety and health rules for the construction industry, this guide is a good place to start.
Project Management for Construction: Quality Control and
Safety during the construction project is also influenced in large part by decisions made during the planning and design process. Some designs or construction plans are inherently difficult and dangerous to implement, whereas other, comparable plans may considerably reduce the possibility of accidents.
Health and safety programs are aimed at ensuring workers are protected, risks are minimized, and a healthy and safe workplace is maintained. All employers must establish some form of health and safety program at the workplace. The type of program you need depends on the number of workers you have and the risks associated with their work.
A suicide safety plan is a written set of instructions that you create for yourself as a contingency plan should you begin to experience thoughts about harming yourself. It will contain a series of gradually
This guide consists of 28 “A-to-Z” workplace safety topics for construction-industry employers. Most topics include key construction-industry rules and summarize what you need to do to comply. If you are looking for a primer on our workplace safety and health rules for the construction
Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) Our new, colour coded, Plain Safe guides are designed to help you get the most out of your SSSP packs and ensure you comply with health and safety requirements. (Green) or Kōwhai (Yellow) pack to support you in establishing and maintaining a safe construction
Excavation work generally involves removing soil or rock to make a trench, tunnel or shaft, or filling or part filling a trench, tunnel or shaft. It does not include a mine, a bore or a trench to be used as a place of interment. Risks associated with excavation. There are a range of health and safety risks associated with excavation
Hydrogeological and groundwater modeling studies to
1. Introduction. The construction of an excavation often means penetrating the local or regional groundwater table, which may cause water inrush into the excavation .If the host rock is significantly permeable, it can become a big problem for the excavation
Mar 04, 2014Steinberger Construction, Inc., provides industrial design and construction services in north central Indiana and surrounding states. Steinberger Construction recently enlisted employees to help develop three new training courses on topics including construction fundamentals, leadership training, and general safety
The construction manager checks that project personnel are trained and/or certified for the tasks they perform according to applicable federal, state, and/or local requirements; maintains a photograph and inspection log during field activities; and monitors construction activities in accordance with a site-specific health and safety plan


Portland’s Freeway Names, Interstate Highway
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Before I-5 was built through Portland, and opened to traffic on December 2, 1964,Interstate Avenue was “the” main Freeway through Portland as part of both the Pacific Highway Route, and the Highway 99W route. This road connected Portland and Vancouver Washington, via the newly built Interstate Bridge over the Columbia River. This bridge is now the east bridge of the I-5 Columbia River Crossing. Future plans will likely remove or replace both existing bridges with a new modern crossing.
Interstate was renamed by then Portland Mayor George L. Baker in 1916 to commemorate the opening of the bridge across the river. From 1909 to 1916, portions of Patton (now Massachusetts) and Maryland Avenue were condemned and repaved to form Interstate which at that time ran through empty land and were essentially dirt roads.
In 1928, Interstate was extended south over the bluff, (Kaiser hospital is at the top of the bluff now,) Delay and Larabee streets were renamed and connected to Interstate.
As the car became more and more a fixture of American Culture, Interstate shifted to serve the need of the driver directly. Gas Stations, Dining and Lodging in the form of Auto Camps popped up along the street. As a designated part of West Side Pacific Highway #3 it became a popular drive for the long distance traveler.
1939 saw a huge change though, as the street was lit with street lights, causing many people to gush about it’s beauty. After WWII Neon lights were added, among these are some of Portland’s most iconic signs such as the Alibi and the Palms Hotel. As part of the plan for the Interstate Urban Renewal Zone, these neon signs are considered public art and are celebrated as such.
May 1, 2004 saw the hugest change to Interstate in decades. The Yellow Line of Trimet’s MAX was opened to the public. The above mentioned Urban Renewal Zone had to be created to allow the light rail train to be built, but doing so also spurned development along the street.
In 2007 a movement started to push to rename Interstate to Caesar Chavez Avenue, but was scrapped because Interstate was already a historic name. According to City of Portland City Code, existing names can not be renamed if the original name is of historical significance. This was eventually dropped in favor of renaming 39th to honor Chavez.


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This diploma is designed for All Engineers . the trainee will gain all the necessary skills in the field of Structural Engineering to perform a complete design through group of professional courses from the beginning stage till the expert stage . In this diploma the trainee will study the following courses :
|Course Name||No. level||Duration|
|Revit Structure||2 level||40 Hrs|
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Autodesk Revit software is the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution for structural engineering firms that enables engineers and designers to integrate a multi-material physical model with an independently editable analytical model for structural analysis, design, and documentation.
Autodesk Revit software provides mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers with tools to design even the most complex building systems. Revit supports Building Information Modeling (BIM), to help drive accurate design, analysis, and documentation of efficient building systems from concept through construction.
Autodesk Revit Architecture is purpose-built for BIM. BIM is an integrated process built on coordinated, reliable information about a project from design through construction and into operations. By adopting BIM, architecture firms can use this consistent information throughout the process to design and document innovative projects, accurately visualize appearance for better communication, and simulate real-world performance for better understanding of cost, scheduling, and environmental impact.
Navisworks project review software enables architecture, engineering, and construction professionals to holistically review integrated models and data with stakeholders to gain better control over project outcomes. Integration, analysis, and communication tools help teams coordinate disciplines, resolve conflicts, and plan projects before construction or renovation begins


The main objective of the present study is to investigate to the performance characteristics of a solar assisted ground-source heat pump greenhouse heating system (sagshpghs) with a 50 m vertical 1 × 1/4 in nominal diameter u-bend ground heat exchanger using exergy analysis method this system was designed and constructed in solar energy. A solar assisted heat pump or thermodynamic panel solar system consists of an aluminium collector which is fitted to your wall or roof, preferably south facing, and a unit which is installed in your cylinder cupboard or loft the thermodynamic panel absorbs heat from the atmosphere and the refrigerant fluid transforms into a gas it moves to the thermodynamic unit which compresses it into hot. The geothermal heat pump(or ground source heat pump) uses the ground as heat source or sink for heating and cooling respectively the design of the borehole field is the key element of these systems since the wrong evaluation. The solar assisted ground source (sags) project will combine innovation in the development of new ground source collectors currently not available in ireland by developing a hybrid ground source and solar thermal system for the irish market.
This solar-assisted ground heat pump system (saghps) can both maintain the balance of the soil temperature effectively and achieve higher system performance than the conventional system in this paper, in order to examine the characteristics of the system, a dynamic simulation was conducted under various conditions. Air source heat pumps provide reliable heating and cooling in new england for the equivalent of $1/gal oil when powered with solar save money and leave fossil fuels in the past with solar-powered heat pumps. The solar assisted land beginning heat pump utilizes the solar energy and the energy stored in the land to increase its public presentation and cop it could make up to a cop of 4 5 in heating manner. Air source heat pump ground source heat pump solar assisted heat pump heat pumps are a fantastic solution for anyone wanting to provide a low cost heating system whilst doing their part for the environment.
Working on solar-assisted ground source heat pump (sagshp) system for space heating application, vikas verma was motivated to take up research work that attempts to replace the electric heaters operated by high-grade energy in north india for space heating during the winter season. I replaced a 36 year old system with this solar assisted heat pump and am totally pleased with it's effect on my electric bill my bill is reduced dramatically the jury is still out as it has only operated a couple of months but the electric bill has been slashed by 60% so far. Was established for a solar-assisted ground source heat pump system system modelling is performed with the data obtained from the experiment artificial neural network (ann) and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system. A heat pump is basically like a fridge, moving heat from one place to another ground source heat pumps move it from the ground to the inside air source pumps suck the heat out of the air. A downloadable version of the heat pump product performance data can be found here please click on more info to learn about the technology type and to be able to search for a mcs certified product air source heat pump.
This chapter touches the system configurations of solar assisted ground source heat pumps, giving an overview of the main system components at first series and parallel/dual sources configurations have been discussed for a technical point of view, identifying main operating modes in accordance with. Performance analysis of solar assisted r744 ground source heat pump in different climates jingjing ye solar assisted r744 ground source heat pump for buildings in different further development of the simulation model of a solar assisted gshp system is done the chosen cities are harbin, trondheim, shanghai and guangzhou. The main objective of the present study is to investigate the performance characteristics of a solar-assisted ground-source heat pump system (sagshps) for greenhouse heating with a 50 m vertical 1¼ in nominal diameter u-bend ground heat exchanger. Also called solar assisted ground source heat pump (sagshp) geothermal heat pumps ghps, sometimes referred to as geoexchange geothermal heat pumps, earth-coupled heat pumps, ground-source heat pumps, or water-source geothermal heat pumps are our business there are four basic types of geothermal heat pump ground loop systems. Solar assisted heat pumps are very suited to ground source pumps this is of course because the heat is stored below the ground where there is a limited amount of land available it is possible to install vertical boreholes to extract heat from below the surface at depths of around 120 metres.
The solar assisted ground source project seeks to test different ground source heat pump collector systems in irish ground conditions, by combining new ground source collectors currently not available in ireland and developing a hybrid ground source and solar thermal system for the. The geothermal heat pump (or ground source heat pump) uses the ground as heat source or sink for heating and cooling respectively the design of the borehole field is the key element of these. The solar assisted ground source heat pump utilizes the solar energy and the energy stored in the ground to increase its performance and cop it could reach up to a cop of 45 in heating mode it has advantages of high cop, short ground loop heat exchanger length and less contribution to the co2 emission.
A solar-assisted heat pump (sahp) is a machine that represents the integration of a heat pump and thermal solar panels in a single integrated system typically these two technologies are used separately (or only placing them in parallel) to produce hot water in this system the solar thermal panel performs the function of the low temperature heat source and the heat produced is used to feed. Chemical heat pump drying system proposed to meet the demand sahps with direct expansion for space heating and solar assisted ground source heat pump greenhouse heating system (sagshp)  a chemical heat pump (chp) is analysis of a solar assisted cao/ca(oh) 2. Solar-assisted, ground source heat pumps (sagshp) is a relatively new concept in the energy-industry but the technique uses solar energy to increase the efficiency of the ground source heat pump. Different solar assisted heat pump design solutions with serial and parallel solar thermal collector connections to the heat pump loop were modelled and a passive cooling possibility was assessed simulations were performed for three baltic countries: lithuania, latvia and estonia.
Ground source heat pump (extracts heat from the ground or similar sources) ground–air heat pump (transfers heat to inside air) a solar-assisted heat pump is a machine that represents the integration of a heat pump and thermal solar panels in a single integrated system. Solar assisted ground source heat pump solutions effective energy flows climate management 123 francesco reda vtt ltd 1 ground source heat pump1 11 classiﬁcation gshp ground-source heat pump g t total solar irradiance incident on the solar collector surface.


Senior Project Manager
Our client, a real estate firm in the BWI Corridor, is currently seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to join their team. The Senior Construction Project Manager will focus on new development and construction, redevelopments, and renovation projects for the firm. The Senior Construction Project Manager will also be responsible for oversight of assigned construction projects, including planning, approval, and execution of construction.
The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of construction experience, experience managing construction projects, demonstrated leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate is required. Warehouse and industrial experience would be a plus.


Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE)
Civil engineering affects whole societies of people and even the earth’s ecosystem. Thus, engineering judgment and big-picture analysis and design are critical skills—skills that you can hone by earning a master’s degree at Villanova’s College of Engineering. You can focus on geotechnical, structural, transportation, water resources, or environmental engineering; or you can develop an interdisciplinary program of study.
Civil Engineering Courses include:
Master of Science in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering (MSWREE)
As humankind’s ecological impact on the earth becomes more pronounced, this degree becomes increasingly important. In pursuing this advanced degree, you will delve into issues ranging from treatment and disposal of traditional and hazardous contaminate wastes to surface and groundwater hydrology and stormwater management.
Water and Environmental Engineering Courses include:
In addition, the following engineering certificate program is offered:


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Wajir Three WaterKiosk is located in the interior most part of Wajir County. Residents walk long distances in search of water for their domestic use. Due to insecurity issues in this region, it has become a challenge for many to walk back home on the scorching sun with the water they had gone to fetch, hence making the process of going to fetch water a hard task.
WaterKiosk has built a desalination plant to assist the residents’ access fresh hygiene drinking water easily. The plant serves more than 400 homesteads with hygiene drinking water, powered by a 9kW solar array. This plant saves the residents’ time and money for its availability and affordability.
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Material take off can be generated in a number of ways from different sources. Cost Estimation for any construction is very tough job if you have a appropriate calculation method. Using drawing sets, real-world exercises, and examples, the text offers students critical estimating experience. Description For beginning to intermediate courses in construction estimating in two- and four-year construction management programs. In the final sheet, you get every assets to consider to evaluate the calculations. Peterson is a professor of construction management at Weber State University, where he joined the faculty in 2000. Creating accurate estimates is the toughest part of the job for many small contractors.
It might not be completely accurate but it will give you an estimate of costs and the quantity of materials required for your project. Labor costs are more difficult to come by. Why is Construction Material take-off important? You should go through the description of what to use and when and that will be explained later. These construction material takeoff methods are easy to use and ensure the least error count. Contractors have to manually make a list of the number of wires being used, the amount of wood to be used and light bulbs needed etc. Simply drag and drop measured dimensions from any networked product in the CostX ® range directly into the spreadsheet or set up a template so that dimensions automatically appear in your Excel ® spreadsheet once measured in CostX ®. The award recognizes someone who contributes to construction education, excels in teaching, and is dedicated to the construction profession.
So, you will have to buy new materials to make up for that loss. The excel spreadsheets you can free download and use for your material takeoff. The book moves step-by-step through the estimating process, discussing the art of estimating, the quantity takeoff, how to put costs to the estimate, and how to finalize the bid. Description For b eginning to intermediate courses in construction estimating in two- and four-year construction management programs. As a result of this, there can occur ambiguities with the labour and materials after start of construction. To bring the book up to date, the material and equipment costs and labor rates have been updated to reflect current costs, and the discussion of Excel including the figures is based on Excel 2016.
The construction estimating software includes formulas to track cost estimates, actual costs, variances, payments, and balances due. Because it introduces spreadsheets as a way of increasing estimating productivity and accuracy, the book can help both beginning and experienced estimators improve their skills. Finally, the largest errors in cost estimates are usually items that you have accidentally left out. Through the on-screen digitizer tools, the estimator can mark the quantities on the drawings digitally. You can use the BuildingAdvisor spreadsheet to estimate and track costs for both building and remodeling projects. Quantity takeoffs can be prepared manually as well as electronically on computers. These are often such things as permits, utility hook-ups, earthwork, landscaping, paving.
Costs can effectively be monitored at each phase of design with the analytic parameters generated to facilitate Design Cost Analysis. When opened the excel, You are provided with the boxes, cells, columns, rows etc and you have to fill and make them according to your data and format. There is always going to be something missing or something that has been listed incorrectly. And if you are hiring a general contractor to do the work, you will need to add a percentage for overhead and profit. You can often get a bid for an entire building project from a single supplier. Here is a construction cost estimating spreadsheet which perfectly works for Road construction, bridge construction, building construction and many others. You have to use different colored pens and markers for different types of materials.
A pre-planned project is bound to profit your business in every way. Although the contractor will win the project by placing lower bid but at the end, he will suffer loss because of under estimate of quantities during tender stage of project. Most projects end up costing somewhat more than expected; very few cost less. This was one of three awards given from regions around the country. This will at least give you a good ballpark estimate, although you may get better prices by shopping around for different types of materials. Most builders prefer spreadsheets over more complicated estimating software.
Manual Excel Spreadsheet Construction Estimating can be very useful guide, and manual excel spreadsheet construction estimating play an important role in your products. Some terms like database pricing, charts, other tools are important. As students progress through the text they are shown how Microsoft Excel can be used to improve the estimating process. Hallmark Features: Teaches basic estimating principles—which can apply to a variety of building materials. The two main categories of costs are materials and labor. Try Risk-Free today with this.
For any kind of residential or commercial construction project, the need of construction material takeoff can never be underestimated. Similarly, you can have issues with labour too. This term is most commonly used in engineering and construction. After completing the takeoff, once can simply export the data to an excel file. Take-off lets you estimate the cost of building and measure how much the materials will be required for various construction activities. This ensures you will always know what has been measured and where.


What is Hydro Jetting?
Hydro jetting is a type of professional plumbing procedure that is used to remove stubborn debris from plumbing and sewage pipes. A high pressure blast of water is shot through the pipes and continues to move rapidly through the piping system scouring all the debris from the drain lines. This process uses up to 4,000 PSI water and delivers up to 18 gallons of water per minute through nozzles specifically designed for this type of water pressure.
Benefits of Hydro Jetting
- Highly Effective: Hydro jetting is extremely effective in removing debris that regular drain snakes are unable to get to. It is often used to remove tenacious obstructions such as tree roots.
- Thorough Cleaning: The high pressure water is also effective in removing gunk, mineral, and bacteria build up.
- Environmentally Friendly: Unlike other drain clearing methods, hydro jetting uses only water to clear drains. No harsh chemicals are used making this method extremely environmentally friendly.
Professional Hydro Jetting Services
North County Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Inc. is specially trained to deal with complicated drain and pipe clogging issues. Hydro-jetting requires special training and North County Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Inc. has the trained professionals to properly handle this service. We have serviced thousands of drain lines in the last 20 years and have a wide variety of equipment to accommodate all drain and sewer line sizes.
Our professional plumbers will also perform a camera inspection to make sure your drain is clear and flowing properly. Contact us today to learn more about our hydro jetting service.


Knowing the ins and outs of air compressor pipes is essential. Generally, two types are available – regular and high-pressure. The majority of projects can be completed with a normal pipe, though more demanding tasks necessitate the use of high-pressure tubing.
Constructed from materials like aluminum, brass, and copper, the regular pipe comes in a variety of sizes tailored to the purpose they need to be used for. On the other hand, the higher-pressure pipe is fashioned from steel, and likewise are made in a selection of dimensions suitable for their designated use.
In order to decide upon the right air compressor pipe for your needs, you must first consider what kind of compressor you are working with. If you possess a model with stronger pressure output, selecting a pipe able to withstand that power is crucial. Alternatively, those with less intense compressors may find that selecting a pipe made using a more resilient material works best for them.
The air compressor necessitates a connecting pipe to supply air to the storage tank, the dimensions of which depend on the size of the compressor and the size of the tank. This pipeline is needed to ensure that adequate air force is transmitted from the compressor to the storage vessel.
Patrons looking for air compressor pipe can acquire various lengths to suit their needs. The size of the pipe will be contingent on the gap between the compressor and the storage tank, as well as how far it must extend from the appliance’s output.
Depending on the size of the air compressor, its adjoining pipe will offer a variation in diameter; its width should be adequate to give the air unrestricted mobility from the compressor to the tank.
When needing a pipe for your air compressor, you can pick from a selection of materials: aluminum, brass, copper, and steel. Steel is often used for high-pressure pipes.
The magnitude of the air compressor pipe is determined by both the size of the compressor and the measurement of the tank, with a broad assortment accessible to select from.
An air compressor requires a connection pipe to transport the air from the compressor to the storage tank. The length of this conduit varies depending on the size of both the compressor and the tank; it must be of appropriate capacity to meet the needs of both components.
The desired length of air compressor pipe varies depending on how far the tank is situated in relation to the compressor, and it has to extend out to reach the compressor’s outlet.
If a compressor needs to be connected to an air tank, the diameter of the specific pipe required will be contingent upon the size of the compressor itself. To ensure efficient air flow, it is immensely important that the width of the piping is sufficient. A variety of pipes with varying diameters are available for this specific purpose.
When it comes to constructing an air compressor system, there are a variety of materials available for pipes. Aluminum, brass and copper are the three standards commonly used, while harder setups may require a steel-made high-pressure pipe.Post time: 2023-06-18
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Republic Powdered Metals provides Restoration Solutions for Roofs and Walls. Our extensive line of roof coatings include black asphaltic, aluminum, acrylic and urethanes for BUR, modified bitumen, weathered single ply, metal, concrete and foam. In addition to our coatings line, we offer the Cooley C3 single ply membrane for new construction or retrofitting.
In addition Republic Powdered Metals' sister line of products - Republic Coatings and Lining Systems - offers the toughest corrosion control solutions for bridges, gutters, steel tanks, equipment, interiors and engines.
Republic Powdered Metals provides exclusive products and services for roof and wall restoration.
Republic, an ISO 9001:2000 company, provides long-term performance and energy savings to ensure
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Building plot in Novigrad
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Building plot in Novigrad (00667)
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- Distance from center : 3000 m
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Building plot with building permit for a detached house with 2 units.
The plot is 767m2, and 50% go to each unit.
Units are 175m2 brutt and 130m2 netto each.
The total price is inclusive of the land, comunal and water services, water, sewage and electricity connection (7,36 kW), building permit and all necessary documentaiton until the certificate of occupancy, as well as the fence stone wall, the fundaments and the slab.


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The Oder Bridge is railway bridge links between the Warsaw and Berlin.
"After the war, work started on building a fast railway connection between Warsaw and Berlin for transporting equipment and labor resources to the newly discovered limestone quarries in the eastern part of Poland. The Oder Bridge was built where the railway crosses the Oder river, which used to form the border between Germany and Poland. It was one of the first bridges built using super-concrete."
There is a small historical inaccurancy in the description. In Wolfenstein's timeline the Oder river never formed the border between Germany and Poland, due to the nazi victory in World War II. This is because in reality the border was far to the east from the river. That is until the German defeat in 1945, when the borders were redrawn in Potsdam (see Oder-Neisse Line).


Esso Pipeline Update
Published: 10 January 2022
Surrey Heath Borough - Installation Update Issue Date: December 2021
For the latest information about installation of the replacement pipeline, please visit www.slpproject.co.uk.
• Construction of a compound at Turf Hill (5E) - for staff welfare units and the safe storage of materials,
• vegetation clearance and the construction of a compound off of Halebourne Lane (5F), and
• compound in use off Windsor Road (5G).
Works in Chobham Common
• Installation of two trenchless crossings,
• use of two compounds supporting installation works, and
• improvement works are being done on the access track. Upcoming works From January 2022, vegetation clearance is due to take place,
• at SC Johnson Land,
• from Windlesham Road to Steep Hill,
• at Turf Hill,
• from Blackstroud Lane East to Halebourne Lane,
• at Frith Hill, and
• at Colony Bog & Bagshot Heath, and,
• trenchless crossing pipe installation under Windlesham Road,
• trenchless crossing pipe installation under Halebourne Lane,
• open-cut pipe installation between Halebourne Lane and Windlesham Road, and
• open-cut installation from Windlesham Road to Steep Hill.


In Yemen’s ancient walled city of Sana’a, mud skyscrapers soar high into the sky. The towering structures are built entirely out of rammed earth, and are decorated with striking geometric patterns. The earthen buildings blend into the nearby ochre-coloured mountains. Sana’a’s mud architecture is so unique that the city has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Even though the buildings in Sana’a are thousands of years old, they remain very contemporary. The ancient structures are still inhabited today, and most remain as private residences. They are well-insulated, sustainable and extremely adaptable for modern use. The architecture of the future?
Architects around the world are reviving mud construction, as they seek to construct sustainable buildings that can withstand extreme weather events such as flash floods and intense heat, as well as addressing the climate crisis.
The construction industry accounts for 38% of global carbon dioxide emissions. The building sector has an important role to play, if the world is to meet its goal of reaching net zero by 2050 and keep the global temperature rise below the critical threshold of 1.5C. Swapping concrete for less polluting materials, such as mud, is critical to achieving our climate goals, scientists warn. Concrete, a staple of modern construction, has a huge carbon footprint. Building with concrete accounts for around 7% of global CO2 emissions – substantially more than the aviation industry which is responsible for 2.5% of emissions. Worldwide 4 billion tonnes of cement, the key component of concrete, is produced each year. Mud could be the perfect sustainable alternative to concrete. Constructing with mud has a very low impact on the environment and the material itself is fully recyclable.
The city of Djenné lies in the Niger delta region of central Mali. It was founded in 800 AD, and is known for its magnificent earthen architecture, especially its Great Mosque which is the largest mud building in the world, standing almost 20m (66ft) tall and built on a 91m-long (300ft) platform. Every year the residents of Djenné gather together to repair and re-clay the mosque, supervised by a guild of senior masons. The re-claying is an important symbol of social cohesion. Everyone takes part. Boys and girls mix the mud, women bring the water and masons direct the activity. Mud is very malleable and it responds easily to the changing demographics of a home. If the family grows, rooms and buildings can easily be added to the home, and if it shrinks, those rooms and buildings that are no longer needed, are left to decompose and turn back into soil.
Anna Heringer, an Austrian architect who creates buildings using natural materials such as mud and bamboo, agrees. “It is a wonderful feeling to touch the earth,” she says. “You don’t need any tools to build with it, you just use your hands. Mud is a very inclusive material; poor and rich can build with it,” she says. “Mud is the champion of future sustainable construction,” says Heringer. “It is the only material we can recycle as often as we like, without using any energy,” she says. “It actually gets better the more you use it. It’s a bit like a dough. As you work with it, the material changes and responds.
One of the best qualities of mud buildings is that they are warm in the winter and cool in the summer, architects say. Mud walls have a high thermal mass which means they slowly absorb heat and store it, preventing the house from becoming too hot. “Mud walls collect heat during the day from solar radiation and release it at night. The temperature never fluctuates – it’s always at a comfortable level,” says Pamela Jerome, a US architect and president of the Architectural Preservation Studio, which focuses on restoration projects around the world. This reduces the need for air conditioning units, which consume large amounts of electricity and contain refrigerants that are potent greenhouse gases. An added bonus is that the thick mud-brick walls also reduce noise levels from outside or next door.
The breathable nature of mud has other benefits too. Mud is porous and allows moisture into the house, improving the indoor air quality.
Mud structures are incredibly sturdy and resilient to extreme weather such as heatwaves, floods and droughts, which scientists say will become more frequent and intense as temperatures continue to rise. Mud architecture can withstand extreme events such as earthquakes and heavy winds because of the ability of its structure to distribute the load across its surface, unlike concrete or cement.
Overall, mud makes for highly sophisticated building material, as well as accommodating flexible and sustainable designs. Well worth considering, if you can get over the stigma of living in a “mud hut”.


Here is a traffic advisory from the Missouri Department of Transportation via the Rams media department.
I am planning to either go via the Page Avenus Extension to the Earth City Expressway or go on St. Charles Rock Road to avoid the traffic jam.
ST. LOUIS, MO – Fans planning to attend the opening weekend of 2012 Rams Bud Light Training Camp should be advised of traffic notices issued by the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Repairs to the Interstate 70 bridge over Earth City Expressway will impact traffic during the opening weekend of training, weather permitting. The I-70 bridge over Earth City Expressway schedule will include closures beginning at approximately 7 p.m. on Friday until 5 a.m. on Monday.
Two lanes will be closed in each direction on I-70, and all of the cloverleaf ramps at the interchange will be closed. The ramps include the following: eastbound I-70 exit to Earth City north, westbound I-70 exit to Earth City south, on ramp from Earth City south to eastbound I-70, and on ramp from Earth City north to westbound I-70.
Motorists attending Rams practices or other activities and businesses along Earth City Expressway are encouraged to use Route 370 or Route 364 (Page Avenue) to access the area.
For more information, please contact the Rams communications department at 314-516-8765.