Success for domestic companies with foreign roots
When the Norwegian government tripled its investment in railway projects and deregulated the market for construction projects, there was a high increase in the demand for railway contractors. It also opened doors for companies outside the Norwegian borders to contribute in construction projects on the Norwegian track.
Swedish efficiency on Norwegian soil
Infranord Norway is a subsidiary of Sweden's leading railway contractor, Infranord AB, with 3,000 employees and a market share of 45 percent. Through the cooperation with Sweden Infranord Norway can offer their Norwegian customers high competence, excellent human resources and a large machine park at a very competitive price.
- Sweden helps us with tenders, machinery, materials and resources. It streamlines our work considerably, says Roar Solhaug, CEO of Infranord Norway AS.
- It goes without saying that it makes sense to use all the experience and resources a company has access to. As the winter season is quiet in all Scandinavian countries, we can save money by adjusting the number of personnel according to the seasons.
Since the start in Norway in 2011, the company has achieved great success. The first mission was carried out by one of the most congested routes; between Oslo and Hamar. A 60 km long double track will be straightened out, thereby reducing travel time by half an hour each way. In 2011 Infranord Norway delivered the preparatory work, such as drilling for foundation and relocation of electricity poles.
In 2012 Infranord Norway prepared track adjustment for Jernbaneverket in Southern, Eastern and Western Norway, and further built tracks and drilling for foundation at Eidsvoll station to increase the railway's capacity.
During 2014 Infranord Norway has worked on 12,3 kms double tracks in a tunnel between Holme and Nykirke on the Vestfold line.
- We can handle most jobs. In Kiruna in northern Sweden, we have established rail down the mine wintertime. Being able to build the railway of 1,365 meters depth is very advanced railway technology, and to work in a company that can contribute so much to the railway network in Norway is incredibly fun, says Solhaug.


Brick pavers and concrete pavers provide an easy and affordable way to achieve a classic brick look, whether it is for a patio, walkway, garden, or other outdoor accent.
From commercial pavement to residential driveways, brick pavers are the most reliable for outdoor hardscaping. Whether you’re looking for a few replacement blocks or need a new paved patio, our professional staff at Tampa Bay Contractors Flooring is ready to plan your project and schedule a timely repair or convenient installation.
Concrete Paver Driveways
Flashy driveways are becoming a popular way of adding curb appeal to real estate and concrete pavers are an easy way to add beauty and functionality to a home’s entrance. There is a wealth of pavers to choose from in enough colors to coordinate with any home exterior. Traditional brick adds a colonial charm while shell colored interlocking stones can jazz up a home. Choosing a complementary border will add an elegant finishing touch to any driveway project.


To accommodate an expanding staff and provide much needed meeting and conference facilities for the Association, plans for a headquarters building were initiated by the WHA Board in the fall of 1969. They chose a lot on Madison’s west side at 5721 Odana Road parallel to the West Beltline Highway.
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held June 26, 1970, and construction progressed quickly. See photos from the groundbreaking ceremony.
It was attended by Wisconsin Attorney General Robert Warren and Madison Mayor William Dyke among others.
See the Wisconsin Hospitals newsletter from March 1971
noting the construction of the building was ahead of schedule. A rendering of the new building was already being used as the letterhead for the newsletter and other WHA communications.
The staff moved into the building June 19, 1971, and dedication ceremonies were scheduled for September 12, 1971. See the dedication program.
The building was designed in three modules, totaling 31,000 square feet with approximately one-third of the building originally planned to be occupied by WHA and the rest to be occupied by tenants representing health care, insurance, public relations and education.
WHA resided in the building at 5721 Odana Road from 1971 to 2006 when they sold the building and moved to Madison’s south side, WHA’s current location.


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Chapter 30.91C "C" DEFINITIONS Search within This This chapter is included in your selections. Sections: 30.91C.005 Caliper. 30.91C.007 Campground. 30.91C.010 Capacity improvements. 30.91C.020 Capital Facilities. 30.91C.030 Capital facilities plan. 30.91C.040 Caretaker’s quarters. 30.91C.050 Carport. 30.91C.060 Cat, adult. 30.91C.062 Cemetery and funeral home. 30.91C.063 Certificate of appropriateness. 30.91C.064 Certification of historic structure. 30.91C.065 Certified development rights. 30.91C.066 Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead or CESCL. 30.91C.067 Channel migration zones (CMZ). 30.91C.070 Chief or Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. 30.91C.080 Chief of Police or Police Department. 30.91C.085 Church. 30.91C.090 Civil engineer. 30.91C.100 Civil engineering. 30.91C.110 Cleaning establishment. 30.91C.112 Clearing. 30.91C.120 Club. 30.91C.130 Clubhouse. 30.91C.131 Co-location. 30.91C.131.1 Cold storage. 30.91C.132 Commercial development. 30.91C.135 Commercial coach. 30.91C.140 Commercial coach. 30.91C.150 Commercial forest. 30.91C.160 Commercial occupancy. 30.91C.170 Commercial use. 30.91C.172 Commercial vehicle home basing. 30.91C.175 Commercial vehicle storage facility. 30.91C.185 Common plan of development or sale. 30.91C.190 Community. 30.91C.198 Community building. 30.91C.200 Community club. 30.91C.204 Community facility. 30.91C.205 Community facilities for juveniles. 30.91C.210 Compaction. 30.91C.220 Comprehensive park and recreation plan. 30.91C.230 Comprehensive plan. 30.91C.240 Conditional use. 30.91C.250 Condominium. 30.91C.260 Condominium survey map and plans. 30.91C.262 Connected village. 30.91C.265 Construction codes. 30.91C.267 Construction, commence (Commence construction). 30.91C.270 Construction contracting. 30.91C.280 Construction plans. 30.91C.290 Contaminant. 30.91C.298 Converted pervious surfaces. 30.91C.299 Converted vegetation area. 30.91C.300 Conveyance system. 30.91C.305 Repealed. 30.91C.310 Country club. 30.91C.320 County Engineer. 30.91C.325 County register or local register. 30.91C.330 County road engineer. 30.91C.335 Covered parking structure. 30.91C.340 Critical area. 30.91C.342 Critical area protection areas. 30.91C.360 Critical facility. 30.91C.362 Critical saltwater habitats. 30.91C.370 Critical species. 30.91C.380 Cul-de-sac.


Steel structures, production of frames, body frames, chassis, booms,pedestals, parts for crane, marine, offshore, blocks for rope, winches, lars frames, skids; mining, construction, offshore, production of military vehicle, rail vehicles and their components - CL1 certification level, welding of steel load-bearing structural elements - in classes EXC1, EXC2, EXC3.
- construction length up to 15 meters,
- material thickness 8-100 mm,
- pipe diameters from 40 mm,
- wall thickness range from 3 to 100 mm.
Material groups: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 8.1 / carbon steels, thermo-mechanically processed steels, thermally improved steels, stainless steels. Welding methods:
- MAG welding with solid wire (135),
- TIG welding with the addition of solid wire / rod (141),
- arc welding with covered electrode (111).
Mechanical cutting up to max. fi 300 mm,
Plasma cutting - dimensions 2000x12000 mm, thickness 10 mm,
Oxygen acetylene cutting max. dimensions 2000x12000 mm, thickness 220 mm.


The Sustainable Flood Plan Group (SFPG) for Oxford and the upper Thames valley has raised concerns that, without a comprehensive plan to tackle climate change, Oxfordshire may be the next county to be overwhelmed by flood water.
Convenor of SFPG and Green Party Oxford City Council candidate for Carfax Dr Kate Prendergast said: "In the last year or so, we have heard politicians extoll the benefits of the proposed western conveyance channel (flood alleviation scheme) in protecting the residents of Oxford from future flooding events.
"Yet, this hugely costly scheme is unlikely to be implemented unless local landowners take on the unknown and ongoing expenses of its maintenance."
Dr Prendergast continued to say that the root causes of extreme flooding - climate change and agricultural and urban development - needed to be addressed in order to tackle the flooding.
Chartered water engineer and Green Party Councillor Holywell Dr David Thomas said: "In an environment where devastating flood events are becoming more frequent, it is still not clear what the current spending commitments for flood protection in Oxford actually are.
"We are no nearer to funding our long-term needs for flood protection in Oxford and beyond.


Benefits of Trenchless Sewer RepairThe trenchless sewer repair is a method of repairing water pipes without the need to do all the complicated pipe repairs and messy diggings. Trenchless repairs can solve your pipe or sewer problems such as corroded metal pipes, breakages and cracks on metal, clay, lead, plastic and cast iron pipes. This type of repair also deals with problems caused by dirt and soil settling below and clogging the pipes.
Here are Top Reasons why Trenchless Sewer Repair is Most Preferred:
1.Cost effective. This method of clearing out and repairing pipes is a great way to save money. Since there would not be any need to pay extra for putting everything back together such as: repairing the lawns and even patching up concrete floorings due to digging.
2.Saves time. Compared to doing a traditional trench repair, going for a trenchless sewer repair does not take a long time to complete. The old school method would require several days and even months to complete because you would have to wait until all the dirt to settle at the bottom before you start digging. And since it does not take a lot of digging, the process can be done in a breeze.
Over all, trenchless sewer repair is the ultimate method in fixing sewer pipes using the best and the latest in plumbing and sewer repair technology. Almost all plumbing companies offer this type of sewer repair as well. It would be best to ask for quotes from various plumbing companies to make sure you hire the most affordable with the same high quality sewer repair service.


LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Available for virtually all building, community and home project types, LEED provides a framework to create healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement.
Located in Xuyen A Industrial park (Long An, Vietnam), the project site is considered ideal for constructing a industrial manufacturing and create an eco-friendly and comfortable living environment, in accordance with standards of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System.
There have been many conscious efforts toward “Go Green” for this project and sets the target of being a part of sustainability through LEED certification.
This educational program aims to a wide range of target audience such as Public Media, Professionals and students in construction industry, Project’s Suppliers, etc. An educational outreach or our program is a good place to leverage what MPE LONG AN FACTORY already done in preparing sign boards and case studies, to do additional outreach.
A schedule of education tour including lectures has been made since the project’s early stage. During the project, a number of education activities and presentation have been organized and delivered to various types of stakeholders.
The signage showing LEED categories will be placed at reception area which is close to the building’s main entrance. It helps generate and raise public awareness and understandings of LEED certification and its core values.


New Construction Roof
It is very easy to mistake new construction roofing and roof replacement for each other. Both terms are even used interchangeably by homeowners. While both terms roughly translate to you getting a brand new roof, the truth of the matter is that the processes behind each are very different. Roof Replacement involves the complete demolition of the roof down to the deck. After this, new roofing materials are used to reconstruct the roof. Roof Replacement is also different from reroofing. Reroofing involves the mere layering of new shingles over old ones. New Construction Roofing on the other hand is done along with the construction of the building as a whole. At Topeka Roofing Company, we offer new construction roofing services to residents and businesses of Topeka, Kansas.
What to Expect When You Hire Our Services
First, we carefully inspect the entire building envelope. The result of this analysis will help us define what type of roof and system to use (including the deck, insulation and covering). When a decision has been deliberated, decided upon and approved, roofing work can be started. However, most times, the process is not that swift. It may take a few corrections and tweaking from our side before we can create a sustainable and efficient roof that will accommodate the specific requirements of the contractor and client. Once the roof has been installed, it will also be inspected by another set of professionals to make sure that all the requirements are met to the highest standards
How To Make The Best Out Of New Construction Roofing
New Construction Roofing is a very tough process but best believe that with us, you will always get the best results. We have the expertise and experience required to meet and exceed all of your demands and requirements. You can always count on us at Topeka Roofing Company to provide quality roofing service that you will need for your new construction project. We have tons of experience and knowledge in installing the type of roof that you need for your new building. With our keen attention to detail, professionalism and much more than adequate roofing expertise, you can be sure that we will help you get the job done.
We Can Also Meet All Your Other Roofing Needs
The scope of the services that we offer at Topeka Roofing Company is not limited to New Construction roofing. We also offer roof repair, roof replacement and maintenance services. Our expertise and experience in the industry play make us stand out as one of the best roofing companies in Topeka. We love to see ourselves as ‘Roof Kings’ that can help meet every one of your roofing needs. If you will love to learn more about us and the services that we offer, give us a call today. We will absolutely love to hear from you.


The housing shortage we’re currently experiencing has been attributed in large part to lack of construction. There’s a lot more to the story, though. First of all, the slow construction doesn’t even account for all of our housing shortage — there are other factors such as increasing population, a rapidly changing housing market, and vacant homes not for sale or rent. As far as construction, the problem isn’t merely a lack of it. It’s true that construction dropped significantly during the pandemic, but it’s mostly recovered now. The actual issue is that the homes being constructed are frequently not adding additional units.
The statistics you see when looking at construction starts account for all types of construction. However, much of the construction that’s occurring right now isn’t on vacant land. In 2021, 76% of builders reported that the number of available lots is low to very low. In California, a lot of this has to do with zoning laws. Many areas aren’t zoned for multi-family residences or even for residences at all. Even in areas that allow condos or apartment buildings, single-family residences (SFRs) are in higher demand in California. Building SFRs in the right place is also difficult. 28% of SFR construction is reliant on lots called infill sites. While these are vacant land, which is good, they’re in areas that already have a high density of housing and are less in need of additional construction. A further 20% of SFR construction starts come after teardowns, merely replacing one SFR with another SFR.


Showing the work of the Xining Airport T2 shaped plane terminal, there is no make you feel narrowed the distance with the large airport outside the province, in the future, the appearance of the distance will be further reduced. Reporters learned from the Qinghai Airport Inc, the province will strive to start construction of the three phase of the Xining airport in 2017, which is one of the important projects as one of the T3 terminal, will become a landmark building in our province.
Xining Caojiabao Airport is our province’s air gateway and the external window of the Qinghai Tibet plateau. The airport built from December 1991 to 2005 navigable, the expansion of the T1 terminal, in 2013 the two phase expansion project put into use, including the new T2 terminal building area of 42 thousand square meters, is 4 times the area of the use of T1 terminal. Accelerate the pace of construction of the airport, for many people in Qinghai, foreign tourists to bring a more convenient way to travel. "12th Five-Year" period, Xining airport passenger throughput of 15 million 783 thousand passengers, 50 city traffic, has opened 70 routes, which also operates the Xining to Taipei, Hongkong, Seoul, Bangkok four international routes (area). Airport flight volume, passenger volume growth ranked first four airports in the provincial capital, the provincial capital of the Northwest airport.
to Xining airport to better serve the local economic development, the day before, the provincial government held a special meeting, the overall planning of the Xining airport and the three phase of the renovation and expansion work. Three Xining airport expansion project in our province during the "13th Five-Year" key construction projects for the construction started in 2017. It is reported that the three phase of the construction will be completed 150 thousand square meters of T3 terminal, and the existing runway to extend to the west of 400 meters, while the construction of taxiway systems and facilities and other facilities. At the same time, will strive to build the formation of people’s car diversion, three-dimensional traffic, bus priority, convenient flow of integrated transport hub. For the opportunity to travel tourists, bring more convenient travel.


The Trinity Point Future Development Plans
8 at Trinity is an $8 million ‘pop-up’ restaurant currently operating with 350 seats until the completion of the main Trinity Point development.
The Trinity Point precinct is planned to be home to a luxury 220 room hotel, two 300 seats restaurants (one of which will be a newly designed “8 at Trinity”), a function and business centre, wellness and day spa, multiple bars, pool and 218 waterfront apartments, along with the already established Trinity Point Marina which will expand to 188 berths.
A luxury regional destination that will revitalise the trinity point foreshore
The new iconic and transformational design by leading Australian firm Koichi Takada Architects, will set an architectural and sustainability benchmark for the region. With sculptural, rolling roofs and facades, the design intent is to reflect the natural surrounding hills.
The Trinity Point project is highly sustainable, carbon neutral and self-sufficient. The feature green roofs are covered with plants. This creates a cooling effect and coupled with layers of solar panels, will help generate the development’s energy needs.
The development will create access to the water for everyone. A marina that anyone can use, a boardwalk that wraps around and through the site and includes disability access, to easily connect into the existing local footpath network. This will ensure the ongoing maintenance and protection of the public reserve and foreshore including the restoration of Bluff Point.
The transformational project will inject more than $588 million into the local economy and create hundreds of new direct and indirect jobs through construction and, when operational, to service the hotel and restaurant in the longer-term and that will showcase the areas greatest quality – Lake Macquarie.


Bids and RFPs
Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services- University Park Metra Station Reconstruction Project Phase I Engineering
University Park 50/50 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program
Sidewalk Construction Services (On-Call)
Sec 20-00029 FL Proposal University Park Parkway Resurfacing & Stripping
Sec 20-00029 FL Proposal University Park Parkway Resurfacing & Stripping Addendum
2020 Road Resurfacing Proposal Stunkel Road & Governors Hwy
Farmview Resurfacing RFP
Farmview Resurfacing Appendix A Bid Plans
Farmview Resurfacing Appendix B Project Bid Sheet
New Farmview Resurfacing Addendum 1
Common use items, equipment, construction, and routine service requirements are normally acquired through a Competitive Sealed Bid. In these instances, vendors must submit bids compliant with bid terms, conditions, and specifications. Bids are opened publicly at a bid opening ceremony normally held at the Village Hall.
Construction bids normally must be picked up at the Village Hall, and potential bidders must include a business card and any deposit which may be required for bids and plans. When picking up construction bids funded by State of Illinois Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) revenues (normally street and road projects), the bidder must also include an Illinois Department of Transportation Pre-Qualification Form for the areas required by the solicitation.
Competitive Sealed Proposals, or Requests for Proposals (RFPs), are used whenever the Village is looking to compare vendor approaches and qualifications to determine the best method for meeting a specific Village need. Architectural, engineering, and other types of professional services as well as highly complicated technical needs are often acquired through the use of RFP process.
RFP responses are compared to the requirements of the Village as well as other proposals, and negotiation may be permitted. Because the final terms and prices of a response are subject to negotiation, Requests for Proposals are opened in private.
Bid and Proposal Results
Contracts over $10,000 require the Board's approval. Bids and proposals are awarded by the Village of University Park Board of Trustees at their regular meetings. Board of Trustees meetings are open to the Public.
Bids and proposals are available for public inspection at the Clerk's office pending a Freedom of Information Act. Bid results will normally be available online.


The applications for ZCladTM are endless, it’s simple installation means it can be incorporated in to both commercial and residential environments; its resistance to intense temperatures makes it suitable for both internal and external use.
As ZCladTM is made from natural stone it bears all the form and character of a dry-stone wall. Each piece is made in a Z shape to avoid visible joins, fitting seamlessly together without the need for specialist labour or equipment.
Our design means it can be constructed in a fraction of the time normally taken to build traditional stonework; up to 30m2 can be built each day compared with 3m2 for random rubble walling.
Specialist skills and training are unnecessary to achieve the look of a stone wall. Watch the installation video.
ZCladTM has the advantage of producing less waste during construction and requires no maintenance after installation; compared to conventional stone walling.


Concrete Installation in Vancouver
Basic Concrete Work:
Basic Concrete work includes concrete pumping, placing concrete, building foundations, slab pouring and flatwork preparation. Calabria Concrete offers all of these services for either interior or exterior projects, large or small.
Stamped concrete is very popular in the Vancouver and lower mainland area. From decorative work to full driveways and sidewalks, Calabria Concrete has the most experienced trades men in this field, with decades of experience in prepping and pouring concrete for all types of projects. We offer custom work for all driveways, sidewalks, decorative concrete in Vancouver and surrounding cities.
Interior & Exterior Concrete:
Whether it is for an interior or exterior project, Calabria Concrete Contractors are trained and skilled professionals that have years of experience in prepping and pouring concrete.
We offer all types of New Concrete Installation work including:
- Acid Stained
- Featured decorative concrete
- Retaining walls
- Sand & Aggregate Finishes


THE STATE BORDER OF THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA IS 1,448.6 KM LONG
Border crossing points on the Estonian-Russian border
NARVA border crossing point
- Narva land border crossing point
- Narva rrailway border crossing point
- Narva pedestrian border crossing point
SOUTHEASTERN border crossing point
- Koidula border crossing point
- Koidula railway border crossing point
- Luhamaa border crossing point
Construction of border infrastructure
The Estonian-Russian border is 338.6 km long and 135 km of it is located in difficult terrain and forested area, 76 km is the Narva River and 127 km is in Lake Peipsi.
Border infrastructure is planned to be built on the land border (southeastern border) over a total of 115 km. Part of the border is on water bodies and no infrastructure will be built there because the water body itself acts as a natural barrier. Most of the southeastern border is located in difficult terrain and forested areas.
The construction of the border is part of a whole where the infrastructure, security equipment and the work of the border guards as a whole give the desired result – the protection of our border. After the construction of the eastern border, the entire external border will be 100% technically guarded.
EFFECTIVE BORDER CONTROL IS ENSURED BY PHYSICAL BARRIERS, SURVEILLANCE AND SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND PEOPLE
The border is guarded by technical surveillance equipment and patrols. In places where it may be easier to cross the border, delay rated fencing or other physical barriers are used.
Developments in the construction of the land border started in 2015 and real construction activities in summer 2020. Construction activity started where the probability of illegal border crossing is the highest.
As of November 2021, 63 km are covered with construction contracts and 25 km of delay rated fencing have been completed.
Until the border construction is completed the temporary barriers are installed in the places where the risk of illegal border crossing is higher.
The construction of land border infrastructure is divided into five stages.
- Construction work on the first border section (23.5 km) started in summer 2020. The works will be carried out according to the schedule and the deadline for completion is spring 2023.
- In May 2021, a construction contract was signed for the construction of the second border section (39.5 km), where the deadline for completion of the works is spring 2025.
- The procurement for the design of the 3rd and 4th phases has also been announced, the contracts for which are planned to be concluded by the end of 2021.
THE GOAL IS TO COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LAND BORDER IN 2025.
The budget of the construction of Eastern Border
- 2015: 75 millions €
- 2017/18: 188 millions €
- 2021: 88 millions € + value added tax
Last updated: 26.11.2021


News - 2014
PSS HIRE, the UK and Ireland’s leading equipment rental provider for the utilities and pipeline sectors, has invested over £850,000 in new vehicles to ensure the safest and most fuel efficient delivery of equipment to customers nationwide.
PSS HIRE, the UK and Ireland’s leading Utilities and Pipeline hire equipment provider has taken delivery of over 30 brand-new vehicles, culminating in an investment of over £850k. The vehicles are the first to take to the road sporting the distinctive new PSS HIRE corporate livery; a result of the company’s acquisition by A-Plant.
PSS HIRE, the UK and Ireland’s leading Trenchless Technology and specialist supplier to the pipeline, utilities, civil engineering and infrastructure industries has announced the appointment of Mark Hamilton as its new Director.


Over the years, the construction industry has continuously gone through a series of innovations. The innovations have seen a shift from the use of conventional construction materials to innovative construction materials. The technological advancements used in innovative construction materials have been employed to solve the problems and inadequacies faced by the use of conventional construction materials such as waste a lot of natural resources, pollution, environmental degradation, heaviness of the materials, bulkiness and the irregular shapes of the material. With the high demand for housing, rise in disasters and increased cost of construction, the innovative construction materials come in handy. Some materials have evolved over time and some are new innovative solutions.
What Is Innovation in Construction Materials?
Innovation in construction materials implies the development of the quality and properties characteristics of the building material. The reform can be brought in the previous material keeping the useful properties the same or a new material i.e alternative to the previous one can be introduced. Innovation in construction materials also implies improvements in processes, products, or services of construction.
Innovative materials came into existence when engineers and scientists saw there is need to improve on the widely used existing construction materials which have drawbacks, particularly on their impact on the environment.
Example of this is cement, despite it being versatile, low cost and practicality. Production of cement globally amounts to 5% CO2 emissions every year, according to 2017 study.
What Are Innovative Construction Materials?
Some of the innovative ideas about construction materials are listed below,
- Self-healing Concrete
- Bioplastic and 3D printed bioplastic
- 3D-printed Graphene
- ‘Programmable’ Cement
- Transparent Aluminium
- Hardwood Cross-Laminated Timber
- Precast Concrete
- Wool Brick
Concrete is commonly used construction around the world. Concrete’s ubiquity is perhaps only matched by the frequency with which it cracks. Researchers around the world are coming up with different types of self-healing concrete. A concrete with the capabilities to patch over its own fractures it is undoubtedly a boon to the building industry, eliminating cracks, repairs, and leaks, along with damp-proofing.
Its self-healing abilities come in the form of Bacillus bacteria, which is mixed with concrete before pouring. When a rupture is formed, limestone is created which fills in the crack. Since the bacteria within can lay dormant for up to 200 years, it’s a relatively long-term solution.
Although, the idea of a self-healing concrete has been around since ancient Rome, where it was used underwater, the modern approaches are comparatively more sophisticated.


Episode 12: Interview with Fermin Reygadas, Co-founder of Fundacion Cantaro Azul
Fermin Reygadas is Executive Director and Co-founder of Fundacion Cantaro Azul, an organization based in Mexico that works with rural communities to develop and implement safe water services.
Berkeley, Cantaro Azul developed the first ultraviolet water disinfection system specifically design for rural households. Cantaro Azul has also developed safe water solutions for schools and communities, including a hybrid franchise called Nuestra Agua. The franchise uses a kiosk-based technology operated by local entrepreneurs under an economically sustainable model to offer an affordable and reliable safe water service.
Fermin’s ultimate goal is to enable widespread and constant access to potable water while empowering community members with ownership and control of their water sources.
In this interview, Fermin talks about:
- Cantaro Azul’s blend of research and groundwork
- The importance of building a support system
- Why social entrepreneurs need passion and empathy
- The benefits of working collaboratively with rural communities
- Cantaro Azul’s social franchise model that works with local entrepreneurs to provide potable water


Shore Engineering is an Auckland based company providing steel and aluminium fabrication services to the Auckland area and across New Zealand. All Shore Engineered products are built strong and safe, here in New Zealand. You can trust Shore Engineering to deliver quality designed and built products at a realistic price.
QuickAlly engineers and designs swing stages with the primary focus of providing a safe working environment at heights. The design priorities are safety, ergonomics, and ease of use. Swing stages are designed to fit areas with awkward access which other forms of scaffolding can find hard to reach.
Swing stage scaffolding is the most common type of suspended scaffold. It is hung by a rope or cable and has two adjustable points. It is either raised or lowered, depending on the building level that the workers need to reach.
Skyrise Scaffolding Swinging Stages can be built to any length up to 14m and almost any shape to suit your building or project. Swinging Stages are used in almost every area of construction and maintenance including High Rise Buildings, Power Stations, Dock Yards, Hotels and Strata Blocks, this is because of their versatility, safety, reliability and user friendly operating system. No matter how tall the building once the Swinging Stage is installed at a touch of a button the operators can be at the work place in minutes.
I recently discussed Swinging Stage safety with a customer. To me this is inherently unsafe due to potential catastrophic stage failure. In this particular case we were talking 15 stories!
We confidently supply the world famous Sky Climber modular work platforms and hoists, which are now available in a range of suitable sizes and features for your suspended access needs. Sky Climber has been designing, engineering and manufacturing for over 50 years and they were the first in the industry to promote Safety, Service and Solutions. They continue in an industry leadership role using their SSS focus as the cornerstones for growth and future developments.
Sky Climber is recognized as an industry leader, and has been designing, engineering and manufacturing suspended access equipment such as quality hoists, rigging solutions, and modular work platforms for over 50 years. It is used in commercial restoration, painting, sandblasting, waterproofing, caulking, window cleaning, inspections, off-shore oil rigs, and general building maintenance. Tip out porch bracket gives you access to hard to reach areas on a wall, to do columns, or windows that have deep recesses.
Updated June 24, The construction union wants an immediate national review of 'swinging stage' scaffolding on building sites. Two men died after the equipment collapsed and they fell from a highrise building on the Gold Coast in south-east Queensland at the weekend.
Skyworks Scaffolding are leaders in the Sydney market when it comes to Swinging Stages. Our platforms are aluminium and can be installed in many different lengths and configurations depending on your specific requirement. Skyworks Scaffolding has proven itself over the years by supplying and installing swinging stages for construction work, remedial repairs, chimney access, under bridge applications, dams, liftshafts, tanks etc.


Legendary Line Painting is a locally owned company, specializing in pavement markings, new layout and parking lot maintenance. With experience comes expertise, and Legendary Line Painting has nearly 20 years of painting experience in Victoria B.C.
Pavement markings are used to indicate how traffic should behave on both the road, as well as parking lots. Pavement markings include signs such as arrows, parking lines, accessibility parking, and much more. The pavement marking services at Legendary Line Painting include both road and parking lot solutions to properly direct the traffic for your business.
So whether you are looking for parking lot striping, gamecourt repainting, road marking, or curb and line painting - Legendary Line Painting has you covered! Contact us for a free quote!


Harindra Joseph Shermal Fernando is the Wayne and Diana Murdy Endowed Professor of Engineering and Geosciences at the University of Notre Dame, with the primary affiliation in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences and a concurrent appointment in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. He has received numerous awards and honors, including a UNESCO Team Gold Medal (1979), Presidential Young Investigator Award (NSF, 1986), and Rieger Foundation Distinguished Scholar Award in Environmental Sciences (2001). He is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Physical Society, and American Meteorological Society and was elected to the European Academy in 2009. He serves on the editorial boards of Applied Mechanics Reviews (associate editor), Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics (editor, 1997-), IAHR Journal of Hydro-Environment (associate editor), Physics of Fluids (associate editor) and EGS Journal of Non-Linear Processes in Geophysics (editor). He is also the editor in chief of the Journal of Environmental Fluid Dynamics. Professor Fernando has published more than 225 papers spanning nearly 50 international peer-reviewed journals.


Construction Procurement Conference: October 18
The SPO is excited to announce the Construction Procurement Conference 2018, a one-day training procurement conference for state/county employees who procure or manage construction contracts.
The conference will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel (2500 Kuhio Avenue). Registration is free, and includes lunch and parking validation.
Registration has already reached capacity and is now closed. The SPO will do its best to accommodate those who requested links to registration before September 6, 2018.
The agenda for the Construction Procurement Conference can be found here.
This is the first time that construction procurement training will be offered in Hawaii. The one-day conference will include
- Presentation by Art Moore, CPPO, CPPB, the Chief Procurement Office of the State of Illinois’ Capital Development Board
- Innovations in construction procurement
- Panel discussions with representatives from the construction industry
- Opportunities to network with other construction procurement professionals
- Opportunities to share challenges faced by government construction procurement professionals
- Discussions on ways to improve procurement in the state
For more information, please contact Ruth at (808) 587-4701.


Old World Fountain
One of the most exciting parts of working out in the field is seeing projects like this one evolve. It is incredible how it starts with an idea and evolves through the engineering and planning into being built. A lot goes into making a fountain from scratch, here's an inside look at the steps it takes:
- Starting from the ground up. Our team excavated the area where the fountain is going to go.
Forms are set to guide the poured concrete foundation of both the plinth for the trough and the base of the wall.
The floor frame allows another level of concrete to provide ground level support. This will channel the water back to the cistern that will hold the pump.
This is the housing for the pump itself. Allowing for access to the area from behind the fountain wall.
We then added the plumbing for inside the wall and started building the rock wall.
After the stones were set and the french stone trough was installed as the scupper or piece that pours the water.
We matched the existing mortar and finish that was present on the building. This took some experimenting and color tests to get the texture and color perfect. These color tests had to dry before we could hold them up to existing work.
The finished product was this elegant old world feel. Then we brought in the basin and tested the pump. The final result is a work of art was in collaboration between the client, her friend and stone expert as well as our incredible mason Dario and his team Sam and Ismael, in addition to the mastermind Roy who devised a way to make everything work.


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In most developed areas in Arizona, ground water from underground aquifers is being pumped out faster than it can be replenished.
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Water is a critical resource in our operations. Our 2020 water management target — a target we far exceeded — was to reduce water used at sites located in water-stressed areas by 25%. Since 2013, we reduced water use at these sites by 39%.
Our new commitment is to be net positive in water use by 2030 — producing more water than we use. That means improving the quality of watersheds that provide drinking water to millions of people in the water-stressed locations where we have manufacturing operations. We are in the initial stages of strengthening relationships with peer companies and nongovernmental organizations to develop the mechanisms, governance, partnerships and portfolio solutions to drive restorative impacts for water conditions at water-stressed locations.
Water quality for intake and discharge is important at all our sites. We track our water use at each facility monthly through our Gensuite environment management system. The WaterWatch™ module tracks effluent discharge data and trends against regulatory limitations and reporting requirements. For each effluent limit, we define an internal action threshold to recognize changing conditions and adjust pretreatment systems before a regulatory discharge limit is exceeded. We have developed and implemented operating standards and procedures to drive toward zero wastewater exceedances year-over-year.
This approach resulted in a decrease of 3% in our overall water use in 2019 compared to 2018. At sites located in water-stressed regions, we reduced 2019 water use by 5%. Our total freshwater consumption was 3.13 million cubic meters.
|Water use (million cubic meters)||3.13||3.22||3.40||3.31||4.20||4.04||3.74|
|Normalized water use (cubic meters/million USD)||188||206||239||245||316||313||303|
|Wastewater permit exceedances||4||0||2||4||8||2||10|
*Slight adjustments made to previously reported data for 2013–2018 to reflect changes in our operational footprint.


Noise Disturbs The Peace
Highly effective dual compression gaskets cause tightness of windows and doors, leading to excellent sound insulation!
Whether it’s from traffic, aircraft, trains, factories or even neighbours, unwanted noise can spoil the comfort of your home.
Vue Windows have been designed with acoustic performance in mind and come standard with features such as double silicon compression seals, multi-chambered profiles and all windows and doors can be double glazed. With the right glass combinations sound reduction of up 44dB is achievable.
The facts about noise, windows and sound proofing
As a general rule, increasing mass will improve sound insulation. Brick and concrete walls have stronger sound insulating values because they are of greater mass when compared to glass used in windows. We need windows to see through, to provide natural daylight and enhance a buildings look and appeal, the need for greater sound control when using windows becomes more important.
Sound originates from something that vibrates which generates changes in air pressure. FREQUENCY is used to refer to the number of vibrations or changes in air pressure per second.


A number of construction projects rely on various kinds of heavy construction equipment. With the additions of tipping bars, grouser steel tracks, and other additions and modifications, these heavy pieces of equipment can help complete a number of projects and buildings. Heavy equipment, with the help of ice lugs, for instance can even work in the most difficult of environments and in the most challenging of weather conditions.
As the nation begins to prepare to help the recovery and rebuilding process of Hurricane Harvey, it will require thousands of pieces of heavy equipment and additions like tipping bars and other add ons. From moving broken tree limbs and entire trees to demolishing homes that have been destroyed by flood waters, the heavy equipment that is needed for these projects and the long clean up and rebuilding in the future will be significant.
And while the efforts required for the Hurricane Harvey clean up will be significant, the every day road projects around the country also rely on these heavy pieces of equipment.
Consider some of these facts and figures about the heavy equipment industry and the special add ons that allow for the largest of these projects:
- 28% of crawler dozer owners spend more than the purchase price on repairs over the machine’s lifetime, according to a 2008 survey.
- $667 billion was the total mining gross output in the U.S. in 2014. This number was $380 billion increases from the year 2009.
- The North American market for construction equipment in 2014 accounted for 21% of worldwide revenue.
- There were 659,000 mining employees in the U.S. by the fall of 2016.
- $687 billion was the spending by private construction companies in the year 2014.
- With expenditures exceeding $900 billion, the U.S. has the second largest construction market in the entire world.
Whether it is the recovery process from the largest flooding disasters in the country or a highway roads construction project, the heavy equipment industry is at the heart of most of the biggest jobs. With the right kind of heavy equipment accessories, construction companies can get the most of the machines that they use on a day to day basis.


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KeeGuard Premium combines the innovative and durable modular design of our freestanding KeeGuard edge protection with a unique, non-counter base design to ensure safety for all.
The bases are recycled PVC, offering a permanent but non-penetrative guardrail solution.
The modular design allows for adaptability and use in almost any roof configuration.
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Indigo is committed to providing comprehensive services for program management, construction management, and inspection, procurement, and construction support services in all market areas. Our goal is to collaborate with our clients and contractor partners to deliver innovative and successful projects that meet the needs of all users, are fully accessible and safe, and are balanced with environmental, aesthetic, historical, and cultural needs.
We have a thorough understanding of the project development process, the environmental and permit process, and the need to minimize risk while eliminating project impediments. Our project managers are responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and managing all aspects of the project, and they provide ongoing feedback on project activities, status, and accomplishments through formal reports and regular client follow-up.
Indigo also offers a wide range of management, compliance, logistics, and administrative support services, and we can adapt to the changing needs of our clients and their projects. Our experienced project managers perform quality assurance and quality control functions to ensure that our standards of excellence are always met. Our specialties in Context Sensitive Solutions include smart street lighting, highways, streets capes, parks, trails, open space, master site plans, playgrounds, greenways and trails, public space design, and redevelopment and revitalization plans, including green infrastructure associated with storm water intervention and low impact development techniques. Additionally, we provide a range of energy-efficient products, such as lighting, meters, thermostats, windows, flooring, batteries, reusable water bottles, ceiling fans, solar phone chargers, and water heaters.
Delivering a full range of management, compliance, logistic and administrative support.


We perform work for military installations, highway departments, county and city governments, developers, commercial property owners and residential homeowners.
Our specialty is identifying causes of failure, coming up with the correct solution to endure the test of time and ensuring the construction is properly installed and completed on time.
Milestone Grading offers design-build project services, general contractor services, and construction services. Milestone has the expertise and know-how to get it done right.
Owned and operated by Shay Miles, a professional engineer, Milestone Grading can ensure our construction projects are of the highest quality and will exceed expectations.
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Our specialty is identifying causes of failure, and then creating the correct custom solution to endure the test of time and ensuring the construction is properly installed.
By incorporating these measures we can then confidently guarantee our projects will not fail, but will hold up to the demands that are going to be placed upon them.
Milestone has successfully completed projects such as complete overlot grading, parking lot and roadway construction, concrete curb and gutter, and your custom solution, too!


As part of a series of programs and events to celebrate the 15th Provincial Party Congress, the Provincial Socio-Economic Achievement Exhibition was held from September 25-28 at the Planning Palace, Fair and Exhibition. Quang Ninh province (Tran Quoc Nghien street, Hong Hai ward, Ha Long city).
The Exhibition of Socio-Economic Achievements of Quang Ninh Province to celebrate the 15th Provincial Party Committee’s Congress is a complete overview of the province’s socio-economic achievements through various stages of development.
Thereby, contributing to spreading propaganda to all classes of people about the change of Quang Ninh province, creating a new motivation for the successful implementation of socio-economic development tasks in the new term.
Quang Ninh province leaders and delegates cut the ribbon to
open the exhibition
Attending the opening ceremony were Mr. Ngo Hoang Ngan, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; leaders of the People’s Committee, People’s Council of Quang Ninh province, departments, mass organizations of the province, and 350 delegates attended the 15th Provincial Party Committee’s Congress, a large number of people in Ha Long city and tourists.
The exhibition has the participation of 13 localities, 38 departments, sectors, unions, 6 representatives of economic groups in the province along with 80 booths to display and introduce OCOP Quang Ninh products, to introduce and promote the image of Quang Ninh innovating, developing and integrating; affirming the position, stature and role of Quang Ninh province with the region and the country.
Comrade Nguyen Manh Tuan, Director of the Department of Construction visited the exhibition area of Quan Minh Company Limited
In recent years, making a positive contribution to the breakthrough development of Quang Ninh province cannot help but record the bold imprint of private economic groups. In which, the highlight is Quan Minh Co., Ltd with a series of real estate projects, aquaculture, dredging canals, planting and protecting forests, … contributing to environmental protection, promoting growth. strong social and economic growth in Quang Ninh.
Projects of Quan Minh Co., Ltd. deployed in the province are all invested heavily in capital, construction quality and sustainable development plans.
Urban residential project Ocean Oack in Van Don, the investor of
Quan Minh Company Limited
Participating in this exhibition, Quan Minh Co., Ltd. displays 10 samples of sand from the sea: concrete sand, leveling sand, aquaculture sponge sand, technical sand, beach sand, golf course sand, glass sand natural and processed, … These are also products that have been and are being executed in many real estate, resort and aquaculture projects and projects in Quang Ninh province.
Compared to river sand, sea sand has superior natural properties, such as better shape retention in wet / wet state; cleaner on the environment; drier faster; does not contain organisms harmful to human health. Since then, sea sand has the following notable technical and usage properties:
– Thanks to the fast speed, the “salinity” of sea sand is easy to handle at a very low cost (just drying).
Thanks to its angular shape and rough surface, sea sand gives the adhesion and bonding with the necessary cement solution for concrete. Sea sand is often used more for the production of lean concrete (which requires lower strength).
– “Clean” sea sand (does not contain organic impurities and clay minerals, which are harmful substances in use), clay content 0%, filter coefficient of sea sand is very high … Thanks to the properties In this technique, sea sand is increasingly used as fillers to produce many dry and liquid compounds used in construction; production of concrete and reinforced concrete materials; make a “shirt” for the road (surface); construction of dams, dams; foundation …
– Sea sand is also used in the finishing and decoration of works (thanks to its high purity, ensuring the quality of the construction / plastering mixture and not adversely affecting the color of the building).
– Interior and exterior decoration: White sand is used to create gardens, beautiful landscape models, bringing the natural breath closer to life. In addition, the sand for golf courses is very popular. With rich colors, sea sand is used in the design of garden items, paths, …
– Glass making: People use white sand to blow glass bulbs for practical applications in human life such as bulbs, other glassware, … This is a potential industry, creating so the income level is stable for people.
In short, technically, sea sand has many advantages to completely replace sand extracted from rivers or open pit mines. In economic terms, sea sand is cheaper than open pit sand and is gradually becoming more competitive compared to river sand.
In the conditions of Vietnam, when river sand needs to be restricted from exploitation for construction sand, marine sand and secondary quarry sand are suitable alternatives, in the direction:
– Take advantage of sea sand collected during the dredging of the seabed, bring it ashore to desalinate with rainwater (fresh water) and let dry naturally. After a while, it is only necessary to sieve to classify to the required particle size.
– Make use of the huge amount of sand discharged from titanium mining / processing (after removing clay components in sand thanks to the ilmenite recovery process in the red and white sand layers in coastal placer titanium mines ).
Through the exhibition, Quan Minh hopes to widely promote the brand and raise market awareness of marine sand products.
At the same time, Quan Minh Co., Ltd. is also actively looking for commercial cooperation opportunities with economic groups and large investors at this meaningful event.


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KANAK ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD. is a civil construction company offering services and solutions to address the civil construction requirement and other allied services related thereto.
It is only a matter of sincere efforts and hard work by a team of professionals which put us among the fast growing firms of civil contractors. The firm is led by civil engineers having vast experience in their respective fields; makes it competent to take up projects of Laying of O.F.C. Cable, PIPE, by HDD Method and open cut method
and Road work.. Apart from this we are also competent to take up specialized civil works i.e. Water line Sewerage
site development, Roads, etc.
Laying of O.F.C Cable
HDD Method AND OPEN CUT METHOD for Reliance Infocomm in JHARKHAND 40 KM .
Laying of Water Pipe Line
HDD Method and Open Cut Method form DELHi JAL BOARD.
LAYING OF O.F.C. CABLE
We provide the services of Laying of O.F.C. Cable Works to our esteemed customers. We have a huge team of workers who are skilled and experienced in their own way. The workers are trained professional and passed a training conducted by us.
BLOWING OF CABLE
We provide the services of Blowing of cable Works to our esteemed customers. We have a huge team of workers who are skilled and experienced in their own way. The workers are trained professional and passed a training conducted by us.
Providing contract related to civil works and engineering services such as Bridge Constructions Services,Civil Works Engineering Services,Hotel Building Constructions Service,House Building Construction Services,Road Construction Services.
WATER LINE & SEWRAGE LAYING
The traditional method of laying optical fibers still used in most developing countries is Ducting and Trenching. This involves creating a trench through manual or mechanized soil excavation. This approach is preferred in countries where manual labor is cheap.
SPECIALIZED CIVIL WORKS
Piping systems are prevalent throughout our everyday world. Most of us think of piping systems as underground structures used to convey liquids of one sort or another. To the novice, the concept of pipeline installation underground sounds relatively straight forward: a) dig a trench, b) lay the pipe in the trench, and c) fill the trench back in.
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A construction project, sometimes just referred to as a ‘project’, is the organized process of constructing, renovating, refurbishing, etc. a building, structure or infrastructure. The project process typically starts with an overarching requirement which is developed through the creation of a brief, feasibility studies, option studies, design, financing and construction.
Construction projects are typically one offs. That is, a project team, brief and financing are put together to produce a unique design that delivers a single project. Once the project is complete the team is disbanded and sometimes will not work together again.
This can make it difficult to develop ideas or relationships, and so lessons learned are often not carried forward to the next project.
The exceptions to this are repeat developers such as supermarket chains, housebuilders, and so on.


As part of the US Department of Energy’s Exascale Computing Project (ECP), the Earthquake Simulation (EQSIM) application development team is creating a computational tool set and workflow for earthquake hazard and risk assessment that moves beyond the traditional empirically based techniques which are dependent on historical earthquake data. With software assistance from the ECP’s software technology group, the EQSIM team is working to give scientists and engineers the ability to simulate full end-to-end earthquake processes. This means understanding what takes place from the initiation of fault rupture (i.e., start of an earthquake) to modeling surface ground motions (i.e., earthquake hazard) to providing engineers with precise information that they can use to evaluate infrastructure response and evaluate the risk to people and property. EQSIM’s ultimate goal is to remove the computational limitations that currently prevent understanding earthquake phenomenology and practical earthquake hazard and risk assessments.
Traditional Empirically Based Ground Motion Estimates Do Not Capture Site Specificity
Traditional earthquake hazard and risk assessments for critical infrastructure have relied on empirically based approaches that use historical earthquake ground motions from many different locations to estimate future earthquake ground shake at a specific site of interest, such as a bridge or building. Because ground motions for a particular site are strongly influenced by the physics of the specific earthquake processes—including the fault rupture mechanics and seismic wave propagation through the ground (a complex heterogeneous medium)—much of the complexity of the ground shake is lost. Unfortunately, the homogenization of many disparate records in traditional empirically based estimates cannot fully capture the complex site specificity of ground motion, including frequency, amplitude, and directionality.
Advances in Computing Power Give Scientists the Ability to Assess Infrastructure Risk
Historically, limitations in available computing power meant that scientists and engineers running regional-scale earthquake simulations could only model ground vibrations at about 1 or 2 Hz, or one or two cycles per second. Although much progress had been made, it was insufficient because critical infrastructure, such as buildings, bridges, and energy system infrastructure can be seriously impacted by higher frequency vibrations up to 5 or 10 Hz. This mismatch between existing computational capability and what is needed to perform high fidelity simulation has limited scientists’ ability to simulate ground motions at frequencies relevant to structures and thus assess the risks associated with building collapse and the economic consequences of key infrastructure damage, such as bridges failing.
Groundbreaking performance increase
The focused effort of the EQSIM team has addressed this computational barrier and is now able to model ground movement up to 10 Hz. Along with other work, a porting effort to new GPU-based supercomputers has been fundamental in delivering this additional computational capability. The initial work was performed by using the Summit supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory with the assistance of ECP’s software technology team who support the RAJA performance portability libraries and other work related to preparation for the efficient execution of scientific software on emerging US Department of Energy exaflop platforms in the 2022 timeframe.
To appreciate this accomplishment, it is necessary to understand that the computational effort to perform ground motion simulations varies as frequency to the fourth power. Thus, doubling the frequency resolution requires 16 times more computational effort.
The increased capability to assess damage for a broad class of infrastructure is shown in Figure 1. In addition to running much higher fidelity models to capture higher frequency resolution, it is important to be able to run the associated models fast so the full space of earthquake parameters (e.g. the different ways a given fault can rupture) can be appropriately accounted for.
EQSIM Demonstrates the Value of Exascale Supercomputers
The large 16× growth in computational capability provides a ground level view of the tremendous value of exascale supercomputers. Current leadership-class machines provide an existing platform that acts as a jumping off point to demonstrate what is possible on these future machines. These initial efforts give scientists important insight into what is needed to accommodate the runtime growth of challenging but tractable physics-based simulations when the exascale systems become available. It also gives them insight into any limitations in the current models (e.g., limitations in models, mesh size, mesh resolution) that must be addressed to deliver optimal performance and actionable results.
End Result will Save Lives and Avoid Severe Economic Consequences
These efforts, as exemplified by EQSIM, will result in lives saved and the ability to assess and plan to avoid catastrophic infrastructure failure. In this case, existing infrastructure can be reinforced and policies amended for new building construction in earthquake zones.
The value proposition for EQSIM is great, and historic failures abound. Examples include the collapse of the double-deck Cypress Street Viaduct off Interstate 880 in West Oakland during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in California. The failure of a 1.25 mi (2.0 km) section of the viaduct killed 42, injured many more, and caused roughly $11.6–12.4 billion in damage in inflation-adjusted dollars. Similarly, the 1994 Northridge earthquake killed 60 people, injured more than 9,000, and caused approximately $22–86 billion in 2014 inflation-adjusted dollars, making it one of the costliest natural disasters in US history. The Northridge earthquake also damaged portions of several major roads and freeways, including Interstate 10 over La Cienega Boulevard, and the interchanges of Interstate 5 with California State Route 14, 118, and Interstate 210 were also closed due to structural failure or collapse. All these previous events impacted transportation and the economies of the region for extended periods after the earthquake. Figure 2 shows EQSIM’s exascale goal to be able to execute high-fidelity simulations quickly within a computational ecosystem that delivers relevant results.
EQSIM Encapsulates Extraordinary Physics in an End-to-End Workflow
The EQSIM team has focused on three areas to provide an end-to-end workflow that encompasses the relevant physics and performance requirements needed to give scientists the information they need to assess risk and hopefully avoid catastrophe.
David McCallen—Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno and Senior Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory—observed in his interview with ECP Communications Specialist Scott Gibson that the team has been working in three areas. (Scott’s interview is available in text and podcast form.)
- The EQSIM team has been improving the algorithms and sophistication of existing codes for ground motion simulation. The team is working with and optimizing the SW4 code that was originally developed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
- The team is translating and porting codes to leadership-class GPU-based supercomputers, such as Summit. Currently, the team has achieved 10 Hz simulations, and seismic inversion capabilities being developed under EQSIM will provide a tool for improving the geologic models necessary to support these high frequency simulations.
- The team is rigorously coupling the resulting ground motions to detailed infrastructure models including coupled soil-structure systems.
This linkage between ground motion and infrastructure is very important because engineers can see how those complex 3D incident waves from ground movement impinge and interact with infrastructure. Previously, engineers had to make simplifying assumptions about how those incident waves looked, which necessarily limited the accuracy of their risk assessments using traditional empirically based techniques.
The richness of the information provided by the complete EQSIM workflow about the distribution of ground motions and the distribution of infrastructure risk is shown in Figure 3. The workflow includes several established and respected codes, including SW4, a fourth-order, 3D seismic wave propagation model; NEVADA, a nonlinear, finite displacement program for building earthquake response; and OPENSEES, a nonlinear finite-element program for coupled soil-structure interaction.
Assessing the Results
To evaluate regional-scale simulations and measure the computational progress of the application development and exascale performance goals of this project, the team created a representative large regional-scale detailed model of the San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA), as shown in Figure 3.
This model includes all the necessary geophysics modeling features (e.g., 3D geology, earth surface topography, material attenuation, nonreflecting boundaries, fault rupture models). For a 10 Hz simulation, the computational domain includes up to 300 billion grid points in the finite difference domain for models that contain fine-scale representations of soft near-surface sedimentary soils. The SFBA model provides a comprehensive basis for testing and evaluating advanced physics algorithms and computational implementations. The Hayward fault, running along the east side of the San Francisco Bay and a central focus of the EQSIM performance testing (shown by the line paralleling the San Francisco Bay in Figure 3), has consistently generated a major earthquake every 150 years on average and the last event occurred in 1868, making the simulation of this region and this fault of particular societal importance.
McCallen notes that moving to the Summit supercomputer and the associated software development effort were “tremendously enabling” because they increased the EQSIM figure of merit (FOM) from a factor of 66 to 189. The FOM is a quantitative metric of the scientific work rate of an application. As the code is optimized to run faster, the FOM increases. As shown in Figure 4, the 1 year jump between FY19 and FY20 is huge.
The EQSIM project demonstrates the value of extreme scale (e.g., exascale) supercomputers. When coupled with the equally sophisticated software, such computational power can demonstrably deliver the performance scientists and engineers need to solve socially relevant problems that can save lives and prevent future economic distress.
Rob Farber is a global technology consultant and author with an extensive background in HPC and in developing machine learning technology that he applies at national laboratories and commercial organizations. Rob can be reached at [email protected]


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Located due south of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, Cat Island is the westernmost barrier island along Mississippi Sound. It is a candidate for beach and shoreline restoration by the Army Corps of Engineers. The Mississippi barrier islands have been impacted over the years by navigation channel maintenance dredging that affects the natural long-shore sediment transport and deposition for natural barrier island replenishment. These long-term trends make the islands especially sensitive to intense tropical storm-related erosion, as was recently experienced during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Cat Island’s unique shoreline orientation offers protected waters for seagrass beds and hard substrates for oyster reefs. This project will develop the high resolution “time zero” baseline map for time series analysis and monitoring of the proposed restoration project.


When Bob Dylan sang “Subterranean Homesick Blues,” he was part of the counterculture, advocating the necessity to go underground and dodge “the man.” Pipedream Labs seems to have taken that advice to heart… at least when it comes to last-mile deliveries. The startup is actively developing and testing an underground delivery system designed to provide fast, low-cost food delivery to consumers, and while this might sound like a throwback to the old pneumatic tubes of the past, well, it somewhat is. But instead of suction driven transport, this tunnel delivery system uses small electric autonomous vehicles to do its work. The concept is truly intriguing, especially when considering all the problems current last-mile deliveries have. But an underground delivery system has its own barriers to deal with up front. This might cause Pipedream Labs to also suffer from subterranean homesick blues unless they can convince others of their potential.
Pipedream’s Tunnel Delivery System
The original pneumatic tube systems date back to the late 19th century. Written messages, memos, and currency were routinely transported by these devices for decades. But when it comes to suction-driven a tunnel delivery system, its rather unreliable. Plus, moving items of more sizable weight including meals can be problematic. Digital advances all but eliminated this type of an above-ground and underground delivery system. That is until now. These same digital advances have provided the technology to reconsider such an approach to last-mile deliveries. And Pipedream Labs is focusing on meals as its initial test of such a concept. Just recently, it launched its own test site of their system in Peachtree Corners outside of Atlanta. And so far, things are going well.
The tunnel delivery system designed by Pipedream Labs involves an 18-inch tube that lies about 3-6 feet underground. Within this underground delivery system, small autonomous transport vehicles run on electric batteries transporting meals. These AVs can carry up to 40 pounds, and they can travel up to 45 mph as they travel along these tubes. Plus, they have been deemed safe to operate and also extremely quiet, especially compared to above-ground options. This sounds quite impressive, and so far, the development of this test-site tunnel delivery system looks promising. Dozens of employees are already using it for lunch meal requests with no major problems to date.
Peachtree Corners’ Test Site
In selecting a test site for its underground delivery system, Pipedream Labs made an excellent choice. Peachtree Corners, which is a community northeast of Atlanta, has already been a testing site for other innovations. The community was incorporated in 2012, but it has been a unique destination since its development in the 1960s. Designed as a planned community, Peachtree Corners became one of the first technology parks. As such, it has already piloted 2 other innovative technologies. One involved remote-operated e-scooters while the other pertained to 5G traffic signal integrations for autonomous vehicles. It’s therefore not too surprising that Pipedream Labs found Peachtree Corners attractive.
The plan for the underground delivery system in Peachtree Corners involved connecting two destinations. One location was Curiosity Labs, which is a 500-acre innovation center in the community. It hosts 12 different companies and their employees, which served as ideal customers for the tunnel delivery system. The other site in Peachtree Corners was local retail shopping centers from where meals and orders could be fulfilled. Currently, staff at Curiosity Labs’ location can order lunch Monday through Friday using the AV-delivery model. For the convenience, they only pay a 25-cent surcharge as Pipedream Labs covers the remainder of the costs. With this type of design and size community, few difficulties have been encountered. But scaling upwards could be another thing.
The Promise and the Challenges of an Underground Delivery System
When it comes to designing and constructing a tunnel delivery system, obstacles certainly exist. For new construction, costs and designs are readily adopted into a plan. But this isn’t the case when it comes to existing cities and communities. In these instances, existing infrastructures like sewer lines or other conduits must be retrofitted. If this involves dealing with city or county governments, regulatory barriers may pose additional challenges. And the same may be true if utility entities are involved. The bottom line is that up-front costs with an underground delivery system can be formidable. Between development costs and inherent inconveniences during construction, many cities may simply choose to go another direction. Even in Peachtree Corners, the construction process took eight months to complete between two sites.
While this might sound disheartening, it’s important to appreciate the lasting benefits that such a tunnel delivery system might bring. Imagine a hyperlogistics system that can move items to and from destinations in 10 minutes or less. That also includes returning an item that might not be wanted or damaged. Likewise, once in place, the cost of such transport would be minimal. Pipedream Labs’ goal is to offer a reliable underground delivery system for less than $1 a trip. Then there’s also the marked reduction in carbon emissions and traffic that would be enjoyed if this system was in place. Given that 40% of all supply logistics involve last-mile trips, these benefits would be substantial. For all of these reasons, going subterranean makes sense if getting past infrastructure hurdles can be accomplished. Let’s hope Pipedream Labs figures this out and not crying their own subterranean homesick blues in the near future.


The Einstein System® is a patented fully interlocking system with an integrated protection against shifting. The smart jointing technology was developed especially for surfaces with heavy traffic volumes and high loads. Interlocking elements, spacers and fixing elements arranged on all sides ensure a standard compliant joint width and joint filling with negligible pavers contact.
The Einstein® Jointing System
Semmelrock products with Einstein® Jointing System
The advantages of the System Einstein®
Designed for surfaces that deal with high amounts of traffic and high loads
No shifting or deformation and no canting or tilting even under the heaviest loads
Interlocking elements, spacers and fixing elements are arranged on all sides to ensure a standard compliant joint width and joint filling
Unique technology to prevent edge spalling due to adhering to standard compliant joint widths and joint filling
Very cost effective due to the possibility of fully mechanical installation of pavers in case of cross joints (not applicable for traffic areas) and staggered joints
Wide variety of designs due to a large selection of shapes, colours and surfaces
Prerequisite for the functionality is complying with the relevant standards, guidelines and regulations for road building.


Johnsonite commercial product line available through Revit & Autodesk Seek. Doing so will allow design professionals to search, preview and download the company’s flooring solutions information and to design Building Information Modeling (BIM) files directly from AutoCAD® and Revit® desktop design applications, or from a standard web browser. By adding Johnsonite commercial products information to Autodesk Seek, building design and construction professionals will be able to easily find and select accurate product specifications earlier in their design projects. Autodesk Seek (http://seek.autodesk.com)
Tarkett has developed high-quality, digital design files for its Johnsonite flooring products and will make them available through the Autodesk Seek web-service. This allows the Johnsonite products to become more easily connected to the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process, which is created with coordinated, reliable and data-rich information about a project from design through to construction.
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In recent years, with the accelerated pace of domestic municipal construction, as well as the rising cost of manpower, micro excavator began to be welcomed by the market. In this market downturn summer, micro excavator market performance is like a cool air, refreshing. Compared to large excavators, the flexible and small body is not affected by the narrow range of operations, making it play an irreplaceable role in construction. This makes more and more people buy miniature excavator, the market prospect of miniature excavator is broad.


Should You Choose Functional Replacement Cost or Replacement Cost to Rebuild Your Home
The actual replacement cost is an estimate of how much it would cost to replace the structure to its actual state using the same materials that currently exist in the structure. The functional replacement cost is an estimate of how much it would cost to replace the structure with a functionally equivalent structure.
Most Replacement Cost Estimator (RCE) tools provide two policy type options for older home reconstruction:
a) actual replacement cost and
b) functional replacement cost.
Homes built prior to 1940 were built before mass production of common construction materials and methods, such as pre-engineered trusses and drywall. Homes built between 1940 and 1986 also used different materials, such as wood trim/moldings and wood soffit with galvanized gutters rather than today's commonly used MDF (medium density fiberboard) and metal soffit with aluminum gutters. These differences are accounted for in RCEs based on the correlating policy type as described below.
1940 and 1960 were break-through years in the fabrication of construction materials. There were many similar construction milestones throughout the 20th century. RCEs uses these milestones to apply different types of windows, doors, moldings, exterior siding, etc. for replacement cost calculation. RCEs employ appropriate items based upon the year the home was built and whether Actual or Functional Replacement Cost was selected. The calculated value changes if the year built is altered and it will change when another replacement cost method is selected.
Actual Replacement Cost
RCE's default is to calculate Actual Replacement Cost. This means that the cost to rebuild the home is based on using materials and construction techniques that are like kind and quality (as close as possible) to those used when the home was originally built (as long as they are compliant with current building codes). For example, a home built in 1910 will typically have lath and plaster walls. The equivalent using today's building codes is gypsum (drywall) "lath" with a two coat plaster finish, which costs much less than having a specialist use historic home techniques to restore to the original wood lath. (For more information on historical homes (often listed on a historic registry), see the "Original Period/Restored Finishes" white paper).
Functional Replacement Cost
The second calculation option is Functional Replacement Cost. Functional Replacement Cost is available for homes built prior to 1986, with the most significant differences for homes built prior to 1940. Functional replacement bases the cost to rebuild the home on modern materials and techniques. The modern equivalents give the rebuilt home the same aesthetic value as the original home using current, common construction methods. For example, the same home mentioned above built in 1910 calculated using Functional Replacement Cost, would result in a lower replacement cost estimate and with typical materials and methods used in construction today, such as thin coat plaster finish, MDF trim/moldings, and metal soffit with aluminum gutters. Please note that these materials will vary depending on the Quality Grade selected.
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What to Expect in Construction Jobs
Find construction jobs that match your skill level and experience through Workforce Management. Employers looking for skilled labor, contractors, and contract-to-hire employees can find the perfect employee through our staffing services. Job seekers can also find current information and construction jobs in the Colorado Springs area through our website directory and active links.
To learn more about the availability of these jobs, please browse our directory and job listings. Reach out to our staffing team at Workforce Management to learn more about what offerings we may have for construction management jobs, building inspector jobs, and entry level construction jobs.
Types of Construction Jobs
As a job seeker, we understand that finding open positions with an immediate start date can be difficult to find with a saturated job market. If you are searching entry-level construction jobs, you are in a great place to begin! We can also help you find a job that fits your years of experience and management skill-set. Our construction staffing solutions can help you sort options and connect with the right construction job.
Employers looking to fill employment gaps with skilled construction labor or entry-level construction employees to round out their team should contact our staffing experts to learn more about how we connect construction companies with employees of varying levels of skill and experience.
Apply for Construction Jobs
Workforce Management works to connect Colorado Springs construction companies with labor solutions that get the job done. Our job seekers are eagerly committed to finding jobs within their desired field, and we offer staffing solutions for entry-level construction to construction management levels.
Our access to both those hiring and those seeking construction jobs allows us to match the right employee to the right employer. Find out more about specific job listings for entry-level construction jobs, or click here to find out more about construction management jobs and opportunities.
Our team at Workforce Management is dedicated to matching construction jobs to capable employees looking for a job in construction or seeking to gain experience in the construction industry. Whether job seekers have years of construction job experience or are simply looking to start in the trade of construction, our database of available jobs is a valuable resource for those seeking construction jobs.
Resources for Construction Employers and Job Searchers
We provide resources and information for employers and job seekers who are looking to expand their search for hiring opportunities within the field of construction work. Construction workers needed as seasonal opportunities grow, and construction jobs are often in higher demand during transitional phases. However, many construction workers who may be job searching will find that it is still a competitive and saturated market. The team at Workforce Management truly cares about helping job seekers connect with the right job, and we also care about employers who need to be connected to reliable employees who are willing, able, and skilled in the area of construction jobs.


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Reports concerning the organization and working of the Public Works and Water and Electricity Departments.
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Evaluation of 1983-84 programs
How to build a house simply for 1/3 cost
preliminary inventory of the administrative records assembled from Ondo Province.
Reports and summaries received too late for distribution prior to the Congress
Center for Composite Materials research report abstracts 1979-1982
The Metropolitan second reader
Introduction to Speech,language And Hear Ing Disorders
Effects of the Mass Media on the Use and Abuse of Alcohol
Evolution of future energy demands till 2030 in different world regions


The Indonesian government, through its cabinet-level agency, Nusantara National Capital Authority (NNCA), has announced the initiation of the first phase of relocating its capital to Nusantara.
The project’s peak is forecasted for 2024, culminating in the construction of a government complex, extensive public infrastructure, and more in the fifth phase.
In March, a private joint consortium ‘One Team Korea’, led by the Korea Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, emerged as the winning bidders for Indonesia’s mega projects.
Smart city digital twin service provider E8IGHT, noted for its pioneering role in Korea’s national pilot city projects, Sejong and Busan Eco Delta, presented a detailed plan for a digital twin environment to support the Indonesian capital city’s relocation.
E8IGHT’s proposal includes the application of smart city digital twin technology at the urban development stage. It encompasses the integration of spatial information through a city’s 3D geographic information system (GIS) combined with building information modeling (BIM).
This approach allows urban design, construction, and operation elements to be simulated, offering predictive insights and informing policy decisions.
To combat Indonesia’s traffic congestion, which the National Development Planning Agency reports as causing an annual economic loss of nearly USD 4.7 billion, E8IGHT proposed traffic situation simulations.
By capturing and simulating real-time conditions on a digital twin framework, an optimized traffic model can be developed.
The new capital Nusantara, striving to be a ‘sustainable, forest city’, plans for over 75% of the area to be green space and maintain a total carbon-neutral stance. E8IGHT highlighted a smart city service offering natural disaster prevention using simulation technology.
They intend to simulate phenomena like typhoons, heavy rain, and fine dust in a 3D model city to aid in planning and contingency measures.
Jin Kim, E8IGHT’s CEO, emphasized the role of digital twin technology in creating an effective smart city. Grand View Research reported the Indonesian smart city market size as being around USD 9.8 billion in 2020, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19.7% for the period of 2021-2028.


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Contaminated Soil Treatment
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Ing. Lenka Honetschlagerová, Ph.D.
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The course deals with the theoretical principles and practical engineering methodologies associated with the remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. During the course the subject of soil and water pollution will be introduced from a wide range of sources and the mobility of contaminant constituents in the subsurface will be examined. Different remediation technologies and strategies to overcome the pollution are covered. The course provides practical, technically sound guidelines on how to select the right technology for a particular site, as well as how to properly design, install, and monitor that technology to meet site closure requirements.
1) Introduction - Potential hazards to human health and the environment. Planning and legislative issues in land-use change and redevelopment.
2) Risk assessment: source-pathway-receptor concept; estimation, evaluation and control of risk.
3) Site investigation: preliminary, exploratory, detailed and monitoring.
4) Hydrogeology of site: trial pits, drilling, coring, sampling and pumping tests.
5) Fate of the contaminants in the subsurface: advection, dispersion, diffusion and chemical transformation.
6) Soil and water pollution – environmental metals and metalloids.
7) Soil and water pollution – pesticides and related materials.
8) On-site and off-site remediation technologies for unsaturated zone: soil vapor extraction and soil flushing, stabilization, thermal, physical, and chemical methods.
9) Conventional on-site remediation technologies for saturated zone: Air sparging, permeable barriers, pump and treat.
10) Novel on-site remediation technologies for saturated zone: ISCO, ISCR, Membrane separation.
12) Soil and groundwater sampling.
14) Protects presentation.


CPSL Group is a Surrey-based building contractor that specialises in the construction and refurbishment of properties in the residential and commercial sectors.
Construction and refurbishment are complex processes and the quality of the end product reflects the professionalism of those involved in the management of the project. Our management teams have built up valuable experience in the managing construction and refurbishment projects for residential, commercial and educational clients.
We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, flexible but professional service. In our experience, flexibility is essential as it enables the client together with designers to vary details, if necessary, during the construction process.
We strive to provide a quality construction service with a strong emphasis on ‘value for money’ and this approach has led to repeat orders from existing clients.
Our philosophy is to produce a professional service to suit each client’s particular needs, with key emphasis on quality of workmanship, attention to detail and completion on time and within budget.
Why choose us?
Because of our approach.
We have always been committed to maintaining high standards throughout the entire process. From the initial meeting with the client to the delivery of the completed building, we ensure that we provide the best service possible.
Quality of Workmanship
We aren’t like other contractors. We employ a combination of directly employed qualified tradespeople and specialist sub-contractors.
A directly employed workforce gives CPSL the control required to produce and maintain a high quality of workmanship. Like our project managers, our workers possess the attention to detail necessary in the construction process to constantly deliver a high quality, first class service and product.
On-Time and Within Budget
In addition to quality of workmanship and attention to detail, completion on time and within budget is the key to a successful handover of any project. With in-house CAD facilities, critical path programming and regular site progress meetings, our hands-on approach, together with a flexible attitude to client changes, provides the required framework for delivery of a high quality finished product on time and within budget.
Our Health and Safety Policy
Commitment to providing a safe place of work for all CPSL’s employees and subcontractors is paramount. All our employees receive strict, regular training and instruction in all aspects of Health and Safety.
We believe a good and open working relationship with the client’s professional team is key to delivering a new building. CPSL places a strong emphasis on establishing effective lines of communication with all parties involved in the project.
CPSL supports the principles of the Government’s Agenda 21 with regard to thermally efficient buildings, maintaining good levels of natural light and ventilation and employing recycled and sustainable materials wherever possible. We are pleased to advise on bespoke solutions regarding the above points as well as life cycle costings, energy conservation and alternative energy sources for new projects.


Ballast Nedam Industrial Construction
As a client, you can rely on Ballast Nedam Industriebouw to support all your industrial construction needs. Regardless of size and complexity, from maintenance, renovation and rebuilding, to large scale new constructions, in both green field area’s and brown field circumstances. Our experience encompasses all combinations of Design, Build, Finance, Maintain and Operate (DBFMO). Ballast Nedam Industriebouw is a specialist in foundations, civil and architectural constructions, infrastructure above and below surface level, cooling water systems, geothermal power and on-shore wind power.
Clients choose Ballast Nedam Industriebouw for works in and around their installations, ranging from waste processing installations, power plants and jetties, to container terminals, storage tanks and (petro) chemical installations. We know how important it is for our clients to deliver safe, high quality constructions in a safe and reliable construction execution process. Speed and low costs are essential, especially given the growing international competition. Our highest priority is to guarantee reliability and safety, providing uninterrupted business continuity and respect for all stakeholders involved.