What to Expect Roof Replacement in Beloit
If you need a Roof Replacement in Beloit, you must hire a qualified and experienced Roofing Contractor Beloit, WI. This blog post will discuss what homeowners can expect during a Roof Replacement in Beloit. We will also provide tips for choosing a qualified contractor in Beloit, WI and preparing your home for the replacement process.
Things To Expect When You Have Your Roof Replaced
It's a big job to replace your roof. Here in Beloit, we see a lot of tops that need to be replaced due to age or severe weather damage. If you're considering Roof Replacement Beloit, here are a few things you can expect:
- A thorough inspection of your roof and attic space to assess the extent of the damage and identify any potential issues.
- A detailed estimate of the cost of materials and labor for the job.
- A timeline for when the work will be completed.
- A list of any special considerations that need to be made, such as working around HVAC units or solar panels.
Beloit Roof Replacement is a significant investment, but it will pay off in the long run. A new roof will protect your home from the elements and help it to retain its value.
How Long the Process Will Take
Beloit Roof Replacement is a daunting task that most homeowners dread. If you're considering replacing your roof, you're probably wondering how long the process will take. Here's an overview of what you can expect:
The first step is to schedule an appointment with a reputable roofing contractor. Once you've found a contractor you trust, they will inspect your roof and give you an estimate of the cost and time required for the project.
Next, the contractor will need to order materials. This can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the availability of materials.
Once the materials have arrived, the contractor will begin preparing your roof for replacement. This usually involves removing the old shingles and installing a new layer of felt paper.
After the preparation is complete, the Roofing Contractor Beloit will install the new shingles. The installation process can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the size and complexity of your roof.
Once the new shingles have been installed, you'll need to schedule an appointment with a Beloit Roofing professional to have your roof inspected. They will ensure that everything has been installed correctly and that no leaks or other problems.
Types of Roofing Materials Available
When it comes time to replace your roof, you have a lot of choices in terms of materials. Here are some of the most popular types of roofing materials available:
- Asphalt shingles: Asphalt shingles are the most common Beloit Roofing material in the United States. They are affordable and easy to install, making them a popular choice for many homeowners.
- Wooden shingles: Wooden shingles give your home a more rustic look and can provide excellent insulation. However, they require more maintenance than other types of roofing materials and can be susceptible to fire damage.
- Metal Roofs: Metal roofs are becoming increasingly popular due to their durability and energy efficiency. They can be made from various materials, including aluminum, steel, and copper.
- Tile Roofs: Tile roofs are popular in warm climates due to their ability to reflect heat. They are also very durable and long-lasting. However, tile roofs can be expensive to install and repair.


Once the work locations have been chosen, the area should be surveyed and detailed drawings prepared. The eventual accuracy of the drill profile and alignment is dependent on the accuracy of the survey information.
Profile Design Parameters
Depth of Cover – Once the crossing profile has been taken and the geotechnical investigation complete, a determination of the depth of cover under the crossing is made. Factors considered may include flow characteristics of the river, the depth of scour from periodic flooding, future channel widening/deepening, and the existence of existing pipeline or cable crossings at the location. It is normally recommended that the minimum depth of cover be 6 m. under the lowest section of the crossing. While 6 m. is a recommended depth of cover on a river crossing, crossings of other obstacles may have differing requirements.
Penetration Angles and Radius of Curvature – An entry angle between 8 and 20 can be used for most crossings. It is preferable that straight tangent sections are drilled before the introduction of a long radius curve. The radius of the curve is determined by the bending characteristic of the product pipeline, increasing with the diameter. A general “rule-of-thumb” for the radius of curvature is 100 ft./1-in. diameter for steel line pipe. The curve usually brings the profile to the elevation providing the design cover of the pipeline under the river. Long horizontal runs can be made at this elevation before curving up towards the exit point. Exit angle should be kept between 5 and 12 to facilitate handling of the product pipeline during pullback.
As-built drawings and down hole survey tools such as electronic devices that give a magnetic azimuth (for “right/left” control) and inclination are used to understand the physical location limitation and conditions in order to plan the ultimate drill path. Surface locators can also be used in conjunction with the down hole electronic package.
Accuracy – The accuracy of the drill profile is largely dependent on variations in the earth’s magnetic field. For instance, large steel structures (bridges, pilings, other pipelines, etc.) and electric power transmission lines affect magnetic field readings. However, a reasonable drill target at the pilot hole exit location is 3 m. left or right, and -3 m. to +10 m. in length.
As-Built Drawings – Normally, survey calculations are conducted every 10 m. during pilot hole operations. As-built drawings that are based on these calculations should be provided by the contractor. Alternate methods such as gyroscoping, ground penetrating radar or…
Work space setup
Rig Side – The rig spread requires a minimum 25-m. wide by 40-m. long area. This area should extend from the entry point away from the crossing, although the entry point should be at least 3 m. inside the prescribed area. Since many components of the rig spread have no predetermined position, the rig site can be made up of smaller irregular areas. Operations are facilitated if the area is level, hard standing and clear of overhead obstructions. The drilling operation requires large volumes of water for the mixing of the drilling slurry. A nearby source of water is necessary.
Pipe Side – Strong consideration should be given to provide a sufficient length of work space to fabricate the product pipeline into one string. The width will be as necessary for normal pipeline construction although a work space of 25-m. wide by 40-m. long should be provided at the exit point itself. The length will assure that during the pullback the pipe can be installed in one uninterrupted operation. Tie-ins of successive strings during the pullback operation increase the risk considerably because the pullback should be continuous.
Pilot Hole – A pilot hole is drilled beginning at a prescribed angle from horizontal and continues under and across the obstacle along a design profile made up of straight tangents and long radius arcs. A schematic of the technique is shown in Figure 1. Concurrent to drilling pilot hole, the contractor may elect to run a larger diameter “wash pipe” that will encase the pilot drill string. The wash pipe acts as a conductor casing providing rigidity to the smaller diameter pilot drill string and will also save the drilled hole should it be necessary to retract the pilot string for bit changes. The directional control is brought about by a small bend in the drill string just behind the cutting head. The pilot drill string is not rotated except to orient the bend. If the bend is oriented to the right, the drill path then proceeds in a smooth radius bend to the right. The drill path is monitored by an electronic package housed in the pilot drill string near the cutting head. The electronic package detects the relation of the drill string to the earth’s magnetic field and its inclination. This data is transmitted back to the surface where calculations are made as to the location of the cutting head. Surface location of the drill head also can be used where there is reasonable access.
Preream – Once the pilot hole is complete, the hole must be enlarged to a suitable diameter for the product pipeline. For instance, if the pipeline to be installed is 36 in. diameter, the hole may be enlarged to 48 in. diameter or larger. This is accomplished by “prereaming” the hole to successively larger diameters. Generally, the reamer is attached to the drill string on the bank opposite the drilling rig and pulled back into the pilot hole. Joints of drill pipe are added as the reamer makes its way back to the drilling rig. Large quantities of slurry are pumped into the hole to maintain the integrity of the hole and to flush out cuttings.
Pullback – Once the drilled hole is enlarged, the product pipeline can be pulled through it. The pipeline is prefabricated on the bank opposite the drilling rig. A reamer is attached to the drill string, and then connected to the pipeline pullhead via a swivel. The swivel prevents any translation of the reamer’s rotation into the pipeline string allowing for a smooth pull into the drilled hole. The drilling rig then begins the pullback operation, rotating and pulling on the drill string and once again circulating high volumes of drilling slurry. The pullback continues until the reamer and pipeline break ground at the drilling rig.


Commission lowers level to open new flood gates
Residents in low-lying areas around Lake D’Arbonne learned in April the state’s new $9 million flood control project wasn’t keeping water off their property.
The chairman of the commission that oversees the lake asked them for patience as his group and state agencies learn how to use the structure.
In April, when heavy rains over a week-long period pushed the level of the lake to the predetermined level at which the two 20-foot Tainter gates would be opened, the continued rise on the lake saw it spill onto lots and over piers and other structures on the lake.
At their most recenty meeting, the Bayou D’Arbonne Lake Watershed Commission approved a measure asking the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development – which oversees operation of the gates – to lower the level at which the gates are opened from 82.5 feet to 82.25 feet.
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The parking lot renovations performed at the Upper Sandusky McDonald’s, 1650 E. Wyandot Ave., last year have been honored with the Commercial Concrete Parking Lot Project of the Year award by the Ohio Concrete Association. Pictured are (from left) John Turner, of Ironwood Phoenix Inc., McDonald’s owner Jerry Lewis, Wayne Moening, director of the northwest Ohio division of the Ohio Concrete Association, and Buckeye Ready-Mix sales representative Jerry Shane. Shane coordinated the project and Performance Construction, Findlay, and Patriot Concrete, Bluffton, administered the pouring of 674 cubic yards of concrete between Aug. 30, 2011 and Dec. 7, 2011. Moening said 17 projects in northwest Ohio were submitted for the award. Ironwood Phoenix, Lebanon, constructed the new building at the location during the same time frame. Lewis owns 17 McDonald’s chains in the region.


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The company TECTUM is active in the building industry and is specialized in plumbing and waterproofing of buildings. As the employees work in the office as well as in the field, the communication and the fast exchange of pictures with the latest information about the construction site is very important. But until now, a smooth exchange between office and construction site was not possible due to a lack of communication tools.
Since the integration of Flip in April 2020, the communication between office staff and construction site staff has improved. Through the networking of all areas, especially employees on construction sites can benefit, who have to face unexpected challenges and questions. Photos can now easily be sent to the respective specialist group in accordance with data protection regulations and thereby discuss a solution. An effective exchange of information can thus always be guaranteed.
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The TECTUM GmbH is a plumbing and building sealing company in Hohenems, Austria. After the foundation in 2006, it currently employs ca. 50 people and is active in Vorarlberg and surroundings. The building sealers are the contact persons for the most difficult sealings and always find a suitable solution. All materials and products are tested, installed and laid in advance by trained employees professionally and expertly. Besides tinsmithing, TECTUM has specialized in waterproofing of buildings and was the first company in Vorarlberg to be awarded the seal of approval "Diplomierter Flachdach und Bauwerksabdichter IFB QS" in 2020.
"Internal communication is very important and must function smoothly at all times. In everyday construction site life, this is sometimes not so easy, but it is precisely here that a good flow of information is needed to react and act quickly. With Flip, communication between employees in the office and in the field works because information and images can be sent easily and quickly. Challenges on the construction site can now also be mastered better and we can find a quick solution together. Flip is the perfect tool for our needs".


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... site. This will help to minimize waste storage, noise and dust production, and in turn maximize benefits from recycling.In water efficiency, the construction team will utilize water from River Thames, after securing a permit to use it. It will, in addition, practise on-site water recycling in case there is the production of water runoff. The design will have a dual plumbing system that will utilize water recycling system in toilets. Furthermore, it will ensure low flush toilets and low flow shower heads. Other than water efficiency, the construction team, will ensure that fewer materials are going to be disposed off in landfills.The first floor of this building will be designed and constructed to hold cardio machines. It will have two low flush toilets with low shower heads incorporated. One toilet and shower will be used by the disabled while the other by those who are able. The first floor will also contain a coffee shop to help supply coffee which will be highly demanded by clients using the gym. The second floor will also have two toilets but will occupy more machines than the first floor. The ground floor will have offices of the gym together with other complementary shops that will help manage the gym successfully. There will also be a basement that will offer parking services to clients and workers at the gym. The gym will have a suitable view of the river which will help attract users.In summary, the gym will be located in Canbury Gardens between River Thames and the Lower Ham Road. The location is suitable, and the building will be supported by the raft foundation which is economically viable in this case. The construction will utilize green construction methods to cut down on expenditure while still achieving a higher quality structure that is sustainable.
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EnTech Engineering, PC is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm based in downtown Manhattan. Our services include construction management and inspection, environmental consulting, civil design, BIM/VDC/Laser Scanning, geotechnical, geo-instrumentation, site safety, and quality services consulting. EnTech is committed to delivering high quality and innovation through advanced engineering talent and technology. We are proud to be trusted partners on numerous engineering and construction projects in the NYC Metro Area. Our culture emphasizes client satisfaction, people growth, global diversity, environment, and last but not least, loving what we do. We employ highly skilled and dedicated personnel who provide a quality solutions and specialty engineering services.
We are actively seeking a Senior BIM/VDC Engineer to join our growing BIM team.
- Assist with project model setup and management: directory structure, model files, shared coordinates, worksets and phases, and model exchanges.
- Utilize BIM to generate 2D plans, elevations, sections, or detail drawings with annotations that follow specified standards.
- In-depth understanding of design and construction documents for various disciplines.
- Perform interdisciplinary coordination (clash detection) among various trades.
- Must be a self-learner and participate in independent research on VDC/BIM innovative solutions.
- Demonstrate ability to follow and develop project-specific BIM standards.
- Must be willing to work as an on-site BIM Engineer or BIM Manager with Client’s project team.
- QA/QC and manage BIM in various platforms for architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or civil disciplines using point clouds, contract drawings, shop drawings, and as-built as references to support design and construction initiatives.
- Manage and coordinate project deliverables on time and within budget.
- Evaluate required man-hours and skill-sets, and allocate resources accordingly.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or any Engineering discipline w/ specific BIM training or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or any Engineering discipline.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in BIM Engineering OR 5+ years of experience in Architecture, Construction Management, and Engineering with experience in a managerial role
- Required Skills: Advanced knowledge of the generation and development of 3D models, drawings, project management applications within Bentley such as AECOsim, OpenRoads, Microstation, Geopak, and/or Synchro
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Based on your feedback, we’re taking a holistic view of Birkenhead town centre, drawing up a masterplan that works for the medium to long-term, while identifying opportunities and key areas for change in the short-term.
This will be the first step towards putting the heart back into Birkenhead.
New public space
The removal of the current market hall allows for the creation of new public realm within the town centre to act as a connecting space between the retail, commercial and leisure elements of the proposed masterplan. Such integration will improve pedestrian and cycle links. It will also create an attractive environment, encouraging opportunities for events and participation in town centre-based activities.
New commercial office development
Up to 280,000 sq ft of Grade A office floorspace to meet the growing demand for high-quality commercial floorspace in the town centre.
A range of much-needed homes, including affordable housing, is proposed on a sustainable and previously-developed site around Conway Park Station.
A new leisure centre
A modern and more energy-efficient leisure centre is proposed close to Conway Park Station and existing homes to make sure that it is sustainable. This would be delivered before any work takes place on the existing leisure centre.
Delivery of flexible and sustainable office floorspace for occupation by Wirral Council.
Improved highway and transport infrastructure
An investment in the local road network will improve the circulation of traffic and allow for improved connectivity for both pedestrians and cyclists. This includes works to further improve Birkenhead Bus Station.
To make sure the full potential of Birkenhead can be realised, it is proposed that the masterplan will be brought forward in phases.
A new home for Birkenhead Market
Options for the new market are being considered to make sure a modern fit-for-purpose market is developed in the heart of the town centre. We’re working hard to develop an attractive, well-designed market using the current footprint (of the existing market) but on a smaller scale. The vision for the new market is to once again be a destination that people will travel to visit, and provide a valuable service for communities across the Wirral.
Proposed demolition of Milton Pavements.
Proposed new revitalised Birkenhead Market.
Proposed relocation of Birkenhead Market to new premises.
Proposed construction of civic and commercial offices.
Proposed upgrade works to Birkenhead Bus Station
Timescale: Years 1–2
Proposed demolition of Birkenhead Market (following relocation of traders).
Proposed construction of Grade A commercial office buildings.
Proposed construction of potential leisure / commercial block
Timescale: Years 3–4
Proposed construction of new residential neighbourhood to the north of Conway Park Station.
Proposed construction of new Birkenhead Leisure Centre to north of Conway Park Station.
Timescale: Years 4–6
Proposed construction of commercial office buildings to south of Conway Street.
Proposed construction of new hotel buildings to south of Conway Street.
Timescale: Years 7–8
Proposed demolition of existing Birkenhead Leisure Centre.
Construction of new residential neighbourhood to the south of Conway Park Station.
Timescale: Years 7–8
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Vincent Thomas Bridge
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The Vincent Thomas Bridge is actually one spectacular bridge crossing the San Pedro Harbor into Terminal Island. This bridge is not famous but when you happen crossing it while a big-ish ship is passing underneath it....that's pretty cool!
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Drive down 110 South. Venture away from LA.
This 1500 foot long suspension bridge has been dominating the skyline and aweing tourists and locals alike, since its creation in 1963. This is an awesome bridge and you should drive across it for a great view of the harbor and surrounding cities.
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Derided as "the bridge to nowhere" while it was being built and during the initial years following its 1963 opening, the Vincent Thomas Bridge is now an important transportation link between the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro and the rail yards of East Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.
Visually appealing, the bridge is California's third longest suspension bridge. It replaced the ferries that connected San Pedro and Terminal Island. All of San Pedro's departing ferries and helicopters to Santa Catalina Island are located underneath the western part of the bridge at the Catalina Terminal (Berth 95).


Metro is currently holding a public hearing about the state of the East San Fernando Valley (ESFV) transit project connecting West Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. We believe that this project should include the necessary provisions to protect the residents from any displacement that this type of project could produce.
Please join members of Climate Justice to call on Metro for a supplemental study for modifying the East San Fernando Valley (ESFV) transit project to reallocate funding to mitigate displacement through low-income housing.
- June 20, 2018 at 2pm to 4pm
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Roof Truss Design For Homes & Structures – General Considerations
Are you planning to build your own home or purchase a new one? Then you need to learn a little about roof truss design and how it can help you create a perfect structure for your home.
The ABC of roof truss design begins with a definite sketch. The architect will rough draft the design idea of the ceiling and then trusses will be positioned at the sides of this structure in order to support the walls. A home with merely straight walls would not be supported by anything and can collapse due to wind and environmental loads. Also, if your home comes in a high probability earthquake or seismic zone, it may not be ready to withstand the impact. Hence, it becomes apparent to make use of trusses in the roof design.
The four most popular roof truss designs are:
Raised Heel truss
Dropped Chord truss
Scissor truss and
Parallel Chord truss
Each of these design has its own pros and cons, so it is essential to discuss your structural requirements with a licensed roofing designer before choosing right roof truss layout for your home.
Raised Heel trusses are widely used because they are built to span over a large area, thus leaving plenty room for maximum insulation. A Dropped Chord roof truss is designed in two sections and prevents roof uplift. The Scissor truss design is often used in cathedral ceilings and it does not require a bearing beam or bearing wall. The Parallel Chord design is similar to the Scissor design, only it offers more room for insulation and requires more work during installation.
Expert Roof truss design can help you spread out your rooms & make the entire home feel bigger. A professional roofing designer helps you make most of your roof square footage if you have a higher roof design. That’s just good practice when you want to enhance the beauty & value of your home.
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b) Selection of Genset: Based on the load survey data ENL suggests the most suitable generating set, diesel or gas, for stand-by or continuous operation, open or canopy type as per customer’s power demand and available fund. In case of gas genset, ENL also calculate the size of the cooling tower.
c) Layout Plan: ENL prepares layout plan for the genset, control panel, ventilation system including the foundation design of the generator. In case of gas genset, the cooling system piping, cooling tower location etc. are also suggested.
d) Genset Installation, Commission and Load Test: ENL can undertake the job of supply, installation, testing and commissioning of gensets at customer’s premises by its own expert team. On special occasion, in case of the larger gas generators, foreign experts are hired for commissioning purposes. Our successful commissioning, load tests are performed with available load at site.


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Ecobuild, known throughout the world as the biggest event focusing on sustainable development, design and construction, continues to expand. Not only did it recently hold a successful 2012 event, Tuesday through Thursday, March 20 to 22, in London, but it also has plans to be in India next spring. The launch of Ecobuild India is set to take place Tuesday through Thursday, April 16 to 18, 2013, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.
“The launch event will distil the key components of Ecobuild in the UK to deliver a showcase of the most impressive sustainable construction projects from across India and the world, the latest and most innovative products, and a conference programme that will tackle the most pressing concerns and the biggest challenges facing the region,” said James Blue, Ecobuild’s Portfolio Director, in a recent press release.
Each annual Ecobuild brings a wide range of sustainable professionals, including architects, designers, developers, product manufacturers and other stakeholders, who meet together to debate and connect on issues of the environment.
Planning to hold next year’s event in India reflects the growth in construction investment the country has experienced–with current strong demand for residential, commercial and industrial construction work. What’s more, India’s government has made it a top priority to boost the nation’s infrastructure, already investing $500 billion and planning to put a further $1 trillion in future work. Green building is on the rise there, too–making up $15 billion of total construction and expected to be $39 billion by 2015.
Sanjeev Khaira, Managing Director of UBM India, details: “Sustainably developing an infrastructure to support [our] vast, youthful and vibrant population is high on the agenda in India right now. We see this as the ideal time to work with our UK colleagues to launch an Indian edition of the world’s largest exhibition dedicated to the future of sustainable building design, construction and the built environment.”
To learn more about Ecobuild, visit Ecobuild.co.uk.


A rapidly growing population, improving standards of living, and increasing consumption levels have contributed to a steep rise in Seoul’s waste generation.
When the existing landfill space neared its capacity limit, it was urgent for Seoul—Republic of Korea’s capital and its largest city—to find a solution for its mounting waste problem. Seoul implemented a clean incineration measure by setting up resource recovery facilities. The facilities do not only burn solid waste but also generate renewable energy for the city.
This case study was adapted from Turning Waste into Energy: Resource Recovery Facility, part of a series of briefs on Waste Management published by the Seoul Urban Solutions Agency.
Limited landfill space became a challenge to Seoul’s waste management. The growing population coupled with the people’s higher standard of living and consumption level translated into a steep rise in the city’s waste generation.
As early as the 1980s, Seoul saw an urgent need to manage the city’s wastes as its existing landfill space neared its capacity limit. The goal was to develop a clean, sustainable alternative to burying its waste. It wanted to reduce the amount of waste going to a landfill, and to find innovative ways to put its waste to good use.
Seoul’s choice was clean incineration which not only burns solid waste but also generates renewable energy in the process. Starting with the Yangcheon Resource Recovery Facility in 1996, four such facilities were built over a decade. The four resource recovery facilities are now capable of dealing with 2,850 metric tons of solid waste every day, with each resource recovery accepting non-recyclable solid waste from a number of adjacent districts.
As the name highlights, resource recovery facilities are more than simple trash burners. The idea is to recover valuable energy resources from waste. State-of-the-art incinerators burn solid waste at 850-950℃ and produce heat energy that is used to provide heating for the surrounding area and to generate clean electricity.
Even bottom ash, the non-combustible residue from incineration, also finds its use as a recycled construction material.
Numbers and facts
- 4 resource recovery facilities built from 1996 to 2006
- 2,850 metric tons daily capacity of the four facilities
- 90% reduction in waste going to landfill since 1996
- 518,000 households heated with energy generated by the facilities
- 60,000 metric tons greenhouse gas reduction per year
Less waste for landfill
Since 1996, the amount of waste from Seoul going to landfill has fallen by almost 90%. Over the same period, clean incineration has increased by three to four times, replacing 30% of waste that would have ended up in the landfill.
Energy from waste
The four facilities across Seoul generate enough energy to provide heating for 518,000 households. This renewed supply of heating energy reduces over 60,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions every year by replacing liquefied natural gas.
Steam from incineration is also used to generate clean electricity which is fed back into the national power grid. Two facilities have gone further with on-site solar panels for power generation.
Clean waste management
Over 50% of construction costs for resource recovery facilities were dedicated to installing cutting-edge equipment for filtering and removing pollutants. Regular inspection of flue gas shows all four facilities emitting only a small fraction of legal standards for pollutant emission.
It was important to build public consensus and overcome the “not in my backyard” mentality of residents who did not want to have one of the recovery facilities built in their areas.
Seoul held more than 600 resident consultations over a decade to garner public support for resource recovery facilities against widely-held fears about the negative impact of incineration. For each facility, residents in the area are invited to form a citizen’s council to monitor the facility’s operation and discuss the terms of community incentives.
In return for hosting resource recovery facilities in their neighborhood, residents living within 300 meters from the facilities receive various benefits such as a discount on their electricity bill, housing maintenance subsidy, medical support, and the use of public space on facility sites for public education and entertainment programs.
Full disclosure of operations
From waste intake to emission rates, every aspect of facility operation is meticulously monitored around the clock. Real-time emission data from the facilities are made public through display boards on the site and websites.
Display boards show operational information such as emissions at the Resource Recovery Centers, keeping residents informed and the city government accountable. Photo credit: Seoul Urban Solutions Agency
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Global Logistics & Freight Forwarder Agility Logistics has signed a lease on a new 32,000sqm facility at Melbourne Airport advised by Salinger DC&W.
Significant business growth has seen Agility grow their warehousing space substantially over recent years. The opportunity emerged to embark on a long-term strategy to capitalise on efficiencies and Agility engaged Salinger to work closely with them to realise that goal.
Alongside the Agility team, Salinger developed a scope for the new building’s requirements, initiated discussions, and set strategy.
A shortlist of suitable sites was drawn up and considered, which culminated in an agreed design and construct facility on a high profile 6 hectare site on Airport Drive.
The new facility will increase Agility’s existing warehouse footprint by 10% and increase racking capacity by approximately 40%.
The new building introduces greater operational efficiencies with an increased truck marshaling area and increases in staging areas, roller doors, and recessed docks. Airport Drive will also house 130 staff in striking new facilities as Agility’s relocates its Australasian head office from one of the existing buildings. The site also provides the opportunity to accommodate future expansion as and when required.
The building is currently under construction and due for completion in December 2020.


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Columbus Roofing: Article About Signs The Roof Needs A Repair
Homeowners understand that a roof will need a repair, but it is much more difficult to determine when a repair is not enough. If a homeowner suspects they may need a new roof, it is important to contact a Columbus roofing company for a consultation. In the meantime, a homeowner can get a good idea of what they may be facing by examining a few different factors.
The first thing that may indicate a new roof is necessary is the age of the roof. Asphalt roofs that are older than 15 or 20 years and wooden shingle roofs that are older than about 50 years will likely need to be replaced. Slate and tile roofs can last for more than 100 years, but it may be necessary to replace some individual tiles. Homeowners should also remember that it is important to take weather and climate into consideration as the weather can play a part in aging a roof in some areas. Homeowners should also look for signs of mold, rot and excessive moisture.
A homeowner should take the condition of the shingles into account when determining whether a roof needs to be replaced. For homeowners with an asphalt roof, damage to the shingles will be the first sign that a new roof is needed; this damage includes curling, buckling or missing shingles. If a homeowner finds an excessive amount of shingle granules in the gutter, it is also a sign that the shingles are becoming too old and worn to be effective.
Have a question regarding commercial roofing or residential roofing? Please ask one of the roofers from Ohio Roofing Solutions of Columbus Ohio.
The condition of the flashing is also a sign that the roof may need to be replaced. The purpose of flashing, a piece of metal sheeting that is placed around joints and angles on the roof, is to keep water out of seams and other openings in the roofing membrane such as around the chimney. Flashing that has begun to peel or crack should be looked at by a professional as soon as possible as excess moisture can get in through these cracks. It can also be a sign that the rest of the roof is not in its best condition.
Many signs of roofing damage appear on the outside of the home, but there may also be warning signs on the interior of the home. Things such as a sagging roof deck, dark spots on the ceiling, water damage or light coming in through the roof are all signs.
When looking at the condition of a roof, if a homeowner sees signs that the roof is aging or damaged, it is important to contact a roofing contractor as soon as possible. The longer the damage is allowed to go on, the worse the issue becomes.


Commissioning on Africa's first monorail service has been concluded and the system is ready for start of operations in the city of Port Harcourt in Nigeria.
The maiden ride of the three trains P30/90 successfully was recorded in May 2016 and the system is ready for the Asian Games 2017.
Intamin is glad to announce the start of construction of a fully automatic - and driverless People Mover System for the City of Bologna in Italy....
Three new Monorail trains of the type P8 with the latest state of the art technology are in service in the City of Xi’an in China since January 2015.
A new monorail P8/78 has been delivered to Calabar in Nigeria. The Nation's Paradise Monorail will start public operation in 2016 as the first monorail in sub-Sahara Africa.
Seven new monorail trains of the type P6 with the latest state of the art technology started operation as a permanent installation at Romon U- Park in Ningbo, China.


SOURCE: Press and Public Affairs Bureau
Central Luzon lawmakers have called on the House Committee on Public Works and Highways to investigate the status of the Angat Dam Rehabilitation Project to expedite its implementation and ensure safety and reliability of the dam and dyke from geological and hydro-meteorological hazards.
Through House Resolution 846, the lawmakers led by Rep. Linabelle Ruth Villarica (4th District, Bulacan), president of the Central Luzon Bloc, sought the investigation of the status of the project otherwise known as the Angat Dam and Dyke Strengthening Project (ADDSP).
The Resolution cited the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) approved the ADDSP on September 4, 2012 and the amount of P1.826 billion for its implementation.
"The ADDSP was already approved by NEDA. To date, however, the Angat dam and dyke have yet to be rehabilitated," said Villarica.
The Angat dam and dyke, which are located in Norzagaray, Bulacan, were constructed by the National Power Corporation (NPC) in the early 1960s as a multi-purpose facility for domestic water supply, irrigation, power and flood control.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs) previously warned that the West Valley Fault (WVF), which runs through the Central Metro Manila Area, is potentially active, and that a splay or local fault runs 200 meters east of the Angat Main Dyke and any movement of the WVF may affect the local fault.
Villarica said after the Phivolcs announcement, the Metropolitan Water Works Sewerage System (MWSS), Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM), the NPC, National Irrigation Administration (NIA), Philvolcs, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the province of Bulacan entered into a Memorandum of Agreement in October 2011 to identify, prioritize and implement a program and project for the safety and integrity of the Angat Dam in the event of an earthquake that may occur in the future.
Villarica, also chairperson of the House committee on women and gender equality, said likewise, a Safety Study was conducted and it was recommended that the Angat Dam and Dyke must be strengthened.
"An auxiliary spillway must be constructed to accommodate the updated Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) of 12,000 cubic meters. It was this study that initiated the ADDSP," she said.
She said the purpose of the ADDSP is to secure the safety of the structures of the Angat dam and dyke should the WVF move since this is where the present source of 97 percent of Metro Manila’s domestic water originates.
"It supplies about 25,000 hectares of rice farms in Bulacan and parts of Pampanga, and power supply of 246 megawatts to the Luzon Grid. The realization of the project will also prevent downstream flooding," said Villarica.
She said the congressional probe aims to expedite the implementation of the vital infrastructure project to ensure the safety and reliability of the Angat dam and dyke from geological and hydro-meteorological hazards.
House Resolution 846 is co-authored by Pampanga Reps. Joseller "Yeng" Guiao (1st District), Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (2nd District), Oscar Rodriguez (3rd District), and Juan Pablo Bondoc (4th District), Bulacan Reps. Ma. Victoria Sy-Alvarado (1st District), Gavini Pancho (2nd District), and Joselito Andrew Mendoza (3rd District), Zambales Reps. Jeffrey Khonghun (1st District) and Chery Deloso-Montalla (2nd District), Nueva Ecija Reps. Estrellita Suansing (1st District), Joseph Gilbert Violago (2nd District), Czarina Umali (3rd District) and Magnolia Rosa Antonino-Nadres (4th District), Tarlac Reps. Enrique Cojuangco (1st District), Susan Yap (2nd District) and Noel Villanueva (3rd District), Bataan Reps. Herminia Roman (1st District) and Enrique Garcia (2nd District), Reps. Arturo Robes (Lone District, San Jose del Monte), Bellaflor Angara-Castillo (Lone District, Aurora), and Party-list Reps. Sherwin Tugna and Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales (CIBAC), Agapito Guanlao (Butil), and Erlinda Santiago (1-Sagip).


Most landscape architects will agree that a barbecue doesn't have to be a garden monument in order to be efficient. Size alone means little. The thing that matters is whether the unit will perform efficiently without straining the owner's pocketbook and without overpowering other features of the garden or patio.
For many people, buying a portable unit is the answer rather than trying to fit one of masonry into the established surroundings. However, you may have only one suitable location and feel that it is practical to build a permanent structure. The five units shown here are built of masonry. Each one can be used as a barbecue or as a firepit. Type and style varies but techniques for building are the same. If you are unfamiliar with brick masonry, it would be well worth your while to check the sections in this book on brick paving and building brick walls for the basic procedurtes involved and the type of mortar mix required.


Hard water is a serious issue throughout the United States. As much as 85 percent of the nation’s households have a level ranging from slightly to extremely hard.
We often hear customers ask “what is the water hardness in my area?” Determining this data in your area can be a daunting task. Each state has a chart that can assist in finding your cities’ specific measurement. For info by zip code, please contact your local water authority. Here’s a list of Average Water Hardness in major cities in New Mexico and Arizona:
* Santa Fe = 150 PPM
Alamagordo = 395 PPM
Albuquerque = 120 PPM
Artesia = 380 PPM
Belen = 302 PPM
Bernalillo = 319 PPM
Carlsbad = 370 PPM
Clovis = 262 PPM
Deming = 320 PPM
Edgewood = 232 PPM
Espanola = 320 PPM
Gallup = 232 PPM
Grants = 337 PPM
Hobbs = 344 PPM
Las Cruces = 140 PPM
Los Alamos = 165 PPM
Los Lunas = 219 PPM
Lovington = 290 PPM
Portales = 380 PPM
Rio Rancho = 150 PPM
Roswell = 410 PPM
Silver City = 218 PPM
* Phoenix = 230 PPM
Bullhead City = 619 PPM
Chandler = 292 PPM
Flagstaff = 244 PPM
Gilbert = 165 PPM
Holbrook = 292 PPM
Lake Havasu = 325 PPM
Nogales = 340 PPM
Page = 230 PPM
Scottsdale = 432 PPM
Sierra Vista = 140 PPM
Surprise = 48 PPM
Tempe = 210 PPM
Tucson = 211 PPM
Yuma = 370 PPM
* State Capitol
PPM = Parts per Million
What is Water Hardness?
When it rains, the water that hits the ground does not contain any minerals, but it does have varying levels of acidic atmospheric pollution. As the acidic water comes in contact with different rock formations, it begins to slowly dissolve minerals such as Calcium Carbonate, which is found in limestone. As the mineral content in the water increases, the water is considered “harder”.
The longer water is exposed to a certain stone, the harder it will be. For example, water from an underground aquifer will be harder than water from a river or lake. Levels are depicted in milligrams per liter (mg/L), parts per million (PPM) or grains per gallon (gpg).
Minerals in hard water are detrimental to pipes, fixtures and appliances as the minerals start to build up over time and the hard scale can start to cause all sorts of plumbing problems such as reduced water flow, clogs, and increased stress on pipes and fixtures. There are different ways to reduce scale accumulation, but before selecting the method that best fits your needs it’s important to know if you live in an affected area.
The Cost of Hard Water
- Energy-efficiency is compromised by scale buildup. For example, in water heating and cooling systems, an eighth of an inch of scale buildup results in a 20 percent loss of efficiency. This means scale causes energy costs to increase significantly.
- Scale buildup in pipe systems damages the pipes and cause leaks. The subsequent costs of fixing or replacing the pipe system can be very significant. Because of these leaks, there can be severe water damage to the building, including mold growth.
- Scale buildup shortens the life of residential appliances and commercial/industrial equipment because it reduces water flow and encourages corrosion. Many equipment operators utilize acid cleaning regimens to remove scale accumulation. In conjunction with dissolving the scale, this method gradually destroys metal components and reduces the equipment’s life-cycle.
- Water hardness can cause sensors, such as flow meter, not to operate adequately.
- Scale buildup causes significant downtime to manufacturing operations.
HydroFLOW has a full range of award-winning water conditioners that provide a chemical-free and eco-friendly solution for the harmful effects of scale. Residential Grade Products – These affordable water conditioners are very simple to install and can be used for on-demand or conventional water heaters, RVs, homes, commercial kitchens, steam room, pools and spas.
Commercial and Industrial Grade – These durable water conditioners are fully encapsulated and water-resistant. Designed for ease of installation, the units are simply built around the pipe and connected via the power supply unit. These industrial-grade products can be custom-made to fit pipes up to 86 inches in diameter.
Figures are based on reports from government and private sources. We do not guarantee 100% accuracy. Private wells (over 13 million households) were not considered, due to insufficient online data. The contaminants described in the state pages are based on reports from Government and private sources; we do not guarantee the figures are 100% accurate.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
American Water Works Association (AWWA)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Various of Municipal Water Quality Report
Various of State Departments of Ecology
Various City, State and County Utility Departments
Various Water Management Information Systems


Dealing with wet soils – Farmers Guide – Dick Neale
When it comes to resolving issues with wet soils, is the solution drainage or water management? Dick Neale, soils expert and technical manager for Hutchinsons, shares his point of view...
Drainage is generally considered to be a process of emptying a place or mass of liquid. In the relationship with soil, drainage is about controlling any excess water beyond that which the soil can naturally hold or store.
It is key to understand the component of water storage in soil. Just being focused on moving water through and out of soil as quickly as possible during wet winter periods ignores the needs of crops later in the year, which will be reliant on the soil’s ability to store and then release that water.
Without a focus on storing water during the winter, there will be no water to sustain growth in the summer.
There is an increasing realisation that our soils are becoming degraded, and this occurs most rapidly and severely at the soil surface where we focus cultivations, and the weather has the most direct impact.
The past two seasons have seen severe ponding of water at the soil surface following periods of heavy rain. Some of these ponds disappear in two or three days, whilst others persist for weeks.
Where ponding occurs, the first area to inspect is the soil’s ability to allow water to infiltrate the soil surface-this is not drainage in the accepted sense, the drainage out of the soil may be working fine, but without the ability of allowing water to infiltrate the soil surface, it can never reach the drains and equally, it cannot be stored for future use.
Water management is about controlling the infiltration, flow, storage and release to plants of that water – this is fundamentally different to the focus of getting water out of soil as fast as it falls.
Maintaining drainage via the jetting of pipes, cleaning of ditches and installation of moles is, of course, vital in high clay level soils where naturally impervious layers of clay exist, but the need for water to infiltrate the soil surface must be an area of focus – it’s where things are going wrong.
Soil aggregate stability
Surface stability and ability to allow water entry is down to soil aggregate stability. Aggregates are built and stabilised via natural processes, OM, roots, microbiology and worms; there is no machine you can buy to sort this – in fact, cultivation implements are the single most disruptive tools in aggregate destruction.
That does not mean there is no place for an appropriate cultivation, but it must be utilised in conjunction with natural soil surface protection and stabilisation.
These only come from biological processes; cover crops shielding the soil from direct rain impact and roots stabilising the moved soil and managing water, worms moving soil and creating bio pores for water movement to depth and the aggregates themselves, providing resilience to weathering and the pore space for long-term water storage.
Cover crops are not practical in every situation, and species make-up of that cover is vitally important within the water management cycle. However, volunteer growth or crop residue can be employed successfully to reduce soil surface degradation and capping – there is a good reason why stubble fields often remain pond free and walk clean after heavy rain, whereas the cultivated seedbed next door is ponding and you sink to your ankles.
This is because we have de-structured the soil and disrupted water flow via excessive or un-stabilised cultivation, whereas the soil below the stubble remains in a naturally structured state with the surface protected via the standing stubble. It’s important that we learn from what we observe.


The NYC Department of Transportation has scheduled street paving for 64th Avenue, between Utopia Parkway and 188th Street, for Wednesday 7/14 and Thursday 7/15. Expect delays or partial road closures. Inclement weather during these days will postpone paving.
This repaving is in conjunction with changes to the Edgar G. Holmes, Jr. Oval at 64th Avenue and 188th Steet that have been made to increase pedestrian safety.


[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The vertical filter tanks are one of the basic devices in a technological installation of water treatment. After filling in the appropriately selected filter bed and in the cooperation with the water-air mixers and the other technological devices used in order to remove the iron, manganese, turbidity, etc. from water. In the standard version all the elements of a pressure filter (a jacket, dished heads, manholes and connection pipes) are made of the approved ordinary steel.
The pressure filters are also offered in the stainless austenitic steel version.
The filters with a diameter of Ø1500 are supported on three bearing supports. It determines the angle location of the connection pipes.
The manufacturer of the filters allows the construction changes in the range of the location and diameters of the connection pipes and the height of a cylindrical part of the filter.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]


Emmett Construction Developments Limited is a Registered Company established over 34 years. We have built a good reputation over the years working locally on all types of construction on a variety of projects.
And now added Emmett Construction (A.R) Ltd incorporated in 2011 for taking on smaller works.
The companies are family run and carry out all aspects of construction and building works including:-
We are proud to say we have worked extensively in the area on all types of construction work, with all projects being managed individually for the duration of the project to the satisfaction of the client.
All works undertaken whatever their cost, are fully estimated and agreed with the client prior to commencement.


The Heidemann Abbruch GmbH carries out ordinary demolition jobs and the demolition of industrial plants. Our services also cover maintenance, renovation, gutting and dismantling, partial demolition and drilling holes into concrete. We particularly focus on the removal of contaminated material according to the hazardous substances regulations (TRGS 519, 521, 524).
Heidemann Abbruch GmbH is a member of the Deutscher Abbruchverband e.V (German Association of Demolition Firms).
We plan and carry out your demolition jobs.
Heidemann Abbruch GmbH.... offers nation-wide services in the fields of partial demolition, demolition of industrial plants, gutting, dismantling, de-paving of sealed surfaces and removal of contaminated material.
Whether a detached house, a multi-storey building, or an industrial complex is to be demolished – we find the optimal solution. Our qualified staff and field-tested machinery guarantee the correct execution of your order on schedule.
Since we put high emphasis on health and safety at work and on the protection of the environment, any demolition task is planned in such a way that noise, strong vibrations and dust are reduced to a minimum and contaminated materials can be properly removed and disposed of.
Essential for a properly organised demolition: the demolition directive


A big choice you’ll face when building your new home is what type of roofing you would like on your home. There’s the traditional concrete roof tiles (we use Harmony Roof Tiles) or a corrugated metal roofing (aka Colorbond).
There is no right or wrong answer, and comes down purely to personal preference. However, it’s important to understand the qualities of both materials to make an informed decision for your particular home. So, we’ve put together some pros and cons for the two choices to help with your decision making.
What’s the main difference?
Concrete roof tiles are, as the name suggests, concrete tiles. They are made up of a mixture of sand, concrete and water, which are molded under heat and high pressure. Concrete tiles have additional water locks, or interlocking ribs on the edges that prevent water infiltration.
Colorbond is a coated steel roofing material manufactured by BlueScope steel. This hard-wearing material is extremely long lasting, able to easily shed rain and withstand high winds.
- Longevity: They can last up to 70 years.
- Durability: Colorbond can withstand nearly any type of weather condition including rain, wind, snow, hail, and heat (enough to withstand 30 minutes of flame immersion). Colorbond also undergoes constant testing for corrosion, durability, application and outdoor exposure.
- Easy to maintain: There’s a 25-year warranty, as well as a flaking and chipping warranty of 12 years. In this time, you won’t need any maintenance at all, aside from the removal of any heavy dirt or grime which can be done with a hose and soap solution.
- Energy-efficient: Every colour (except Night Sky) in their standard steel range features Thermatech solar reflectance technology. This reflects more of the sun’s heat on hot days, so less air-conditioning and heat stress for your roof.
- Environmentally friendly: All Colorbond steel contains recycled content and is 100% recyclable. In some cases it can be reused without reprocessing, again saving on energy and resource use.
- Noisiness: The sound of raindrops on a steel roof can be loud. You may install an acoustic blanket to help with the noise if necessary.
- Post-build aircon installation: If you choose to have an air conditioning system installed in your home after you build, or if you renovation/upgrade your system, you may need to cut parts of your roof. This process is irreversible so careful planning and consults with the experts are essential.
Concrete Roof Tiles
- Longevity: A tile roof can last for up to 100 years and are known to withstand hail, high winds, and even fire. Most manufacturers provide a 50-year warranty with tile roofing. Tiles are also impervious to rot, rust and insect damage and will never decay.
- Soundproofing: Unlike Colorbond roofs, tile roofing has great sound insulation and acoustic performance.
- Environmentally friendly: Tiles are derived from earth minerals and can be recycled once removed or at the end of their lifecycle.
- Energy-efficient: The heavy thermal mass of roof tiles helps to regulate temperatures indoors, providing excellent thermal insulation.
- Difficult installation: Installing roof tiles requires professional roofers to measure, lay and check for any gaps or inconsistencies, therefore installation can be costly.
- Need for ongoing maintenance: Although durable in the right conditions, tiles are brittle. Clay, slate and concrete tiles can break if they suffer a heavy impact such as a falling tree, or being walked on. Extreme weather and shifts in a home’s foundation may even cause tiles to shift, resulting in roof leaks. Because of this, tile roofing will need regular maintenance and repairs.
There’s a lot of things that go into your home and choosing the right materials ensures your home suits your needs. If you’re looking for a builder that gives you choices, you’ve come to the right place. Fill out the form below with what you’re looking for in a home and we’ll reach out to you.


August has brought the beautiful weather to Niseko and with that visitor numbers have swelled. There has been a steady flow of buyers coming into Niseko to look at the site and what is on offer. Whether it’s Niseko Hirafu apartments, Niseko outskirts land or ski-in ski-out penthouses, interest in Niseko real estate is increasing.
Iwata Chizaki have been very busy on site working on the massive foundations and pilings for the buildings. Construction is on time for this season and we are looking forward to seeing the building come out of the ground.
Please contact Niseko Realty for information on the available Skye Niseko apartments.


This corporate office for Indiabulls is strategically located on a 150m wide highway between new Delhi and Gurgaon. The site itself was challenging considering a large portion of the land was unavailable due to the setback for the service road. The 180m high tower maximizes the presence on the major axis road, besides being a beacon for Indiabulls who have a large volume of estate around it. The tower itself has a 60ft high entrance lobby and customized office floors above. The development is a sustainable one, imbibing all the good practices of conservation, use of recycled material and efficiency in building design.


|Est. Project Value
||US 140.0 million
||The project involves construction of a 5-star hotel comprising 2 basement levels, a ground floor and 55 additional floors located in Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai. The development will offer 300 rooms and 60 serviced apartments It will also feature a stepped podium with landscaped pools and gardens, indoor and outdoor leisure and dining facilities, a luxury spa, a club and banqueting areas.
||Cansult Maunsell Ltd. – AECOM (Dubai), Turner & Townsend, AK Design (Al Mojil Group) (Dubai), AE7 Consultant (Dubai)
||Fibrex Industrial & Construction Group
||Emirates Technical & Thermal Systems (ETTS)


Our shed floors are the strongest on the market! They also make our sheds completely portable, unlike the metal framed floors of some of our competitors. The portion of the floor frame that contacts the ground is specially treated to resist insects and decay from moisture and is guaranteed for the life of your shed! Our floor support joists are spaced at 12″ in the center instead of the normal 24″ in the center of others. This means your floor will be solid underfoot and support more weight with less deflection. We finish off our floor system with two layers of 7/16″ OSB surface sheeting for a total thickness of 7/8″! Heavier sheathing for special needs is also available. Our floors can even be designed to carry the weight of a car or truck!


First Micro-Unit Project in VistaDecember 14, 2020
PLSA and Tideline Partners are bringing the 42 micro-unit Terrace Loft project to life in downtown Vista, which is the first micro-unit project in the city. Each residence is planned to have its own balcony and the project will also feature bicycle lockers, electric bike charging stations, and bike repair facilities on site to encourage alternative modes of transportation to explore vibrant downtown Vista. The project was recently featured in the San Diego Business Journal.
Rendering provided courtesy of Tideline Partners.


Munchkin Loft Hardware Mounted Baby Gate for Stairs
Meet Munchkin’s Loft aluminum gate, and Munchkin is a modern alternative that provides the highest level of safety gate technology while also appealing to the most discriminating eye. The Loft has been thoughtfully constructed with safety measures that adapt to the needs of your home. To ensure a customized fit, The Integrated Tuning System allows this child gate to be “tuned” to meet any rough surfaces in your home. It is perfect for use at the top and bottom of steps and door hallways. The Indexed Sizing System (ISS) permits the gate to be expanded or retracted for a proper fit in various opening widths.


Westbound traffic on Francis Drive between Shady Drive and Glenhaven Drive will be closed for five months starting Tuesday as part of the Francis Drive Rehabilitation Project. That section will be completely closed on Wednesday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. while crews install concrete barriers.
Flaggers will provide residents access to homes in the closure area.
Eastbound traffic between Shady and Glenhaven will remain open throughout construction and pedestrians will have access. Westbound detours will run through Glenhaven, Dominik Drive, and Munson Avenue.


Area B - Shops & Commerce
The shopping area has been planned just next to the old waterfront of the city. The solution designed by the planner is to make the shopping area part of the city but also to create a sort of border between the city and the marina.
The total construction volume of the shopping area is about 30.000 m3. Will be realized 90 shops, bars, restaurants, beauty salons, day spa, florist, dry-cleaner, bank, fashion stores, wine bars, ethnic restaurants etc., and considering that the marina town will have multilingual staff. As a result all of these factors it will become the most vibrant part of the whole city of Durres.


We are focused on the delivery of high quality stone coated roofing to suite your building needs
We offer a great support both before and after sale. Helping you plan along on achieving the best outlook for your home
We don't just offer the best quality, we also offer the best prices across Nigeria. With a unique delivery line
WELCOME TO BATLAN ROOFS
We deal in strong, durable and high quality roofing materials. We are the best roofing material supplier in Nigeria with more than a decade experience in delivering quality roofing materials across Nigeria.
Our Products includes:
- Stone Coated Roofing Tiles
- Aluminum Roofing Tiles
- Rain Gutter Carrier (Water collector)
About Stone Chip Roof Tile
Stone Chip coated metal roofing tile is a new concept roofing material, which is based on high corrosion Al-Zn plate, high quality watercraft acrylic resin as adhesives, high weathering of natural stone particles or inorganic color pigments for the dyeing of natural stone surface, it is creative, complex, environment-friendly high-tech products.
We call it the best tile because it has not only with natural, deep and excellent decorative properties of the traditional clay tile, but has light, strong, and durable performance of modern metal tile, it is the main trend of current international advanced roofing material. It is suitable for roof slope project with various styles and types of structure (wood, steel, concrete), also applies to the original buildings flat to pitched, old roofing and building decorations, and other local projects.
At Batlan Roof, we have been involved in sales of building materials since 2006 and have personally supplied notable companies, engineers and property owners. We take pride in the fact that all products supplied by our company are of good qualities. Our supplies and deliveries have always been completed on time in a safe and professional manner.
We provide safety awareness to our clients on issues relating to handling of some delicate products on site. The most fundamental part of Batlan Concept Interior and Exterior Ltd is our employees. Our people care about quality. They take the extra step to ensure quality supply. All supplies will receive my personal attention. It is my goal as well as the goal of our employees to give our customers the best service possible. I would sincerely appreciate an opportunity to work with you on your present and future projects where our services would be of value.
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BATLAN also deals in quality building materials including:
- Kitchen Accessories
- Ceilings and POP
- Interior and Exterior Design
- and many more...


We have a longstanding track record and very active experiences in buying and selling development lands for both commercial and residential purposes.
We have worked closely with landowners, engineers and planning consultants over the past decade, in particular, to understand the depth of detail required within our local area from roads and services through to the development financing of schemes, where required.
- Development Land Sales,
- Development land Acquisitions
- Development Appraisal
- Development land Valuations
- Engaging with required professionals including planning consultants, engineers and architects
- Negotiation of Development land agreements and joint ventures
- Honest advice provided throughout with process with integrity


Inmost buildings over time, the fire and smoke-resistant assemblies may be affected by renovations. Thewalls or a floor may be penetrated by pipes or cables thus impedingtheoriginally-listed design to safeguard adjacent areas. Building operatorsmustdevelop an effective fire safety strategyto routinely inspect the designatedsafe egress routesandthe constructedbarriers to fire and smoke. They must alsoreview the adequacy of fireresistance ratings to which the entire structure was designed and built. Often overlookedare the day-to-day concepts of operability and functionalitywhich areso very important for developing and maintaining a continuous level of fire safety within the building.This includes the integrity of fire door assemblies which,given extensive usage,become worse for wear and subsequently inoperable. It is to be noted that each type of fire door has varying characteristicsand was installed based on thehazard classifications of the building.This goes hand-in-hand with verifying the level of fire protection provided bydoor frames, latching devices, and swinging /sliding hardwarecomponents. It is critical to maintain the effectiveness of the entire assembly as a fire barrier,which could be compromised if any component is omitted or substituted with one of sub-standard quality.
Fire codes requirethat all fire exit doors and their hardware belabelled as meeting the requirements for fire safety andlifeprotection. These identification markingsindicateeither an hourly rating designation or alphabetical letter designation. Despite the fire safety provisions of fire doors, they are only designed to fully protect when closed,as well asbeing clear of materials on both sides. When combustible materials are piled against the door, thelevel of protection is reducedand potential egress is impeded. For this reason, combustible material should be kept well away from openings.To guide building operators with the ongoing task ofensuringthe integrity of fire barriers within the building, the approved fire safety plan lists the required frequencies of inspections and the associated maintenance to be performed.
This article was contributed by Firepoint Inc, serving the GTA since 1997, developing fire department approved fire safety plans for newly constructed and existing buildings. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information, the bulletin publishers and authors do not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current and shall not be liable for any loss, claim, or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance upon the bulletin information. Bulletin reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written consent of Firepoint Inc. Copyright 2021 -All Rights Reserved.See www.firepoint.ca or call 905-874-9400.


Prefab house ordinarily referred to the prefabricated house that is especially dwelling types of a building. These buildings are manufactured off-site in the advance and habitually in the standard sections. Some of the current prefab house designs include the architectural ideas that are inspired by the postmodernism or the future architecture. The house is said to be safe against the earthquake. There is a great importance of prefab house in Nepal. The demand of prefabricated house in Nepal increased due to the earthquake of 2015. Our company, Mero Property has been providing all the required facilities that are needed to build the prefab house. We care about the safety of the people and offer the good-looking construction of prefab house in Nepal at a discountable price.
Prefab house is very important for the country, Nepal. Many prefab house companies in Nepal and government as well have been contributing for the prefabricated house construction in Nepal. Many private companies have the customer’s attention and giving the introduction of prefab house structures with the new technologies. Since these houses are built against the earthquake, it can be used for the many purposes. It can be used for the offices, houses, dormitories, hospitals etc. The prefab house in Nepal costs between Rs. 1,600 and Rs. 2,200 per sq. ft. with the combination of fixtures and amenities. This doesn’t include the cost of land, set up utilities or any other exterior touches. The prefab house price in Nepal based on the size, location, and amenities and differs from place to place. Average furniture estimates the mean cost of a prefab house in Nepal to be less than the construction of the concrete house. The house also takes less time in comparison to the RCC types of houses. A two-story prefab house needs only one month to be completed. This makes a great advantage over the other types of houses.
We have the professional prefab house builders in Nepal. As building a house needs an experienced person for the completion of work with the best result, we provide you the best builders along with the top prefab house suppliers in Nepal that will absolutely give you the safe and good looking house. The equipment we supply for the construction is the best for the building purpose. We’ve specialized architect that gives you the supreme prefab home design in Nepal. Hurry up and get the best result of our service.


Tec10 - The slim-line matting system
Due to the closed construction Tec10 offers the maximum amount of safety and cleanliness. The important advantage of Tec10 is its low overall height.
A profile height of 8 mm and a total height of 10 mm or 12 mm offer completely new perspectives regarding its utilization. Tec10 can be integrated in a floor-depression but more importantly enables you to lay the mat »on top« - directly on existing floor coverings. This is an unbeatable advantage. In case of renovations or supplementary integration there is no necessity to chisel open the floor.
Individual shaping is a great advantage of Tec10. Almost every shape, even triangles, can be realized. Thus Tec10 becomes the first choice when the matting system is to be integrated in the architectural design of an entrance area. The mats can not only be produced in any shape, depending on its size, but it is also possible to manufacture mats consisting of several pieces. After assembly the connections of the individual pieces are not noticeable.
The matting system Tec10 consists of highly durable aluminium profiles with an integrated hinge construction. It is rollable and can be fitted with needle-punch and/or rubber strips. Thus the system is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
- closed surface
- various fittings
- combination of fittings available
- »on top« installation
- highly durable
- easy to clean
- all types of arc cuts
- transportable in segments
- functional dirt removal
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Friends, it is imperative to have a bridge in every country. Without this, the structure of the roads of any country is incomplete without it. Often the bridge is used to reduce traffic jams, or to make a river, mountain and sea over to the other side to go from one side to another. In this post, we will tell you about Famous Top 5 longest bridges in india.
Top 5 Beautiful Longest Bridges in India List:
Digha-Sonpur Rail-cum-Road Bridge
Digha-Sonpur Rail-cum-road bridge is a bridge over river Ganga connecting Patna and Sonpur in Bihar. This bridge is also known as Ganga Co-Street Setu, and it provides both the railway and road facilities. The length of this bridge is about 4.5 kilometers and the width is 33 feet. Construction of the bridge started in 2003, which lasted for almost 13 years and got ready in 2015.
Jawahar Setu Son is on the river, its length is 3 kilometers. Jawahar Setu works in connecting two areas of Bihar, Dehri and Son Nagar. The construction of the bridge has been done by Gammon India Ltd, which ran from 1963 to 1965 and started in 1965.
Godavari Setu is also known as Kovur-Rajamundri Bridge. This bridge is a road-cum-rail bridge constructed on the third water of Sia. Its length is 4.1 kilometers. At the place of the bridge near Rajamundari, the river flows with a width of 2.7 km (1.7 miles).
Munger Ganga Setu
Munger Ganga Setu is the fourth bridge over river Ganges. The length of this bridge is 3.6 km and width 12 meters. The bridge connects the two cities Munger and Jamalpur together.
Mahatma Gandhi Seetu
Mahatma Gandhi is the second longest bridge in India, over the bridge of river Ganges. This bridge is also known as Gadi Setu or Ganges Setu. The total length of Mahatma Gandhi Seetu is 5.75 km and width is 25 meters. In making this bridge Gammon India Limited took about ten years from 1972 to 1982. Mahatma Gandhi Seetu was inaugurated in 1982 by Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India.
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GMC CAV-053 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Chassis Material: Galvanized Steel Sheet. Pressure sensor is made of aluminum.
Usable of providing fresh air in steady flow rate at ventilating systems. Able to be used for both supply and return air ducts.
Operated mechanically without any external power, maintaining a constant airflow rate corresponding to the set value regardless of pressure variations in the duct.
On request, chassis interior can be covered with heat and sound isolation.
Has two models: Prismatic model (CAV-153) and Circular model (CAV-253).
Operates at pressure levels between 50 and 1000 Pa and air velocity between 2,2 and 10m/s.


Walipini Construction – The Underground Greenhouse
24 pages of useful underground greenhouse (Walipini) information along with design and construction ideas and plans.
Describing how the Walipini works with over 20 images
Table of Contents
- How the Walipini works
- Earth’s Natural Heat — Why dig in?
- More Free Energy — The Sun
- Heat Storage — Mass/Flywheel
- Cutting Heat Loss – Insulation
- Location of the Walipini
- The Danger of Water Penetration
- Digging into the Hillside
- Maximizing the Sun’s Energy
- Alignment to the Winter Sun
- Angle of the Roof to the Sun
- Walipini Design
- Size and Cost Considerations
- Venting Systems
- Method 1
- Method 2
- Method 3
- Method 4
- Interior Drainage System
- Exterior Drainage System
- Water Collection Drainage/Heating System
- Building the Walipini
- Tool List
- Materials List
- Laying Out the Building
- The Excavation
- The Walls
- Roof and Glazing
- Berms & Exterior Drainage
- Venting Systems
- Completion and Charging
How the Walipini Works
The Walipini (underground greenhouse), in simplest terms, is a rectangular hole in the ground 6 to 8 feet deep covered by plastic sheeting.
The longest area of the rectangle faces the winter sun – To the north in the Southern Hemisphere and to the south in the Northern Hemisphere.
A thick wall of rammed earth at the back of the building and a much lower wall at the front provide the needed angle for the plastic sheet roof.
This roof seals the hole, provides an insulating airspace between the two layers of plastic – A sheet on the top and another on the bottom of the roof/poles allows the suns rays to penetrate creating a warm, stable environment for plant growth.
The Earth’s Natural Heat — Why dig in?
The earth’s center is a molten core of magma which heats the entire sphere. At approximately 4 feet from the surface this heating process becomes apparent as the temperature on most of the planet at 4 feet deep stays between 50 and 60º F.
When the temperature above ground is cold, say 10º F with a cold wind, the soil temperature at 4 feet deep in the earth will be at least fifty degrees in most places.
By digging the Walipini into the ground, the tremendous flywheel of stable temperature called the thermal constant is tapped.
Thus, the additional heat needed from the sun’s rays as they pass through the plastic and provide interior heat is much less in the Walipini than in the above ground greenhouse.
Example: An underground temperature of 50º requires heating the Walipini’s interior only 30º to reach an ambient temperature of 80º. An above ground temperature of 10º requires heating a greenhouse 70º for an ambient temperature of 80º.
Underground Greenhouse Walipini Manual Ebook in PDF available on the How to Resources page
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Introduction. Recycling is the process of converting a waste material, such as glass, plastic, paper or metal, into a material that can be used for the same or alternative purpose.
What is called recycling?
Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. Recycling can benefit your community and the environment.
Is recycling part of engineering?
Engineering is involved in all processes of waste management and recycling. Civil, mechanical, and environmental engineers work together to use reuse old materials and use recycled materials in new buildings. Chemical engineers design environmentally-friendly recyclable materials for packaging.
What is recycling short answer?
Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. The recovery of energy from waste materials is often included in this concept. The recyclability of a material depends on its ability to reacquire the properties it had in its original state.
What is recycle in construction?
DEFINITION: Construction waste recycling is the separation and recycling of recoverable waste materials generated during construction and remodeling. Packaging, new material scraps and old materials and debris all constitute potentially recoverable materials.
What are the 3 types of recycling?
Here are the three main types of recycling: mechanical, energy and chemical. Every single type is subdivided into minor categories, but understanding them gives us a better idea of how the world processes most of its recyclables. Any of these three main recycling types involves three basic steps.
Why is recycling is important?
Recycling is good for the environment; in a sense, we are using old and waste products that are of no use and then converting them back to the same new products. Since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the landfills, it helps in reducing air and water pollution.
How can engineers reduce waste?
How structural engineering can reduce waste
- Recycled materials in construction. Using recycled materials diverts them from the waste stream, reducing the amount of material going to landfills or, worse, into the wider environment. …
- Structural engineering at demolition. …
- Structural engineering benefits.
What does a waste engineer do?
Waste management engineers organise and manage waste disposal, collection, and recycling facilities. They may also be responsible for waste treatment and street cleaning operations. Some posts combine waste management and recycling functions, while others split them into separate jobs.
What is an engineering solution?
Summary. To engineer a solution is to configure and carry out a course of action that produces desired results. This is accomplished by examining the structure of the situation in which the problem is embedded to identify Points of Impact, Points of Action and the paths connecting the two.
What is recycling of class 10th?
In general, Recycling is defined as a process of converting waste and non-useful products into new and useful products for human use. … Recycling also helps in monitoring air, land and water pollution. Paper is the most widely used material in today’s world.
Why is recycling important in construction?
Recycling gives the materials a new purpose in the future, meaning they will not need to go to landfill. Cost is a big factor in the construction industry, therefore any way to reduce cost is ideal. By recycling the materials, you are saving disposal and transport costs as you will no longer need to visit the landfill.
What are examples of recycling?
Top 10 Items That Should Always Be Recycled
- Newspapers. Newspapers are one of the easiest materials to recycle. …
- Mixed Paper. …
- Glossy Magazines and Ads. …
- Cardboard. …
- Paperboard. …
- Plastic Drink Bottles. …
- Plastic Product Bottles. …
- Aluminum Cans.
Can concrete be recycled?
You can recycle concrete and use it as aggregate. Surplus or broken-out concrete will be waste if you discard it, intend to discard it or are required to discard it for any reason.


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When your roof ages, or when problems appear, it is important to quickly contact a reputable contractor experienced in roof construction.
Weather summer sun, spring showers, or winter snow, homeowners need to make sure their roofs are properly installed, leak-proof, and impervious to wind and glaciers.
When it in order to living in the usually beautiful, yet sometimes harsh, weather of Maryland, ensuring how the roof of house or business is well cared for is paramount.
The decision to get a new roof can be a frightening one.
First, you have to research if your roof can be repaired, or if a good replacement is a good choice.
An experienced, ethical roof contractor may well you turn this into determination.
Through a radical examination of your roof, expert in roof construction will check this of your roof, the integrity belonging to the flashing and shingles, and determine how many layers of asphalt shingles your roof already may have.
Often, roof replacement is preferable to roof address. This is especially true in areas such as Baltimore, Annapolis, Columbia, Dundalk, and Silver Spring, where snow storms can be severe, and the pressure of heavy snow can wreak havoc with any damaged wood or support structure within a roof.
The sole method to truly be sure that an aged roof will be the best shape possible is to up outdated shingles and visually inspect the wood sheathing. A qualified roof construction Maryland professional can then replace any damaged wood, and take necessary precautions to protect this important foundation from future not working.
Such protection often involves use specially treated waterproof roofing felts and material that protects from ice. Once an experienced licensed roofing contractor performs home replacement, nonstop that you have a roof that will protect your home or business for years, even decades, to come about.
Choosing skilled roof construction contractor extremely important.
Two things go into making houses roof strong and long lasting: materials and workmanship. Thus, it is important that you decide on the right roof repair contractor towards the job, one that will pick a qualified materials and employ the most dedicated and experienced professionals.
A dependable roofing contractor will be experienced and licensed. This kind of contractor can also get references available, offer financing options, provide material options, and include an excellent warranty of both materials and workmanship.
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To protect the County’s environment, citizens, and economy from adverse effects caused by activities relating to the extraction and use of water resources and to seek mitigation of any existing or future adverse effects resulting from such activities.
Inyo County Water Department
The Inyo County Water Department (ICWD) monitors the vegetation, soil water, and hydrology of the Owens Valley following ground-water exportation by the City of Los Angeles. The Inyo County Water Department (ICWD) assists in the implementation of the County Policy on Extraction and Use of Water, the Agreement, FEIR, MOU and Ordinance 1004 (see Resolution 99-43) Inyo County and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power use this information to jointly manage the valley’s water resources under the Inyo/Los Angeles Water Agreement. ICWD also advises the County on other water resource issues in Inyo County. In addition, ICWD conducts research and carries out saltcedar control programs.


A magnitude 8.3 earthquake has hit off the coast of Chile, shaking buildings in the capital city of Santiago.
An 8.3 magnitude earthquake west of Illapel, Chile, occurred as the result of a disturbance between the Nazca and South America plates.
This map shows the location, time and magnitude of the main earthquake as well as other earthquakes and aftershocks in the region.
The data is sourced from a real time feed provided by the US Geological Survey, showing earthquake activity from 1 September 2015, within a 1,000km radius of Santiago.
Cycle through earthquakes and aftershocks:
For each incident reported by US Geological Survey from 1 September 2015, within a 1,000km radius of Santiago.
Chart showing earthquakes and aftershocks from 1 September 2015.
"The magnitude is a number that characterizes the relative size of an earthquake. Magnitude is based on measurement of the maximum motion recorded by a seismograph and the magnitude scale is logarithmic. One whole unit of magnitude represents approximately 32 times the energy. This explains why big quakes are so much more devastating than small ones. The amplitude ("size") differences are big enough, but the energy ("strength") differences are huge. The amplitude numbers are neater and a little easier to explain, which is why those are used more often in publications. But it's the energy that does the damage. For example, a magnitude 8.7 is 794 times bigger than a 5.8 quake as measured on seismograms, but the 8.7 quake is about 23,000 times STRONGER than the 5.8." (USGS)


These two materials use the same method for installation: A blowing machine is kept outside the house, and the insulation is blown through a flexible hose by a skilled technician, who can direct the insulation to exactly where it’s needed. Installation is relatively fast.
Another benefit of blown-in insulation is that it can be blown into concealed areas, such as wall cavities. Instead of ripping out walls to insulate, then having to re-build the walls, with blown insulation you simply make a small hole in the wall and blow the insulation in. The hole can be patched very easily, and with a lot less expense than building new walls.
When you upgrade both your air sealing and insulation, you could reduce your heating and cooling costs by up to 40 percent, making the one-time investment highly lucrative in the long run. Unfinished attics and crawl spaces can be air sealed and properly insulated for an affordable price and save you thousands of dollars over the years on heating and cooling costs.
When the time comes to install insulation in any type of building the question of electrical wires come up. Insulation can safely be laid or blown in over electrical wires. Common electrical wires are electrically insulated and are typically required to be installed before insulation is installed. When insulating around existing wiring, it is important that insulation fills as much space as possible.
Having proper insulation can help increase your comfort, save energy, and improve your home’s safety and durability. But the first step is to schedule an energy inspection to find out exactly what home improvement work is recommended for your home in all DFW.
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