Second in our series on the steps that go into making a new home. You’ve asked yourself some of these questions before. How is a house built? What holds up the ceilings and the walls? What keeps the rain out? What parts go into making a house? How many different people are involved when a house goes up? Here we focus on site preparation so read on.
Grading and site preparation
Time to "break ground! The first step in the actual #construction of your new home is site preparation. Site preparation consists of clearing away the trees from your building site, doing whatever rough grading (smoothing out the holes, mounds and slopes) that is necessary, and staking the house location in preparation for installation of the footings and foundation.
Before staking, you will need to go over the things that will affect or be affected by the placement of your home on the lot with your contractor. These are;
Setbacks and Easements
The Sun's Exposure
Trees you want to keep
Well and Septic Tank Location
Your Relationship to other houses in the area/neighborhood
Distances you'll have to run utility lines to hook up with municipal services
OK, if you already took all these things into consideration before you did your site plan, do yourself a favor, check them all again - before you begin your site preparation. It's much easier to make changes now . . . BEFORE the concrete if poured!
Clearing the Lot
This involves the removal of trees, roots, and other vegetation from the building site.
Rough Staking the Home
Here is where to start laying out the home.
Just be sure to check the new location against setbacks and easements and the required distance to your septic tank drain field. Also be sure to advise your building department and get their OK before going forth with your new location.
If your home will have a basement, it'll need to be dug - excavated. Some builders like to pour the concrete for their driveway at the same time they pour their slab. This makes it a lot easier to build the home, since you can get out of the mud early.
. . . Since there is "Rough" grading, there must also be "Finish" grading! This will be done when the construction on the home is completed and you are ready to tackle the exterior stuff. It's the fine tuning of the drainage patterns around your home and the set up for your landscaping.
"Erosion control" is really a bit of a misnomer. You won't really control erosion, but you may be required to take special precautions to prevent the runoff from your cleared land from carrying mud to adjacent roads and property. Check with your building department to see what may be required. There are a number of materials/systems used to minimize the problem. They allow water to pass through but screen out fine particles. They can be as simple as bales of hay.
We’ll will walk through foundation and framing in our next blog so that you can understand what’s involved and start to see the outline of your house come alive. Stay tuned.


In the words of Jim Collins, from day one our primary goal was to figure out the ‘who’ and then work towards the ‘what’. In an industry where building all things matters, we recognize that building relationships matters the most. We’ve got the right people on the bus. Meet some of our staff:
AIA, DBIA, LEED A.P. BD+C
With over 25 years experience in design and construction management and a diverse background in commercial construction, Elizabeth brings leadership and oversight to the team and will be actively engaged in the projects. Committed to on-time delivery with an emphasis on cost control and zero defects.
Shawn's focus is dedicated primarily to technical projects that require an increased level of attention to detail. Understanding that communication and planning are key factors to successful projects for all involved, Shawn is the catalyst to providing a clear and organized project plan that our team will deliver.
ASHE- HCC, ASHE- MLS
Melanie’s expertise is in identifying and coordinating the tasks required to ensure a successful project in the pre-construction as well as construction phase. She has extensive understanding and experience as an owner’s representative, estimator, project engineer, and project manager of OSHPD, DSA, commercial, and multi-family projects. She also assists with conceptual, budgetary, and competitive estimating.
A strong leader with the experience, expertise and team oriented approach required to develop projects successfully from the programming to the operations stage of a new facility. Lowell brings a unique combination of practical knowledge and meticulous attention to detail to every project.
Devin brings a unique talent to our team through the use of the Barrie Company drone he is able to not only perform regular PE duties, but deploy the drone for aerial data collection, mapping, thermal imaging for 3D modeling, elevation mapping, and cinematography. Clients include SDSU, Rady Children's and Palomar College.
As a registered Civil Engineer, Arnold brings experience to our geotechnical project planning and infrastructure projects. He will be responsible for project management oversight, coordination and execution of project controls. Arnold will provide engineering analysis and oversight of the geotechnical and civil design.
LEED AP BD+C
Richard’s project management experience includes working with various federal agencies (NAVFAC, USACE, Air Force, FAA), San Diego Unified School District, healthcare facilities, property management firms, consulting engineers, and building owners to provide evaluations, recommendations, and consultation for their facilities.
Rudy has extensive experience working in higher education and brings a vast amount of knowledge in construction and administrative methodologies. Overseeing day-to-day operations, Rudy ensures the schedule and budget stays on track by assisting in scheduling, constructability, and bid review. Rudy specializes in the evaluation and installation of advanced building technology and helps ensure all tasks are completed in a timely and proper manner.
Ronald brings a variety of experience to his role including a background in project management and estimating. As a Project Manager, Ronald oversees all budgetary issues, monitors site specific progress, tracks the schedule, and is responsible for establishing strong relationships with clients and partners.
Carl provides oversight and support of our preconstruction efforts. With a background in Architecture and proven experience in design management, he is adept at understanding and value engineering building systems to drive teams to design to budget. Understanding the importance of communication, he is able to be the catalyst of designing the solution(s), estimating the costs and planning the implementation of projects in order to meet or exceed the customers’ requirements.
Jason specializes in preconstruction services, estimating, constructability reviews, start to finish bid coordination and has experience as a field superintendent, project manager and a General Contractor. His skills include advanced tactics for communication, critical path understanding and planning, pull planning implementation, finance management and logistics. His experience covers K12, higher education, military, corrections and private projects.
With a background in architectural design Mallory is able to work collaboratively with the team during all phases of design and into construction administration. Utilizing her experience in Higher Education, K-12, and Public Housing Mallory brings an understanding of DSA and the processes and procedures needed to complete a project on time and within the budget.


Onyx is one of the best and most expensive buildings and decorative stones in the world, which is available in various natural colors and designs in the middle east mines. This stone is generally used in the walls and interior of the building and also on floors and interior walls.
Also, placing Onyx slabs in symmetry with each other in the form of a book match and four-match will make this natural product much more beautiful. It can be used in the walls of houses, lobbies, hotels, halls, restaurants, as well as shopping malls.
- fireplace surround
- bar top, or as a small island (as it transmits light)
- wall cladding
- light duty home floors
- sinks base
- novelty items such as vases, urns, wine goblets, lamps and bowls
Travertine has been used for centuries to build exquisite architectural marvels that are still standing to this day, and its proven durability and lasting beauty have continued to prompt builders and homeowners to choose travertine tiles or pavers in modern building projects. This natural stone is so versatile, it can be used in a number of places both inside and outside. Here are some of the common uses for travertine that residents and builders are taking advantage of in today’s projects.
- Floors and walls
- Pool decks
- Courtyards and patios
- Pool Coping
- Walkways and paths
- Stair Treads
Marbles are used principally for buildings and monuments, interior decoration, statuary, tabletops, and novelties. Colour and appearance are their most important qualities. Resistance to abrasion, which is a function of cohesion between grains as well as the hardness of the component minerals, is important for floor and stair treads. The ability to transmit light is important for statuary marble, which achieves its luster from light penetrating from about 12.7 to 38 mm (0.5 to 1.5 inches) from where it is reflected at the surfaces of deeper lying crystals.
Granite is an igneous rock. It has grains large enough can be visible to naked eyes. There are two main components of granite. They are feldspar and quartz. Apart from these two the other components such as amphiboles, mica, etc. are present in small amounts.
Granite is used in many outdoor and indoor projects.
Outdoor projects like bridges, monuments, buildings, paving, etc.
Indoor projects like countertops, floor, etc.
It is the world’s toughest substance and It has been used for thousands of years. Apart from using it from building monuments, it is also used in curling balls and gym walls for training mountain climbing.
- Building monuments
- Granite used in fireplace mantle and floor
- Granite used in bathroom skins, shelves, tabletops, basins
- Granite used in jewellery


The Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) has reported that the severe rain and flooding in the UK throughout the summer has caused over £200mn worth of damage to the infrastructure – with £9mn worth of damage estimated in Newcastle-upon-Tyne alone – driving the need for further road repair works to carriageways and footways.
According to the RSTA, these unforeseen emergency road repair works could now supersede essential winter maintenance, causing additional strain on local authorities whose budgets are already stretched.
Fearing serious consequences for the state of roads, the RSTA is supporting calls set up establish an emergency fund for structural road repair works, to reduce the need to local authorities to draw from critical winter maintenance resources and avoid short-term and long-term deterioration of the road network.
Speaking to the Highways Magazine, following the last Pothole Review by the Department for Transport, JPCS Managing Director, Peter Shone, discussed how water accelerates deterioration and recommended a preventative approach to road repair and maintenance works to avoid “catch-up” and reduce long term costs.
Peter said: “One preventative approach involves implementing a programme to waterproof a road and footpath network, especially after the impact our past winters have had. Water and frost are two of the most damaging conditions affecting our roads, accelerating deterioration. Waterproofing will decrease deterioration and prevent water ingress, particularly in the most vulnerable areas of the highways network, in particular oxidising and oxidised areas.
“A preventative waterproofing programme could save authorities thousands of pounds each year, as well as reducing disruption on the roads and associated costs.”
JPCS delivers a range of highways services, including road repair, pothole repair and long-term surfacing solutions. JPCS has worked within the highways industry for 20 years, with clients such as local authorities and the Highways Agency.


The Gujarat government is making big plans for the establishment of an international port city, with seven potential locations already identified. This ambitious project, spearheaded by the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), aims to create a city similar to Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Dubai, complete with extensive port infrastructure, terminals, docks, residential complexes, and facilities for port-led industries and marine activities.
Madhvendra Singh, the CEO of Gujarat Maritime Cluster (GMC), a part of GMB, expressed excitement about the project, calling it a one-of-a-kind initiative in the country. The proposed city is expected to cover an expansive area of 250-500 square kilometers. Drawing inspiration from successful port cities like Rotterdam and Antwerp, Gujarat envisions its international port city becoming a model for Asia’s maritime development. Singh revealed that the master plan for the project is currently in the works, and the commencement of phase 1 is anticipated next year.
GMB has strategically shortlisted seven potential locations for the international port city project. These locations include Pipavav, Hazira, Valsad district (including the greenfield site at Nargol), Porbandar, Amreli, Bhavnagar, and the Gulf of Kutch. Each site is being evaluated for its suitability and contribution to the overall success of the project.
The vision for the proposed port city project was outlined in the Vision 2047 document, which GMB unveiled at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar. The document emphasizes the importance of developing state-of-the-art port facilities for the success of a port city. As sea-going vessels continue to increase in size and depth, there is a growing demand for larger, deep-draft terminals with extended quays and advanced mechanization.
The proposed port city in Gujarat is expected to feature a world-class port area with an estimated cargo handling capacity ranging from 250 to 500 million tonnes per annum. This includes deep-draft multipurpose terminals, facilities for shipbuilding and repair, a marina, water sports, and more. The emphasis on creating advanced and versatile port facilities reflects the long-term vision of Gujarat in establishing a port city that aligns with global standards and addresses the evolving needs of the maritime industry.
The Gujarat government’s focus on developing a robust maritime industry is evident through the involvement of the Gujarat Maritime Board in this ambitious project. As the principal governmental agency responsible for the maritime industry’s development in the state, GMB plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Gujarat’s maritime landscape.
Madhvendra Singh, who is leading the project, envisions the international port city as a gateway to economic prosperity for the region. The success stories of port cities like Rotterdam and Antwerp serve as inspiration, highlighting the potential for economic growth, trade, and connectivity that a well-planned and efficiently managed port city can bring to a nation.
The selection of potential locations reflects a comprehensive evaluation process, taking into account factors such as geographical advantages, infrastructure readiness, and potential for economic growth. Pipavav, Hazira, Valsad district, Porbandar, Amreli, Bhavnagar, and the Gulf of Kutch each offer unique opportunities and challenges, and the final decision on the location will likely be based on careful consideration of these factors.
The mention of the international port city project in the Vision 2047 document indicates a long-term commitment to the development and success of the project. With a focus on creating world-class facilities and addressing the evolving needs of the maritime industry, Gujarat aims to position its port city as a key player in the global maritime landscape.
As the master plan for the project takes shape and preparations for phase 1 are underway, the international port city project in Gujarat holds the promise of becoming a transformative initiative. If successfully implemented, it has the potential to not only boost the state’s economy but also establish Gujarat as a leader in the maritime sector, contributing significantly to India’s overall growth and development.


Coping with Slopes
Venue: Draycote Water, Warwickshire, CV23 8AB
Wednesday, 22nd October, 2014
Time: 10:00 – 14:00
The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) & the National Contractor Forum (NCF) will be hosting a health and safety led event investigating the risks and different methods involved in vegetated embankment management.
Severn Trent have granted BALI access to the large reservoir embankments at Draycote Water, one of the largest reservoirs in the Midlands. The picturesque site boasts some considerable grass embankments and will be a testing ground for a range of specialized machinery. This will be a great opportunity for grounds maintenance and landscape contractors to benchmark a range of machinery.
A range of product manufacturers and technical specialists including the HSE will also be available to discuss vegetation and machinery management issues.
If your business requires technical information, is considering buying embankment machinery or you just want to attend to network with a range of industry professionals, book now!
- A range of embankment machinery demos
- Technical specialists available to provide best practice advice
- Optional site tour with Severn Trent rangers
- Refreshments included
The event is open to all, with reduced price tickets for BALI members.
Event entry for BALI members: £6 per person
Non-BALI members: £10 per person
(Tickets are non-refundable and payment must be made to BALI in advance of the event, prices exclude VAT).
To book your place call: 0247 669 0333
Or email: email@example.com
If you would like more information for this event call Jonathan Tame: 024 7669 8653 or visit www.bali.org.uk


William G. Severino
Passive House Pioneer
You can learn more about passive houses below including what makes a house Passive, and what advantages they offer.
Dr Wolfgang Feist was a German Passive House pioneer from
over 25 years ago. You can read a Passive House Institute interview
with Dr Feist by clicking the button.
WHAT IS PASSIVE HOUSE
Passive House is an international building standard developed in the 1990s by the Passive House Institute of Darmstadt Germany. Building to the Passive House standard reduces our buildings’ operational energy demand to an optimized extent through passive measures and components such as insulation, airtightness, heat recovery, solar heat gains, solar shading and incidental internal heat gains.
WHY PASSIVE HOUSE?
Passive House reliably delivers up to approximately a 90% reduction in heating and cooling demand and up to a 75% reduction in overall primary energy demand when compared to our existing building stock – meant to aggressively meet the climate crisis carbon reduction imperative while making a more comfortable, healthy and affordable built environment.
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A Passive House can be a school, an apartment building, a factory, an office, any building type. It can be modern, historical, vernacular, high or low – any design style. The only limit to what Passive House can be is what you can imagine.
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SIDNEY — The following closures are currently in effect for the week of July 16 – 22:
• I-75 north between Main Street and Needmore Road, Lane closure July 22 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Two northbound lanes will remain open.
• I-75 north between SR 73 and SR 725, Lane closure July 18between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Two northbound lanes will remain open at all times.
• I-75 north Ramp to US 35 west, Nightly ramp closure July 17 – 20 between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The official detour is: I-75 North to Second Street to I-75 south to US 35 east to Perry Street to Washington Street to US 35 west
• US 35 west between Edwin C. Moses Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard, Traffic pattern switch July 6 – August 13. Lanes will be moved to the inside portion of the interstate. Two 10-foot lanes will be open in each direction.
• SR 48 between Siebenthaler Avenue and Shiloh Springs Road, Nightly lane closures June 26 – July 31 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. One lane will remain open in each direction.
• SR 49 between SR 721 and US 40, Daily lane closures June 12 – July 31 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. One lane will remain open for travel in each direction through the use of flaggers.
• I-70 between Preble County Line Road and South Kimmel Road, Nighty lane closures June 12 – August 31 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. One lane will remain open in each direction.
• SR 741 at Austin Boulevard, Intermittent lane closures and construction work until August 25. All lanes will remain open (aside from brief lane closures).
• Bridgewater Road between Taylorsville Road and US 40, bridge closure May 15 – September 12. The official detour is: Bridgewater Road to Taylorsville Road to Rip Rap Road to Little York Road to Brown School Road to US 40
• SR 202 between Troy Villa Boulevard and Chesam Drive, Traffic pattern shift until July 21. All southbound traffic will be shifted to the northbound side of SR 202. There will be one southbound lane and one northbound lane operating on the northbound side of SR 202.
• Ludlow Street Ramp to US 35 west, ramp closure until August 9. The official detour is: Washington Street to US 35 west
• I-70 between I-75 and SR 202, shoulder closure through September 12. Both the inside and outside shoulders will be closed for road work. Road will be open.
• I-75 north/Stewart Street Ramp to US 35 East, ramp closure until – September 23. The official detour is: Stewart Street to Edwin C. Moses Boulevard to I-75 north to US 35 west to James H McGee Blvd. to US 35 east
• I-75 south Ramp to US 35 west, ramp closure until September 30. The official detour is: I-75 south to the Edwin C. Moses turn around lane to I-75 north to US 35 west
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Over the years, V ARKS Engineers has gleaned a deep understanding about managing large scale engineering and construction projects. Our engineers constantly draw from this understanding and complement it with the latest industry best practices to create unique value for our customers. Our processes and methodologies are ISO 9001:2008 certified and form the basis of inspiring trust in our customers.
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Workshops, Conferences & Seminars
ALL AROUND THE WORLD
Kazakhstan – Astana: IPMA World Congress
IPMA 30th World Congress - Breakthrough competences for managing
SEPTEMBER 05, 2017
Developing a self-assessment instrument for evaluating project management competence in a company.
Impact of organizational influences on project performance and outcome through its life cycle.
Project Evaluation and Learning – Experiences from the Construction of a Highway Megaproject.
Panama: IPMA World Congress
IPMA 29th World Congress - The way to project management in multicultural context
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
“Need for Speed”: Framework for Measuring Construction Project Pace – Case of Road Project.
Categorization of Organizational Factors and their Impact on Project Performance.
The Black Swan – Knowing the unknown in projects.
Finland – Tempera: CEO Nordic Conference
8th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization (CEO2015)
MAY 28, 2015
Barriers and Challenges in Employing of Concurrent Engineering within the Norwegian Construction Projects.
Time-thieves and bottlenecks in the Norwegian construction projects.


Tevče, PrimorskaPrice € 245.000
Detached house in final construction phase - Tevce
House - Tevče Primorska
For sale: A detached new-build home (living area: 264.10 m²) in the last construction phase with beautiful views on a plot of 2,914 m² in the Vipava valley. Surface area of the house: 264.10 m²; Lot size: 2,914 m²; Village: Tevce; Municipality: Ajdovščina; Province: Primorska; Built in: 2019.
This newly built property is for sale on the edge of the Vipava Valley in the last part of the village of Tevče. The property is in the final construction phase. It stands on a spacious plot. The house is also spacious and light. It is built from quality materials. The object is built with a ground floor, a first floor and an attic. The location of the property is unique and in one of the nicer locations on the edge of the Vipava valley overlooking vineyards, the surrounding villages and the Trnovo plateau. The house is situated on a plot of 2,914 m² of which 1,364 m² is according to the municipal zoning plan building land, suitable for construction of extra house(s) or other extra facilities. The house has a partially open ground floor, which can become with minimal construction work closed living spaces or extra space for the garage. The central space on the ground floor and the attic can also be used as additional (living) spaces. The attic is intended for two (children’s) rooms. The 1st floor is almost completely finished and ready to move into. All electrical and mechanical installation work has been completed. All ceramics, building furniture and bathroom accessories are included in the price. The property is in the final construction phase, partly in the 4th, partly in the 5th construction phase and the application for obtaining a user permit has already been made. The 1st floor, represents the central living space of the house and is almost completely finished and practically available. The only thing that is missing is furniture and the bathroom equipment. The bathroom fixtures are already present and are still packed in the original packaging. The finishing of the rooms also needs to be done. On the ground floor there is a complete boiler room with a built-in stove and a heat pump for hot water with a capacity of 300 liters. The building construction is of high quality, with vertical and horizontal construction elements and a foundation of reinforced concrete. The outer walls are made of building blocks with thermal insulation and the bricks are 38 cm thick which despite the unfinished façade, provides excellent insulation for the building. The property is built in the middle of a spacious plot, which ensures the greatest possible degree of privacy. The house has an older outbuilding (formerly an agricultural building), and this is located on the driveway to the building. This object can be retained and the usage function can be changed. Or it can be demolished to facilitate easier access from the public road to the home. The building has all connections. The obtaining of a user license and /or house number are just a few steps away.
The property is free of charges / debts / mortgages and is registered in the Land Registry.
Features object: bouwfase weekend
- – Province: Primorska;
- – Electricity: Yes;
- – Municipal water supply: Yes;
- – Disposal: Yes;
- – Central heating: Yes;
- – TV: Yes;
- – Telephone: Yes;
- – Internet: Yes;
- – Habitable: Yes;
- – More pictures on the Dutch version of this page;
- – Other comments / comments: In the Vipava valley / In a traditional wine region / Beautiful panoramic view / Adriatic Sea at 35 minutes drive / Julian Alps at 1 hour drive.


The AdvanTex® AX-RT Series is a recirculating textile filter treatment system. It is contained within a single fiberglass tank installed with the access panel at grade. It is preceded by a two-compartment septic tank and discharges to a leachfield. Raw sewage enters the septic tank through its inlet tee. In the septic tank, the raw sewage separates into three distinct zones -- a scum layer, a sludge layer, and a clear layer. Effluent from the clear layer passes through a Biotube® effluent filter and is discharged by gravity to the recirculation treatment tank portion of the AX-RT unit, which contains a Biotube Pump Package.
The recirculation pump is timer controlled to ensure that small, intermittent doses (micro-doses) of effluent are applied to the textile sheets throughout the day. This ensures an aerobic, unsaturated environment for optimal treatment to occur. Effluent is sprayed over the textile sheets. The effluent then percolates down through the textile sheets and is distributed between the recirculation and discharge chambers by means of the AX-RT baffle. Periodically, a pump in the discharge chamber doses effluent to the dispersal system.


|Crawley Borough Council has reached a major milestone in plans to bring cheaper, greener energy to the town centre.
Construction has begun on the new energy centre and is due for completion in February 2022.
This forms phase one of the project and will consist of a combined heat and power (CHP) plant, which produces affordable heat and hot water for connected local residents and businesses. This will be built on the redeveloped Town Hall site.
Once completed, 310 residential properties including homes at John Brackpool Court and the A2Dominion development on The Boulevard, the Town Hall residential development and the new Town Hall, will connect to the energy centre during the first phase of the project, saving 350 tonnes of carbon.
The scheme has been designed to enable a further 700 homes to connect to the energy centre, including new homes at Bridgefield House which have been built to be DHN ready. There are opportunities for Crawley College, Crawley Police Station and future developments on the county buildings site to join as well, saving more than 1,500 tonnes of carbon per year.
The council will also explore the introduction of newer, greener technology as part of the phase two plans.
In compliance with the council’s local plan, the DHN will help significantly reduce energy and carbon emissions for both the council and the residents and businesses connecting to it, as generating heat centrally and distributing it through the heat network is more efficient than individual gas boilers. The CHP plant will additionally allow any waste heat to be captured and used to generate electricity for the new Town Hall.
Cabinet member for Environmental Services and Sustainability, Councillor Gurinder Jhans, said: “This is an exciting development in such an important project. The council is committed to providing cheaper, greener energy and this project will contribute towards us becoming carbon neutral to help meet our climate emergency targets.”
For more information about the Town Hall project, visit investcrawley.co.uk/development/town-hall


Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid the foundation stones of the two bridges and Shaheed Sheikh Russel Bridge across three rivers on 72-km-long Patuakhali-Kuakata road on February 25 in 2012, said RHD sources.
On August 20 last year, the PM formally opened the 408.36-metre-long and 10.25-metre-wide Shaheed Sheikh Russel Bridge on the Shibbaria River at Mohipur point on Patuakhali-Kuakata road.
The three bridges are named after Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's three sons, also brothers of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Construction works of the 482.37-metre-long and 10.25-metre-wide Shaheed Sheikh Jamal Bridge on the Sonatala River at Hazipur point and 891.76-metre-long and 10.25-metre-wide Shaheed Sheikh Kamal Bridge on the Andharmanik River near Kalapara upazila town were completed in December last year.
Tourism as well as economic activities will see a boost after opening of the two bridges for vehicular movement, said Md Shafiqur Rahman Chan Mia, president of Kuakata hotel-motel owners association, also former president of Patuakhali Chamber of Commerce and Industries.
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Now under construction in the former nazi compound, the center will rise where martin bormann's office once stood as i discovered on my visit to the eagle's nest, or kehlsteinhaus a project of bormann's, the eagle's nest was presented to the fuhrer on his 50th birthday on behalf of the nazi party. Martin bormann was inspired to build the kehlsteinhaus by hitler's obvious mount for a cable system used during construction, to ferry building supplies. Die verwandlung eines berges unter martin bormann: ein augenzeuge berichtet : meine 10 jahre der obersalzberg, das kehlsteinhaus und adolf hitler the author was an officer of the construction bureau, responsible for developing the. Reichsleiter martin bormann took over an existing house owned by a local of the site of göring's house, taken in 2001 before the construction of the hotel on the kehlsteinhaus, ss barracks, gutshof and teehaus, miscellaneous buildings,.
Martin bormann was known for his massive building program on the construction of the building on top of a mountain, with its steep access road and a 400.
Hitler's secretary, martin bormann lived nearby the only nazi-era building remaining today is the kehlsteinhaus, or eagle's nest, which the building rejects the idea of alpine construction styles -- there are no timber. The kehlsteinhaus was commissioned by martin bormann, with construction proceeding over a 13-month period it was completed in the. Our hitlers eagles nest tour in berchtesgaden is easy to follow as do it yourself guided tour nazi engineer martin bormann carefully chose the location because he finally, in 1972 two skeletons were found during construction near the.
The kehlsteinhaus was commissioned by martin bormann, with construction proceeding over a 13-month period it was completed in the summer of 1938, prior. The eagle's nest was designed as a 50th birthday present for adolf hitler commissioned and overseen by martin bormann, the home remains. Following the creation of the mountain road, the construction of the reception house to reichsleiter martin bormann by chief architect professor roderich fick.
Martin bormann is an important public figure in the recall of eagle's nest the eagle′s nest / kehlsteinhaus construction was complete in one year. A collector site showcasing ww2 gi hitler souvenirs, ah adolf hitler silverware, linen and other ww2 war souvenirs, trophies and artefacts from adolf hitler's. Gentleman-blackbird: adolf hitler in the kehlsteinhaus adolf hitler and heinrich himmler at the bergdorf tea house, martin bormann and adolf hitler hitler greets german workers during the official commencement of construction on. Martin bormann (june 17, 1900 – may 2, 1945) was a prominent nazi official the kehlsteinhaus was formally presented to hitler in 1939, after 13 bolstered in late 1972 when construction workers uncovered human.
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Located at the southern border of the City of Sacramento, Delta Shores is set to be the region’s largest new retail development.
This 800 acre, master-planned development is entitled for approximately 1.3 million square-feet of commercial and over 4,900 residential units.
A new interchange at I-5 and Cosumnes River Boulevard was completed in May 2015. An extension of Cosumnes River Boulevard, creating an I-5 to Highway 99 cross-connector is scheduled for completion before year-end.
Easy access from all over the Sacramento area via the new Regional Transit Light Rail Station located on Cosumnes River Boulevard just minutes from the property.


Construction of the terminal began in 1996 with the Early Oil Project, which foresaw construction of pipelines to Supsa and Novorossiysk. Oil was first exported in October 1997. The terminal has since been expanded to include the ACG Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 Oil Trains, BTC's main pumping station and the Shah Deniz gas plant. Facilities at the oil production plant include separators, coalesces, three new crude oil storage tanks, Export Pumps, gas turbine power generators and a central control room.
The Sangachal Terminal Expansion Program (STEP) was started in November 2001. The construction included 15,000 cubic meter of concrete, 1,600 units of steel structures, 25,000 meters (82,000 ft.) of pipe, 450,000 meters (1,480,000 ft.) of cables. Apart from technological works, civil construction included living accommodations for 550 people, cafeteria, movie theater, soccer field, etc. US$1.2-2 billion was spent for sub-projects realized within the STEP project.
The terminal expansion contract was awarded to Tekfen-Azfen joint venture which employed nearly 4,000 employees for the project, 75% of which were Azerbaijani citizens. Due to finalization of the main part of the project, this number was reduced to 1,720 employees.
Sangachal Terminal has a processing capacity of 1.2 million barrels per day (190×103 m3/d) and 1.25 billion cubic feet (35×106 m3) of gas per day (bcfd). The three new crude oil storage tanks added during the STEP have a capacity of 880 thousand barrels (140×103 m3) each. The overall storage capacity at the terminal is 3 million barrels (480×103 m3). As of November 2009, the terminal exports 941.4 thousand barrels per day (149.67×103 m3/d). The terminal is operated by a BP led consortium and is one of the largest oil and gas facilities in the world. Other partners are from AIOC, Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, Shah Deniz and South Caucasus Pipeline projects. The terminal receives oil from the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli field and natural gas from the Shah Deniz gas field. The oil is exported via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline to Turkey's Mediterranean coast and via the Baku-Supsa Pipeline and the Baku-Novorossiysk Pipeline to the Black Sea coast. Sangachal Terminal was mentioned in documents published by Wikileaks as one of US “critical foreign dependencies”.


When it comes to irrigation, one of the most common causes of repairs is broken pipes. In fact, broken pipelines are the third leading cause of irrigation damage after water main breaks and leaks. Leaks are when water fails to flow properly from a pipe or fittings into the field.
Broken pipes are when one or more pieces of pipe break and go down the drain, causing sewage and other water to enter the property. Broken valves are when a valve becomes jammed, preventing water from entering or leaving an irrigation system.
An Improper installation of irrigation systems.
irrigation systems can often be installed incorrectly, resulting in water shortages and lost crops. To avoid these problems, it’s important to carefully read the installation instructions and take the time to follow them correctly. Installing irrigation systems correctly can save you money and trouble down the road.
Improper maintenance of irrigation systems.
One of the most common causes of irrigation repairs is poor maintenance. If a system isn’t properly maintained, it can suffer from various problems, including water loss, crop failure, and lost revenue. To get the most out of your irrigation system, be sure to check it regularly for signs of needed repair or adjustment.
Improper use of irrigation products.
The use of irrigation products can be extremely important, and sometimes it can be difficult to identify the problem until it’s too late. If you notice that your water is not coming out as expected, it’s important to check the product in question and see if there are any problems with the tubing or jets. If there are, you may need to replace the entire product.
Failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
There are many reasons why a user may fail to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when an irrigation repairs system. One common scenario is not following the manufacturer’s specific instructions, which can result in problems with the system and ultimately increased costs. If you have any questions about why something didn’t work as planned, be sure to ask the installer or hardware store owner how they went about fixing it.
How to Repair a Leaky Irrigation Pipe.
Leaky irrigation pipes are one of the most common causes of water damage. To identify and repair a leaky pipe, open it and look for any signs of leakage. If you find any leaks, use a pipe cleaner to clean them up. If the leak is stubborn, try using a pipe wrench to fix it. Finally, clean the entire pipe with soap and water to prevent water damage in the future.
Repair the Leaks with a Pipe Cleaner.
If you can’t find any leaks or if the leaks seem to be getting worse, you may need to repair them with a pipe cleaner. Place the cleaner on top of the leaky part of the pipe and then press down so that all the liquid is forced out. Give it a few minutes to work its way through the pipeline and then reattach the pipe using plumbers tape or an adhesive bond.
Tips for Repairing a Broken Irrigation Pipe.
Leaks can occur in any part of a pipeline, but they’re most commonly found near the pipe’s exit. If you notice a leak, take steps to fix it as soon as possible:
- Look for the source of the leak: Look for any areas where water is seeping through the surface of the pipe or where the liquid is circulating freely.
- Check for broken pieces of pipe, which may indicate that someone has been tampering with the system.
- If you can find a repair kit or a plumber, call him or her to fix the problem quickly and without having to wait for an expensive repair job.
- If you don’t have access to these tools or if your area doesn’t have any broken parts available, you can try repairing the leaks using a plunger and water. This method works best when there are no visible leaks anywhere else on the pipe.
Improper installation of irrigation systems, improper maintenance, and failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions can lead to repair problems. If you notice any of these issues in your irrigation system, it’s important to take action to correct them.
Repairing leaks with a pipe cleaner, soap, and water, or a pipe wrench is one option; another is fixing the piping with a ladder or by using an auger. By following these tips, you can avoid major plumbing repairs and ensure that your irrigation system runs smoothly and efficiently.


The construction thesis is a major academic undertaking for students studying in the field of construction It is a project that allows students to develop a detailed understanding of their chosen topic and create a research paper that outlines the topic in an informed and accurate manner. The purpose of a construction thesis is to test the student’s research abilities while exploring a certain niche within the construction industry.
Most often, a construction thesis focuses on a specific project, such as a new or existing building project or a major infrastructure improvement program. The student must provide an overview of the project and its goals, and then analyze it from various angles, including construction techniques, the cost of the project, the environmental concerns, and any legal implications. The student must then provide a conclusion that explains the relevance and potential applications of the project.
Interesting essay topic ideas for a construction thesis can be broad and varied, and the topics should reflect the student’s interests and personal research capabilities. Here are five examples of construction thesis topics:
1. Sustainable Building Materials in Construction: This topic focuses on the use of environmentally responsible building materials in construction, such as recycled glass and bricks, bamboo, and composite materials. The essay should explore the history of these materials and their current applications, as well as their potential for future use in more sustainable construction projects.
2. Risk Management in Construction Projects: This topic looks at the risk management strategies used by construction projects and how they can be improved to better manage project risk, such as cost overruns, scheduling delays, and safety issues.
3. Construction Methodologies: This topic looks at how construction projects are designed, planned, and implemented, as well as the steps taken to ensure that the project meets all required standards.
4. The Impact of Technology on Construction: This topic looks at how technology, such as computer-aided design tools and drones, are impacting the way that construction projects are planned and completed.
5. Cost Analysis of Twin Cities Skyscraper Construction: This topic follows a specific construction project to analyze the cost of building and maintaining a skyscraper in the Twin Cities area. The essay should explore how the costs are affected by labor, materials, weather, and other factors and how they should be budgeted for.


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By Martha RoskowskiMay 31, 2012
Bikes Belong’s Green Lane Project is officially kicking off tomorrow, May 31, in Chicago. This initiative will work with Austin, Chicago, Memphis, Portland, Ore., San Francisco and Washington, D.C., to support the cities’ development of world-class bicycling facility networks over the next two years. Top transportation officials from each city, along with Federal Highway Administration leader Victor Mendez, will introduce the program and announce initial plans at the kickoff event.
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This entry will focus on how the LEED rating systems are set up and the basic categories of credits. For a basic introduction to LEED, check this website.
The LEED Rating Systems are the sets of credits and categories that a LEED project team is aiming for. They are specific for the type of construction, like a new building would go for LEED for new construction, a school would go for LEED for Schools, a home would go for LEED for Homes.
Every rating system has the same set of categories, though the credits within them may be different.
The categories are:
- Sustainable Sites
- Water Efficiency
- Energy & Atmosphere
- Materials & Resources
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Locations and Linkages
- Awareness & Education
- Innovation in Design
- Regional Priority
The different credits in each category may be weighted to be worth more points than other credits. Some credits allow for incremental points to be earned by how much is accomplished by the building. For example, a certain percentage decrease in water usage could result in 1 point, but by decreasing water usage by then next threshold percentage could result in 2 points.
The Energy & Atmosphere category’s credits have the most potential points to be earned.
That’s it for now. I’ll be posting more on this since I’m almost done with graduate school applications, but for more advanced notes, see my previous post.


What Are the Benefits of Architectural Roofing Shingles?
If you need to install a new roof, and you want to use asphalt shingles, then it’s worth looking at architectural shingles as well as regular 3-tab products. Why are architectural shingles different and what are the advantages of using them?
What Are Architectural Asphalt Shingles?
Regular 3-tab asphalt shingles have a uniform flat shape. They come in a thin single layer composed of a base that is coated with granules.
Architectural shingles work on the same principle; however, they have a more complex composition. Their base contains two layers that are laminated together. These shingles are thicker and heavier. They have a multi-dimensional rather than flat appearance.
Architectural shingles are also known as dimensional or laminated shingles. As well as a pure asphalt appearance, you can also buy products in different colors or ones that mimic the appearance of other roofing materi…


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Information collated into databases and presented on maps, using ArcGIS, are key to a regional perspective for the management of water resource components. In general, four general categories of data are required.
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Key sets of data required for groundwater resource assessments are often missing or inadequate. Drilling exploration boreholes, conducting aquifer tests, and initiating appropriate monitoring programs are then needed. Associated services that can be provided include facilitating remote sensing investigations (airborne, satellite and geophysical investigations), borehole designs, preparation of tender documents and specifications, supervision of drilling and borehole construction, aquifer and borehole testing, and analyses of data.
Effective groundwater management may require a range of different development options. The three most common requirements are:
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Groundwater models are useful tools for solving and predicting groundwater flow and transport problems in aquifers. Typically these problems might involve: calculating the radius of influence of a well or wellfield; modelling the movement of leachate, leachate production, transportation and attenuation; and, calculating the impact of large scale groundwater abstractions on other users and on available resources. Analytical or numerical models can be deployed for solving these issues. The selection of the most appropriate model depends on the complexity of the problem at hand.
Analytic models such as LANDSIM, CONSIM, GFLOW or BLUEBIRD, allow steady-state 2-D groundwater flow systems to be simulated using analytic functions. In these programs, a library of specialized “analytic elements” are superimposed to model a variety of features such as head of leachate, flow rates, engineered barriers, advective transport, contaminant concentration, drains, slurry walls, wells and reservoirs. The functions associated with these elements meet Darcy’s law and Mass Continuity equations everywhere in the domain. Some of these models such as LANDSIM and CONSIM are specially designed to produce estimates of possible contaminant concentrations using probabilistic assessment techniques.
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Sunday (05/04/08): Materials for the new roof were delivered today. Here are the Owens Corning shingles (Oak Ridge of Onyx Black, a dimensional shingle) which will replace the old metal roof which has had its share of leaks over the years. Good riddance!
And the new decking material stands ready against the garage (capping shingles atop).
When was the current roof installed? Probably in the 1920's owning to the style of "standing seam" metal. Beneath the metal are the orginal cedar shake shingles which, I suppose, were nailed in place when the house was originally built. When? Perhaps as early as 1891 or perhaps as late as 1910. The records are sketchy. In any case, the roof is certainly near the century mark.


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A cooling tower is, typically, an open water-recirculating system that takes water from the tower basin, passes the water through any equipment that requires cooling (chiller or industrial process) and then returns the water back to the tower where, in the tower packing, part of the water is evaporated to cool down the water that remains.
This recirculating system repeats this process, taking in sufficient freshwater makeup to balance the water evaporated and water blown-down.
With the water availability issues that we face today, reducing the amount of water used as makeup and re-using the blow-down water is a major concern, and the focal point of Watercore solutions for cooling towers.
Watercore engineers collaborate with facility managers to offer the best specialised water treatment solutions for their cooling towers. Water quality is a critical factor in cooling equipment and can have a damaging impact on cooling towers performance.
Common problems linked to poor water management procedures are: low concentration cycles, high water consumption, corrosion, biological growth and scaling of Calcium and Magnesium carbonates and sulphates, heat-transfer parts and equipment.
Normally, in cooling tower water recirculation, water does not suffer a noticeable deterioration other than the increase in the concentration of inorganic salts and some organic compounds. Most organic compounds are related to the chemical dosing used as part of the corrosion and scaling prevention programs.
The main goal of any cooling tower water treatment protocol will try to increase the recirculation cycles while controlling corrosion and scaling risk. This requires the least soluble salts and corrosion-related ions to be removed in advance from the make-up water and and the presence of a controlled water blowdown.
There is a simple relationship between the makeup, blowdown and evaporation water in cooling tower systems. Drift losses are usually assumed to be insignificant:
Makeup = Blowdown + Evaporation (+ Drift)
The easiest way to measure makeup and blowdown water is to install meters in those locations. The amount of water lost by evaporation can be calculated as the difference between makeup and blowdown.
When water evaporates from the cooling tower, all dissolved and suspended solids stay. If there were no water loss other than evaporation this situation would continue without limit and eventually the solubility of the dissolved solids would exceed their solubility limit causing massive scale and corrosion.
A controlled flow of concentrated cooling water is sent to drain to prevent an over-concentration of the dissolved and suspended solids. This is called blowdown or bleed.
Cycles of concentration (COC) refers to the concentration ratio between the makeup and the blowdown and most cooling towers operate within a COC range of 3 to 10, where three is generally considered as minimum efficiency and 10 cycles is considered an appropriate efficiency.
Increasing cycles of concentration saves water, as essentially means that water is recirculated longer through the system before being blown down, and reduces the amount of treatment chemicals required.
Optimization programs based on chemical dosing (corrosion inhibitors, dispersants and scale inhibitors) combined with softening to reduce hardness (calcium and magnesium) from the make-up water and blowdown water reuse by means of water desalination techniques can bring the cooling tower system to peak efficiency both in terms of water use and energy use.
Corrosion is a complex chemical redox process that can be easily understood as follows:
Corrosion starts with the oxidation of processed metals such as steel or copper, which have a natural tendency to return to the native ore oxide states that exist in nature in the rocks from which they are extracted.
For example, Iron in its natural state is an oxide (Fe3O4, FeO, and Fe2O3). When processed into iron and steel, the oxygen is removed to form pure iron (Fe°) with the use of energy to transform the oxide into the metal. In the presence of water and oxygen, Iron (Fe°) naturally returns to an oxidised state.
If the oxidation products form an insoluble protective oxide film on the metal surface that prevent further oxidation, the process is called passivation and corrosion doesn’t proceed in a destructive form.
If the oxidation products from soluble oxides, these tend to dissolve in the circulating cooling water and the oxidation continues endlessly in what is considered an accelerated corrosion process.
Whether or not the protective passivating film is generated as part of the oxidation process depends on different factors such as the water PH, presence of biological contaminants, the water alkalinity and the dosing of corrosion inhibitors.
Cooling towers are an ideal environment for bacterial growth due to the warm water temperature.
Microorganisms in cooling systems are problematic for three main reasons:
When any salt is first added to water, the ions dissolve more or less rapidly. As more salt is added, the concentration of dissolved ions increases but the salt keeps on dissolving until the solubility limit is reached.
When the solubility limit is reached, the system reaches equilibrium and the solution is called a saturated solution. This means that the liquid contains the maximum concentration of ions that can exist in equilibrium with the solid salt and any excess of those ions tend to precipitate.
The solubility limit is temperature and PH dependant. Many common scale-forming (Carbonates and Phosphates) minerals have inverse temperature solubility, what means that their solubility decreases with an increase in temperature. This solubility drop leads to localized scaling on the surfaces of heat exchangers, reduces heat transfer efficiency and represent a major problem in cooling tower systems.
The most common scale forming minerals in cooling tower systems are:
Watercore can help you with a complete cooling tower health check. We will focus on different aspects:
Parameter PH Hardness
6 – 9 30 – 500 < 1800 < 150 < 150 < 1300
Controlling corrosion, microbial growth, scaling and water use in cooling towers is essential for optimizing the system performance and efficiency.
When deciding the right water treatment for your cooling tower, Watercore can help with a range of solutions that will improve the water chemistry and tower operation based on your particular needs.
Mild or carbon steel is one of the most commonly used materials for construction of heat exchangers and boiler and cooling water systems. However, this metal is easily corroded in water when Carbon dioxide (CO2) and oxygen (O2) are present.
Carbon steel is sensitive to pH and suffers significant corrosion at low pH. The corrosion rate drops as the pH increases over 8.5, but corrosion increases at very high pH (over pH 12). As with other chemical reactions, corrosion increases with temperature. Consequently, high-heat-flux or high-temperature exchangers will suffer greater metal loss than transfer piping.
The amount of make-up water required by a cooling tower depends on many factors such as the air hygrometry and design parameters like the ΔT across the cooling tower but for quick assessments the following value is usually accepted:
In normal operation and due to the evaporation of part of the circulation water, the salt content in circulating water is continuously increasing in cooling water circuits. If no special measures are taken, the continuous accumulation of salts will lead to scale formation or incrustations after reaching the solubility limit. In order to avoid inadmissible salt content in the recirculation water circuit a certain level of water purging or blowdown is required.
The primary reason why scaling forms is that solubility of Calcium and Magnesium salts in water decreases as the temperature and concentrations increase. When feed-water salinity is elevated or blow-down is not enough the concentration of the scale-forming salts exceeds solubility and precipitation, hence scale, starts. Our water treatment solutions designed for cooling towers can help reducing the scaling risk in cooling towers.
The blowdown amount will depend on concentration cycles or recirculated water salinity. The limits of performance for each cooling tower will depend on the design materials, fill packing used, and the process for which it works but in general 1800 μS/cm or 1300 ppm TDS are considered industry limits for the circulating water salinity in cooling tower systems.
Since cooling tower water losses due to blowdown, evaporation and entrained droplets are replaced with make-up water, make-up water salinity will define the starting salinity level of the circulation water.
The higher the salinity of the make-up water, the lower the number of concentration cycles, the higher the blowdown amount and total water consumption.
Removing salinity (TDS or Total Dissolved Solids) in the cooling tower make-up water can increase the number of recirculation cycles, reduce the cooling tower blow down (waste water), and therefore reduce the overall water consumption up to 50%.
Desalination as make-up water treatment for cooling towers also reduces the amount of chemicals (scale inhibitors) required otherwise for water conditioning.
Nanofiltration and reverse osmosis are two common methods used in water treatment for cooling towers as both reduce the amount of TDS in make-up water .
Scale typically occurs inside the cooling tower water circuit in the fill packing, where the ions in the water concentrate by evaporation, and in heat-transfer elements (i.e. at the chiller’s condenser) reducing water throughput and heat exchange efficiency.
However it is also common to find scale incrustations in the basin and drift eliminator.
Fouling is different from scaling in the way that fouling deposits are formed from insoluble material suspended in water. Suspended solids, organic contaminants like oil, corrosion products, and microbial growth are typically responsible for boiler and cooling water fouling.
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GIS Consultancy Services
Salford GIS are dedicated to providing independent consultancy across all aspects of GIS-related projects. The company’s background in the provision of software and data capture services has provided an excellent foundation on which to build their extensive skills and experience. All consultants have a working knowledge of GIS and have assisted in delivering the many benefits to be derived from the practical application of GIS within many different business areas. This enables them to provide tested and no-nonsense advice that helps ensure projects are achievable and affordable.
Our consultants work very closely with their clients, they are enthusiastic, enjoy their work, and like to ensure that those they work with also enjoy and benefit from the experience. At the same time they approach all projects with professionalism and employ tried and tested project management techniques.
The boundaries of GIS are becoming more blurred as the technology becomes more closely integrated into other mainstream and operational systems. Our experience extends beyond normal GIS boundaries – and in addition to their in-depth expertise of the majority of mainstream GIS-based products, our consultants also have knowledge of a wide range of related land and property-based systems. This is especially true within the public sector where we have a wide knowledge of the business processes, workflows and information requirements of planning, building control, engineering, highways, estates, land charges, environmental health and many other property-related services. In addition, our consultants are becoming increasingly involved in the application of GIS to Contact Centres, Education, Social Services and Housing.
Projects can be as short as one or two days where our consultants are employed to provide some specific advice or guidance. At the other end of the scale are the long-term implementation or GIS management projects where our consultants have been commissioned to provide many days consultancy over one or two years.
Whatever your needs, our consultants are able to “hit the ground running” at any stage of a GIS project life cycle. The following list provides an indication of the project stages we are experienced in:
- GIS Needs Assessment and Feasibility Studies
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Development of GIS Strategies and Corporate Strategy Reviews
- GIS Data Audit, Data Management and Quality Reviews
- Requirements Analysis and Specification
- Tender Management and Procurement Services
- Tender Evaluation and Supplier Selection Support
- Contract Negotiation
- GIS Implementation Services
- Project Management
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- Call-off GIS Support Services
- Post Implementation Reviews
- Ongoing Corporate GIS Management
If you are unsure of how we could work together or how we could help you, then please don’t hesitate to contact us. We would be more than happy to meet up with you for a no obligation initial exploratory meeting.


- Parking problem in the mountains of Uttarakhand
- Small underground tunnels to be constructed in the state
- Around 180 parking spots have been marked in the state.
Uttarakhand News: The Uttarakhand cabinet has decided to construct small underground tunnels to overcome the acute problem of parking in the hills. The proposal of the Public Works Department in this regard has been approved in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami late on Wednesday evening. State Chief Secretary Sukhbir Singh Sandhu informed that the proposed underground tunnels will act as parking lots in the mountains.
This work is being done for the first time in the country
Giving detailed information in this matter, the Chief Secretary of the state said that Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Tehri Hydro Power Limited and Uttarakhand Hydroelectric Corporation Limited have been selected for the construction work of these tunnels. Before the construction of tunnels, their geological survey will be done. In another major decision, the cabinet also approved setting up of Uttarakhand Lantslide Mitigation and Control Centre. This will be the first institute of its kind in the country which will work to prevent and deal with landslides in this sensitive state.
What is the government’s plan regarding tunnel parking
State Chief Secretary Sukhbir Singh Sandhu told that the problem of parking is most challenging in the mountain on occasions like tourist season, Chardham Yatra. To solve this problem, the government has marked 180 parking spots across the state. Many of these sites are such where tunnels can be built inside the mountain on the lines of hydroelectric projects. For this, the government has nominated THDC, which builds Tehri Dam, Railway Development Corporation Limited, which builds tunnels in Rishikesh-Karnprayag railway line and UJVNL, who build tunnels in Uttarakhand dams, have been designated as the executing agencies.
These decisions were also approved in the cabinet meeting
The Dhami cabinet also gave its approval to the proposal of relaxation in raising the height of the terminal of Dehradun-Mussoorie ropeway project. The project was stalled since 2019 due to ambiguity regarding altitude. The Cabinet also decided to provide 100 acres of land free of cost to the Center for setting up a satellite center of AIIMS near Kichha in Udham Singh Nagar district. Apart from this, the cabinet also decided to impose tax on mobile companies setting up their towers in the state.
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Sustaining National Water Supplies By Understanding The Dynamic Capacity That Humus Has To Increase Soil Water-holding Capacity
Despite volumes of technical advice from mainstream scientific disciplines and continued alteration of natural environments, conventional systems of land management have been unable to maintain or improve the sustainability of natural land and water resources.
Hydrological system breakdown as a result of land degradation is now threatening to severely impact upon agricultural as well as city water supplies.
This study has identified a possible solution to the problem of increasing water shortages by investigating the natural ecological processes which are responsible for creating robust water systems in nature, and suggesting that it is now time to redesign the management systems of an industrialized era which have failed to maintain soil and water resources.
A thorough review of literature to quantify the water-holding ability of humus indicates a biological solution is possible to the growing water crisis in Australia. The initial discussion describes the negative cycle of depletion created by falling humus levels, reduced water-holding ability and continuing land degradation in Australia. The main body of work discusses the complex nature of soil humus and the processes necessary to build soil humus levels, as well as an investigation as to a reliable guide for estimating the water-holding capacity of soils containing varying levels of soil humus at a catchment scale. Finally a number of farming systems are discussed which provide methods of increasing soil humus as well as ensuring that new systems of land management are designed to be truly sustainable.
The multi-faceted benefits of soil humus ensure that any well designed program to increase soil humus to improve hydrological functions would be equally beneficial in areas such as farm productivity and the abatement of greenhouse gases.
A major finding of this study was that the subject of soil humus is critically under studied and thoroughly underestimated as a component of land and water management systems. It was found that the water-holding ability and nutrient status of soils can be dramatically improved by the development of land management systems which enhance the creative processes of soil biology and the naturalised agro-ecosystem.
Co-incidentally, the improvement in soil humus levels leads to soil structural improvement and increased plant density and ground cover, greatly alleviating the damaging factors which cause land degradation and water system breakdown.
The quantitative results of this extensive review were to find that one part of soil humus was able to store approximately four parts of water, demonstrating significant potential gains in soil water storage capacity at a catchment level.
Finally it was concluded that national water suppliescan not only be sustained, but more importantly enhanced through the adoption of a better understanding of land management practices which enhance a dynamic state of soil humus developmentin Australian soils.


This contractor is employed by a company that makes surfaces which can be paved like sidewalks, floors made of concrete, and roads. Some firms will even work on greater projects like an airport runway. They will be hired by municipal companies, homeowners, and business to repair present paved surfaces or make new ones. Many of the firms that paving contractors work for will focus in both industrial or residential work but some will do both. It depends on the job and tools needed.
Business paving contractors
They’re the ones that may often provide the pricing for the jobs needed within the outline of a bid. The one that’s offered the job is typically the lowest bidder but not always. When working in commercial jobs, the contractor will report to the development manager or common contractor instead of the owner. One of many jobs a paving contractor does is pour parking tons, walkways, and flooring in new developments. If it is a municipal project they could restore any damage in an present paying like cracks or potholes or lay new sidewalks, or roads,
Residential paving contractors
They will meet with the homeowner to debate the project that is wanted, determine the approximate cost of supplies and labor, zimbrul11 after which give an estimate to the homeowner. The house owner could hire them to place down a floor, patio, or walkway. They can also restore constructions like walkways or stairs. A few of these paving companies might concentrate just on landscape paving. This can embody laying stone gadgets like outdoor tiles or pavers or installing a poured surface.
Working as a paving contractor requires being able to make use of massive pieces of apparatus, which can embody:
• Paving machine to easy the freshly laid out road or parking zone surface
• Excavator to arrange the land for paving
• Tamping machines, which are giant machines which are used to assist flatten out the gravel or grime surfaces
• Dump truck to haul away any extra waste merchandise and dust and to haul in gravel or stones
Changing into a paving contractor
If you would like to have a career working in this area, you need to be one that does not thoughts working outside in any type of weather. You also must really feel at ease engaged on roads that are busy since this type of labor is done within the daytime when site visitors is passing nearby. You may also work as a flagger so you must have experience with road safety and flagging. Working as a paving contractor, you’ll be able to count on to work in circumstances which can be busy, noisy, and dirty. If you happen to work with scorching asphalt, it is advisable be aware of the completely different heat levels and potential poisonous fumes.


About Lead Anchor Extra T-Lock for Brick/Concrete Wall
Extra T-Lock Hardware Set for Wood Frame installed in Brick or Concrete walls
Lead Anchor for installing on brick, concrete block or concrete walls
Requires a 5/16" Masonry drill bit to drill the hole for the anchor
For Frames over 24" wide, we recommend adding this additional T-head lock to the bottom rail
Security wrench sold separately
Frames more than 24" wide will benefit from an additional mounting point at the bottom of the frame--one at each corner of the bottom rail rather than just one at the center of the bottom rail--four mounting points total for the frame. This extra hardware is optional, but adding an additional mounting point will make larger frames more stable on the wall as well as more secure.
Use a 5/16" masonry bit to install the lead anchor. Drill a 1" deep hole in the brick or concrete and tap the lead anchor into the hole with a hammer. Insert the t-head security screw and gently screw it into the anchor leaving the security screw head about 3/8 inch out of the wall so the security plate can slip over the t-head screw.


Engineering Alum Pays it Forward a Decade OnBy UA Foundation - July 13, 2011, 1:51 pm
UA Engineering alumnus Iftekhar Ahmed was profiled in the UA Foundation's inaugural "Ten by Ten," which examines the lives of young donors and what inspires them to support UA.
"Education is the most accessible route to upward mobility for individuals and groups in American society," says Iftekhar Ahmed, who earned three degrees in civil engineering from the University of Arizona, graduating with his doctorate in 2001.
"When I was a student I used to look for scholarship funds," the 38-year-old college professor reminisces. Now he helps make possible the same opportunities afforded him.
Education is Ahmed's profession, as well as the focus of his philanthropy. Following in his father's footsteps, he became a civil engineer and today works as an assistant professor in the civil and environmental engineering department at Prairie View A&M University, a member of the Texas A&M University System. He also supports his alma mater with gifts to the UA College of Engineering.
"I cannot give a lot," says Ahmed, "but whatever I do helps out."
When he graduated for the first time with a bachelor's degree, his family traveled from Bangladesh to attend the ceremony. "My sister was also attending the UA at the time, and I was set to start my master's program," he says, adding, "It was just the right time for everything."
After working for notable engineering consulting firms in Phoenix, he accepted his first teaching post in 2009 with the goal of inspiring and preparing future engineers for the workplace.
"It perfectly suits him and his demeanor," says 1995 UA Engineering alumna and friend, Carol Klein. "I'm sure he pushes his students to do their best while keeping the atmosphere positive and creative."
Klein and other friends describe Ahmed as "thoughtful," "very bright," "hardworking," and having "a wonderful set of ethics and values."
"He looked at problems in a unique way," said Ahmed's mentor and former professor, Kevin Lansey, head of the civil engineering and engineering mechanics department. "He was willing to take risks as a doctoral student, and that's not typical."
"As a UA graduate, I was ready for the challenges of any job. I've accomplished much in industry and academic experiences in the last 10 years," says Ahmed.


The release has been signed on the roof work that it was done properly on the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany.
See the latest view of the Alte Lateinschule. The scaffolding has been removed from the east end of the building.
The framework has been installed for the restrooms on the ground floor as have new water pipes near the Juedenstrasse door. Elsewhere, more drywall and wiring has been installed.
The historic preservation authorities have approved the final color for the exterior of the Old Latin School. Already, the south side of the building has gotten a coat of the approved cream color. All of scaffolding should be coming down soon, meaning the entire exterior of the building should soon be painted.
Much progress has been made on the new International Lutheran Center in Wittenberg, Germany. The south-side exterior of the building is mostly finished. Roof tiles and windows are being installed. Stucco work is proceeding on the east side of the building and on the north-side dormer. Inside the building, drywall work continues.
Construction is progressing on the new International Lutheran Center in Wittenberg, Germany, thanks to all those supporting The Wittenberg Project. This photo album shows construction updates made in October.
Construction is progressing on the new International Lutheran Center in Wittenberg, Germany, thanks to all those supporting The Wittenberg Project. This photo album shows construction updates made in September.
St. John’s Lutheran School in Lanesville, Ind., recently held a car wash to raise the funds for the Reformation 500 Club. Congregations and schools who join the Reformation 500 Club commit to raising $500 over the course of the coming year for The Wittenberg Project.
The Old Lutheran School in Wittenberg, Germany, continues to change and improve day-to-day. As you can see in the following pictures, many parts of the building have been fixed or updated.
As Lutherans in the LCMS and worldwide are learning about and supporting The Wittenberg Project, construction continues steadily along on the new International Lutheran Center in Wittenberg, Germany.
Members of the International Lutheran Society of Wittenberg meet at the Luther Hotel in Wittenberg, Germany, tour the reconstruction work at the Old Latin School in the city center, and visit the Luther House.


Foundation failure may be due to poor soil quality as well as expansion and/or contraction.
Inadequate drainage can have serious consequences for your home. Excessive humidity causes settling that can lead to erosion and/or consolidation.
Soil low in density or poorly compacted prior to construction can lead to several foundation issues.
Bench tested in laboratory for durability.
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Conscious of industry supply and demand, we offer competitive prices while ensuring top-quality work.
Hydraulic piles achieve better results than screw piles while also being more efficient and durable
It’s the only technology we can correct the sag of a building by using its own weight. It’s the only technology that allows the piles to reach the rock. In addition, these piles take up very little space and emit no vibration. As a result, it’s possible to drive piles both inside and outside a building. Hydraulic piles support the weight of a building as well as its system of hydraulic cylinders to straighten the foundation either partially or fully.
Unlike screw-in piles, hydraulic piles guarantee a building’s stability—they offer the definitive solution for foundation sinking. Our lab-tested foundation chairs can each support up to 80,000 lbs. Come explore the daring side of dependability.
Have a load capacity of
400 000pds with a safety factor of 2
Can reach the rock
Support our WSP Certified foundation chairs
Are filled with concrete to ensure stability
Have a load capacity of 26,000 pounds with a safety factor of 1.5
Cannot reach the rock
Break up the soil due to screwing during the depression
Cannot ensure total stabilisation with all types of soil
Can not be filled with concrete.


With rising heat and cooling costs, homeowners are faced with a very important choices when updating their windows. Energy efficient replacement windows have been around for over 25 years. The standard replacement window comes in double pane glass that has low-e glass and can have argon gas in between the two sheets of glass. These replacement windows are a big improvement over old single pane windows with storm windows. Standard replacement windows have a U value of between 0.35 to as low as 0.29.
Today, homeowners can chose to upgrade to triple pane replacement windows. Triple pane has three sheets of glass with two insulating gas filled spaces and two coats of low-e. Triple pane replacement windows are the most energy efficient windows you can get for your home, and they have U values from 0.23 to as low as 0.15. As you can see, they can be twice as efficient as double pane.
If you have waited many years to update your old windows, you should consider using the best replacement window and that is clearly triple pane.


This site is comprised of nine poorly utilised garages constructed from concrete; they are an example of “poor quality development” within the London borough of Barking and Dagenham.
We proposed to build three well designed contemporary homes which will not impact any buildings of Historical importance. The proposed homes will mirror the footprint of the existing garages and also include private balcony spaces for each. The proposal allows for private bike storage for each home. The homes will be located over 21m away from the back of each surrounding house in order to prevent overlooking.
Our proposal for the unused land will create three high quality mews style homes in place of 9 underutilised garages.
This design is still in its very early stages as it is, however our environmental impact assessment expects it to already be classified as a group of "well designed and built" homes, equivalent of code level 3. Doing this assessment early on allowed us to see areas for improvement and with the potential upgrades found we expect the development to reach a much higher rating once all construction is complete.