NQBP is committed to a sustainable and responsible environmental approach that seeks to, where possible, prevent, and always to reduce and manage its impact on the environment. As a port authority for some of Australia’s largest export ports, NQBP delivers an approach based on sustainable planning, leading environmental management in its dredging and other activities, and rigorous monitoring of its ports’ environments. NQBP has an Environmental Management System developed to comply with AS/ISO 14001:2004 to ensure continual improvement in environmental performance.
NQBP leases land or infrastructure to other organisations to carry out port-related activities and has a planning, coordinating, facilitation and development function in the port. Generally, NQBP only operates port facilities in the Port of Mackay. The operators of facilities in the port generally have control over potential impacts of their activities, and any environmentally relevant activities they undertake are licensed by either the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection or the local council.
In its coordination role, NQBP carries out monitoring of the whole port environment to complement any monitoring carried out by facility operators. NQBP manages the potential impact of new projects through appropriate management plans. The main activities carried out by NQBP are dredging to maintain navigable depths for ships and construction of port facilities. The impacts of these activities are controlled through appropriate environmental management plans, extensive environmental monitoring and close consultation with stakeholders.
In 2015, NQBP developed a Sustainability Plan, which includes 24 actions that are being progressively implemented until 2017. To read our plan, please click here.
NQBP has a comprehensive program of environmental monitoring which is reviewed annually. It is developed on a port-by-port basis to ensure environmental issues in each port are being adequately monitored. Our Environment Report, Your Ports, enables us to demonstrate our commitment to sustainable port practices and dedication to the larger community and regions. View the report.
Port of Hay Point Ambient Air, Noise and Weather Monitoring Reports
NQBP has joined forces with the Port of Hay Point’s terminal operators – Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT) and Hay Point Coal Terminal (HPCT) – to undertake a comprehensive technical, economic, social and environmental study of sediment management in and around the facility.
Left unmanaged, natural sedimentation has the potential to have substantial economic impact on the region which the Port of Hay Point supports. Natural sedimentation fills up navigational infrastructure such as channels, berth pockets, swing basins and aprons, impacting the depth necessary for safe loading, manoeuvring and transit of ships. At Hay Point, the time of greatest impact is when ships are loading in the berth pockets.
As part of the Sustainable Sediment Management project, NQBP is considering the values of a range of stakeholders in framing how it can sustainably manage sediment at Hay Point. NQBP has also been conducting a wide range of scientific studies to better understand what options are available to avoid sedimentation; reuse any sediment which has accumulated or what impacts would be of a range of disposal options, including onshore and at sea disposal.We will then use a structured decision making process to combine the values of stakeholders with the scientific data to ensure NQBP can make the best decisions with regard to how to sustainably manage sediment at Hay Point.
The EcoPorts Program is a practical action plan to achieve NQBP’s long-term environmental goals and commitments. The program is updated and assessed annually by our dedicated Environment Group. NQBP addresses all significant environmental risks within all areas of operations and within each port through EcoPorts. Issues and actions are documented and monitored to ensure the short and long term sustainability of our ports.
Impact Assessment of Projects
All new projects on port land are assessed for potential environmental impacts as part of an internal approval process. The proponent is required to prepare an Environmental Management Plan which covers:
Water, air or noise impacts
Flora and fauna management
Incorporation of sustainability measures.
NQBP requires an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for major projects on port land. NQBP’s environment policy outlines how it is committed to protection of the environment and to the sustainable management of its ports and activities.
Environment and Planning Policy
It is critical that avoidance and minimisation of environmental impacts is given priority when planning and policy decisions are required.
Strong policy should also:
Be informed by rigorous and recognised science
Balance the science along with environmental, community and economic needs; and
Recognise that maintenance and creation of ports and waterways is essential.
Our Principal Policy Advisor Paul Doyle currently serves as the Environment and Planning Chair for both Queensland Ports Association and Ports Australia. This allows NQBP to play a vital role in driving industry involvement and input into marine science, port policy and dredging assessment and governance. It also ensures that NQBP’s expertise is called upon by ports and industry associations throughout Queensland and Australia.
A summary of the key policy tasks undertaken during the 2016-17 financial year can be found here.


The vision behind the Forever Open Road programme is to take the best of existing technologies and the best of those to come. Many of the required solutions exist already from previous research, but are not (yet) implemented to their full potential; some innovations will be developed in the short-term, and others at an earlier stage of development with implementation in the longer term. Investigation on the untapped potential and the eventual barriers to their implementation will undoubtedly offer quick wins to the road operators. Therefore, the Forever Open Road delivery strategy is aimed at delivering early results from bringing together existing knowledge and best practices and systematically building that up in the following years. As can be seen from the figure below, the Forever Open Road concept will be achieved through a combination of:
• Current best practice in construction and technology,
• Transfer of technologies and methods from other sectors,
• Use of early stage and emerging techniques and products,
• New (grassroots) research into technologies and products,
• Demonstration of all the technologies and systems developed.


A workshop on research and innovation in transport and mobility was recently organised on 3rd July 2017 by the Disruptive Media Learning Lab, Coventry University. Coventry University is part of the Crowd4Roads (C4Rs) project funded by the EU Commission Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Action and coordinated by University of Urbino in Italy. The workshop is part of the project’s dissemination and communication strategy to engage others who are involved in innovation related to transport and mobility and specifically those from the local council in the UK. The current outcomes from the C4Rs project were presented by Dr. Sylvester Arnab and Mark Lewis from Coventry and Saverio Delpriori from the University of Urbino.
Twenty people attended the workshop and they were from Coventry City Council, the university’s Mobility and Transport research center, the enterprise and the engineering faculty. The workshop has raised awareness of the smart sensing and collective awareness approach that the project is working on and is key to informing future pilot testing of the prototype in the city.
The summary of the workshop contents are as follows:
Innovation in Traffic Management
Sunil Budhdeo- Transport Innovation Manager , Coventry City Council
This talk covered various projects relating to Innovation in traffic management that Coventry city are currently involved in including:
- Driverless Cards
- Intelligent Route and Speed Guidance System
- Intelligent Guidance to Parking and Disabled Bays
- Integrated Transport assisting people with disabilities
Connected and driverless vehicle technology and the contribution to future mobility
Professor Andrew Parkes – Executive Director, Centre for Mobility and Transport
The talk presented an overview of The Centre of Mobility and Transport’s work and background to developing the Coventry vision of the city of the future and how vehicle technology feeds into this. Some of the challenges to be faced in establishing autonomous pod and connected vehicle trials were discussed alongside some of the unintended consequences of large scale uptake of such systems.
Smart sensing, gamification and our roads:The C4Rs journey
Dr. Sylvester Arnab – Reader in Game Science, Coventry University
Saverio Delpriori – Researcher, University of Urbino
Mark Lewis – Researcher and Game Designer, Coventry University
This talk discussed the C4Rs (http://C4Rs.eu) project, which is an innovative initiative combining smart sensing, ride sharing and gamification applications to harness collective intelligence for providing open data towards boosting traffic conditions on the continent. The goal of the project is to engage the general public, i.e. car drivers and passengers, in making road transport more sustainable by exploiting SmartRoadSense, a crowd sensing system that exploits smartphones to collect accurate data on road conditions, and increasing crowd participation in the initiative via gamified interfaces. The talk demonstrated the Crowd Sensing approach and the gamification design.


TERRYTOWN – The Terrytown Water Tower was dismantled and removed on April 29. The decision to remove the tower due to high maintenance costs was made in May 2020.
The water tower was originally built to provide water service to the town. Since then, the tower has become a landmark for the community. Mike Minzey, Terrytown City Council member, said, “That is the last thing that I can find, that I can spot, that relates to Terry Carpenter.”
The decision was part of the Terrytown’s water project. Jeni Mattern, Office Manager and City Clerk of Terrytown, said, “This was part of the water project. When the meters were put in, when they proposed for the new meters, part of the project at the final phase was to decide whether or not they were going to keep or take the water tower down.”
The water tower has been on the agenda for about two years, and it was decided that the cost of maintenance, even as a historical landmark, would be too much. “We have some pretty upset people about it, but unfortunately, this is the best financial move for the council to approve,” said Mattern. Minzey stated that the vote to remove the tower was 4-1. The city will be keeping the plaque from the tower. There is nothing being planned to occupy the tower’s former location currently.


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CSUB Seeks Comments on Administrative Draft of its Final Campus Master Plan EIR
California State University, Bakersfield President Horace Mitchell announced today that in order to allow more time for additional comments on the university's Campus Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the university will post the administrative draft of the final EIR on the campus website on Monday, July 30. The public will have 15 days to provide any additional written comments. Those comments will be incorporated into the final EIR, along with responses, before it is forwarded to the CSU Board of Trustees for consideration of approval.
In a statement, Mitchell said: "Normally, the public does not have access to the administrative draft of the final EIR. This added comment period is being made available in response to some expressed concerns that the 30-day (rather than 45-day) comment period for the draft EIR was not long enough to allow adequate time for all interested persons to make comments.
"The administrative draft final EIR is different from the draft EIR which was previously available for public comment in that it is more up-to-date. It contains all comments received to date and responses to those comments, and it incorporates updates and clarifications of information contained in the draft EIR.
"Simply extending the comment period on the draft EIR would not have provided access to the most current information. For example, in describing the area of the campus which will be used for public-private partnership projects, the draft EIR mentioned the proposed twin towers hotel/condominium project, while the administrative draft of the final EIR states the fact that that project has been deleted.
"The Campus Master Plan EIR covers the planned physical development of the campus to accommodate new academic buildings (classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, etc.), student services and athletic facilities, administrative and other program space, roadways and other facilities to meet the campus's needs for a planned enrollment from 12,000 full-time equivalent students (FTES) (current Campus Master Plan) to 18,000 FTES.
"The Campus Master Plan EIR does not cover public-private partnerships. Each of the two current proposals (office building and children's museum) and any future new projects will be required to undergo an environmental documentation process resulting in a separate EIR before final project approval would be considered by the CSU Board of Trustees."


This paper discusses the major sources of residual stress generation in the steel microstructure during cooling process of as-cast steel (slabs, blooms, and billets). The stress configuration of the steel microstructure changes during quenching due to stresses introduced to the microstructure by these sources. The influence of each source in increasing the stress distribution within the microstructure during quenching is explained via corresponding formula and qualitative discussion in separate sections. The stresses accumulated during cooling may introduce the residual stress concentration zones in the microstructure of the steel.
These stress concentration zones may result in flaws, microcracks or voids formation. Consequently, it may lower the soundness of the steel and cause deviation of the thermo-mechanical properties of the cast steel from the initially designed and customer desired specified properties.


The rapid densification surrounding the McMaster University campus is set to continue with a new application seeking permission to build three student rental towers along Main Street West between Ewen Road and Rifle Range Road. Plans submitted to the City from Society Developments call for three towers of 24, 21, and 16 storeys, situated on a three storey podium, with unique “tower links” between the towers rising up to 11 storeys.
The development, designed by mcCallumSather architects, would see 583 residential units built, as well as 1,355 square metres (14,585 square feet) of retail space at grade, split between four spaces, three of which are designed for restaurants. 249 residential parking spaces are proposed, along with 39 commercial parking spaces, and 349 indoor secured bicycle parking spaces.
The tower links that connect the towers between floors 6 and 11 are held above the podium by two storeys, enabling the creation of a “skyway” feature between the towers, creating a visual break in the massing of the building to allow views through it, and providing for a unique amenity space for future residents of the development.
Two spaces on the south and west facades of the podium have been reserved for public art. The Urban Design Brief submitted with the application notes that the south facade faces the Grain and Grit Brewery, and that additional space has been allocated for public art facing the existing brewery building.
A full breakdown of the units proposed is not yet available, but the plans indicate that the development will include 109 units under 50 square metres (538 square feet) in size, and 474 units above 50 square metres in size. Plans indicate the units will hold a total of 948 beds.
The Landscape Plan calls for 3 styles of paving surrounding the towers, a multitude of new trees, benches, bike racks, and notably, two patio spaces. The smaller of the two patio spaces runs along the north facade of the building, facing Main Street West, and the larger patio space is along the west facade of the building, facing Ewen Road.
As 1629-1655 Main Street West makes its way through the planning system, HamiltonForward will keep an eye out for new information and changes. The next step for this proposal is going before the Design Review Panel, which will review it later today.
A file containing more information about this project, including a number of reports submitted with the application is available here.


Es übertrifft damit das 3Meter hohe Empire State Building als zweithöchster Bau in New York sowie als höchstes Gebäude in Midtown Manhattan. Höchste Etage : 39m Höhe : 4m Höhe bis zum Dach : 4m Rang (Höhe) : 3. List of tallest residential.
DESIGNED BY RAFAEL VIÑOLY AND RISING 3FEET ABOVE PARK AVENUE BETWEEN 56TH AND 57TH STREETS, 4PARK AVENUE IS THE TALLEST RESIDENTIAL TOWER IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE. New details about the future tallest residential building on Earth have been release along with an updated rendering showing the supertall skyscraper towering over New York City. The news that one of its .
Sales of the ultra-high-end residences at Central Park Tower are slated to commence imminently, as the structure continues . She was normally not one to outfit model apartments, and when she entered the building—the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere—“I saw the space and was hooke” she said. CIM Group and Macklowe Properties Construction topped out at 4Park Ave. One of three full bathrooms. Included in the definition of “ residential ” are several types of buildings where people live and sleep.
Condominiums and cooperative apartment houses are one type. TEN TALLEST RESIDENTIAL TOWERS NEW YORK CITY RECORD HOLDERS. Construction on the building , which cantilevers over the old Steinway Hall, is well underway, and . Peek inside the 86th-floor model unit at 4Park Avenue.
By Amy Plitt September 15. That will be located on the first seven floors of the building. Floors eight to will have a hotel, and everything above that will be condo residences.
Our destination was a model apartment on the 92nd floor designed by the decorator Kelly Behun. Once we entered I found myself making a beeline toward one of the large picture windows facing south, where we took in a staggering view that included nearly every important tall building in New York , a sort . At stories, it is arguably the tallest building in the city. Located on Park Avenue between 56th and 57th Streets, 4Park Avenue is the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere.
Designed by Rafael Vinoly, this extraordinary story tower rises 3feet and redefines the Manhattan skyline. Lendlease managed the construction of 4Park Avenue. At 3feet tall, the structure is the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere. Developers release the plans and rendering for the upcoming Central Park Tower, the tallest residential tower in New York City. Park Avenue in New York City, New York , USA, is the tallest single-function residential building in the world.
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Corals are silent animals that have provided valuable raw material for construction for centuries. This humble material has not been given much advertisement and it is unknown for many people.
There are coral stone buildings in places as distant as Zanzibar, Dominican Republic or the Philippines. Saudi Arabia has used this construction method on its coast to the Persian gulf and to the Red Sea.
Although the materials are the same, the architecture is different in the different regions and the combination of the stone, wood and climate conditions has developed interesting building structures typical of the Saudi Arabian coast.
Façades in Jeddah Al Balad are usually regular and, in general, have a similar proportion of openings/walls. Probably the construction material was expensive and the need for cross-ventilation made the openings large in proportion to the walls.
The Bazan Lane and Abu Inabah Lane façades show service areas with smaller windows and larger openings with mashrabiyah for main rooms. It also has a particular volume sticking out of the facade alignment.
This brown watercolor is the art work depicting the facade pictured in above images.
Some buildings are of a much more humble origin but they do not lack charm, still decorated with wooden latticework and bright colors. The size of the openings show the importance of the rooms. In this case, the size of the plot is narrow and service rooms ventilate though the main façade.
This house in Abu Inabah Street has a continuous mashrabiyah with an outside shelf for plants or perhaps objects. Observe that the top floor wood enclosure does not have roof since it is built just for privacy purposes.
This house in Souq AlJami Lane has a unique feature. On the side façade there is a patio at the height of the first floor, closed with a wooden structure. It covers the entrance but it is accessible from the first floor and roofed by the third floor. Although the construction is in bad shape now, it is possible to see the side entrance to the building in the ground floor, the closed structure on first floor, the open structure for the second floor and the third floor covering the whole patio.
These outdoor spaces are the adaptation of the construction system and local culture to climate. The shade they provide avoid accumulating heat in the stone surfaces and in the evening the outdoor flooring does not release the heat gained during the day hours. This system reduces the heat island effect because the wooden structure cools easily at night and the stone materials do not gain any heat.
At evenings, the mashrabiyah allows for discrete openings to allow cross ventilation while keeping the privacy in the exterior space.
Coral stone are sedimentary rocks composed by calcium and shell fragments. It has good thermal behavior but limited strength usually to three storeys.
Mostar and plaster are lime based, not Portland concrete. Harder areas are plastered with gypsum and fine sand for increased strength. It seems that there are differences between the plaster used for interiors than exterior surfaces.
Lime, a key component of most traditional mortars, is produced from burning limestones, sea shells, coral or marble. The burning of the material in a kiln produces quicklime, which is then slaked with water to produce lime putty. Slaking lime is a potentially hazardous process that requires due care and is one of the reasons why the use of lime has become less common. Lime for mortars can also be obtained in a dry powder form of hydrated lime.
Timber is used for structural solidity of the walls, gandal or tagliliat, and for doors and windows. Usually timber does not receive any treatment but it is a fact that timber collected in the right season does not allow for insects to attack it while other seasons have active lignin which would be quickly food for pests. Painting of timber is more recent.
The main feature of this neighborhood is the abundance of mashrabiya, also called roshan or shanshul. Mashrabiyah are wooden over structures added to the façade openings to provide sun protection and privacy. Usually, the mashrabiyah covers windows and encloses balconies with wood latticework. When built on roofs, the mashrabiyah provides shade, ideal for evening outdoor sitting as the windows can be opened while keeping the privacy. The interiors are just fabulous spaces with high ceilings for stratification of temperature, filtered natural light and bespoke built cabinets and sitting areas.


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"It is estimated that the whirlpool formed approximately 4,200 years ago by the upstream erosion of the Niagara Escarpment by the Niagara River. Niagara Falls is located along the boundary of the Niagara Escarpment and has been "retreating" upstream since its formation. During this normally slow process, the retreating falls intersected with an ancient pre-glacial river bed inside Saint David's Buried Gorge. During the retreat of ice from the Wisconsinan glaciation of the last glacial period, the gorge was filled with loose sediment and rock. When the falls intersected with this buried gorge, the river quickly washed away the filled-in silt and rocks. The ancient buried gorge was nearly perpendicular to the Niagara River. This sharp and sudden change in direction of water flow, coupled with the rapid flow of water exiting the Niagara Gorge (speeds as high as 30 feet per second [9 m/s]), resulted in turbulent swirling of the river. Further erosion of the harder rock has resulted in a rounded basin that extends just to the side of the actual river's course.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa – Accompanied by representatives of local, state and federal governments, developers of the Moss Green Urban Village today broke ground on the nation’s first macro green business park.
The business park will feature 170 acres of green development at Highway 1 and Interstate 80 will rise on the site of the former Moss Dairy Farm. The land has been owned by three generations of the Moss family. Due to interstate construction projects and other extenuating factors, access and overall efficiency for use of the land as farm ground has become difficult.
The family hired ECO4 Partners, LLC, of Des Moines in March 2009 as experts in the green technology field. The firm has participated in several similar projects on various levels.
“It is Moss family’s desire to use the land for a good and unique purpose realizing the need for new green technology development,” said Voldemars Pelds, a Des Moines civil engineering consultant with ECO-4 Partners. “Our concepts present new ways to engineer and construct this kind of park using proven build-out techniques combined with new and innovative technologies and funding strategies.”
Pelds described the macro-green concept as “the encompassing employment of green development, utilizing strategy, technique and product at all stages to minimize environmental impact while maximizing project potential.”
The development will encourage collaboration in managing environment and energy issues among property and buildings owners. The United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Bronze Level certification will be recommended, although if newer models, metrics or measures become available, development will not be limited to that metric. Green infrastructure will integrate functions and make life-giving processes both visible and meaningful within the development. Parks, trails, greenways, and other open spaces will be designed to link communities within a regional landscape matrix, preserving open space as an integral part of the new development and allowing strategic design of storm-water and sewage management.
The business park will be marketed by CBRE/Hubbell Commercial, the state’s largest commercial real estate broker. CB Richard Ellis is the world’s leading commercial real estate services firm for office, retail, industrial, land, multi-family and investment real estate properties for sale or lease.
“CBRE/Hubbell Commercial is tremendously excited to be the marketing team for such a cutting-edge project. We look forward to partnering with each of the partners on the overall team and the greater Iowa City development community to make this project a reality,” said Bob Stewart, vice president of CB Richard Ellis/Hubbell Commercial who is co-brokering the property with Arny Engman.
Daniel Pettit, an ECO4 Partners principal, said the company and Moss Green Development Corp. will work together with the City of Iowa City and Johnson County to construct the initial 0.75 miles of Oakdale Boulevard, and the 0.75 mile local collector. Jared Vincent, another ECO4 Partner principal, said other infrastructure needs including utility, sanitary sewer and communication lines will also be installed during initial phases of construction per city specifications.
“All infrastructure will be built using minimum-impact strategies and the latest in ‘green technology’ to provide a truly unique development product,” Vincent said.
Pelds, Pettit and Vincent were drawn together by their mutual interest in the green movement. “We realized that no commercial development had ever properly achieved the strategic application of cutting-edge green technology on multiple levels. That’s why we set out to find a like-minded land-owner/developer willing to take a chance on doing the right thing,” Pettit said.
That goal connected them with Barry Crist, who introduced them to one of his life-long friends, Stephen Moss. “My family has a long history of community involvement and loyalty to the Iowa City area,” Moss said. “When presented with the opportunity to be involved in an extraordinary project of this nature, it just seemed like a natural next chapter in the life of our family’s property.”
Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek noted that city officials continue the process of reviewing the business park plan details for approval but expressed excitement about the project’s immediate boost to the local economy and its long-term potential.
“The Iowa City economy is both diverse and prosperous. We believe the Moss Green Urban Village project will enhance our commitment to the environment, high technology and responsible growth,” Hayek said. “That’s the promise of this project and one reason it is generating so much excitement.”
Congressman David Loebsack, who was represented by chief of staff Eric Witte, noted the project reflects his priority to combine economic development with eco-friendly technology to create quality jobs.
“I congratulate Moss Green Urban Village and the contractors, engineers, architects, and community members involved in building a truly unique project,” said Loebsack. “Iowa leads the nation when it comes to renewable technology and manufacturing, and Moss Green Urban Village is yet another shining example of the economic development and cost savings that go hand in hand with high-performance building. As we work to move our economy forward, we must continue to foster development that creates Made-in-America energy and technology, reinvigorates our domestic manufacturing base, and creates jobs that cannot be shipped overseas.”
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Window cleaning in high rise building gives the building a great image but accomplishing this task can be quite a tedious process that is why you should get the scaffolding type window washing rigs services. This company offers a chance of making this cleaning process quite easier through renting of suspended scaffolding equipment that will help you reach the parts of the building you wouldn’t arrive on a regular occasion. It is a dangerous and challenging process to get to these high areas, even with the use of ladders, balance will be an issue, but with the suspended scaffolding equipment, the process will be more natural.
There are two different types of suspended scaffolding the fixed length and the adjustable one. From the name, fixed-length suspended scaffolding is one made with ropes of a specific period that cannot be adjusted while the adjustable length is the one whose ropes can be regulated depending on the height that you would want to reach. The adjustable length scaffold is regularly used in the window cleaning process because it offers easy access to different parts of the building that requires cleaning. It can be easily lowered or raised depending on the height the user requests as he or she cleans the windows.
These are the types of equipment that are built from the ground up. They can be made from iron or timber depending on what you would like to use in your site. These structures are more permanent, therefore to get to the next floor, you will have to build a new section on top of the one that is in existence. Once you have finished with the building activities, these structures have to be dismantled from top to bottom. This type of scaffold is convenient for a building that doesn’t have a lot of projects since you will need to dismantle it to work on a different part of the building which is quite a tedious and expensive process.
This type is also referred to as rolling scaffolding. This is because it can be used to move from one region to another. It is held up by castors which must be locked before it is allowed to run to reduce cases of accidents. This is ideal for a building that has multiple construction projects because you won’t need to dismantle and rebuild in a different site like the supported one. It is created the same way a supported one is but the difference comes in with the installation of castors.
With this type, the machine is suspended with an airlift that way you can easily access the parts of the building you wouldn’t normally access. It is the most common type of scaffolding used in the construction business. It is hanged from the roof of the building, and when one needs to access a part of the building, it is lowered down to the level for people to access the target regions easily. It is built in a birdcage form to fit several people at a time.
All these types of scaffolding are quite crucial in the construction industry because it aids in easy access to different parts of the building. Whether it is for building, repair or cleaning process, you will be able to access these parts using this equipment. You will also need to maintain these parts regularly so that you don’t experience any issues.


Q. How would I benefit from using POLARA®?
A. You save time, money, on labor and repairs and extend the life of your roof. It’s a proven, time-tested method. PolaraLUM(TM) is also great for hot weather climates as it reflects heat away from the roof.
Q. Where did POLARA® Polyester originate?
A. POLARA® polyester originated as a solution to splits caused by deck movement during freeze-and-thaw cycles. This problem had prevented hot built-up roofing (BUR) from being acknowledged as the best and most economical roofing system available.
Single-ply Modified Bitumen products adequately addressed the issue of splits; however, single-ply systems significantly increased cost and risk to the contractor due to quality issues and workmanship-induced problems.
When polyester reinforcements were recognized as the contributing factor giving single-ply membranes and Modified Bitumen systems superior toughness, it was only a matter of designing the right polyester with the specific attributes to construct a high-performance, hot built-up roof.
Q. Hasn't polyester been promoted in the past in built-up roofs?
A. Yes, but those systems have often been cold-applied systems using relatively light polyester ply sheets. POLARA® polyester, while acceptable for certain cold- applied systems, was developed specifically for use with hot bitumen (asphalt).
Q. How did the development of POLARA® differ from other polyesters?
A. Previous polyester systems often came about as a result of efforts to develop a roof system to accommodate the attributes of a particular polyester material that already existed. This was really only an attempt to broaden the sales base of polyester products developed for other industries.
With POLARA®, however, development efforts were focused on developing a reinforcement that overcame splitting due to deck movement and that also complemented the attributes of hot-applied bitumen. In other words, POLARA® polyester addressed the performance that BUR faced due to splits and offers a method of improving the performance of this tried-and-true, traditional method of roofing.
Q. What makes POLARA®-reinforced hot BURs unique?
A. POLARA® polyesters are mats which do not compromise strength for elongation. POLARA® reinforced membranes have the ability to exceed recommended tensile standards for built-up roof membranes but, in addition, also have elongation and tear strength—properties needed to overcome failure from splits.
POLARA® polyesters also have the right balance of thickness—thickness designed to provide high puncture resistance while remaining thin enough to facilitate saturation with bitumen. These inherent properties give POLARA® a high degree of mold-ability, perfect for easily shaping the material onto and around common or unusual roof contours.
Q. What is "POLARA® Polyester"?
A. POLARA® polyester is a special grade of spunbond polyester developed exclusively for reinforcement of hot-applied bitumen: a 180 gram/square meter (5.3 ounce) mat. The product was awarded two U.S. Patents and one Canadian Patent. The POLARA® system is approved by FMRC and is listed with SBCCI.
Q. Is POLARA® expensive compared to other traditional materials in the trade?
A. No. Yet it can save roofers thousands of dollars on roofing projects as a result of enormous labor savings, fewer worker-induced installation problems, and a sharp reduction in the number of guarantee and warranty claims.


SCULPTING AN EXCAVATION LANDSCAPE: REMOVE, REVEAL, REUSE
Aims of the Project: On an urban scale I aim to reconnect the tourist trade with the local community. It is vital that the local community interact with the towns’ greatest asset. This can be devised through opening new routes and views into the excavation site. The current edge condition is severe due to the depth of the excavation plus high walls that aim to protect it from outsiders. The Northwest corner closest to the town centre has already been prepared for a new excavation, due to the recent demolition of contemporary buildings. With this new excavation envisaged it could also act as an exit from the site directing tourist towards the town centre whilst being the connecting point for a circulative route around the excavation. Two very important buildings lie unexcavated in this area, the Basilica and the Forum. I aim to excavate these two buildings turning them into public spaces, increasing tourist trade and bridging the gap between both cities releasing social tensions.
Temporary/Interim Architecture: The archaeological process of excavating the Forum and Basilica will define core elements in the design. The project aims to create a link between archaeology and architecture, using the pyroclastic material, excavation equipment and the Roman ruins to create spaces that express the history by juxtaposing the two cities. The method of excavation will play an important role; the ruins below will define its geometry, whilst being sympathetic to the current residential buildings that surround the site. The equipment used will leave traces in the inhabitation phase of the project expressing the method of excavation. The inhabitation phase will consist of temporary architectural elements such as steps, paths, platforms and bridges these elements will sit lightly of the pryoclastic material and attempt to harmonise with the Forum and Basilica. The elements will give a sense of permanence to the area, but can be easily removed for further excavation, whilst leaving minimal trace to the site.


1: central heating
The plate heat exchanger should be compact, easy operation and maintenance, heat transfer and high efficiency, has become the preferred heat exchanger for heat transfer stations in the city central heating projects, applicable to water - water heat exchanger system, the steam - water heat exchanger system and domestic hot water supply system, a reasonable distribution of heat to raise the level of thermal management play an important role.
2: The air conditioning system
The plate heat exchangers are widely used in air-conditioning systems, chilled water heat exchanger, install plate heat exchanger can play the role of the condenser to prevent equipment corrosion or blockage in the cooling tower and condenser near the condenser, and can transition season chiller run time savings.
3: the pressure of the high-rise buildings blocking
Often in high-rise buildings, HVAC systems for the heat transfer medium such as water, ethylene glycol has a very high static pressure, the use of plate heat exchanger blocker as pressure can be higher static pressure is decomposed into several small pressure, thereby reducing the pressure on the pumps, valves, water chiller equipment requirements, saving equipment investment costs and operating costs.
4: Waste Heat Recovery
In various areas on a daily basis are a lot of heat with the waste heat medium (such as emissions from domestic hot water, bath water, process cooling water, etc.) and discharged into the surrounding atmosphere, causing a huge waste of energy. plate heat exchanger, low investment costs, high thermal efficiency, the temperature difference between hot and cold media that require very low waste heat recovery converted secondary to the use of heat, and used to preheat conditions. Have good social and economic benefits.
5: The ice storage system
The plate heat exchangers, ice harvesting systems on the grid play a regulatory role of the load shifting. Namely the use of refrigeration chillers at night, the ice in the ice storage tank to meet the needs of the next day cold, and reduce air conditioning peak load, in order to effectively save energy, save operating costs.


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A network of more than 34 km
Sewerage or sanitation network
Diameter of the network
in the town centre and suburbs
in the town centre
The sewerage or sanitation network is 34,200 metres long, with gravity conveying the water to the Beniel Wastewater Treatment Plant. Due to the town’s terrain, there are currently no wastewater or rainwater pumping stations in the municipal sewerage network.
The diameter of the network ranges from 150 mm to 1,000 mm and the main material used is concrete.
The number of sewerage connections is around 1,090 units (including domestic and industrial connections, among others).
There are a total of 733 manholes, approximately 625 in the town centre and 108 in the suburban districts. With regard to gutters, there are approximately 1,253 units, mostly in the Beniel town centre.
The whole network system is mapped and traced by a GIS computer application, offering greater control for preventative and corrective network maintenance.


Multi-Purpose Loader Buckets have all the advantages of a conventional loader bucket plus the ability to perform other duties without changing the bucket. Maximum bucket dump height is achieved by opening the clam to dump the material without having to rotate the bucket. The dozer blade is used for precision grading, leveling, back filling and material spreading. The clam/grapple function is used to pick up aggregate, dirt, trash, brush, rocks, and debris or allow material to be evenly spread by opening the clam. The clam/grapple function also permits precise pick and place operations. These features provide an economical multi-tasking attachment.


Through systematic, complex yet accurate researches, it can confirm and guarantee that by the year 2050, over 25 million km of newly paved roads will be developed worldwide. The number of roadways is increasing and by the projected results will bound to cover and encircle the planet more than 600 times. Approximately 90 percent of the new roads will be constructed in developing nations where a significant level of bio-diversity present along with environmental importance.
Plenty of developing nations are borrowing from international lenders by negotiating access to their natural resources to expand their infrastructure. With the given unprecedented pace along with the extent of these initiatives, it is crucial to critically assess the potential consequences of large-scale road and highway projects.
Despite the drawbacks, the construction of these new roadways can lead to sizeable economic and social benefits. However, if these plans and projects are poorly planned, implemented and executed, these new roads can provoke serious cost overruns aiding corruption and environmental damage while generating sparse economic benefits and often leading to political and intense social conflicts.
By drawing inferences and referring to examples from other developing nations, different types of risk can be identified and observed and which can hinder construction of road projects in wet and dry tropical environments. The said such risks asserted are often inadequately considered and recognized by project proponents, evaluators and by the general public forming a systematic tendency to overestimate project benefits when compared and while apprehending understating project risks. This is why a more precautionary and environmentally friendly perspective approach is needed to reduce risks while trying to maximize the benefits of new road projects in the tropics.


Have you ever observed concrete problems? If you took a walk outside today I would say you have. Especially in the areas of the U.S. with freezing temperatures. We all know about how the freeze thaw cycles effect concrete and when one puts a patching material down it simply does not last a winter season. So what usually happens is a maintenance staff member will apply more of the same material once the weather warms up.
Wouldn’t it be great if one could put down a material once and have that material last for more than one year? Take an exterior stairway at a shopping mall. After years of the freeze thaw cycle and salt being applied to the stairs in the winter the concrete is eroding away. Now comes one of two choices for the operations manager. Choice one is to hire a contractor to come in and repair that stairwell using ready mix concrete or a Portland cement patching material. Choice two is to have internal staff make the repair using a polymer modified material.
Now we will evaluate both options. Its great when a contractor can quote a job and complete the repair for a lower cost than having to replace an entire stairway. Your problem comes when the winter arrives, because the bond on concrete to concrete is not strong enough and when your freeze thaw cycle occurs and your chloride sinks into the surface your repair is not going to last more than a few years. Now there are ways to protect the concrete from chloride attack and ways to get a stronger bond to your surface but some contractors are concerned with profit and will make that shortcut more often than not.
When using non cement polymer material such as the Enecon Duraquartz one will not have to worry about bond strengths or chloride resistance. The material can hold up to the chloride in the wintertime and has a bond strength that is so strong that it cannot be broken without ripping out existing concrete in the process. What about a curbs in a parking lot? The material is nearly four times as strong as conventional concrete which means when a repair with conventional patching material has failed the Duraquartz will not.


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Concrete pavement and asphalt pavement-RCC concrete and polymer asphalt
- Production and implementation of pavement using roller compacted concrete (RCC) technology
- Production and implementation of various types of polymer asphalt pavements
Due to the existence of abundant oil resources, including bitumen, the pavement of most roads in Iran is of the asphalt pavement type. Today, in addition to economic and technical goals, environmental aspects and the requirements of sustainable development are increasingly considered in the design, construction, and maintenance of superstructures and other infrastructure projects. Eco-friendly pavements, in other words green pavements, are those that take into account environmental issues in all dimensions, including design, construction, and maintenance. Concrete pavement is economically viable due to its long lifetime and requires minimal use of energy materials and other resources for construction, maintenance, and lifelong reconstruction. Long-lasting concrete pavements require less frequent repairs, contribute to highway safety, and reduce congestion.
Types of concrete pavement:
- Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement (JPCP)
- Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP)
- Jointed Reinforced Concrete Pavement (JRCP)
- Roller Compacted Concrete pavement (RCC)
Roller concrete (roller compacted concrete) can be considered as a combination of cement-modified materials and vibrated concrete. Roller concrete is made with the same machines used to make cement-modified foundations. In roller concrete, like cement-modified foundations, dry materials are used whose moisture has been reduced in order to make compaction possible by using rollers. On the contrary, the amount of cement and its other properties are similar to the vibrated concrete that is commonly used in paving. Hardened roller concrete has basically the same properties as ordinary poured-in-place concrete and the final product is called concrete in simple language. The final liquidity and plasticity properties of the roller concrete in the wet state are fundamentally different from the plasticity properties of the in-place concrete. The slump of the roller concrete must be at zero to be able to withstand the weight of the compacting roller. The method of roller concrete is similar to the method of asphalt pavement.
The first new examples of RCC pavements were implemented in Spain in 1970 on low-traffic roads. Canada began using this type of pavement in the wood industry in 1976. Since 1980, at least 10 other countries, including France, the United States, Norway, Sweden, etc. each have implemented more than 100,000 m2 of RCC pavements.
By the end of 1990, the total area of this type of pavement was 12,000,000 m2, about half of which was located in Spain. About 1,500,000 m2 of this type of pavement is related to the highways and main roads, in which an asphalt layer is placed on the RCC layer in order to improve the smoothness of the surface.
Improving the superstructure of roads, highways, freeways, and urban thoroughfares- polymeric sealing, asphalt cracks
- Stabilization of road foundation by stabilization method using lime or cement
- Polymeric sealing of asphalt surface cracks
- Asphalt grinding and coating
Roads are the national assets of any country and their maintenance is essential. Construction, maintenance, and road users are the most important components of road costs. The amount of these costs is greatly affected by the type of pavement. Due to the fact that concrete pavement has been used extensively in many countries.
Natural ground, prepared road embankments, earthen or rock sub-grades, even in perfectly dense and fine-grained conditions, do not have sufficient resistance to withstand the loads coming from the vehicle wheels in changing weather conditions. Loading of such soils causes shear fracture and permanent deformation for them. Pavement prevents the appearance and occurrence of the above damages and provides easy, fast, safe, secure, and dust-free passage on a smooth surface.
Strengthening and special repairs of bridges- expansion joint, FRP strengthening for columns
- expansion joint, FRP strengthening for columns
- Strengthening riding bridges
- Repairing and strengthening columns, abutments, and bridges foundation
- Bolt planting and anchorage
- Repairing and strengthening expansion joints of bridges
- Construction and installation of bridge drainage
- Deck repair by FRP method or restorative mortar
Bridges are very sensitive structures because any damage to them causes irreparable financial and human damage during and after the earthquake. Due to the occurrence of numerous and severe earthquakes and damage to structures, especially vital arteries, the use of various methods of retrofitting and rehabilitation has become particularly necessary in recent decades.
Bridge substructure is a vital element in road bridges by providing a suitable bearing for the bridge superstructure to pass traffic loads. Therefore, ensuring the optimal and permanent efficiency of the substructure requires the use of appropriate methods of reconstruction, repair and maintenance. The results of several years of research and studies by OECD transport experts on technical inspection methods, maintenance and improvement techniques used in member countries were published in the form of reports such as “Bridge Inspection” in 1976, “Bridge Maintenance” in 1981 , and “Bridge Improvement and Reinforcement” in 1983. Experts from 17 OECD countries reviewed the results, focusing on methods and techniques for repairing the components of roadway bridges.
This report focuses on infrastructure elements such as abutments, columns, and foundations. A team of experts has recorded information about damages and defects in foundations, inspection methods to identify infrastructure defects, and maintenance methods appropriate to infrastructure damages.
Road bridges play a key role in the road network and are usually designed to be safe to use for as long as 100 years. A bridge must be functionally defective before it becomes structurally inefficient.
Factors such as natural disasters, environmental impacts, loads from colliding with a ship, and scouring shorten the shelf life of the bridge. In addition to the above, these factors also ;cause other problems for bridges, which include
- increasing the risk of injury and even death for those who cross the bridge somehow.
- Reduction of the load-bearing capacity of the structure decreases the allowable load-carrying capacity and sometimes it is necessary to block the bridge, which inflicts a fatal economic blow on those whose communication and traffic is through that bridge.
- Need of a significant amount of money to repair a bridge and restore it.
Inspection, maintenance and repair programs launched in many countries have revealed many problems with bridge infrastructure. The ultimate goal of these programs is to keep the infrastructure elements in operation so that there is no problem for transit, and investment in resources is optimized. These programs should cover the lateral-resistant members of the structure, but the secondary elements that play a role in the operation of the bridge should not be overlooked.
Consolidation of roads foundation and implementation of geotechnical projects – Stabilization of road foundation with lime or cement – Nailing, Micropile in the progress of completion…
Bridge building, technical buildings
In the progress of completion…


The town of Ashland is set to undergo a series of major construction projects over the next couple of years. Infrastructure projects starting this summer through early September will be followed by the Downtown Revitalization Project, which could begin in December 2019 and completed in 2021. On the south side of town, the Rt. 126/Pond Street Revitalization Project is still in the design phase; construction work is expected to start in 2021.
“A substantial number of projects are scheduled to start by the end of July,” according to Director Doug Small, Ashland Department of Public Works (DPW).
The following is a list of some of this summer’s major projects. For more information, visit the DPW page of the town’s website, www.ashlandmass.com/705/Project-Updates-and-Notifications, or contact the DPW at 508-881-0120, [email protected].
Water Main Cleaning and Lining, Main Street. The project limits are from Pine Hill Road to Summer Street (the Post Office). Work entails the installation of a temporary water bypass, roadway excavation to access the water main, pipe cleaning, and the lining of the inside of the water main/pipe to extend the water main life for years to come. Traffic impacts should be minimal. This project should be completed by September 1.
Water Main Replacement, Summer Street. The project limits are from Main Street (the Post Office) to Cherry Street. This project will consist of much more roadway excavation compared to the Water Main Cleaning and Lining mentioned above. The scope of work includes replacing the existing Cement Water Main with a new Ductile Iron Pipe. Summer Street is fairly wide; traffic impacts should be minimal, but from time to time, the DPW may need to shut down one lane when they install the new water services to households and businesses along Summer Street. A temporary water bypass pipe system is required. This project completed by November 1. Final paving will occur when the Downtown Revitalization Project is completed.
The town suffered water main breaks in intersection of Main/Summer/Homer Streets several months ago. The existing pipe will be replaced and the intersection roadway surface will be cleaned up. Traffic in this intersection will be impacted significantly for a day or two.
Eversource Gas Main Installation (private job), Homer Avenue between Main and Alden streets. This job will last about 3-4 weeks and should be completed by September 1. Traffic will be impacted at times. At least one lane should remain open throughout the duration of this project.
Complete Streets Projects
The town received a MassWorks grant of $311,336 from the state through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to implement complete street features. Approximately $200,000 of the award amount will be used to furnish and install the following projects, which will start at the end of July and be completed in November:
Pleasant Street Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvement
Fruit Street Pedestrian
School Zone Safety
Homer Avenue/Central Street Pedestrian Safety/
In addition, as part of the Riverwalk Project, a long-span pedestrian bridge will be built to connect the newly enhanced pathway along Sudbury Road to Mill Pond. The bridge will provide direct access to the Bay Circuit Trail (a 200-mile regional trail extending from Duxbury to Kingston) and Mill Pond Park. The trail will extend pedestrian access to downtown and connect existing recreational areas for residents of all ages and abilities and could serve as a driver to revitalizing the downtown area. Work on the bridge will start at the end of July or early August.


In the future, it will run towards QuezonCamarines SurAlbay and Sorsogon as part of its expansion plans. Highway segment starts from an intersection at Quirino Avenue in Paco, Manila and goes straight up to Alabang in Muntinlupa. The highway climbs over to pass above Gil Puyat Avenue through the Buendia Flyover, with service roads to serve that avenue and several side streets. The Skyway starts on the ramps past Buendia Flyover.
The expressway is a component of Expressway 2 E2 of the Philippine expressway network and Radial Road 3 R-3 of Manila's arterial road network.
It starts in Manila 's Paco District at Quirino Avenue and passes through the following cities and municipalities: Future plans call for the extension of the expressway to Quezon. A short portion of the expressway between Magallanes and Nichols is built at-grade. Highway segment starts from an intersection at Quirino Avenue in Paco, Manila and goes straight up to Alabang in Muntinlupa.
The highway climbs over to pass above Gil Puyat Avenue through the Buendia Flyover, with service roads to serve that avenue and several side streets. The Skyway starts on the ramps past Buendia Flyover.
The concurrency with the Pan-Philippine Highway starts at that interchange. Past Magallanes Interchange, the highway features 5 lanes, with 1 lane designated as motorcycle lanes until it comes near Nichols Interchange, where the toll road starts.
The expressway includes two service roads until Alabang Exit. The expressway and its service roads run through the Pasay - Taguig boundary until it reaches C-5 Exit.
Past C-5 Exit, the elevated segment runs over the at-grade segment up to Alabang. The Skyway system slightly curves and passes over Bicutan, running as a straight route with the Elevated Skyway segment above until it reaches Alabang Exit and Alabang Viaduct.
The elevated Skyway soon leaves, curves westward, and descends toward Alabang-Zapote Road. Alabang Exit is the terminus of the expressway from tobefore the Alabang Viaduct was built and extended until Calamba Exit. Rizal Highway From Kilometer South Luzon Expressway in Carmona.
The expressway's first service areaTollway Plaza, having a Shell gas station and several restaurants such as JollibeeKFCGreenwich, Burger Kingand others, is also located on this segment. Past that service area, South Luzon Expressway mostly follows a straight course, passing the interchange serving the newly opened Muntinlupa—Cavite Expresswaythe Maharlika Highway, and barangays Poblacion and Tunasan in Muntinlupa.
It soon enters Laguna at San Pedrocontinuing as a straight roadway lined with billboards and passing through the city's residential and industrial areas before curving and ascending past the Petron and Caltex service areas to clear Pacita Avenue and the disused spur of the PNR South Main Line.
The first route marker for AH26 is found on this segment.
Returning to Binan, the road runs straight over Barangay Santo Tomas Calabusoand enters Barangay Mamplasan, with an exit to serve Laguna International Industrial Park, and several residential communities such as Brentville and Jubilation.
A Caltex service is found on the southbound expressway over Mamplasan. It soon enters Santa Rosa, Laguna on a straight route, mostly lined with tress. South Luzon Expressway reduces into 3 lanes, having guard rails as the median divider. A Total service area lies beside the northbound lanes of the expressway.
The road approaches the Calamba toll plaza, widening to 18 lanes including the lanes on the second southbound toll plaza and the northbound lanesbefore returning to 3 lanes per direction. It approaches the Ayala Greenfield toll plaza, continues over barangay Saimsim, and then enters Batangas on Siam-siam Bridge.
A few meters after it is the location where a future Toll Road 4 will be located. The expressway curves before it ends at kilometer However, the kilometer count of the next expressway after the Santo Tomas exit instead starts at kilometer The project includes the meter 0.
Prior to rehabilitation, the South Luzon Expressway was mostly an expressway with a grass median, and 2 lanes per direction from Alabang to Calamba. Rehabilitation work started inwith heavy traffic brought by construction work. Alabang Viaduct is widened to 4 lanes, and the construction of Skyway Stage 2 caused traffic on the Nichols-Alabang segment.
Rehabilitation work was finished inand the Alabang-Calamba segment was expanded to 3 to 4 lanes.
Construction is divided into 5 segments. The extension will decongest the existing national road between Santo Tomas and Lucena and provide a modern alternate route for travellers from Quezon and Bicol Region.
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THE public works department may issue the original proponent status to Metro Pacific Tollways South Corp. (MPT South) for the construction of the Pbillion Cavite-Tagaytay-Batangas Expressway.
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The project site has an unusual irregular triangle shape resulting in limited zoning and limiting height for the house. We resolved this by doing a mansard type faux roof to cap on the building instead of using a straight parapet. Geo-technically, the site had poor bearing capacity, but resolution was issued by drilling 60 helical piles.
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Warren County Historical Society Presents …
The Digital Version “REWIND”
There was a spiral staircase off the Glens Falls-South Glens Falls bridge from about 1915 -to the early 1960s that allowed people to go down to Cooper’s Cave.
The Stairway to Cooper’s Cave
The bridge over the Hudson River on Route 9 from South Glens Falls to Glens Falls was taken out in 1913 when a flood in the river hit the structure. What came after that was an excellent architectural design, a viaduct with a spiral staircase at low cost. On the main highway to Lake George with a single track trolley line, the bridge saw heavy tourist traffic over time until the Northway was completed and took much of the traffic off Route 9. It was constructed in halves keeping traffic moving all the time.
The bridge extended in a north – south direction with 6 arch spans, one of 90 feet, four clear spans of 115 feet each, and one clear span of 60 feet. The arches were of Melan type. The total length of the reinforced concrete structure was 679 feet.
For many years the bridge had a unique added feature – an ornamental spiral staircase. A main shaft with steel reinforcement which allowed the staircase to spiral two complete turns reinforced by 2 angles laced together and held in place by 5 circular hoops. The staircase wound to the rock ground below the bridge and to Cooper’s Cave, the unique natural curiosity of James Fenimore Cooper’s historic novel, The Last of the Mohicans. Many tourists and local people visited the cave via the staircase until it became unsafe and was closed to the public in 1961. Pieces of the staircase lay on the ground for many years.
The cost of the staircase was about $4,000, representing 2.7% of the bridge structure which cost approximately $50,000. The staircase was designed by Concrete – Steel Engineering Co. of New York, supervised by E.H. Harder, resident engineer of the company. It was constructed by Callanan and Prescott of Albany, NY.
Gardner Congdon and Billy Hayes, South Glens Falls
Engineering Record, Vol. 72, Nos. 18 and 19, 1915
Photos courtesy of the internet and from the Engineering Record article
This article was prepared by Dr. Marilyn Van Dyke for the Warren County Historical Society.


Harman's latest product emphasizes maintenance free assembly by using high-quality PVC to target hydraulic hose problems where they start, at the connection point. Hose Bend Restrictors provide smooth water flow and kink-free connection points.
Hose Bend Restrictors extend your hose life by preventing stress and damage near the connection point. It will also prevent kinks, and tangles at the joint of the hose line and the water supply. This allows you to continue use of the power hose or hydraulic line without worrying about water flow and accidents.
PVC Hose Bend Restrictors extend the live of hydraulic and pressure-washer hoses by preventing kinks at the connection point. Learn more about the benefits of hose bend restrictors for your hose lines.
PVC Hose Bend Restrictors slip onto the connection point of the hose line and water supply to prevent kinking or bending. Find out more information on why you should use hose bend restrictors for your hydraulic water lines.


The Castle Group combines the knowledge and design skill of a leading edge marine engineering company with the practical know-how of an underwater contractor. From underwater design and analysis to bridge construction to repair and consultation, The Castle Group offers comprehensive and cost-effective solutions. The Castle Group is as innovative in our corporate structure as we are in our designs. We consist of three companies, offering unparalleled innovation, execution, and timeliness:
• W.J. Castle & Associates,
• Hydro-Marine Construction,
• Simplified Bridge Systems.
The result is a marine engineering firm informed by real-world dynamics, and a marine construction company that can draw on the expertise of seasoned engineers. Based in Philadelphia Pennsylvania but servicing the Northeast and the entire United States, we’re ready to contribute to your next project.
The Castle Group is certified SBE and VOSB.
Marine Structural Engineer
A Marine Engineering and Construction Company located in Hainesport, NJ is looking to fill an engineering position.
- Bridge and other marine structure inspections, including underwater inspections.
- Design of marine structures and bridges.
- Construction Engineering.
- Construction Management and Construction Inspection.
- Both office and field assignments.
- BS or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- 1 to 4 years of experience and minimum of EIT certification.
- NHI Bridge Inspection course completion a plus.
- Experience in diving a plus.
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation a plus.


Helpful Ideas for Proper Service and Maintenance of Your Septic Tank System
Learn Some Helpful Maintenance Techniques to Ensure Proper Function and Longevity of Your Septic Tank System and How To Identify Potential Problems
Over the years we have learned that yearly service and inspection of your septic system network is the key to maximize the life of your septic tank system. Proper yearly maintenance and proper use of the system will prevent a septic tank system’s failure and ensure longevity. The following are some useful techniques that will help to ensure proper functionality of your septic tank system.
Septic Tank System Health - Simple Guidelines
One of the most important things to consider is overall water conservation. The conservation of water is essential to overall system functionality.
Follow these simple guidelines:
- Install water saving devices such as shower heads and toilets. These types of devices improve the biological environment in tanks and allow the solids to settle and the clearer, effluent water to move through the leaching facility network.
- Repair leaky faucets and toilets immediately. A leaky toilet can cause a good septic system to fail very quickly.
- Educate your family members on water conservation. For example:
- Teach them not to run water and/or flush toilets needlessly
- Make sure clothes washer and/or dishwashers have full loads before running
General Septic Tank Suggestions
Also, here are some general suggestions and recommendations for the proper use and care of your septic tank system:
- Use bleach sparingly.
- Keep grease, fat, and food wastes out of your septic system as much as possible.
- Use toilet bowl cleaners and acid-based sewer line cleaning chemicals only in moderation.
- Dispose of paint thinners and other chemicals properly. Do not put them in your septic system.
- Use only biodegradable products such as toilet paper, laundry detergents and cleaners in your home.
- Garbage disposals are not recommended on septic systems. If you have one, remember to not put anything in the disposal that is not edible or biodegradable.
- The Zaring Professionals recommend the use of bacterial enzyme conditioners to improve your systems functioning. We have a complete line of safe products for your septic system.
- Make sure your septic tank system is property maintained and inspected yearly.
Warning Signs of Septic System Failure:
- Plumbing Backups
- Sluggish Drainage in the Home
- Mushy Ground or Greener Grass in Area of Septic System
- Outdoor Odor
- Gurgling Sound in Pipes and Drains
Septic Tank Troubleshooting Tips
When troubleshooting possible causes of septic system failure, consider the following:
- Improper Placement — Is your septic tank system located in an area of poor drainage?
- Improper Installation and Improper Plumbing — Was your septic system installed according to septic codes and do you have proper plumbing in the house to accommodate the system?
- Tree Roots Clogging Pipes — Could surrounding tree roots be clogging the pipes?
- Water Softeners — Are various salts and chemicals damaging your septic tank? If possible, try to channel washing machine and waste from water softeners into a separate disposal area, such as a dry well.
- Overloading — Is the septic tank system being overloaded by excessive water use or is there excess water entering into the sewage system? Use water sparingly; try not to do full loads of wash at peak times.
- Garbage Disposals — Ground up food particles are especially hard on the septic system. Do not put kitchen grease down the drain. Do not flush cigarette butts, sanitary napkins, or other inorganic materials down the toilet. Any septic system that receives garbage grindings needs the extra help of CCLS® enzymes to break down these solids.
Other recommendations to consider for the overall health of your Septic Tank System:
- Know where your septic system is located and try to keep a drawing or schematic of it
- Do not build driveways, patios, or any other type of construction over your septic system
- Do not allow heavy equipment near any part of your septic system
- Do not plant trees within 30 feet of your septic system
- Divert all gutters away from the septic system
- Have your septic system serviced and cleaned regularly (every two to four years).
- Do not forget—your septic system is a living network. Feed it right!


Cooling towers serving AC units are normally only cleaned bi-annually. However, other towers need more cleaning. Routine operation of a tower is vital because of concentrates of dirt, dust and other pollutants in the air. These contaminates contribute to microbiological growth, corrosion and inefficient running of the tower. Not cleaning your tower also encourages the growth of bacteria.
Routine tower cleaning reduces negative impacts and is an essential part of the preventative maintenance program for cooling tower systems. Talk to your water treatment specialist about a chemical-free option, which will reduce cleaning even more due to no fouling from chemicals.
Maintaining a clean cooling tower through regular cleaning and disinfection provides several benefits that save money:
- Minimizes energy and maintenance costs
- Helps improve microbiological control
- Extends both tower and HVAC system life
- Enhances both tower and HVAC system reliability


Monday, 28 April 2008
8.30 AM – 10.00 AM
UPH BUILDING B LEVEL 4 ROOM 456
for more information about this seminar and course:
This seminar is a COMPULSARY FOR SUSTDEV+BUILT ENV’S Student
How can the concept of Sustainable Housing be implemented in Indonesia ? Prompted by various housing problems, especially in dense urban areas, this seminar proposes and integrated
approach toward the sustainability of housing projects, which emphasize the importance of community participation and the use of local solutions and resources.
In general, existing guidelines and requirements for sustainable housing refer to efficient use of energy and material resources, while minimizing waste. This research analyzes existing examples of sustainable housing implementation in Indonesia. On the basis of the results, a set of requirements and guidelines for sustainable housing is developed, specifically for conditions in Indonesia.
Dr.Dwinita Larasati, MA
Graduated from Industrial Design Department, Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB); Postgraduate Program, The Design Academy, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; Doctorate Program, Faculty of Architecture and Materials Science and Sustainable Construction Group, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands.
She is currently a teaching staff at the Industrial Design Department of the Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB).


Various countries have strict requirements for the pipe industry logo, and the coding on plastic pipes has been successfully applied for long time. The development of marking technology has enabled the coding equipment to have a great development in the pipe industry. The marking equipment used in the traditional pipe industry generally uses an ink jet printer. Nowadays, in the face of fierce market competition and the coding needs of the pipe companies themselves, the inkjet printers have not been able to improve the coding of the pipe industry. The application of laser printers has made the pipe industry logo enter a new stage of development. So when do you use the inkjet printer? When do you use the laser printer? Today we will simply share the application of the printer in the pipe
Pipes in the pipe industry are generally divided into two types, one is straight pipe, the other is PVC electrician threading pipe (generally two or four at a time), PVC-U drain pipe, PPR hot and cold water pipe, high density PE Pipes, PPE, PE and other communication pipes, etc., usually have a cutting length of 4-6 meters and different colors. The coils that need to be coded generally include PE tap water pipes, PE water pipes, PE-X PERT and other floor heating solar special pipes, soft PVC pipes (reinforced pipes), etc., and these coils need to be printed at the time of printing, that is, Meter printing.
The types of fly laser printers used are different for different pipes:
The threading pipe printer should use a laser printer and a nozzle moving device, so that fly laser printer can simultaneously print 1-4 tubes, which improves the utilization rate of the product. Like the threading pipe, the production line is like a flour mill, and a production line can be used.
PE pipe coding and drainage pipe are slightly different, because usually PE pipe is black, it must be sprayed with white or yellow on the above, which is further improved for laser printer, because white ink printer and yellow ink The printer is prone to failure, so it cannot be improved by ordinary coding. It requires a professional white inkjet printer and a yellow inkjet printer.
Hose and various plastic coil printers mainly need meter counting. If the meter requires accurate encoder, it can be realized by using TINHO laser printer.
The TINHO fly laser printer is the leading brand in the industry both in terms of functional integrity and machine stability. C


In 2006, Norfolk Southern Railway Co. donated a 31 mile tract of abandoned railways for the establishment of a new state park. High Bridge Trail State Park opened to the public in 2008, featuring a long bridge for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The bridge itself is:
- More than 2,400 feet long
- 125 feet above the Appomattox River
- The longest recreational bridge in Virginia
- Among the longest in the United States
For parking closest to the bridge, go to River Road in Farmville, VA, 3 miles east of North Main Street.
Use these GPS coordinates for driving directions: 37°19.421 -78°20.231
Don’t forget to bring comfortable shoes and plenty of water!
Photo credit: High Bridge Trail State Park


District energy systems such as RDH’s are able to serve a large number of buildings and institutions from a relatively small footprint.
District energy systems offer many economic and environmental benefits:
- District energy eliminates the capital costs and space required to buy and operate individual boilers in buildings
- District energy reduces many of the operating and maintenance staff costs by eliminating the need for highly trained and licensed on-site maintenance and operating personnel, as well as annual maintenance contracts
- District energy operates 24/7/365 with reliable, stable infrastructure, and has the proven ability to withstand major events such as earthquakes and severe weather without interruption
- Buildings on district energy systems allow for variable energy use, from as little to as much as you need (within the system capacity)


Buying A Property With A Septic Tank
Posted on 29th June 2020
Buying a property in rural Lancashire may mean that you are purchasing a property with a Septic Tank and due to recent changes in the law your Property Solicitor may be required to ask more in depth questions of the Seller’s Solicitors. You will often find a septic tank or a small sewage treatment plant at a property when it is not connected to the mains sewer.
What is a Septic Tank?
A septic tank is an underground tank where the solid waste sinks to the bottom of the tank, the liquid flows out of the tank and soaks through the ground.
How is a Sewage Treatment Plant different to a Septic Tank?
A sewage treatment plant has a mechanical element to it, this element treats and cleans the liquid waste so that it becomes clean enough to travel to the river/stream.
Can I sell a property if it has a Septic Tank or Sewage Treatment Plant?
You can but you must ensure that you are adhering to the new General Binding Rules. If you are the operator of a Septic Tank or Sewage Treatment Plant you must ensure that any sewerage being discharged is domestic in nature, i.e. from a bathroom, shower or kitchen. If you are not sure whether you meet this criteria contact the Environmental Agency and they will be able to advise.
You must also ensure that the tank or plant is not polluting the area.
How do I know if my Septic Tank or Sewage Treatment Plant is causing pollution?
For Septic Tanks check for:
- Sewage smells
- Pools of water in the area you release the sewage
For Sewage Treatment Plants check for:
- Sewage smells
- Overflowing sludge
- Signs of white scum or foam on the water around the area where you release sewage
You should contact the Environment Agency Incident line if you see signs of pollution.
Releasing sewage from a Septic Tank or Sewage Treatment Plant:
If you are releasing sewage you may need to apply for a permit to do so particularly if your sewage is discharged to a well, borehole, deep structure, if you are releasing more than 2,000 litres per day or if you are in an area which has a groundwater source protection zone.
What are your Property Solicitors doing to help?
Here, at MG Legal, our property Conveyancers are up to date with the changes to the rules and have an in-depth knowledge of the local area so we know what questions we should be asking of the Seller’s Solicitors and when we should be asking them.
We are also using the updated Property Information Forms which ask the Seller to confirm if the property is served by a septic tank that discharges directly into surface water and if so asks the owner to do one of the following:
- Connect to a mains sewer
- Install a drainage field so that the tanks can discharge to the ground instead
- Replace the septic tank with a sewage treatment plant
The property owner must have plans in place to carry out this work within a reasonable timescale, typically 12 months.
MG Legal’s Property Solicitors in Preston have an extensive knowledge of the conveyancing process, including dealing with freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, new build purchases, help to buy transactions, transfer of equity, remortgages and general property advice. Contact us now for a quote via contact firstname.lastname@example.org or call Lancaster 01524 581360, or Preston 01772 783314, or our property solicitors in Garstang on 01995 602 129.
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UPDATE (3/31/2023): The Construction Manager RFP for the New Public Works Facility has reached the next stage. All questions have been answered and posted to the New Public Works Facility project page.
(3/20/2023) The City of Oakdale has updated the New Public Works Facility project page with additional information related to the request for proposals for a Construction Manager. Updates include a CM Proposed Schedule (Addendum 1) and a CM Fee Proposal Form. Responses to questions already received from potential construction managers have been added to the page. Questions about the proposals are due by 4 PM March 27, 2023, and additional responses will be added to the page as they are received.
(3/10/2023) The City of Oakdale is requesting proposals from construction firms for the pre-construction and construction services for the new Public Works facility located at 32nd Street and Granada Avenue. The need for a Construction Manager (“CM”) has been identified by the City. The CM will facilitate cost exploration, project scheduling, and proper allocation of funds. The CM will be an important member to the three-pronged team – including the City and the architect – for ensuring the scope of work and project goals are met.


Roof — is the final element of the building box. Not only does the roof protect the building from atmospheric precipitation, it is also an important detail of the aesthetic appearance. You can’t do without certain skills, so it’s better to use the services of specialists from roofing company who will professionally design and build a truss system, which is the basis of any roof. We recommend using the services of the company UBrothers Construction in Framingham, MA. The approach to the implementation of projects of any complexity lies in the integration of optimal technical solutions, confidence in them, as well as in the use of high-quality components.
During the construction and roofing in Framingham, MA, these full-time teams of roofers individually approach the development of engineering solutions for each customer. It is important not only to implement a standard solution but also to fully satisfy the customer’s need with the proper level of quality. Experienced specialists are ready to advise you on all issues related to the construction or restoration of roofs and facades.
General Steps of Roofing
So, roofing in Framingham, MA, as all over the globe, starts with the preparation process. This includes both the choice of building materials and the arrangement of the roofing sheathing. To begin with, it is calculated how much material is needed, as well as the material intended for the crate. After that, everything must be purchased and delivered to the facility where the installation or repair of the roof will be carried out.
There are two basic requirements for a roof. It should protect from the weather and complement, emphasize the style of the house. The choice of materials for the construction of the roof depends only on the preferences and financial capabilities of the customer. At the same time, functional and operational characteristics, decorative coating and other elements are taken into account. Roofing services consists of:
- Installation of the truss system.
- Warming and waterproofing.Thanks to the insulated roof, significant savings in money are achieved for heating the house in the winter.
- Roofing installation. It is carried out strictly according to the prescribed technology for the selected type of coating.
- Provision of drainage and installation of skylights.
The cost of roofing services cannot be very low. There are no trifles in construction, so roofing work should be done by professionals. Regardless of the material chosen, it is very important to follow a strict sequence, due to which it will be possible to achieve a positive result, and the roof will meet the necessary quality and safety requirements.
In order for the roof to last as long as possible, it is necessary to equip it with effective ventilation. It is intended to remove moisture outside the structure, facilitating air circulation under the roof. To do this, it can use both natural draft and special ventilation devices — in this case, everything depends on the area and design features of the under-roof space. Roofing companies are aware of all these nuances.


As we look back at 2016 and ahead into 2017, we reflect on and are inspired by our customer successes. We are excited to unveil the Top 25 Most Efficient Smart City Deployments Using the Bigbelly Smart Waste & Recycling System. Congratulations to each and every one of these cities, towns, parks and transit systems, business improvement districts, other public spaces for constituent enjoyment and their impacted communities! These cities and entites within are power users of their smart waste system and are taking full advantage of data-driven waste management across city limits.
1. Thayer Street District Management Authority, RI (United States) - 99% Average Efficiency for 2016!
2. Cheshire West and Chester Council, England (United Kingdom)
5. Gravesham Borough Council, England (United Kingdom)