Research facility to study stormwater strategies around new poultry houses
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. — Meeting the challenge of sustainable reductions in phosphorus loads to the Chesapeake Bay is the goal of a new Stormwater Management Research facility at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
A $300,000 Capacity Building Grant by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture was recently awarded to UMES researchers to “implement, monitor and evaluate nutrient-reduction strategies near poultry facilities,” particularly older ones.
“Growth in broiler production has led to a significant increase in the construction of poultry houses over the past five years,” said Dr. Amy Collick, an assistant research professor in the Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences at UMES and principal investigator on the project. “Modern poultry houses must meet critical site requirements and have approved stormwater drainage plans, however, many older houses did not have these requirements when they were constructed and are still in operation today.”
The facility will serve as a training site where applied research will be conducted to study stormwater approaches for poultry housing facilities and demonstrate them together with the nutrient loss reduction to the adjacent landscape and waterways, Collick said.
Existing poultry houses on the UMES research farm will be upgraded with the required stormwater conveyance features established most recently, such as vegetated disconnection areas, grass swales, wetland forebays and detention ponds.
Research activities including deep tillage, boundary installation of permeable barrier filters, phosphorus binding material application and recovery will be conducted in adjacent fields.
Protocols to compare soil phosphorus and water quality levels before and after installation of the approaches will be followed and implemented.
Workshops will be held to bring together poultry integrators, drainage management experts, faculty and student researchers to develop innovative approaches to reduce phosphorus loss from poultry house stormwater systems.
Basic water, soil and sediment characteristics will be analyzed in the Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences Department’s nutrient management and water quality lab.
Nitrates, total nitrogen and different forms of phosphorus analyses for both water and soil will be sent to the USDA-Agricultural Research Station Pasture System and Watershed Management Research Unit to assess the nutrient contributions of poultry houses and effects on water quality.
The final step is a special analyses of new and older poultry houses and their location relative to drainage networks identified by a Geographical Information System analysis of Somerset County.
“The drainage networks to and from farms participating in the study in the county will be digitized to determine the waterways impacted by potential point sources,” said Tracie Bishop, GIS program manager at the university. “A database of stormwater drainage characteristics around different poultry housing systems collaborating with our project will be catalogued to determine different drainage site conditions that would need to be explored during applied research studies at the facility.”
According to Collick, the analysis will be “beneficial to watershed modeling tools that can be used to track phosphorus transport.”
It will include fine resolution ortho-imagery, topography, land use, soils, county farm information and statistics from sources such as soil and water conservation districts, local USDA-NRCS and Farm Service offices and the Delmarva Poultry Industry.
Existing hydrological, soil and water quality monitoring datasets on the agricultural land and poultry house facilities on the UMES Farm will be compared to those from participating farms and other available data, Collick said.
Monitoring datasets will be developed that include groundwater, ditch and stream monitoring, soil characteristics, field management and subsurface imaging.
Outcomes of the research will be incorporated into teaching, Extension and outreach in order to mitigate nutrient losses from point sources associated with poultry production.
This work is funded by the USDA Capacity Building Grant Program, Grant No. 2019-03222, from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Other researchers involved in the project include Drs. Jennifer Timmons, an assistant professor at UMES; Ray Bryant, a soil scientist at USDA-ARS; and Zachary Easton, a professor at Virginia Tech.
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Ivins Reservoir was completed in 1918. It is an off stream reservoir with a holding capacity of 500 acre feet of water used for irrigation and recreation. It was modified in 1943 and again in 1986. In 1994, work was performed on the reservoir to bring it into compliance with the State of Utah’s safety standards. Cores were drilled all around the dam down to the bedrock. Concrete was then poured to reinforce the dam so it would not break.
Ivins Reservoir has been owned by the Washington County Water Conservancy District since March 15, 2004. In return for the reservoir, the Santa Clara Field Canal Company now has primary water.
(Information courtesy of the Washington County Water Conservancy District.)
Ivins Reservoir has been used for irrigation water and as a recreation area for about 96 years. I imagine that in the early years, the reservoir was just a place to swim and cool off in the summer, but in more recent years, it has been a place where people could water ski, and fish.
In 2008, Ivins City, Ivins Irrigation Co., The Washington County Water Conservancy District, The Shivwits Band of Paiute Indians of Utah and Kayenta Development began meeting to look at ways to improve the recreation potential of Ivins Reservoir. At that time, a preliminary plan of amenities was put together that seemed to meet the approval of all members of the group. The downturn in the economy took everyone’s focus away from this project for a few years, but now discussions have resumed and the group has completed a plan that will make Ivins Reservoir, not only a place for locals to come and recreate, but a regional recreational site that will provide a variety of recreational opportunities. Now at Fire Lake Park, there are clean, permanent bathrooms, showers, foot wash stations, drinking fountain, picnic tables, a pergola and 2 large grassy fields.


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Decision Maker: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
The Combined Authority has a legal requirement to consider and set Tunnel tolls annually in line with the Mersey Tunnels Act 2004.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority accepted the recommendation of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Transport Committee in respect of the Tunnel Tolls at Table 5 of the report.
Publication date: 01/02/2019
Date of decision: 01/02/2019
Effective from: 09/02/2019


Honda Becomes First Ohio Company to Achieve Top Environmental Certification Honda R&D Americas Build
July 13, 2006 – RAYMOND, OHIO
The United States Green Building Council today presented Honda R&D Americas, Inc. (HRA) with the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification ever awarded in the state of Ohio. The 14,400 sq. ft. central plant facility in Raymond, Ohio supplies the multi-building HRA Ohio Center with highly efficient utilities and has several innovative sustainable concepts incorporated into the construction and operation of the facility.
Honda’s facility uses water and energy conservation systems as well as emissions reducing tactics. One application that helped the building achieve Gold certification is an air conditioning system that generates cool air using an ice chilling system that is a more efficient and less costly, and has the capacity to cool additional buildings in the future. In addition to energy-savings, the central plant employs emissions-reducing tactics. The emergency generator, for example, is operated using bio-diesel, a plant-based renewable fuel source, which reduces emissions up to 75 percent when compared to mineral-based diesel.
“Every year we introduce new Honda and Acura models that are designed and engineered to reduce emissions and fuel consumption and to eliminate waste in the production process,” said Hirohide Ikeno, president of Honda R&D Americas. “Building green facilities is another important part of Honda’s environmental commitment and our effort to be a company that society wants to exist.”
HRA announced March 27th 2006, that it will build a new Acura Design Studio in Torrance, California. This facility will also be constructed as a certified green facility.
U.S. Green Building Council and LEED
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to advance buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
Driving its mission to transform the built environment is the Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating Systems™, which is now accessible online, and supported by a robust LEED Workshop program and LEED Professional Accreditation™ program. The LEED Green Building Rating System is a voluntary building certification program that defines high-performance green buildings, which are more environmentally responsible, healthier, and more profitable structures. LEED serves as a design guideline for green building and offers third party validation of a building’s green features. LEED evaluates buildings in areas: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality. Within these credit areas, points are available and depending on the number of points a project earns determines the level of certification the building will be awarded. There are four progressive levels of certification: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
Honda R&D Americas
Honda R&D Americas began its operations in the United States in 1975 with local market research activities and has steadily grown its capabilities over the past 30 years to include all aspects of new vehicle design and development. Recent development efforts include trend-setting products like the Acura MDX and TL sedan, Honda Ridgeline, Pilot and Element, and the all-new Civic Coupe and Civic Si.
The company operates 10 major facilities in North America with more than 1,300 designers, engineers and support personnel engaged in the development of Honda and Acura passenger cars, motorcycles and power equipment products for North America and global markets. Its main centers of operation include the Los Angeles Center (Torrance, CA) responsible for market research, concept development and styling design; the Ohio Center (Raymond, OH) responsible for complete product development, testing and support of North American supplier and manufacturing operations; and two dynamic test facilities in Cantil, California, and East Liberty, Ohio. Power equipment R&D is conducted at the North Carolina Center in Haw River, NC.


A Fire Hydrant System is emergency equipment or active firefighting equipment that provides a water source to the firefighter to extinguish the fire if a fire disaster occurs. Fire Hydrant System is a source of water supply that delivers water with adequate pressure and flow rate through a network of pipes, nozzles, and hydrants throughout the whole building for firefighting purposes. A fire hydrant system consists of a network of pipes connected directly to the main water supply source to provide water to every hydrant outlet during an emergency. Every Hydrant has one or more outlets to which a fire hose may be connected. The fire hydrant system helps out the firefighters in the process of fire suppression. Fire Hydrant System improves or enhances the capacity of firefighters to suppress the fire in the building where it is installed. The fire hydrant system is not only for firefighting purposes but also has other applications such as water transfer.
A fire hydrant system is used in different kinds of buildings to prevent fire to break out.
1. Commercial Buildings.
2. Large Warehouses.
3. Chemicals Industry.
4. Textile & Garment Industry.
5. Petrochemicals & Refineries.
6. Ceramics & Stone Processing.
7. Metal Processing.
8. Manufacturing Units.
Fire Fighter connects a fire hose to the hydrant and opens a valve. When the valve is opened the water comes out from the main water source. Water is discharged into the fire engine and then it is thrown over the fire. The minimum flow rate of the fire hydrant system is 950 liters from the hydrant per minute. In some cases, firefighters connect the hydrant system with other fire safety equipment such as a fire sprinkler system.


You may not be aware of this but your roof plays a major role in different aspects of your house: safety, protection, and curb appeal. Some homeowners tend to overlook these things by not doing regular proper maintenance and inspection. Worse, when they see damages, they tend to ignore it. With a damaged roof, a lot can happen including accidents, injuries, structural damages, and more. This is why a quick repair is always advised.
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Silent Signs Your Roof is Damaged
Stains on the ceiling – the most probable reason for ceiling stains is a damaged roof. Damaged roofs allow for water leakage from the outside to seep inside. If you have leakage, however tiny, repair it immediately as it can worsen and may damage the roof completely necessitating a roof replacement. Other problems can occur too such as rotted framing, mold, and damaged insulation.
Molds between exterior walls and roof
During heavy rains, water may run off the wall, and especially when you do not have a kick-out flashing, this can occur repeatedly until the wall becomes prone to wetness, allowing molds to grow. Give it just a year and you will experience structural weakening on your wall and rood, leading to cracks and holes. Don’t wait for this to happen and repair it immediately.
Rusty gutters do not always indicate damage, but they may potentially break down your gutters when left untreated and uncleaned. Brush off and remove the rust and put on a gutter repair tape. If your gutter is too damaged, try to replace it anew.
Damaged shingles are an indication that your roof is not in a good condition. A leak is already waiting to happen and we know how leaks can destroy roofs and walls. Don’t worry, repairing broken shingles is easy.
Damaged gutter apron
Without a gutter apron, water runoff in the gutter will eventually wick behind it. This will result in rotting sheathing as well as molds. A missing gutter apron is a sign that you need to check on your roof and fix what needs to be fixed.
Issues on your vent
Cracked housings and broken seams on your vents are indications of roof damage. A quick fix may not also be adequate and replacing them would be the solution to the problem.
Molds on the walls
Molds indicate leaking because they just grow in areas where there is constant mildew. When left not removed, molds can cause damage as well as health problems in the family members. To find out the cause of the problem, find the spot where the mold grows and where it leads and ends. Remove the mold and fix whatever needs to be fixed. Molds are an indication of holes and cracks where leaks happen. Fix the cracks and holes and you will fix the leaking and the molds.


The operators of small concrete mixing truck can only operate after professional training. The pumped concrete shall meet the pumpability requirements of concrete pump truck. Concrete pump truck pumping operation key can refer to the use of concrete pump. When the pumping is interrupted for more than 5 minutes, the concrete in the end hose must be discharged. Otherwise, due to the end of the concrete dehydration in the hose, the concrete will be sprayed fiercely and splashed around when pumping again, so the end hose is easy to be damaged. In order to change the orientation of the boom or concrete pump truck and need to fold, expand or recycle the distributing boom, first reverse the pump for 1 ~ 2 times and then act, so that the concrete placed in the conveying pipeline can fall or splash.
There are two methods of pipeline cleaning: water washing and air washing. Whether it is water washing or air washing, the valve box and hopper should be cleaned. When washing with water, put the cylindrical cement bag and cleaning ball soaked with water into the cleaned taper pipe, connect the taper pipe and pipe, close the discharge door, and then fill the hopper with water. Pump water until the cleaning ball comes out from the front of the delivery pipe. Air cleaning, namely compressed air blowing, is to plug the water soaked cleaning ball into the air inlet washing joint first, then connect it to the top straight pipe connected with the reducer, and connect the safety cover at the end of the pipe, with the orifice of the safety cover facing down.
If the power of the pumping solenoid valve is normal, it can show that the driving and pumping direction should be normal, but from the beginning: i2.5 is on, the transfer case direction is on, the proximity switch is on, and the driving and pumping action of the car is normal with the cab operation, which shows that the driving and pumping control circuit has no defects. The engine speed up is normal, the system has no pressure, and the azimuth check has no defects. Therefore, it is concluded that the defect is the internal fork of the transfer case. Observe the pressure gauge of positive and negative pump, the pressure is 0, and there is no pressure in the system. Check dt1 solenoid valve power normal, after the manual top of its spool, shortcomings as usual.
When the whole machine is placed horizontally, the maximum allowable tilt angle is 3O. A larger horizontal tilt angle will overload the steering gear of the cloth and endanger the stability of the machine. Assuming that one or several legs of the boom leave the ground early when it is moving, it is necessary to set the legs from the beginning until all the legs can be reliably supported on the ground. If a section of distributing rod can be in horizontal position after all, it is the most ideal for pumping. Assuming that the position of the boom is horizontal, the movement speed of concrete will slow down, and then the abrasion of the delivery pipe and the end hose can be reduced. When the pumping is interrupted, only the concrete in the end hose will flow out. Assuming that after all a section of distributor is inclined downward, the concrete in some conveying pipes will accelerate under the action of self weight, so that the concrete in the conveying pipe will continue to flow out when the pumping is interrupted.


|Walnut Bridge. Just as the Walnut Bridge preservation/reconstruction was controversial in the early-to-mid 2000s, it was a controversial item from its earliest plans dating back to around 1900. In the early days, controversy largely focused on who should pay for it ... the railroad (the Rock Island or its predecessors), the city, or both. This mini-article doesn't explore the controversy and it sufficient to note here that the bridge (then called the "Walnut Viaduct") did get built in 1905, providing a means of transversing the Rock Island tracks on a north/south axis ... the only such vehicular and pedestrian link which connected the Deep Deuce area and the warehouse district for many years. The initial bridge was steel and concrete -- notice the steel trusses in the center of the bridge in the early day photos, below. In 1935, major improvements were made but the steel trusses in the center remained. In April 1938, they were replaced by substantial reconstruction and the Walnut Bridge we came to know from that point forward came to exist (including its controversial total rebuilding in 2005-2006 and renaming as the G.E. Finley Bridge).|
A view in the early 1930s, courtesy Dean Schirf
1909 View From Terry L. Griffith's Oklahoma City: Statehood to 1930 (Arcadia Publishing 2000)
The Daily Oklahoman, May 27, 1935
Courtesy Whistle Stop Trains, Oklahoma City, after 1938
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As an architectural metalwork consulting company, NeoEdge offers many services to its clients. We briefly outline some of those services along with details regarding the process below for your convenience.
One of the services that we provide to our clients includes carrying out take-offs for construction metals, architectural metals, structural steel, as well as cladding for the buildings. All we need are elevations for the given material, as well as any plans, sections, schedules and exterior design details that may be relevant to the project.
Another service that we provide to our clients includes building cost estimations. For structural steel, we use structural drawings. They are generally quoted with ‘S’, and the filenames correspondingly begin with ‘S’. Using these drawings, we can very accurately calculate a weight for the steel structure. With this information, we can estimate building costs, specifically how much the structural steel for a building would cost.
For every project, clients can contact us via email and provide us with their project requirements. Should the information provided be insufficient, they are able to speak with one of our consultants in order to receive further assistance regarding the preparation of the necessary materials, drawings and details that are needed. Our consultations are charged upfront in order to ensure that all clients, current or potential, can be heard and receive the assistance they require, while also ensuring that we are able to provide our services at relevant costs.
We also provide services regarding the design and certification of glass balustrades and glazing balustrades. By checking the client’s designs and sketches, we can verify for them whether they indeed comply with Australian standards.


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Water is a basic human need—to both provide hydration and grow food. Clean water supports healthy ecosystems, which provide important goods and services for human consumption and enjoyment. Water is also essential to meet modern needs—to generate the energy required to heat and cool homes, process transportation fuels, manufacture and transport the goods we consume and support communication networks. With the threats of climate change and a growing global population, the demand for clean and reliable water supplies is on the rise. As water is essential for people, ecosystems, and industries, this valuable resource is central to the energy-water-food nexus.
Energy Use for Water
A key consideration for water is not just the quantity available but also whether the quality of the water is suitable for its intended purpose. Extreme climate conditions, such as drought or flooding, and human activity, such as fracking or agricultural pesticide use, all impact the quality of water available for use. As water quality deteriorates, there is a greater need for highly energy intensive treatment technologies, such as desalination of drinking water and ultraviolet disinfection of wastewater to make the water suitable for people and receiving waters. Drinking water and wastewater plants represent some of the largest energy consumption for local governments, accounting for 30%–40% of total energy consumed (“State and Local Climate Energy Program,” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, State and Local Climate Energy Program). According to the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2016 (p. 379), the water sector’s share of global electricity consumption is projected to be around 4% by 2040, which is roughly equal to the total energy consumption of Australia. However, in regions highly reliant on desalination, such as the Middle East, the electricity share is projected to increase from 9% in 2015 to 16% by 2040. Globally, of the electricity consumed for water, approximately 40% is used to extract ground and surface water, 25% is used for wastewater treatment and 20% is used for water distribution (World Energy Outlook 2016, p.347).
Energy use for water topics identify key considerations pertaining to the use of energy as an input to the water and wastewater sectors, including energy use for pumping, treatment, distribution, and conveyance of water and wastewater; water and wastewater system optimization and energy recovery; water quality, effluent quality, fit-for-purpose water, water efficiency, access to clean and reliable water supplies, urbanization, access to hygiene and sanitation, water system loss, energy efficiency, and demand response.
Food Sector for Water
Food for water topics identify key considerations pertaining to food or land as it influences the water and wastewater sectors. Land-use decisions pertaining to development density, plant and material selection, areas impervious to water infiltration, and irrigation practices, all affect the flow and resulting quality of runoff water, impacting surrounding ecosystems and receiving waters. “Declining water quality has become a global issue of concern as human populations grow, industrial and agricultural activities expand, and climate change threatens to cause major alterations to the hydrological cycle” (“Water Quality,” International Decade for Water for Life 2005–2015, United Nations). In particular, human activities such as fertilizer and pesticide use for agriculture, directly impact the quality of runoff and the quality of water available for people and ecosystems. Irrigated agriculture is the world’s largest water user, accounting for roughly 70% of total global freshwater withdrawals—and up to 85% in some developing countries (World Energy Outlook 2016, p.351). Urbanization trends are also putting increasing demands on water while also impacting raw water quality and availability.
Land use impacts for water topics identify key considerations pertaining to the impact of land use practices on the water and wastewater sectors, including water rights, watersheds, ecosystems, crop and plant selection, land use planning, urbanization, impervious area, material selection, irrigation practices, stormwater runoff, nonpoint-source pollution, and biofuels.
Water is essential to the extraction of raw materials, and the processing, manufacture, and transport of goods. The main water consuming industries are discussed in under industry impacts, which include agriculture, thermoelectric power, and manufacturing. Industry is the second largest water consuming sector, after agricultural water use. In 2014, nearly 10% of global water withdrawals were for industrial use. This share is projected to remain steady over the next twenty years (World Energy Outlook 2016, p.352).
The water sector includes policies and best practices as they relate to the following key topics:


Kinds Of Pipes Service Plumbing is a complicated system of pipelines and components made use of for the distribution, collection, and disposal of water in homes, buildings, as well as business buildings. It is an essential component of life, requiring regular maintenance to operate properly and effectively. A pipes evaluation can assist property owners and building proprietors determine plumbing issues, like clogged drains pipes or leakages, that aren’t easily recognized by the house owner. Throughout an evaluation, an expert plumber will certainly do an aesthetic check of all water as well as drain installations to ensure that every little thing is in working order. They may likewise make use of a camera to check the within your pipelines for indications of leakages or various other plumbing troubles. These devices are particularly helpful for recognizing possible future problems that can result in pricey repairs and replacements down the road. The most typical sort of sewer repair work that a plumbing technician can execute is cleaning up and also repairing stopped up or damaged sewer lines. These problems can be brought on by a range of things, consisting of root breach right into the system, changing ground, poorly-designed installation, and a lot more. If a sewage system line is clogged, the plumbing professional will utilize a device called hydro jetting to clear out the pipe and clear the obstruction. This is a relatively inexpensive and also efficient means to eliminate blockages that are challenging to see with the naked eye, and it can be done swiftly and also effectively. Using contemporary technology, plumbing professionals have the ability to remove particles that develops blocks and clogs in drain systems, including algae, fungi, tree branches, food waste, and other things. Typically, these products are trapped in sewer lines due to the fact that they don’t have very easy accessibility to the outside setting. A garbage disposal is a necessary cooking area appliance, as well as it can block or obtain jammed quickly. This issue can trigger a lot of frustrations, so it’s finest to call a plumbing as soon as possible. They’ll have the ability to clear out the disposal, making certain that you can use it for its intended objective which it doesn’t trigger any kind of damage to your building or other parts of the home. This can likewise conserve you money by preventing costly replacement costs and also other repair service costs. When they’re ended up, the plumbing technician will provide you a thorough report of their findings. They’ll tell you what they saw, where the issue was, as well as what they recommend to fix it. The plumbing professional may likewise advise that you sign a long-lasting contract with them to continue executing upkeep on your pipes system. This agreement should plainly outline all of the services they will certainly supply and also any connected payment. A long-term maintenance contract can assist you monitor your pipes as well as make it more budget-friendly to address pipes issues in the future. Nonetheless, you must make sure to pick a credible company that can be relied on with your house or company’s pipes system. Preferably, you should have your plumbing examined at least as soon as every 2 years to catch any kind of small problems before they become major ones. In this manner, you can avoid costly repair service prices and also unnecessary renovations.


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Archer Capital initiated and co-led the management buyout of Tasman Building Products Limited, formerly the Carter Holt Harvey Building Products Group, in April 1998. On acquisition, Tasman’s core businesses included the manufacture and distribution of insulation products in Australia and New Zealand; the production of steel roof tiles in New Zealand and the USA; the manufacturer and distributor of stainless steel sinks in Australia; and the production and installation of access flooring for the Australian commercial building market.
In November 2001, Archer acquired the shareholding of its largest co-investor who required an exit at that time. Tasman was sold to Fletcher Building Products in September 2003.


Planning permission approved for a groundbreaking IT Services and Data Centre Campus at Maydown Industrial and Technology Park.
MCI Planning and Development secured outline planning permission for the erection of four IT service and data centre buildings, substation compounds, generators, switch gear and transformers together with internal access roads, car parking and associated works. Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee approved the outline planning application ratifying Planning Officer recommendation for approval.
The outline planning application was delivered 1 year after its submission to Council and builds upon a previous planning permission granted in 2019 for a single IT services and data centre building and associated infrastructure on a 0.9 hectare part of the application site, in the southern portion of the eastern parcel of land.
The entire site extends over 12 hectares of land, divided by Maydown Road and comprises of two parcels of land of similar size on opposite sides of Maydown Road. Each parcel of land has its own site
entrance and offers potential operators flexibility. The site is currently vacant land characterised as an expanse of scrubland, semi-mature trees and vegetation.
The site sits between two Power Stations; Coolkeeragh Power Station and Lisahally biomass power station and is in close proximity of the landing station for the Project Kelvin Transatlantic fibre. This project connects Northern Ireland to America via the Hibernia North submarine cable system and opens the opportunity for fast international data connectivity that is required for major Data Centre Developments.


Due to the global corona pandemic, many project activities cannot be carried out as planned at present. Ghana and Germany are severely restricted by the strict protection measures of their governments. In this context, various measures have been taken in the joint project RAIN from the Client II funding measure of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), which make it possible to achieve the project goals despite the corona crisis.
Among other things, a measurement campaign was initiated in coordination with the project management agency DLR and our local partner Envaserv Research Consulting (ERC) in order to maintain data collection on site. Within the scope of the measurement campaign, several water reservoirs in Accra are being investigated for their pollution load and the influence of the rainy season on water quality. The quality dynamics of surface waters is an important factor for the implementation of an intelligent water management plan in Ghana. This knowledge can be used, for example, to derive time-adjusted usage options and treatment requirements. In order to collect previously missing basic data, water samples from different water reservoirs are analysed before, during and after the rainy season. The measurement campaigns are planned for the periods April to May, June to August and November. Measurements were already carried out at four locations in Accra at the beginning of May, before the first heavy rainfall. The next measurements are planned for July. In addition to analyses of permanently existing water reservoirs, temporary water reservoirs are also being investigated.


Both Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) programs are key parts of quality management in construction. These two terms are often used paired together as QA/QC and by some people used interchangeably despite the activities being different. They are, however, equally essential elements of quality management that complement one another to achieve the successful realization of construction projects.
What does quality in construction mean?
Just like in other industries, the quality of a service or product is measured by its adherence to desired, established, and agreed-upon specifications. The same is true for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry. In AEC, quality is defined as a certain – acceptable – performance of construction activities and attained results by the structure. High-quality construction meets or even exceeds the owner’s expectations and requirements.
What makes quality control and quality assurance essential for every construction project?
These two construction quality programs involve planning, monitoring, and inspection. We asked expert qa/qc consultants from VERTEX to explain how they’re deployed to ensure that the construction project will meet key benchmarks, such as:
- staying within budget,
- respecting set deadlines,
- satisfying safety and quality standards,
- avoiding legal disputes.
Quality goals are more easily achieved if the construction progress is continuously being monitored, measured, and if necessary, adjusted or improved. Even if the project owners don’t completely understand all the specific technical elements of a project, their satisfaction will depend on project delivery, completion, and the structure’s performance over its lifetime.
What is the difference between quality control and quality assurance?
The aim of both QA and QC is to deliver a final product that will satisfy the client’s expectations and meet the project’s technical specifications. The main difference between these two practices of quality management is that they approach the project in distinct ways.
While each of these two programs deploys its own set of activities, they complement each other to achieve a common goal.
Quality assurance consists of a series of systematic practices that are conducted typically before the on-site construction begins. This means preparing and planning to execute the necessary tasks correctly, so the desired outcome can be accomplished with minimal errors and setbacks.
QA programs specify general standards and plan out safety and other training programs for construction workers, and determine procurement and supply systems. They also keep track of the implementation to make sure that both the project management team and the construction workers are adhering to established procedures.
Quality Assurance does monitor the project’s quality during construction. The inspection of the construction is a part of the Quality Control program. It is the job of the QA department to collect and provide information to the Quality Control team to do their job effectively. This may involve information about the project schedule, system specifications, or materials, as well as insight into the owner’s satisfaction level and any potential remarks or objections.
As opposed to the final product-oriented approach of QC, Quality Assurance is more process-oriented. It will focus on certain elements to make sure that design phase procedures are correctly implemented and that they adhere to company-established quality standards. For example, QA makes sure that construction materials comply with the company’s standards, or that architects, engineers, and designers have an appropriate level of qualifications.
Quality control deals with the project on-site and the outcome of the construction process by examining the completed work and making sure it was correctly executed. The QC system deploys a set of routine technical inspections to verify compliance with the standards established by QA planning. Quality Control records the quality of activities on the construction site and determines if the project plans & specifications are being accurately implemented.
This may involve inspection of the utilized materials or checking if construction site personnel are performing according to QA-specified standards. QC may also check if the suppliers meet the set criteria, or even test supplied parts and services.
In conclusion, Quality Control determines the quality of a completed job by examining if the QA-established standards were properly executed and resulted in a satisfactory end product.


Every building, no matter how big or small it is, starts with a frame. The frame is its skeleton, and from there the structure starts to come together until it becomes a habitable space. Because the frame is so essential to the building's success, choosing the right company to create it is not something to be taken lightly. At Hartley Homes & Consulting we have been building with 2 x 8 exterior wall construction using R-28 wall insulation since 2014. This type of wall construction delivers a more stable construction with studs 16" on centre, and the added insulation can reduce your heating costs by 20% to 30%
Hartley Homes & Consulting knows the value of doing things right, we've beefed up our flooring systems using 16" engineered floor joists with ¾" select fir T&G plywood. Our floor systems are glued and screwed eliminating bouncy and squeaky floors. We also use high heel roof trusses to accommodate more insulation at the edge of the roof line for greater energy eﬃciency. You can enjoy peace of mind and comfort with our exceptional construction practices and outstanding energy eﬃciency.


The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is known for constantly battling floods that comes even with just the usual rains. But the days of frequent class suspensions due to floodwaters may soon be over.
This after UST announced that its flood mitigation project is nearly complete.
The university’s stormwater drainage project, which was started in 2018, is 75% complete according to UST Facilities Management Office Director Fr. Dexter Austria O.P.
“UST is in a flood-prone location, and the UST administration thought of having this major renovation and construction, improvement of the drainage,” he said.
“The usual perils of flooding that the Manila campus endures will soon be held at bay, as the stormwater drainage flood mitigation project of the University nears completion,” UST said in a Facebook post.
According to the UST website, the project aims to replace existing drainage lines with a new drainage system and provide detention facilities for floodwater to control water spillage within the 21.5-hectare campus.
Usually, UST is forced to suspend classes even after rains since floodwaters inside the campus takes time to recede.
The university’s official student publication, The Varsitarian, meanwhile released in a special report the expected impact of the new flood mitigation control period.
According to The Varsitarian, the new drainage system could hold floodwaters enough to fill up to 4 and a half olympic-sized pools or 11.25 million liters of water.
“If you’re going to count the volume [of stormwater that the improved drainage could hold], it’s four and a half Olympic-size swimming pools. So that kind of big volume would be accommodated in this drainage improvement system,” FMO Director Fr. Dexter Austria, O.P. said in an interview with CNN Philippines.
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NRG Stadium, formerly Reliant Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Houston, Texas, United States. Construction was completed in 2002, at a cost of $352 million and has a seating capacity of 72,220. It was the first NFL facility to have a retractable roof. Wikipedia. Don’t miss Taylor Swift’s concert tour in 2023.
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- Capacity: 72,220.


Engr. Amrita Das
|Designation||Qualification & Membership||Specialization||Total experience|
|Assistant Professor||M. Engg. inStructural Engg. (A.I.T., Thailand)
B.Sc. in Civil Engg. (CUET)
|Structural Engineering||9 years in Teaching and
10 years in Research
1. A.Das, Islam, M. A.Cylindrical wedge-type compression free bracing system for moment resisting frame structures. Proceeding of 3rd International Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering. CUET, 167-168 (2016).
2. Amrita Das, Mohammad Shariful Islam, Md. Jahangir Alam, Nusrat Hoque. “HOUSING REPORT, Mud House of Bangladesh,” Published by World Housing Encyclopedia on www.world_housing.net, an Encyclopedia of Housing Construction in Seismically Active Areas of the World. Report no. 143 (2008)
3. Md. Moinul Islam, Md. Saiful Islam, Md. AftaburRahman, Amrita Das. “Strength Behavior of Mortar Using Slag as Partial Replacement of Cement,” Galaxy (Dhaka), Journal of Military Institute of Science and Technology, 3 (3), 71-79 (2011).
4. Md. Moinul Islam, Md. Saiful Islam, Bipul Chandra Mondal, Amrita Das. “Strength behavior of mortar using slag with cement in sea water environment,” Published by Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 37 (2), 111-112 (2009).


In the early 60s a new trend has developed in the field of architecture: 3D tensile structures. They have become the "hot topic" in architectural discourse at the time.
Tensile structures make it simpler to provide roofing over very large areas, while utilizing minimal raw materials. The materials are low-weight, making construction simpler. Their geometry derives strictly from tension forces acting upon them, so they require less support. This also allows them to be used in large buildings which cannot have internal columns, such as stadiums, swimming pools, and event halls.


How is the magnitude is measured on the Richter scale?
What are the factors which affect the extent of damage?
Why is a shallow focus earthquake more damaging than a deep focus earthquake?
Where are most earthquakes found?
The fear of an earthquake is real and you should know the cause of a tsunamis and the impacts of tsunamis on coastal areas.
Most importantly what are the preparedness measures?
Does the early warning system work?
Has technology helped?
Remember the eBook on the oceans fury? Do check out my earlier post: http://www.olevelgeog.blogspot.sg/2015/03/e-book-ocean-fury.html?m=1


The disintegration of water under high pressure into micron sized granules can be described as a fogging system. The pieces of water that are separated from the particles are distributed through the airway. These systems have a high pressure pump. And it separates the water into very small pellets. The particles are so small that they do not sediment and hang up in the air. Afterwards, it evaporates depending on the humidity of the environment. How Does the Fogging System Work? The water from the mains is filtered in the first place and is completely cleaned in this way. Subsequently, the high pressure fogging system is used to pressurize the water pressure between 70 and 120 bar. The water gains high pressure and reaches the level where it can be applied to the drawn lines. In this section, fog nozzles are installed and the water is pulverized and fogging is ensured. The fog nozzles dispense the liquid to the distant burning objects. The adjustable models of the nozzles and the discharge model cover more space than the same point.
Fogging Systemic Materials
In the field to be applied, the fog system materials vary according to the size of the tread. Nozzles have certain thirst for consumption. Depending on these, the filter and pump group are determined. Among the materials used in general terms are nozzle, nozzle carrier, L connection pipe, T connection pipe, high pressure pipe-pump, filter group.
Greenhouses are one of the areas where fogging systems are used most effectively. Productive results are being obtained in these most needed areas. Especially in our country, foggy systems, which are used to capture the decreasing humidity in the winter months, are also preferred with the aim of increasing the quality of life of the plants. As a general rule, it is not always possible to achieve the desired moisture content as large areas. For this reason, the greenhouse humidification system is required to maintain humidity and the system must work accordingly. Humidity sensors are used to stabilize the humidity in the systems. With this sensor, the system closes when the desired nip is reached. When the humidity is low, the system works automatically. In this way, it will be possible to obtain a quality and continuous yield.
The system is a heart fog pump. For this reason, the highest cost in the system is the pressure pump. Consumption of the fog applied to the field determines the fogging pump. Subsequently, the water consumption is determined according to the pump. According to the size of the standards, the pricing changes in general. It is necessary to determine the materials according to the height and width of the shelf. The materials are calculated on the basis of the unit price and the costs are projected.
These systems, which have been used since 70 years, are adding innovations every day. Industrial mist system options have been created with years of development. Even more efficient results can be obtained when using all the humidification applications of the irrigation system. Industrial standards in the fogging system are 1000 psi. Correct fogging systems are required for an effective fogging system. Fogging systems that improve commercial operations with all benefits also increase the profitability of the business.


Hamilton Central is New Zealand’s first underground station, although it has been abandoned since 1995. The railway originally ran through the centre of Hamilton and was one of the busiest locomotive areas on the north island. Over the years traffic on the line increased significantly as services for both passengers and industry improved; progress and growth was to such an extent that by 1968 the use of steam operated locomotives on the north island was brought to an end, replaced instead by the more contemporaneous diesel engine. During this period of expansion the railway used a method known as ‘cut and cover’ to construct the new station (Hamilton Central). This method involves excavating a large amount of earth and covering the hollow with concrete and spoil, and was designed to conceal the noise of countless trains thundering across the city. This also provided a partial solution to the growing traffic problems that were becoming an increasing concern. Above ground the former site of an old railway yard functioned, for many years, as a car park, tunnel entrance and bus terminal, all aimed towards serving the many public users of the station. In later years, a concrete slab was placed over the entrance of the underground station and after the closure of the terminal a DIY warehouse was constructed in its place. The warehouse’s car park, storage and staff areas now lie behind part of the station (if you climb up and look behind the wooden panel the last photograph). Part of the decision to close the underground station evolved due to increases in crime, concerns surrounding the safety of passengers, vandalism and graffiti. In preparation for the 2011 Rugby World Cup there were plans to reopen the underground station, however, the combination of impending financial debt and complications involving the warehouse above resulted in the dismissal of all pending proposals.
Our Version of Events
Some form of underground station has long been on the ‘to do list’, and since being in New Zealand the prospect of exploring one seemed unlikely; until I return to the UK at least. Nevertheless, one turned up! For this one we travelled many, many, many kilometres (not miles over here)… Then a few more kilometres, to reach the city of Hamilton; because that’s what you do in New Zealand. It’s a fantastic city though, for anyone planning a visit. Our prime concern, however, was the underground station that’s been abandoned for quite some time. Access is a little interesting with this one, as you have to find a way onto the main line and then give it legs until you reach the underground platform. Inside, although it’s heavily vandalised and covered in graffiti, it still feels like an underground station, with the tiles, the smell of pollution and general layout. The old ramp which ascended to the former terminal also still exists. Just as we were wrapping things up though the experience became all the more awesome as a train rushed past the station; kicking up the dirt of the platform and filling the air with the sound of the horn as it raced on to its destination.
Explored with Nillskill and Zort.


By: AirTravellerPH Staff
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has approved the proposal to rehabilitate and upgrade the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by the NAIA Consortium which consists of Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc; AC Infrastructure Holdings Corporation; Alliance Global Group, Inc.; Asia’s Emerging Dragon Corporation; Filinvest Development Corporation; JG Summit Holdings, Inc.; and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation.
The rehabilitation and upgrade of the NAIA which will cost Php 102-billion will be subjected to a Swiss Challenge but should first negotiate on the terms and condition of the concession agreement based on the parameters prescribed by the NEDA board.
In a statement by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Secretary Arthur Tugade said, “We will soon see much-improved air traffic handling and operations once NAIA is rehabilitated. The improvement of the country’s primary gateway is proof that the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte is seriously thinking of the convenience and safety of every air passenger who is either flying off or arriving in our country.”
The goal of the project is address the present congestion and at the same time to increase the capacity in order to accommodate more flights and passengers. The rehabilitation will also help improve passenger experience in the terminal.
Completion in 3 Phases
The NAIA rehabilitation and upgrade shall be completed in three phases. The first phase which is slated from 2021 to 2022 involves the immediate improvement of the existing NAIA terminals in order to increase capacity from 31 million to 47 million passengers per annum (MPPA). The second phase happening from 2022 to 2023 is the development of an annex building beside terminal 2. According to some sources, the terminal 2 annex will be where the Philippine Village Hotel is located.
Both the annex building and the improvement of the corresponding apron area will increase capacity from 11 to 21 MPPA.
Included in phase 2 is the reconfiguration and expansion of the Terminal 3 building. Together with improvements and expansion of the apron layout, this will increase terminal capacity from 23.0 MPPA to 24.0 MPPA. Other improvements include security control, baggage reclaim, and boarding areas; and improvement of airside facilities including the construction of a new taxiway, and installation and upgrading of Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) equipment to provide better accessibility and flow of air traffic and to increase capacity in terms of air traffic movement; and upgrading works for general utilities, car park area, passenger connections and miscellaneous facilities required for airport operations.
The final phase or phase 3 is the construction of new terminals and expansion of the existing terminal buildings as operations and maintenance (O&M) works are being carried out. This will further increase the capacity of NAIA from 58 to 65 MPPA. A new terminal annex building will also be built which is seen to add 5.0 MPPA to NAIA's capacity.
The final phase will also see an increase in terminal 3's capacity by 2.0 MPPA resulting to 24.0 MPPA. Improvements and upgrades will include the development of airside facilities and upgrading works for general utilities; a car park area, passenger connection, and miscellaneous facilities corresponding to the increased capacity.
According to the DOTr, the rehabilitation project also aims to broaden the NAIA’s role as a key economic and tourism driver for Manila and the whole Philippines; deliver capital infrastructure investment to improve the airport’s efficiency and increase its capacity to meet the growing passenger demand from the Philippines and the Asia Pacific Region; deliver best-in-class passenger experience as a capital city airport, which is demanded by increasingly sophisticated travelers; and, create a positive first and last impression for Filipinos and visitors.


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An existing 40,000 square foot warehouse was converted to a full-scale ice skating and training facility. This involved the demolition of 3,000 square feet of first and second-floor office spaces & stairs. New HVAC systems, rubber floors, shower & locker rooms, party rooms, and skating gym & practice area were installed.
The roof was temporarily shored for the removal of existing columns to accommodate the NHL-sized ice rink. Four new 22,000 pound beams to span the ice rink and eliminate the need for columns were installed.
The entrance of the building was extended by 10 feet to expand the lobby and ticketing areas. New ADA ramps, ADA parking, retaining walls, storefront, and automatic doors were installed at the exterior of the facility.


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A: the sewage treatment fee is because the used water needs to be treated to meet the target before it can be discharged. The basic water fee is the water resource fee for personal use, and the sewage treatment fee is the fee charged by the urban centralized sewage treatment facilities for providing sewage treatment services to the polluters in accordance with the regulations. These two charges are nationally recognized and determined by local government departments after holding a hearing. The sewage treatment fee is determined according to the principle of compensating the operation and maintenance costs of the sewage pipe network and sewage treatment facilities and making reasonable profits. The taxes levied on sewage treatment fees are income from engaging in qualified environmental protection projects. From the tax year in which the first production and operation income of the project is obtained, the enterprise income tax will be exempted from the first to the third year, and the enterprise income tax will be reduced by half from the fourth to the sixth year. The sewage treatment fee collector and the payer are in a contractual or entrusted relationship. Generally, the sewage treatment fee is included in the water fee.
According to different provincial and municipal charges, the composition of water charges is different. Water charges include basic water charges, urban surcharges, water resources fees, sewage treatment fees, South-to-North water transfer fund, water plant construction fees, and provincial special fees.
Types of sewage treatment fees and definitions of waste disposal fees
At present, there are three types of sewage treatment fees in China. One is the sewage treatment fee charged by waterworks (companies) entrusted by governments at all levels and competent departments along with the water fee. The first is the sewage treatment fee charged by some enterprises and individuals for centralized treatment of production or domestic sewage.
The third is that the government entrusts an enterprise or an enterprise to sign an agreement with the government to specialize in the treatment of production and domestic sewage, and then the government allocates sewage treatment fees to enterprises from the financial perspective, and the sewage treatment fees allocated by the government to enterprises constitute the main source of income of enterprises. According to the current tax policies of this country, the tax policies applicable to the three sewage treatment fees are different.


To Develop Civil Engineering professionals competent to face the global challenges in a progressive environment conducive to learn technical knowledge, skills blended with ethics and values, to serve the society and to better it for a happy and comfortable living.
M1: To provide a competitive learning environment, through a need based curriculum designed in collaboration with industry, conducive for high quality education emphasising on transfer of knowledge and skill development essential for the profession and the society as well.
M2: To nurture higher order leadership qualities and ethics and values in students to enable them to be leaders in their chosen professions while maintaining the highest level of ethics.
M3: To encourage the spirit of inquisition to promote innovation and entrepreneurship strengthened with life skills to sustain the stress.
M4: To foster effective interactions and networking with all the stake holders so as to work towards the growth and sustainability of the society and environment.
Material Testing LAB
Laboratory for Material Testing is a departmental testing facility with sophisticated technology which facilitates to assess the performance of wide range of civil engineering materials. It serves as one of the platforms in the department for industrial consultancy. The facility typically evaluates tensile capacity, compressive strength, shear capacity, elastic properties, etc., of the materials. All the instruments and devices are regular calibrated to ensure quality of the test results.
Hydraulics Laboratory is well equipped with flow measuring devices in pipes and flow measurements in open channels. Facilities are available for calibration of flow measuring devices as well as pressure testing of pipes and pumps. The various equipment available in the lab are, Venturimeter, Orifice meters , Notch plates , Pipe friction apparatus Mouth pieces Orifice plates Centrifugal pump Submersible pump Jet pump Reciprocating pump Pelton wheel turbine Francis turbine Kaplan turbine


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Lead in Drinking Water Information
Test Your Water for Lead: While Rend Lake Intercity Water System does not test for lead ourselves, there are facilities that do in the area. Carbondale Central Lab is a state-certified test facility for lead. They can be reached at (618) 457-3240 ext. 4.
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The Anoka Station Plan outlines the preferred vision for development and redevelopment surrounding the NorthStar commuter rail station in Anoka. This document represents the culmination of a number of previous planning and market research efforts undertaken by the City since the inception of the transit line in 2000. This Plan provides an overview of the previous planning efforts, recaps of the vision and guiding principles already established for the district, and articulates the look and feel of the development. The intent is to assist policy makers and City staff to guide future development and help recruit the desired uses to the district. The Anoka Station Plan prescribes the development form and urban design character the City of Anoka envisions for Anoka Station over the next twenty years.
In 2011, the Anoka City Council submitted a Livable Communities Transit Oriented Development grant application to the Metropolitan Council for financial assistance for the redevelopment planning study. The city was awarded the grant in the spring of 2012, allowing the City to proceed with the redevelopment plan efforts.


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Phase two began in November 2012 and included all work west of the convention center, corner sections requiring fabrication of curved track elements, and additional work on Broadway and the Warren underpass. 2012 under a separate contract. Named for former Tucson city manager Luis G. Gutierrez, the bridge extends Cushing Street from the I-10 frontage road to Avenida del Convento, providing a link between the Tucson Convention Center and the Mercado District.
Maintenance Facility, an eight million-dollar depot centered on the system route at 5th Avenue and 8th Street, began in May 2012. A Tucson Sun Link streetcar at the 3rd and University station. 200s, using up to six cars at once. The streetcar has a maximum speed of 43. 200 is equipped with upgraded air-conditioning. 26 million order with United for seven cars in June 2010.


As many of you already know the Osborne Bridge is approximately halfway in to a rehabilitation project. The plans illustrate wider sidewalks, three Southbound lanes, two Northbound lanes, and bike lanes going both directions. When complete the City boasts that:
A team of artists was hired to work side-by-side with the engineers and landscape architects on the design team to provide a bridge that truly fits with the two very distinct neighbourhoods on the north and south side of the Assiniboine River. Special handrails with accent lighting together with a patterned sidewalk on the bridge will celebrate local neighbourhood history, locations, events, and other local heritage elements.
The plans do not however make mention of how the new design will accommodate cyclists, other than the included illustration of painted on bicycle lanes.
Personally I'm skeptical that the new design will make travel across the bridge any safer for cyclists. Painted on bike lanes can easily be ignored, and do not offer any real protection from motorists, particularly when we already have diamond lanes for buses and cyclists that are often abused by impatient motorists who are unwilling to wait in rush hour traffic.
I would have liked to see dedicated bike lanes, preferably on the same side of the barrier as the sidewalks to create a real division between faster traffic.
It seems to me as though Winnipeg squandered an opportunity to present a new generation of bike lanes and set the standard for other areas. As it stands there is a lack of consistency in bike lane design across the City. Even in the Downtown core there are multiple bike lanes. Assiniboine Ave. has it's dedicated bike path, Fort and Garry St. have painted bike lanes, and Portage / Broadway have no accommodations for cyclists at all.
Cities designed to be relevant in the future must start designing infrastructure with equal consideration for all types of traffic and stop treating pedestrians and cyclists as an afterthought.


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The Sunoco project in Novi, MI, was a total raze and rebuild. The property is located in a floodplain and required special use designation, along with other variances from the City of Novi and FEMA. The small .69 acre site presented a challenge due to obvious limited working area.
The Mobil project in South Lyon, MI, consisted of a 3-D Illuminated Fascia System on 198 l.f. (three sides), Two (2) Mobil logo sign boxes, Freight, Erection, Electrical to hook up two (2) sign boxes and illuminated fascia.
The Amtrak project in Washington, DC entailed the placement of five (5) 30,000 gallon steel double wall diesel above ground storage tanks on a single concrete pad, connecting the tanks to each other and the fuel annex, and a computerized delivery fill system.
This project, located in Brighton, MI, consisted of the demolition, excavation, and disposal of two (2) 10,000 gallon and one (1) 8,000 gallon underground storage tank and associated piping, and installation of new tanks and associated piping/electrical.
The project for the United States Coast Guard in St. Joseph, MI, consisted of the removal of two (550 gallon) fuel tanks, implementation of temporary fuel storage, and installation of two new (2,000 gallon diesel and 550 gallon gasoline) double walled fuel storage tanks.
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We understand that clam garden walls are built at the lowest low tide mark to maximize the size of the clam garden terrace. However, several processes influence how tall the wall ends up being. For instance, newly constructed walls will often be short (1-2 courses of rock high) and only reach their full height after generations of people placing rocks on the wall. On Quadra Island, we interpret single row rock alignments located at the current low-low tide zone to be unfinished walls built during the relatively recent upheaval and unrest associated with the post-colonial period. In some instances, very old walls are short because people have used rocks from the older walls to construct newer ones.
In general, however, we can use the fact that rock walls increase in height and breadth over time as a way to determine when they were last used. That is, given that over time walls are generally built to maximize butter and littleneck clam habitat, Indigenous cultivators generally did not construct the finished wall to be above the zone where these clams thrive.
4000-year-old clam garden at a 1.0 m tide 4000 years ago showing the zone in which butter clams (yellow) and littleneck clams (green) could be harvested (A). Today, as a result of dropping sea levels, this same garden sits well above the zone in which clams grow (B). The height of the terrace wall above chart datum is a relative indicator of its antiquity. Diagram created by Dana Lepofsky
We use the fact that the top of garden walls will be a certain elevation relative to the then-current low-low tide (“tidal height”) to figure out wall age. That is, in areas where ancient sea level curves are known, current wall height can be used as a proxy measure for age. In areas where ancient sea level was dropping for the last 4000 years, if we find a wall and terrace that is above the current productive zone of clams, we know that that wall is old. In areas of rising sea level, those oldest walls will be below water.
Keith Holmes (Hakai Institute) setting up targets on Quadra Island to collect high precision elevation data with drones to determine clam garden wall heights. While wall tidal height can be measured on the ground, the process is time-consuming and limited by the tides. Using this method, we determined the tidal height and age of over 800 segments of clam garden walls, ranging in age from 4000 years ago to quite recent.


We are proud to introduce the winning concept for the Netherlands pavilion at Expo 2025, Osaka. The Netherlands Pavilion is designed by a consortium composed of the architectural bureau RAU, the experience design studio Tellart, the engineering consultancy firm DGMR and the Osaka-based construction company Asanuma.
As a message of hope for a resilient future, the design of the Netherlands Pavilion features an anthropogenic ('man-made') sun. It symbolises the rising sun - a future empowered by collaboration and energy that is clean, unlimited, and accessible for all: a new dawn.
At the heart of the Pavilion, the Netherlands will present technologies that can harness the infinite power contained in water. Technologies that might even go a long way towards ending our dependence on fossil fuel. A transition towards clean and renewable energy.
The Netherlands Pavilion is unique in that it is based on a fully circular concept and features an anthropogenic sun. Individuals and representatives of businesses, governments and knowledge institutions who visit the pavilion will discover new technologies that can harness the power of water, making renewable energy more accessible to everyone. The Netherlands Pavilion presents the innovative solutions that the Netherlands has to offer for tackling global challenges linked to the energy transition.
The Netherlands pavilion is completely circular. It will be built according to all levels of circularity, but also as a material depot. Every element necessary for the realisation of the building is identified, registered and documented in Madaster. The starting point is that all materials become available again, making the Pavilion a depot and a material bank.
‘Making clean, renewable energy accessible to everyone is the key to a sustainable society and a sustainable economy. ‘The Russian war in Ukraine has put energy security higher on many countries’ agendas. I’m proud of the Dutch design, which showcases the innovative solutions that the Netherlands has to offer and introduces visitors to the possibilities of a zero-emission future driven by circularity.’
Liesje Schreinemacher, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation
Members of Consortium A New Dawn (AND)
The pavilion was designed by architecture firm RAU, engineering consultancy DGMR, experience design studio Tellart and Japanese construction company Asanuma. These parties have extensive experience in circular design and construction and specialise in solutions for safe, sustainable and healthy living environments.


With so much development and construction going on in and around the city, and a seemingly lack of city planning, flooding around M’Lop Tapang’s Education Center is becoming more frequent and more severe during times of heavy rain.
Fueled by massive Chinese investments in hotels and casinos the city is changing quickly. The construction boom has caused land prices to skyrocket. More and more, once open spaces and small rice fields around the area are being filled in to make way for more building projects. This reduction in natural drainage pathways dramatically adding to the flooding problems in the rainy season.
The flooding around M’Lop Tapang’s Education Center has never been as bad in the past as it is now. We have prepared as much as possible with installing flood walls and sand bags, but sadly even these efforts are not enough to prevent damage occurring when the rain in relentless.


Sustainable and cyclical water management is a critical challenge for the water supply and wastewater sector, given its important role in determining the economic value of water. Therefore, there is an urgent need to further explore business opportunities in this sector to maximise water potential. In this case, an important development sector is the addition of digitalisation operations in water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants, as well as the replacement of industrial devices with more energy efficient options based on sustainable solutions.
The aim of the work was to investigate a control system for the biological stage of wastewater treatment using a control information system.
The technological prerequisites for building future forecasts of wastewater quality after treatment at treatment plants depending on measurements of pH, ORP, conductivity, temperature, and other parameters were developed, as well as the inclusion of the created software in the case of modernisation (reconstruction) of treatment plants.
The realisation of a mathematical model of a simple process of population growth of monoculture with two factors that affect population growth (nutrient concentration and concentration of monoculture production concentration) was presented. To synthesise the mathematical model, we introduced a ‘factor function’ reflecting the influence of a certain factor on a certain species of microorganisms. The differential equation of the dynamics of the number of i-th species of microorganisms in the activated sludge was described.
The applied system of automated monitoring of wastewater parameters with expert assessment of activated sludge with a unified mathematical model of approaches allows the implementation of a comprehensive decision support system in the WWTP. The limitation of use is determined by the number of measuring instruments capable of measuring wastewater quality indicators in real time. However, this requires the construction of mathematical models that would take into account the cause–effect relations that operate under conditions of incomplete technological information and the potential presence of emergencies due to natural disasters and military activities.
Alekseevsky, D.; Chernysh, Y.; Shtepa, V.; Chubur, V.; Stejskalová, L.; Balintova, M.; Fukui, M.; Roubík, H. Enhancing Ecological Efficiency in Biological Wastewater Treatment: A Case Study on Quality Control Information System. Water 2023, 15, 3744. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15213744