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Making the Grade: Why Lightweight Aggregates may be the Key to Improved Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the latest edition, the nation scored a C- on the overall assessment, indicating that while overall these systems are in fair condition, they exhibit deficiencies and increasing vulnerabilities. One way to bolster the overall resilience of a roadway is to assess the stability and quality of soil beneath it.

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Hazardous Waste Management: How Environmental Consulting Can Help

Construction Marketing

Proper waste disposal plays an integral role in human health and environmental conservation. This is where environmental consulting comes into the picture. By collaborating with experts in the field, corporations and businesses can significantly reduce their adverse environmental impact.

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Inside Out: Building Resilient Infrastructure to Safeguard Against Natural Disasters  

Civil + Structural Engineer

With their exceptional strength, ability to withstand substantial forces, inherent fire resistance, and corrosion-resistant options, HSS offer reliable protection for structures required to endure and recover from the impacts of natural disasters involving wind, flooding, fire, and seismic activity. Approximately 1.5

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Shifting Toward Sustainability: the Construction Industry  

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Luke Carothers As environmental and climate change concerns continue to grow, there is also a growing recognition of the impact that industries like construction have had on environmental issues. However, as the construction industry works to adopt sustainable practices, the process is not without its challenges.

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Leveraging Big Data for Predictive Analysis in Construction Management

PN - Project Management

Tracking workforce productivity , material usage, machinery performance, and environmental conditions produces a constant data stream. By analyzing past accident reports, environmental conditions, and real-time sensor data, predictive tools can pinpoint high-risk areas or activities.

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Teretek: Revolutionising road repairs

Roads Online

In this article, we talked to Laurie Andrews, the Regional Business Development Manager (NSW/ACT) for Mainmark, who has 30 years of experience as a Civil Engineer, about using Teretek, exploring its key features, benefits, and real-world applications. “There is no degradation of the mixture once it has been injected and cured.

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Sripath: Leading the charge for sustainability

Roads Online

This is not only limited to the use of the final product, but also the use of environmentally friendly methods during production. One example of the company’s innovation is NuMIXER, an environmentally sustainable blend of bio-based oils. Each EPD aims to explore the life cycle of any given product.