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Going Driverless: an Update on the Cairo Monorail System

Civil + Structural Engineer

Additionally, more than 43 trains have already been delivered and are awaiting final assembly and commissioning. To overcome these logistical challenges, Hill International’s team relied on a process of inspection and coordination between project teams and shareholders.

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Industrial Constructors/Managers, Inc. facilitates improvements to aerospace test facility thanks to ‘on the go’ construction and welding

Civil + Structural Engineer

Reaction Engines called on ICM to handle construction, assembly, welding, and inspection of the new system, which was designed by the Reaction Engines team. But that’s exactly what Colorado-based contractor, Industrial Constructors/Managers, Inc.

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When Speed Counts: EPCM Delivery for Industrial and Manufacturing Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. This is a major departure from traditional design-bid-build delivery where the team only sees lump sum costs with various contingencies and, of course, large margins.

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SMACNA’s Latest Standards Manual

CCR Magazine

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), the leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry,published the fourth edition of its HVAC Duct Systems Inspection Guide , which is available digitally and in print. SMACNA has national offices in Chantilly, Va.,

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Creative Composites Group’s FRP Composite Panels Solve Weight Problem For Historic Northampton Street Bridge Rehab Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

This spring, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission will complete a two-year rehabilitation project for Northampton Street Bridge. A 2018 inspection revealed the need for overhaul with goals to extend the life of the 125-year-old “free bridge” and reduce maintenance.

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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

How to Increase Building Performance and Meet LEED Requirements. The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. . Why is Project Commissioning Important? In construction, commissioning is the process of evaluating a building to be ready for service.

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Navigating the UK’s 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know

UK Construction Blog

The post Navigating the UKs 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating.