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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years as it grows and builds new businesses, apartment complexes, and more. Despite the recent growth, some of the citys underground infrastructure is not so new. In fact, the storm drain system is about 100 years old.

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Best Practices for Financial Management in Construction Projects

Building Radar

Implementing key strategies for maintaining financial control in construction projects ensures that projects stay on track financially. Being informed about the biggest infrastructure project in Australia for 2024 provides insights into industry trends. It involves careful planning, monitoring, and controlling of financial resources.

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Bentley Systems: Open Data Ecosystems to Advance Infrastructure Engineering

Civil + Structural Engineer

Cumins explained that infrastructure sectors can no longer afford to work in silos, with data locked away in proprietary systems. Enhancing geospatial capabilities The value of open data ecosystems is demonstrated through Bentley’s partnership with Google , announced at the Year in Infrastructure.

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The Evolution of Bridge Construction: Safer, Faster, Smarter

Civil + Structural Engineer

trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is aimed at repairing 65,000 miles of roads and 1,500 bridges. With a more optimized process, quality control, and automation, components can be produced faster than other systems on a construction site. Some are approaching the end of their anticipated lifespan. What’s Next?

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A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building

The Pro Builder

Off-site or industrialized construction methods potentially offer multiple advantages beyond a quieter jobsite and provide a path to build single-family homes much faster with a good framing crew. The bulk of the cost savings from Agorus’ method come from fewer days to build and the cost of labor required.

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What Is a Mass Wall in Construction?

Building Radar

When it comes to building design, the concept of mass walls plays a crucial role in providing structural integrity, energy efficiency, and moisture control. By identifying project specifications early, construction teams can optimize their use of high-performance building materials early project identification.

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Geoquest Australia: Comprehensive solutions for civil construction

Roads Online

For more than 50 years, the company has been a trusted partner in Australia and New Zealand, providing solutions that form the foundation of essential road, rail and mining infrastructure, among othersectors. The team also design and supply structures to resist industrial risks.