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Trimble Monitoring Software Expands Sensor Support to Deliver Broader Rail and Structural Deformation Analytics for Survey, Monitoring and Construction Professionals

Civil + Structural Engineer

These enhancements provide survey engineering firms, monitoring service providers and construction contractors with an even more comprehensive view of infrastructure risk for better informed decision making, and increased control and security. Event-based monitoring of ground-motion Version 6.5

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A new risk landscape is reshaping owner-contractor relationships

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Steve Smith , EVP of Infrastructure at Graham Construction and Catie Williams, VP of Product Development at InEight A volatile risk climate worsened by ongoing reverberations from COVID-19, geopolitical conflict, and severe weather events is reshaping the traditional relationship between owners and contractors. Construction 4.0

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Construction Risk Management: How to Reduce Top Construction Risks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

How to Manage Risk in Your Construction Project. According to The Construction Industry Institute , there are about 107 construction risks you should consider when managing a project. Regardless, a solid risk management strategy is critical to the security of your company and project.

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Coastal restoration project gives threatened coastal plant another chance

Civil + Structural Engineer

He was monitoring the federally threatened bird – the Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ), one of several environmental conservation measures performed by the agency on all coastal restoration projects to ensure wildlife is not harmed. While doing this he spotted what looked like spinach sprouting out of the sand by his foot.

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5 lessons in water mitigation for mass timber projects

BDC Network

Dean Lewis, Graham Finch, and David Simkins Contractors Mass Timber Moisture Protection Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

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Antarctic runway is upgraded to support UK hub for polar science

Civil + Structural Engineer

This is a result of collaborative planning between the AIMP partnership and BAS’ Operations teams to manage the associated impact and enable its successful delivery within the planned timescales. Through the increased drainage, the new surface will reduce the risk of floods and ice build-up.

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As-Built Documentation: A Deep Dive into the Digital Transformation of Construction

iField Smart

The Challenges of Traditional As-Built Documentation: The traditional approach to creating and managing as-built drawings is fraught with difficulties, often resulting in delays, budget overruns, and potential safety hazards. The painstaking manual revision of drawings further exacerbates the risk of inaccuracies.