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Drone Technology: Boosting Efficiency in Agricultural Spraying

CCR Magazine

Traditionally, farmers would use large machines or even do it by hand, which took a lot of time and effort. This not only saves time but also reduces the amount of chemicals used, helping the environment and lowering costs. Cost-Effective Using drones for spraying is cost-effective in the long run.

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Protecting sensitive sites: Noise and vibration rules

Construction Specifier

By Todd Busch Photo dhvstockphoto/courtesy bigstockphoto.com In the United States and Canada, three places are uniquely regulated by government authorities for construction noise and/or vibration. The regulations require studies before construction activity and/or noise and vibration monitoring during construction.

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Building a Durable High-End Horse Facility: Key Tips

CCR Magazine

Topography and Drainage An elevated, well-drained site prevents flooding and excessive mud buildup, reducing structural wear and minimizing health hazards for horses. Grading the land and incorporating French drains or gravel foundations helps maintain a stable, dry environment year-round.

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NI Water launches its Annual Report

Plant & Civil Engineer

Launching its Annual Integrated Report for 2022/23, NI Water has reiterated the necessity of full funding to protect public health, enhance the environment and underpin economic growth. The Director of Finance Regulation and Commercial outlines some key initiatives highlighted in the report. “NI

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Making headway: what to do about tower crane safety?

Practical Law Construction

With the scarcity of land and new residential or office developments literally growing upwards, cranes are an everyday sight in urban areas. For example: In the Battersea crane collapse in 2006 (in which two men were tragically killed), the crane operators used the manual for a different model of crane to the crane in operation.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources 3. BIM: Solving problems proactively and reducing costs 7. Take-off: during planning, controlling and commercialization – with drones 10. The critical side of the boom: rising construction costs 17. Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a) Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis. DEFINITIONS.