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MentorAPM and UNGANCO bring asset management to First Nations

Civil + Structural Engineer

One year after more than $4 million of Australian Government funding was announced, software solutions company MentorAPM and engineering consulting firm UNGANCO have reached the halfway mark of an ambitious asset management plan aimed at building resilience among indigenous communities in Cape York.

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Woolpert Contracted by USGS to Collect Aerial Lidar Data Across Eastern Arkansas for 3DEP

Civil + Structural Engineer

These data will be used to advance statewide priorities, including agriculture, flood-risk management, urban and regional planning, natural resources conservation, and critical mineral assessment. Woolpert Project Manager Megan Blaskovich said that the size and complexity of the area of interest required extensive planning.

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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

As more and more climate disasters happen, water utilities are at the frontlines of addressing these challenges. Photo credit: Jenn Bakker/Breathtakingmomentsphotography.com Solutions, big and small, can help decrease the risk of injury to workers. It’s going to take several more disasters before we start to see significant change.”

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How to Safely Work with Chemicals on a Construction Site

UK Construction Blog

Accidental spillages can also cause irreversible environmental damage, posing future risks to the community. Use Secure Storage The number one thing you have to do to prevent a biohazard risk in your construction site is to properly secure your chemicals. Put your hard hats on.

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Don’t get caught in the dark, make sure your backup power is hurricane ready

CK Power

Is your facility prepared for a natural disaster? May 7 th through the 13 th is Hurricane Preparedness Week. These suggestions are not just for hurricanes, but also for tornadoes and other naturally occurring disasters that have the potential to knock out your prime power source. Long-term preparedness.

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Safety Measures in Marine Projects

CCR Magazine

However, these projects are not without risks, especially given the challenging and often unpredictable nature of marine environments. Here is an overview of some of the measures that can be taken to mitigate safety risks during marine based projects.

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COVID-19 Where Do I Get Help?

DRB Development Solutions

Topics include: Contract Relief Disaster Loan Program Information Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Access to Capital Each of these topics are articles from others. SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance for a small business. Partial Claims, effective March 16, 2020.