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WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. The warranty provides reimbursement in the unlikely event of water damage in a WINT-protected site.

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The Full Scale House 3D Printed by Robotic Arms Completes in Muscatine 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Slashing Costs by Tens of Thousands, RIC Technology Revolutionizes 3D Construction Muscatine, Iowa – The second 3D-printed house in Muscatine has completed construction by the leading 3D construction company Alquist 3D, powered by RIC Technology’s cutting-edge robotic arm based 3D printing system.

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Digital Transformation Journeys: The What, Why, and How

Civil + Structural Engineer

Digital solutions and integrated systems eliminate repetitive data entry. IMAGINiT recently worked with Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) to improve turnaround times for quotes and projects. IMAGINiT and ADS developed a set of web and desktop tools that automate the design process for creating drainage system layouts and models.

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The Role of Accurate Planning in Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

Without proper planning, even the best-designed commercial construction projects can face delays, cost overruns, or legal issues. With a competitive landscape and unique local challenges, precise planning becomes critical. With a competitive landscape and unique local challenges, precise planning becomes critical.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. Additionally, the environmental impact is lessened due to minimal shipping and packing materials delivered to the site and enhanced energy efficiency in the final construction.

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When Speed Counts: EPCM Delivery for Industrial and Manufacturing Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

This is especially true when the project is still evolving in terms of scope or identifying long lead items, but, regardless, the planned start of production is the project’s primary driver. A rigorous quality control approach executed as planned is necessary to mitigate this risk. Hill International, Inc.

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Bentley Systems Acquires 3D Geospatial Company Cesium

Civil + Structural Engineer

Combination of Cesium plus iTwin offers developers the most comprehensive digital platform for the built and natural environment EXTON, PA — Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced it has acquired 3D geospatial company Cesium.