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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Moffatt & Nichol Start Date : 6 January 2020 Completion Date : 28 April 2023 Background : Port Freeport, sixty miles from downtown Houston, is one of the fastest-growing ports in Texas and is undertaking expansion to handle an increased flow of goods.

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The Importance of Capital Project Document Management

Roads Online

Material supplied by InEight Anyone undertaking a role that involves the management of a business’ documents and records — and more holistically, data and information — is taking on more than might first be assumed. Because organisations need to handle their paperwork properly.

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Oak Frame Kitchen Extension: Enhancing Your Home with Timeless Elegance

UK Construction Blog

The use of oak, a timeless and traditional material, introduces a sense of history and warmth, blending well with both modern and classic design schemes. The choice of material plays a pivotal role in both the aesthetics and the longevity of the extension. Space Optimisation Optimising space within an oak frame extension is paramount.

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Historically, construction has been behind the curve in adopting technology. This ultimately results in fewer errors, reduced material waste, significant cost savings, and the avoidance of scheduling delays. AI has and will continue to help augment staffing shortages while increasing accuracy and improving time-to-delivery.

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BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013

Building Information Management

Four (4) areas considered as components of life-cycle assessment (LCA): 1) Materials Manufacturing: Removal of raw materials from earth, transportation of materials to the manufacturing locations, manufacture of finished or intermediate materials, building product fabrication, and packaging and distribution of building products.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

The food processing industry works to convert raw materials, such as grains, dairy products and meats, to processed food. The time it would take to cook a meal consisting only of raw materials would be much too long for the busy lives of most Americans. This aids in long-distance transportation as well as long-time storage.

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Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway: Improving Transportation and Connectivity in Pennsylvania

Construction Daily News

Historical Context The idea for the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway originated years ago to address the increasing traffic demands in the area. Each bridge will be designed to handle increased traffic volumes, providing better connectivity across the area. Community input can help shape planning to preserve valuable resources.