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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

My wife going to work for a day should not have been a grave mistake,’’ her husband, Towanda Grant-Cunningham, told WBAL-TV when the family filed a lawsuit in 2021. “I Workers need to be adequately prepared to work longer hours under challenging conditions to fix a broken main or leaking sewage or address flooding in the utility building.”

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Key Bridge Reconstruction: Engineers Look to AI, Machine Learning to Accelerate Rebuild Timeline

Civil + Structural Engineer

As recovery efforts continue amidst heaps of debris, engineering experts estimate that a complete rebuild adhering to stringent safety standards could take a staggering 10-15 years using existing methodologies and design approaches. All while ensuring that projects adhere to both local and national standards and regulations.

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Key Bridge Reconstruction: Engineers Look to AI, Machine Learning to Accelerate Rebuild Timeline

Civil + Structural Engineer

As recovery efforts continue amidst heaps of debris, engineering experts estimate that a complete rebuild adhering to stringent safety standards could take a staggering 10-15 years using existing methodologies and design approaches. All while ensuring that projects adhere to both local and national standards and regulations.

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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment.

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The Use Drones and UAVs in Construction

Construction Marketing

The use of drones and UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) has been a somewhat controversial topic. Many believe that the use of these unmanned small aircraft will lead to decreased personal privacy and could lead to many safety concerns. These small aircraft have many uses on the job site.

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4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects

BDC Network

Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend time in nature, we instinctively feel its value. There’s more focus than ever on the environmental impact of construction projects.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. You can find land on commercial real estate marketplaces. For example, if you want to develop a piece of commercial land in Dallas , you can view multiple properties online. You must secure financing for the project.