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The upper Midwest, and specifically my hometown communities in SW Minnesota and SE South Dakota, have seen record-setting rainfall in recent weeks. Since these weather events and the needed resiliency measures are becoming more commonplace, designers and constructors need to change how they safeguard sites. Properly managing runoff and adhering to erosion and sediment control measures not only protects the environment but also prevents harm to construction projects. Learn about preventing erosion and sediment issues and maintaining sustainable and compliant construction sites. https://hubs.li/Q02D26pp0 #Water #ErosionControl #SedimentControl

Our latest white paper, "Tornado-Resilient Construction with ICF", is now available for download. This guide explores why traditional wood framing fails to offer adequate protection against extreme weather events and how Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) can deliver unmatched resilience. In this white paper, you’ll discover: 👉 The risks of using conventional wood materials in tornado-prone areas 👉 How ICF walls withstand EF-5 level wind speeds 👉 Benefits of ICF’s multi-hazard resilience, including protection against floods and fires Follow the link below to download the white paper today and learn how to build safer, more resilient homes: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-FHBXnf #Alleguard #AlleguardFoam #BuildWithAlleguard #BuildWithEPS #ResilientConstruction #TornadoSafety #ICF #InsulatedConcreteForms

Today is World Environment Day! Interstate Engineering is raising awareness for the protection of the environment with our Wetland services. What is a wetland you might ask? Wetlands in general are very specific habitat areas that host numerous benefits like rare species habitat, recreation, water quality, groundwater recharge and discharge, economic value, flood control, and erosion control. It’s estimated that Minnesota has lost 50% of our historical wetlands. How does Interstate Engineering help with Wetlands? One thing we do at Interstate Engineering is help clients that want to restore the wetlands on their property and specialize in locating and delineating wetlands in fields and offices. We help clients work through permitting and mitigation processes. We design our projects with the wetland areas in mind while doing our best to minimize impacts. In places where we cannot build without impacting wetlands we mitigate and include the replacement (mitigation) in our designs so there is no net loss of wetland area. https://lnkd.in/gBa9M5sD

High-rise façade fires in Spain, Russia, and elsewhere highlight the safety risks posed by these complex structures and the potentially devastating implications for global urban citizens. Learn how stakeholders across the project lifecycle, from materials manufacturers, construction companies, and building owners to project investors and insurers can seek deeper knowledge of historical standards and advanced modeling and analytical tools to help reduce the incidence and propagation of fast-spreading building fires: https://hubs.li/Q02JTlmJ0 Serdar Selamet, Ph.D, Joel Sipe #Exponent #IndustryAnalysis #Construction #ConstructionIndustry #HighRise #Fire #Disputes #RiskAssessment

Stream restoration work will begin this week at Rocky Branch Park in east Fayetteville on a tributary of Flynn Creek. The extent of the work will begin at the stream crossing, located at N. Brookbury Crossing, and extend approximately 700 feet to the eastern edge of the park boundary. The restoration of the stream channel is necessary to protect the parkland, as well as adjacent landowners’ properties, from damage associated with continued streambank erosion. Also, restoration will prevent sediment loading within the Illinois River watershed Learn more: https://cvcpl.us/DJjQ5sb

Rocky cliff demolition is a critical safety measure in areas prone to rockfalls, landslides, or structural instability. By removing unstable sections or reshaping cliffs, we mitigate risks to people, property, and infrastructure. Key scenarios include: ✔️ Rockfall Prevention: Protecting roads, railways, and hiking trails from loose rocks. ✔️ Landslide Mitigation: Stabilizing cliffs above residential or construction areas. ✔️ Coastal Erosion Control: Addressing unstable coastal cliffs near highways or homes. ✔️ Post-Earthquake Stabilization: Removing precarious overhangs after seismic activity. Safety-focused demolition ensures long-term stability, minimizes hazards, and protects communities. Proactive measures save lives and preserve infrastructure. #SafetyFirst #Engineering #RockStability #Infrastructure

We only have a couple of places left for our next CPD with Stephen Desmond in Royal Tunbridge Wells on the 24th September 2024 😀 Less than 2 weeks to go ! Pre-Contract Searches: Tricky Replies, How to Respond to Them, and Material Information Guidance. Issues covered will include: Planning permission Listed building consent Conservation area consent Certificate of lawfulness Heritage partnership agreement Listed building consent order Local listed building consent order Building regulation completion certificate Highways maintainable at public expense Adoption agreements Costs of making up road payable by frontagers Public rights of way shown on a definitive map or revised definitive map? Stopping up or diversion of public right of way Enforcement notice Breach of condition notice Direction restricting permitted development Tree preservation order Section 106 agreements and CIL Contaminated Land Drainage and sewerage issues Sustainable urban drainage systems Flood risks Coal mining Booking link in the comments below. #CPD #Neighbours #Conveyancing

Climate Zone 2 mostly hugs the central eastern coastline of Australia and spans from Airlie Beach (QLD) to Point Plomer (NSW), marked by hot summers, mild winters, and moderate to high rainfall. With the rise of lightweight construction, this zone’s milder climate might seem to simplify condensation management. 💧 However, as we discussed in October, the way we live in our homes can have a significant impact on managing condensation—even in these mild conditions. 🏠 Its important to carefully supervise the detail of installation of condensation control measures and to ensure the right level of insulation is planned for and used. To know more, contact us at 1300 479 097. #Neurock #Insulation #CondensationSolutions #CondensationManagement #InterstitialCondensation #Construction

Our Teston Sluice Refurbishment project has recently received 45/45 in a recent Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) audit. The work we are carrying out on the Teston Sluice Refurbishment project will restore the gate, built in 1974, which is in a state of mechanical and electrical deterioration resulting in a risk of failure to the structure's operation. The project aims to enhance the natural, historic, and built environment and provide safe access all year round to the lock site as well as protect the community from the risk of flooding. The CCS report highlights the site team’s efforts to care for the environment, with a wide range of environmental plans in place and all flood protection plans deliver compliance with VolkerStevin’s net zero corporate commitment for 2030. The site team also has regular briefings on wildlife, endangered species and identification of invasive species. The report also praises the team’s dedication to leave a lasting, positive impact on the community. Throughout the duration of the project, the team has been proactive in engaging with the public, visiting local schools to talk about the career opportunities available in construction, welcoming work experience students to site and undertaking litter picks in the local area. Congratulations to the Teston team!

When looking at developing a resilient and sustainable community, there are many options for your storm systems. The abundant amount of information can seem overwhelming to many people and there are numerous questions that might arise. Rinker Materials is here to assist you on choosing the right pipe for your next project. https://lnkd.in/gdqt_-E4