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This Executive Insight, published by the National Academy of Construction, focuses on Indirect Field Costs (IFC) but does so in the context of all indirect costs that a construction project may experience. In developing this Executive Insight it became apparent that terminology for similar costs varied across industry segments and even between firms in a given industry segment. Join with over 800 other readers who have had a recent interest in this subject. #Public Private Partnership PRO #Mega-Project Governance Network #Global Infrastructure Finance PPP PFI Project Finance #Homeland Security #Infrastructure Construction Group; Roads, Bridges & More #Marine Construction Professionals #Water & Wastewater International #Petrochemical Engineering & Construction US Network #Global Project Management #Mass Transit #Sector: Construction & Engineering #Nuclear Engineers #Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) #Tunnels & Tunneling #Construction Management #Bridge Design & Construction #Trends in Portfolio Management #Global Program Manager (GPM) #Corporate Governance Institute #Project Sponsors #American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) #National Academy of Construction #Strategic Program Management

Influence of Stakeholder Identities on Unfairness Perception of Local Residents toward Public Facilities: Neurocognition Evidence from the Case of Waste-to-Energy Projects in China | Journal of Management in Engineering | Vol 40, No 5 https://lnkd.in/eDgypUnz

This article summarizes that the professional, scientific, and technical services industry relies heavily on precise measurements and accurate data to ensure the quality and integrity of projects across diverse sectors such as engineering, research, consulting, and legal services. https://lnkd.in/eF8gRKDS

Due to multiple requests - I've compiled several papers discussing various aspects of S-II, Resilience Engineering (RE), HOP, HRO and similar. It’s not systematic (there’s hundreds of studies in this area) – I've focused more on applied/operational papers that may interest practitioners. Nor is it quality assessed, and I haven’t added much from the systems thinking/systems safety & HF/E areas yet. You’ll find research under different themes: ·        Systematic reviews ·        Operational studies ·        Learning activities / tools ·        Investigations ·        Blame ·        WAD/WAI and explorations of everyday work ·        Rules ·        KPIs ·        Resilient skills & scenarios ·        Critical perspectives & commentaries ·        And more Check back occasionally as I plan to add to the list. Let me know if I’ve missed any bangers. Special call out to Lund Uni, as there are several student theses in this collection. https://lnkd.in/gupcG9kT

Market introduction of wave energy converters (WECs) demands a rigorous evaluation of failure consequence risks. In our latest publication featured in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, we present an innovative methodology for objectively assessing these risks. Our comprehensive study spans three distinct sites, encompassing both point absorber (PA) and oscillating water column (OWC) WECs. By analyzing 39 failure modes for PA and 30 for OWC, we illuminate their relative contributions. This research provides insights to prioritize cost-effective failure mitigation strategies during the operational phase of WECs. IMPACT: Next-generation testing approach for Wave Energy Converters University College Cork; ; SINTEF Ocean; SINTEF Energy Research; VGA srl; Yavin Four Consultants

We are now accepting abstracts for our 2024 Fall Conference. The conference will be held November 6-8, 2024 with exhibition days on the 6th and 7th at the Embassy Suites in South Orlando/Lake Buena Vista, FL. NEW - we will be holding sessions for data users/consumers as well and offering engineering CEUs. We are still offering CEUs for water/wastewater operators too! Please submit your 150 words (or less) abstract (in Word format) to secretary@fsea.net by Friday July 12. Abstracts are being accepted for laboratory, field, and data topics. Please note this is not a sales presentation and should be geared towards technology/methodology. We are accepting abstracts for both 1/2-day workshops and 45-minute technical presentations. Please make sure you specify in your abstract what length of presentation you are submitting for. #orlandoconference #fieldsampling #continuingeducation #abstractsubmission #environmentallab #environmentalengineer

Flexibility is key in the life sciences sector, with companies needing adaptable spaces to accommodate fast-paced scientific advancements. Discover how property and construction professionals are meeting these demands with innovative solutions on The SectorScope. Explore the latest insights: https://ow.ly/plIO50SiI6f

Prof. Bryan Adey's Chair of Infrastructure Management congratulates PhD student David Zani on the publication of the article “An approach to support reference class forecasting when adequate project data are unavailable” in the journal Results in Engineering. In this article, David Zani presents an approach to increase the ability to use Reference Class Forecasting (RCF) in managing cost overruns in large infrastructure projects. The proposed approach addresses the situation where it would be nice to use RCF but adequate reference classes are unavailable. In these situation it can be used to develop a reference class through the use of empirical weights and previously unsuitable reference data. This approach is demonstrated through a number of examples. The paper is from David Zani's doctoral thesis. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gKqR8VnT

Another piece of the puzzle in our research on breaching of rockfill dams was just published in the ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. This paper focuses on how the various parametric models for breach development fare against our various model tests in the lab. As you can imagine the results are varied, the conclusions you could draw varies from "this is still OK" to "oh my we really should stop doing this". Great thanks to my co-authors Dr. Theo Dezert and Professor Fjóla Guðrún Sigtryggsdóttir.

Advanced Materials in the North of England Metro Dynamics has been commissioned by STFC to explore mechanisms that could support the Advanced Materials ecosystem in the North of England. Advanced Materials or 'Materials Innovation' refers to activities covering the process of discovery, development, and exploitation of new materials or the application of existing materials to new processes The purpose of this survey is to understand the current landscape in the North including, how the sector is viewed, opportunities, challenges, and what approaches to supporting the ecosystem would be of benefit. If you or organisations in your network would benefit from replying to this survey, please use/share the following link https://lnkd.in/eqt-x3jV