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Stormy weather in the United Arab Emirates triggered me to share this with my network. Mallory Apartments is an affordable housing complex for low-income families in Fort Meyers, Florida. Offering a Key West coastal vibe, the development is a gated, villa-style community featuring 21 two-story buildings, gym facilities, a pool, a children’s play area, and a dog park. Midway through the construction of the housing complex, developers identified a conflict with the originally designed stormwater structure. The initial proposed remedy would have delayed construction by over six months and cost tens of thousands of dollars. Quattrone & Associates, Inc. suggested rerouting the entire building’s stormwater system with two instead of three connections; however, it needed to be accomplished with the already purchased piping material. Using Bentley's OpenFlows StormCAD, the team was able to reroute the stormwater system with two structures, while re-using all the existing piping. The solution saved the owner and contractor at least $10,000 (USD) and avoided a more than six-month potential construction delay. Victoria Wlochowicz, Kilani Ezzine, debu chakrabarty, Sajan Sadiq #uaefloods #middleeast #bentleysystems #openflows #flooding #water

Much of the land classified as buildable, within the City of Bellingham and its Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), is located in extremely challenging areas to build. Some of the land is in critical areas such as the Padden Creek watershed and steep slope areas, and much of it lacks the necessary capital facilities infrastructure, such as sewer and public utilities. Other areas also require expensive off-site road construction that may never be built as prerequisite conditions for any development. We know we need to be building about 825 homes per year to meet the demand but without a sufficient supply of buildable land where will we build? It’s time to reassess Bellingham’s existing UGAs and reconfigure the City’s urban growth boundaries to introduce new surrounding land that is proven to sustain responsible growth. #UrbanGrowthAreas #LandUsePlanning #ComprehensivePlan #GrowthManagementAct #WashingtonState #HousingCrisis #HousingforBellingham

Not only is it a costly inconvenience to waterproof a foundation after basement improvements or building expansions, but it is a major health concern to allow water issues to remain unaddressed. #health #waterproofing #facilitiesmanagement

Metro Vancouver Breaks Records With Construction Boom #vancouverrealestateagent #bestrealtor #realestateagent #vancouverrealtor #toprealtor #vancouverrealestate #vancouverrealestateforsale #vancouverrealestatemarketing #vancouver #vancouverrealtors

Watch this to make sure you’re considering all the costs of doing a custom build on land! ⚡️ Costs to bring utilities or build on site infrastructure on your property add up quickly! Is electricity or natural gas available at the road? Does the property need a well drilled or septic installed? These costs can quickly enter the six figure range depending on availability and location. 🛣️ How is the road and how is it maintained? Some roads are not maintained in the winter and require private plow service while others are county or city maintained. Access to your property is a key consideration! 🚗 Don’t forget the costs of building a driveway, particularly if the property is in the foothills and is steep! It may require significant grading, rock work, or even retaining walls. A custom build on land can be an amazing option, but always be prepared to weather the budgetary storms that can come with that investment! #custombuild #land #homestead #newbuild

With over 30 years of experience, Westco Construction is an expert in steel-erected buildings that are built to last, making them ideal for Southern Alberta's unique weather conditions! 🌨️ 🌦️ Why choose steel? • Durability: Our steel structures can withstand heavy snow loads, fierce winds, and the fluctuating temperatures that come with Alberta's climate. • Low Maintenance: Unlike other materials, steel doesn’t warp, rot, or crack, reducing upkeep costs. • Energy Efficiency: Insulated steel buildings help keep your energy bills in check, keeping the heat in during the winter and cool air in during the summer. • Fire Resistance: Steel's non-combustible nature adds an extra layer of protection to your investment. For a building that stands strong through every season, trust the experts at Westco Construction! 💪 #Construction #SteelBuildings #SouthernAlberta #WestcoConstruction

🌊 Water Industry News: Contract Agreement with Thames Water 🌊 Barhale has secured a £14.8 million contract with Thames Water to rehabilitate sections of the historic New River, one of London’s oldest water infrastructure assets. What you need to know: 🎯 This vital project will target areas in Hornsey and Waltham Cross to prevent leakage and extend the waterway's lifespan. 💪 They will be using a state-of-the-art Giken sheet piling system to strengthen the northern side of the waterway, minimizing noise and disturbance for the community. 🔎 Their innovative approach includes deploying pontoon barges for equipment access and silt excavation, ensuring they navigate the New River's constrained path efficiently. ⚒ At Waltham Cross, they will install sheet piling along a 1.1km stretch, reaching the impermeable London Clay to prevent water leakage. The gap between new and old piles will be filled with pea gravel for added stability. 🌍 Additionally, they are taking significant measures to protect the local ecology, including the use of a bubble curtain to prevent silt debris dispersal and to discourage fauna from approaching the works. 🤝 Barhale continues its relationship with Thames Water to collaborate on this essential refurbishment project, ensuring the longevity and efficiency of this historic waterway. Work is scheduled to commence in July 2024 with a target completion date of September 2025. #Barhale #ThamesWater #CivilEngineering #Infrastructure #Innovation #Sustainability #NewRiver

New Case Study: EUROFLO® provides fast, efficient drainage option for Springwell Rise, new residential development in Otago Faced with the challenge of stormwater drainage, the developers initially opted for traditional concrete pipes. However, after reassessing the project's needs and considering what met council requirements , they made the switch to EUROFLO® pipes. The result? Quicker installation, enhanced efficiency, and superior performance. 🔍 Discover the full story: Learn how EUROFLO® pipes transformed the stormwater management approach for this new development, delivering exceptional results. Click the link to read the case study and see how EUROFLO® can benefit your next project: https://lnkd.in/gZqwVbZq #StormwaterManagement #CivilEngineering #Infrastructure #EUROFLO #PFGGlobal #ResidentialDevelopment #euroflo #pipes #pipesandfittings #waterflow #watermanagement #stormwater #drainage #drainagesolutions #civilengineering #civilconstruction #civilcontractors #newzealand #culvert #infrastructure #innovation #stormwatermanagement #council

So many things can go wrong on a new construction project. We look for more than double the return on a new build than an existing, income-producing asset. And that probably still isn't enough for all the risks inherent in #newconstruction. The Extra Space Storage we own at 1250 Taylor St NW in DC has two levels of finished space below-grade. The week we excavated, a torrential rainstorm flooded the area and the site became "Lake Taylor." Fortunately, we installed extensive de-watering measures and robust waterproofing. Several years later, we haven't had any more water issues. #selfstorage #constructionindustry #realestatedevelopment

🚧 Bridging Construction Gaps: Check out our Carousel on Gap Analysis in Construction! From dam aging to tunnel collapses, we've got insights on mitigating risks. #ConstructionSafety #InfrastructureIntegrity #ProjectManagement #GapAnalysis #ConstructionRisk #EngineeringExcellence #Dam #Road #Tunnel #Bridge #Building #sustainableconstruction #riskanalysis