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🚧 Exciting news for Canberra…Construction for the next phase of the Light Rail Stage 2A project is set to begin in February 2025. Preparatory work, including earthworks, excavation, and concrete installation, is already underway. This $575.3 million project is a joint initiative between the Australian and ACT governments. The new light rail fleet will be powered by renewable energy, reinforcing the region's commitment to sustainability. Stage 2A is expected to be completed by 2027 and will help create up to 6,000 jobs throughout the project lifecycle. #infrastructure #jobs #canberra https://lnkd.in/g9sqF7wG

#Study proves viability of urban electric construction – with big benefits for society The goal of the Electric Worksite project was for several players across the supply chain to come together to gain an important understanding of the opportunities and needs when putting to work electric equipment in urban applications. The project, which recently presented its final results, has had a clear focus on the system perspective, testing electric machines, energy storage and charging infrastructure in different urban sites to clarify the varied needs across interconnected technical and organizational systems. https://lnkd.in/e2TADNut

In fact all the major UK cites are in the top twenty. Stop haemorraging money… Get the programme strategy right, recover costs associated with delay and disruption, manage the risks. Get in touch - info@wyseadr.com #construction #ADR #civilengineering #arbitration #constructionnews #constructionindustry #constructionlaw #offshore #infrastructure #oilandgas #renewables

Jonathan Monkcom from Mott MacDonald writes for Construction Management magazine about the potential of heat networks, including plans for the UK's largest in Westminster, powered by waste energy from the Houses of Parliament and London Underground. Claire Smith The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) #sustainability #construction #netzero https://lnkd.in/e4yGwkpr

I recently posted about the fact that my team and I are collaborating with University College Dublin and the National Standards Authority of Ireland on work geared at updating Ireland’s wind loading standards.  We’ve just secured funding from the Construct Innovate seed funding call, marking a significant milestone for our project. Why is this so important? This work will have a profound impact on Ireland’s construction industry by aligning wind load standards with contemporary building types and environmental conditions. Don’t know what wind loading standards are?  They tell designers how to calculate the forces on a physical structure or its component parts due to the wind. But why do they matter?   With exception to gravity, wind can be the largest force on a physical structure. Overly conservative wind forces can lead to uneconomic and less sustainable use of materials that inevitably hit your bottomline. We are interested in selecting the most appropriate wind forces for Ireland. We're grateful to Construct Innovate for their support in this endeavour. If you’d like to find out more about the project or discuss key industry trends, feel free to message me. I’d be delighted to chat! #WeAreArup #WindLoading #Construction #Industry #Investors https://lnkd.in/e455FRW9  

Construction of Scotland’s largest commercial #shorepower system has started at Port of Aberdeen as part of a $5 million project designed to supply #cleanelectricity to #vessels at seven berths. #decarbonization

As we approach 2050, the focus on net-zero remains critical, but is the conversation thriving or becoming muted? A recent article in International Construction discusses '𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?' 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://buff.ly/3xVS9O8 To affect meaningful change in construction, Professor Middleton advocates, “Underpinning everything is how we procure construction. And by procurement, I don’t just mean what contract you use but the wider context of how we approach planning of construction projects: how we procure them, how the design is incorporated, how we get contractors involved. What we’re trying to do now is find those exemplars around the world of where things have really worked. We want to go and measure them, show those outcomes, and bring them to policymakers to give them the encouragement to just do it.” At Prolectric our number one goal is to create products that enable businesses to move away from fossil fuels through data-driven decision making. We are industry disruptors! Consider our pioneering ProLight Solar Tower Light and our award-winning ProPower Solar Hybrid Generators - both have revolutionised the industry. However, the adoption rate has not met expectations. Additionally, the emergence of competitor copies has diluted the market, as many do not fully understand solar technology and offer inferior products, leading to increased skepticism among buyers. The enablers discussed in this article - digital engineering, manufacturing, whole-life performance, procurement, and skills - are integral to our processes and the reason our products can genuinely be considered sustainable. Leave it to the experts and see for yourself why are products remain superior. https://lnkd.in/eWDc7xj4 #Prolectric #LaingORourke #InternationalConstruction #UniversityofCambridge #NetZero

Celtic Interconnector celebrates one year in construction milestone as project progresses in east Cork and France

"Solar Planning Exemptions From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage  Published on 7 October 2022 Last updated on 3 November 2022   The Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 3) Regulations 2022 and the supporting Planning and Development (Solar Safeguarding Zone) Regulations 2022 came into effect on 5 October 2022. The regulations combine to provide updated provisions regarding planning exemptions for rooftop solar installations. The Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 3) Regulations 2022 set out the various classes of exemptions and the conditions and limitations which apply to these classes." All-Ireland Business Foundation Cloudforests.ie Network Ireland Kilkenny Kilkenny Chamber Engineers Ireland Engineers Ireland - Cork Region Women in Solar Energy (Ireland) - WISE(IR) Justin Mc Cormack Weidmuller UK Huawei Digital Power Radon Services Ireland Ltd. Local Enterprise Offices Intreo Partner Waterford, South Tipperary ,Local Area Employment Services SETU Carlow Civil Engineering Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA)

🚆 Advancements in Railway Electrification: Overhead Catenary Systems and Traction Power Supply Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS): TSO’s Canadian Project: TSO, a subsidiary of NGE Group and a leader in catenary systems, has been awarded its first Overhead Catenary project in Canada. The project involves designing, supplying, and building the Overhead Catenary System for Toronto’s new Ontario Line subway. This 15.6-kilometer metro line aims to enhance travel within Toronto and beyond. The scope includes a 32 km 1.5kV Overhead Catenary System in open routes and maintenance depots, as well as 17 km of 1.5kV Rigid Overhead Catenary in the double-bored tunnel. Energy Management Innovations: Researchers are exploring novel three-phase traction power supply systems to eliminate adverse effects caused by electric phase separation in catenary systems. These innovations aim for a unified manner of traction power supply for rail transit. https://lnkd.in/ddGF8QmP