Tag: Engineering
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How performance-based fire engineering can maximise safety and functionality
The tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed the lives of 72 people in 2017, put fire engineering in the headlines for all the wrong reasons and has led to significant changes in the sector with the Building Safety Act. When undertaken correctly, fire engineering can mitigate fire risks through design to offer protection…
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How Thoughtful Engineering Translates to Real-World Performance
This article is sponsored Iowa Mold Tooling Company, Inc. In demanding industries — from public utilities and mining to construction and heavy equipment repair — a universal standard for success exists: Equipment must be ready and able to perform whenever called upon. The reliability and efficiency of field equipment are essential to job site productivity…
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Engineering Security and Aesthetics – CCR-Mag.com
In the evolving landscape of property design and protection, gates are no longer mere barriers—they are statement pieces, technological assets, and critical components of integrated security systems. Whether securing a luxury residence, a commercial complex, or a high-security institution, the modern gate is engineered to balance strength and beauty, form and function. Behind these installations…
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Building opportunities for people and projects
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“It’s about how we can learn from the way that we successfully deliver in oil and gas, nuclear energy, rail projects and other major programmes of infrastructure and how can you adapt that approach, while bringing in the additional layers of roles that don’t typically exist in buildings,” he adds. View the original article and…
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CHA Acquires California Firm FALCON Engineering Services
CHA announced today it has acquired FALCON Engineering Services, Inc. (FALCON), a California-based engineering and construction management firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions across Southern California. Headquartered in Temecula, CA, FALCON brings a team of over 60 professionals with deep expertise in project management, construction management, and construction inspection. “FALCON is…
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In pictures | Engineering students hone nuclear skills
Julia Stevens, chief executive of Constructionarium, said: “With government’s recent announcement about investment to build the new Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk and national focus sharpening on energy security and low-carbon generation, Constructionarium is helping to address the skills shortage by equipping students and early careers employees with the skills they need to become…
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Beyond Complexity: Systems Engineering in Construction
In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, I sat down with Lennard van Wijk from Relatics to discuss Systems Engineering in construction; what it is and why you should use it in your next project. Managing Complexity Lennard van Wijk is a consultant at Relatics, a Dutch software company that develops a platform of…
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FAYAT To Acquire LeeBoy From ST Engineering
Late last night for those on the east coast of the United States, the news dropped that FAYAT Group signed a definitive agreement with ST Engineering to acquire LeeBoy, the well-known U.S. manufacturer of road construction and maintenance equipment. This move represents a strategic expansion for FAYAT, deepening its presence in the North American market…
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FAYAT To Acquire LeeBoy From ST Engineering
Late last night for those on the east coast of the United States, the news dropped that FAYAT Group signed a definitive agreement with ST Engineering to acquire LeeBoy, the well-known U.S. manufacturer of road construction and maintenance equipment. This move represents a strategic expansion for FAYAT, deepening its presence in the North American market…
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Engineering trade body suspends 14 member companies after competence failures
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has suspended 14 member companies for failing to comply with its independent audit process. All the companies were found to have failed to meet the standard required in BESA’s Competence Assessment Standard, which covers business practices, financial solvency, insurance, health and safety, and technical proficiency. It is also fully…