Tag: water
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McAlpine to revamp England’s largest Victorian water tower
The specialist heritage arm of Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed for a £6m restoration of the largest surviving Victorian municipal water tower in England. The Balkerne Water Tower in Colchester, known locally as ‘Jumbo’, was built in 1882 using around 1.25 million bricks and 142 tonnes of cast iron. It was decommissioned in 1984.…
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Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for over 1 million homes
The UK is facing a growing water crisis after experiencing one of the driest springs in over a century and the warmest June on record. The Environment Agency has now placed much of southern England under the prolonged dry weather category. In response, Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban for over a million customers…
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Smart drinking water starts here: Save big on Waterdrop Filter’s RO systems this prime day
Water is the essence of life; we need it every day to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It hydrates our bodies, flushes out toxins, and helps keep our energy levels strong. Tap water is a crucial source of this vital liquid; it’s easily accessible, safe, and convenient. However, despite its obvious benefits, there’s room for improvement.…
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Transforming water infrastructure with 3D printing
Arup Fuse Automating Assurance: a data-driven transformation to deliver complex assurance efficiently Laminar Projects Electricity Transmission Substation Site Visits AtkinsRéalis Improving Access to the UK BIM Framework Guidance nima/Morta Improving construction sequencing on infrastructure projects Skanska and Esri ArcGIS Deliverables Review Platform Mace PVS Data Skyline Cockpit Transforming information delivery planning Tilbury Douglas/Asite WholeHouse Travis…
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Construction restarts on $2.1B Portland water plant
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Portland, Oregon, has been cleared to resume construction of a $2.1 billion water treatment plant, after a nearly five-month shutdown due to a legal fight waged by neighbors opposed to the project, according to a…
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Granite-led JV taps into $240M Nevada water job
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Water infrastructure project Value: $240 millionLocation: Henderson, NevadaClient: Southern Nevada Water Authority Granite Construction has more water business flowing its way. The Watsonville, California-based contractor has won a construction-manager-at-risk contract, along with joint venture partner Contri…
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Granite-led JV taps into $240M Nevada water job
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Water infrastructure project Value: $240 millionLocation: Henderson, NevadaClient: Southern Nevada Water Authority Granite Construction has more water business flowing its way. The Watsonville, California-based contractor has won a construction-manager-at-risk contract, along with joint venture partner Contri…
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$230M overhaul starts on Arkansas’ biggest water plant
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Arkansas’ largest water treatment plant is undergoing its first overhaul at the cost of $230 million. Early construction work started about a month ago on the Little Rock facility, according to Douglas Shackelford, spokesperson for Central Arkansas…
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$230M overhaul starts on Arkansas’ biggest water plant
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Arkansas’ largest water treatment plant is undergoing its first overhaul at the cost of $230 million. Early construction work started about a month ago on the Little Rock facility, according to Douglas Shackelford, spokesperson for Central Arkansas…
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Best time to water, according to gardening experts
Garden experts will tell you that sustained periods of heat, sunshine and dry weather can be a huge stress factor for your plants. Whilst some drought-tolerant plants will cope with this to an extent, most will wither and die back during a heatwave. Watering is key, but do this at the wrong time of day…