Construction engineering is a specialized field that ensures the successful completion of a construction project. Construction engineers work with builders and other construction professionals to coordinate a project's various elements.
Construction engineers also provide high-level strategic oversight of a construction project. This allows construction crews to complete complex projects on time and within budget.
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Lean construction is a holistic approach to combining operational research and practical development in the construction process. The adoption of lean construction principles or LC principles allows for continuous improvements in the end-to-end designs of construction projects.
It can be a game changer in the construction industry as it aligns every aspect of the construction process, from design to construction, maintenance to recycling. Waste reduction and value…
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Odfjell Terminal Houston (OTH) in Texas has announced the construction of a new, contemporary, automated tank bay. The new project, dubbed Bay 13, will increase OTH's capacity by almost 9% to 413,400m3.
Bay 13 is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2022 and will be fully operational by the end of 2023. An existing credit facility will cover the entire cost of the project.
Odfjell Terminals Houston (OTH) is owned by Odfjell Terminals US, a…
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Norfolk Crush, LLC announced plans to invest $375 million in the construction of a new soybean crushing plant near Norfolk, Nebraska. The plant will be erected in Madison County, according to Nick Bowdish, president and CEO of N Bowdish Company LLC, assuming state and municipal permits.
According to Bowdish, construction will begin in the spring of 2022, with the project expected to be completed in 2024. Norfolk Crush has chosen Fagen, Inc. to handle the plant's…
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Gas flaring refers to the combustion of excess natural gas under controlled conditions at oil wells and oil production and processing facilities. Generally, natural gas that is brought to the surface but cannot easily be used is “flared” (burned for disposal).
A majority of natural gas flaring is observed in upstream production areas where flaring is used during new well drilling and at refineries to prevent an explosive buildup of gases. The lack of direct market access…
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Sunlight is a source of affordable, reliable, and clean energy. Solar photovoltaic (PV) installers or solar panel installers specialize in installing solar panels for residential and commercial applications.
A solar PV system consists of solar panels with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight (solar radiation) into direct current electricity. Residential and commercial solar panels help access clean technology, achieve energy independence and security, as well as…
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Silicon Ranch Corporation, a US-based independent renewable energy producer supported by Royal Dutch Shell plc, said today that it has raised USD 775 million in new funding.
With a commitment of around USD 400 million, Toronto-based Manulife Investment Management led the deal on behalf of Manulife Infrastructure Fund II and John Hancock. Shell, TD Greystone Infrastructure Fund (Global Master) LP, and Mountain Group Partners were among the existing shareholders who…
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Uzbekistan has published a Request for Qualification (RfQ) as part of a tender for a solar project with a capacity of up to 300 megawatts in Kashkadarya, the country's southeastern region.
The solar farm will be constructed in the Guzar neighborhood. According to the RfQ materials, interested developers have until March 30 to submit their applications.
The chosen developer will be responsible for the design, construction, financing, operation, and…
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Electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling refers to collecting, processing, and making end-of-life batteries reusable while reducing the number of batteries going to landfills. It is well known that sustainable battery materials hold the promise of a greener tomorrow.
The battery recycling process keeps the end-of-life batteries out of landfills and ensures a reliable harvest of valuable raw materials for battery manufacturing. Furthermore, recycling batteries reduces the…
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Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station will be one of Britain's largest nuclear power plants.
It will foster long-term economic growth in Britain by creating more than 25000 employment opportunities and managing 64% construction value.
This massive power plant significantly impacts the environment by supplying low-carbon electricity to over 6 million homes.
This project is the first nuclear power plant constructed in Europe since the Fukushima tragedy in Japan in…
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Cost overrun is the increased cost compared to the actual cost of construction as per the cost estimation in the initial project planning. It is also known as budget overrun or construction overrun. Various factors, including scope changes and a major design error, can result in cost overrun.
Project cost overrun is one of the most prevalent problems in the construction industry today. It significantly impacts the project scope. Time delay is frequently associated with…
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Thailand's Ministry of Transportation has declared and drawn out a massive highway network expansion plan. Thailand's transportation hub linkages with neighboring nations will also be considerably enhanced and improved as a result of the project plan. This plan calls for the construction of eight new expressways totaling 5,000 kilometers in length.
A 1,660-kilometer highway will connect Songkhla, Thailand, and Chiang Rai, Thailand, while a 490-kilometer highway, Surin and…
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At the height of 359 m above the river bed of the Chenab river valley, the iconic Chenab bridge is the world’s highest railway bridge.
Once the construction is completed, the bridge will be 35 meters higher than the iconic Eiffel Tower.
The Chenab rail bridge is designed to withstand zone-V earthquakes, 266 km/hr wind speed, and high-intensity blasts.
Built at the cost of INR 1,486 crore (USD 190 million), the bridge will have a lifespan of 120…
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Waste-to-energy (WtE) or energy-from-waste (EfW) is an advanced waste disposal process that generates electricity from non-hazardous waste. Why is WtE important? Dumping tons of waste in landfills compounds the climate crisis and jeopardizes the safety of people, animals, and natural resources.
The growing demand for waste management and increasing focus on non-fossil fuel sources of energy are primarily driving the rise of the global WtE…
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The plans for a £200 million business park on the south side of Teesside Airport have been disclosed. In the initial phase, four new units will be created along a through route, with the ability to be broken into as many as 10 smaller units.
As additional firms seek to base themselves at the airport, plots ranging from one to 200 acres will be created. A new 1.5-kilometer A67 link road connecting the southside area to Wilkinson's Plant Centre will result in the…
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The battery is an EV’s most critical and expensive component. When an EV battery costs as much as one-fourth of the EV’s total cost, it is natural to be concerned about maximizing EV battery life. Moreover, the degree of degradation impacts the EV’s residual value and the vehicle’s maximum usable range.
EV battery degradation is primarily due to three factors—cycles, operating temperatures, and time. Charging your EV regularly, maintaining a moderate driving style, and…
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Great River Energy (GRE), a US electric cooperative, has committed to purchase clean energy from Apex Clean Energy's 400-MW wind project in North Dakota.
According to Apex, the partners have struck an agreement in principle and want to sign a contract for the power procurement. The agreement pertains to Apex's Discovery Wind project in McLean County, North Dakota, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2025.
The wind farm will be connected to the…
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Meta, formerly Facebook, revealed plans to build a USD 800 million data center in Kuna.
“We are thrilled to be breaking ground on our newest data center in Kuna, Idaho. Thank you to all of our partners who helped us move this project forward,” Thank you to all of our partners who contributed to the success of this initiative," said Darcy Nothnagle, Meta's director of community and economic development. “Kuna is a great place to call home and we are committed to investing…
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RFP in construction stands for Request For Proposals. It is the final phase of construction documentation a project owner needs to assess whether a construction company has the qualification, human resources, experience, and capabilities to complete a project.
An RFP helps to compare the proposals from different vendors, suppliers, and general contractors about undertaking a large-scale construction project. On the other hand, for a potential vendor in the construction…
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The Red Sea project will be one of the largest tourist destinations in the middle east.
The whole project will be a special economic zone and will have its own jurisdiction on par with International laws and standards.
Fast-track visa systems will be implemented to attract tourists.
The project will create around 35000 jobs in its construction phase.
The project will add USD 5.9 billion annually to the Saudi GDP.…
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