Bentley Systems’ latest eBook document Digital twins drive better outcomes across the rail asset lifecycle considers the potential benefits the rail and transit industry can gain from wider adoption of digital twins and uses case studies to highlight project that are already befitting from their use. The report identifies that…
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Topcon helps infrastructure owners keep an eye on their structures
Topcon automated monitoring systems provide peace of mind on projects where the risk of movement is a safety consideration.
How a project impacts surrounding infrastructure is a concern for all companies that must continuously monitor and react to any risks to the stability of their job sites and nearby structures.…
ADS is ready to supply SuDS when new requirements come into force
Designers of new developments must start to factor in government requirements for sustainable drainage systems which are due to come into effect soon.
With legislation mandating sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and their adoption for new developments on the horizon, developers and designers must upskill to ensure future designs meet tough…
UK first for water attenuation benefits Bellway Homes development
Wavin’s new AquaCell NG attenuation tanks were installed in record time at 110 home development for Bellway Homes in Worksop by groundworks contract M & J Evans.
Part of the firm’s contract Bellway Homes committed it to supply chain excellence, building in a sustainable way, showing true commitment to the needs of the community both…
Innovation showcase | Arcadis asset management model aims to save Network Rail time and money
A performance-based approach determines when, where and how often interventions are needed, based on understanding the risk of failure and prevention.
Consultant Arcadis has teamed up with Network Rail to trial an innovative approach to asset management. The long term aim is to help Network Rail become more efficient and improve…
Innovation Showcase | How Bentley Systems design tools are aiding delivery of Jakarta to Bandung high speed railway
Digital tools credited with fast tracking delivery of Indonesia’s first high speed rail line.
Travel times between the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Bandung were expected to be slashed from three to five hours to just 36 minutes as a new high speed rail link started test operations in November. Indonesian…
Creating homeowner value for sustainable drainage systems
Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are an important tool in helping developers to offer the environmentally friendly, future-ready new build housing that people want to buy. However, in 2022, new research commissioned by Wavin revealed that public awareness of SuDS remains low. This is despite the fact SuDS are a key part…
Recruitment Showcase | Stantec launches largest ever recruitment drive
Leading sustainable design and engineering firm Stantec has launched its largest ever recruitment campaign in the UK and Ireland to boost its 3,000-strong workforce.
A wide variety of positions are now open for experienced candidates, as well as those starting their careers in energy, water, transport, buildings, community development, asset management,…
Innovative Thinking | New SuDS Adoption
Changes to the design and construction guidance for adoptable sewers gives the green light for arch-shaped attenuation chambers.
Water UK’s design and construction guidance (DCG) for sewers offered for adoption has been updated to include information about arch-shaped below-ground water attenuation chambers. This will make it easier for water companies…
How sustainable drainage systems improve climate change resilience
Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) mean different things to different people. For some they tend to be manmade or engineered structures and for others they are about natural landscape features. In reality both can be used in unison to help our built environments to become more resilient to the effects of…