Transforming Energy Investments Through Techno-Economic Modelling
Techno-Economic Modelling for Renewable Energy Systems: Optimizing Costs and Performance in the Net-Zero Era Renewable energy has moved from the margins to the mainstream. Utility-scale solar parks, onshore and offshore wind, battery storage, and green hydrogen pilots are advancing on every continent. Momentum is real, yet momentum alone is not a plan. Projects win on […]
Soil Types and Conditions – Estimator’s View
Soil Types There are many different types of soil, and the excavation procedures used for each type can vary. Some common types of soil include clay, silt, sand, and loam. The properties of each type of soil will determine the best excavation techniques to use. Clay soil is a dense, sticky soil that is made […]
Maintenance Management Software Program for Your Heavy Civil Construction Business
The 4 Best Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Software Adoption Realizing the Capabilities of a CMMS There are great benefits to implementing a CMMS; however, other steps are critical to ensure your company uses your maintenance management software to its fullest capability. These steps include changes within your company’s organization and processes […]
Overcoming Productivity Challenges in the Heavy Civil Construction Industry
by John Sheedy John is the product manager for B2W Software. He has had a leadership role in the development of the company’s specialized B2W Track element for equipment maintenance and repairs and the B2W Schedule element for resource scheduling and dispatching. Real-Time Performance Tracking for Field Data Collection and Analysis The heavy civil construction industry […]
Case Study of Akashi-Kaikyo, The Longest Suspension Bridge.
Unit Rates Estimating Units rates estimating is a topic which any skilled cost estimator should master. Having a strong understanding of what is included in a unit rate, how a unit rate is impacted by various factors, simple versus complex unit rates, etc. opens the door for a cost estimator to achieve better productivity, increase […]
Heavy Civil Construction Management Through a Single Construction Software Platform
Unite Disparate Data by Connecting People, Workflows and Data Heavy civil construction projects by design are long, involved and complicated undertakings. Workers in all roles, whether in the field, office or shop, need to be able to collaborate to be efficient and complete projects on time and on budget. Of course, as with any company […]