The new Killingbeck Fire Station in Leeds will replace the existing Gipton and Stanks stations. [2] It will be located on York Road at a prominent site near the A64 and will have good access to surrounding communities. [3] The new building is designed to be modern and efficient while continuing to provide an excellent service to the community through 44 firefighters and facilities for training and the Young Firefighters Scheme.
R&M Developments Ltd - Turnkey Building & Civils Developments and Contracting...Thomas McKenna
COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF QUALITY SERVICES
Breadth and depth of 36 yrs expertise; from small Building & Civil engineering schemes, to large design & build residential/commercial projects and property development J.V. opportunities in many sectors.
Tim Read has over 28 years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in construction management roles. He has successfully delivered various projects in the UK, including hospitals, residential and commercial buildings, stadiums, and airport terminals. Some of his key achievements include winning several awards for health and safety and building excellence. He holds relevant qualifications and certifications in construction management, health and safety, and lifting operations.
Tim Read has over 28 years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in construction management roles. He has successfully delivered various projects in the UK, including hospitals, residential and commercial buildings, stadiums, and airport terminals. Some of his key achievements include winning several awards for health and safety and building excellence. He holds relevant qualifications and certifications in construction management, health and safety, and lifting operations.
Imperial College London is constructing a new 600-student accommodation building at 1 Victoria Road in London. The project aims to provide high-quality, sustainable housing for students. Mechanical and electrical specifications included MVHR units on the ground floor to address local air quality issues, as well as a CHP unit, gas boilers, and careful management of pressure in the building's piping system. The project is on schedule and within budget, and is expected to achieve a BREEAM rating of Very Good upon completion.
Chalcroft Special Projects have experienced understanding of security critical sectors including broadcast, satellite and media, radar and microwave, telecommunications, renewables and utilities. Chalcroft Special Projects have the engineering skills, design resource, security procedures and management experience to undertake the challenging construction projects demanded by new technology. Projects include new build, civils works, electrical and structural engineering, refurbishment and maintenance. Services include: site surveys and feasibility studies; geotechnical reports and surveys; structural design and drawings; turnkey build and commissioning; maintenance and security works; refurbishment of buildings and offices; programme and project management; mechanical and electrical installations.
Welcome to this second newsletter from the project BRICKER, a four-year initiative to ultimately kick-start large-scale renovation of public non-residential buildings, and thus set an example for future public policy on energy solutions in the built environment.
VINCI Facilities was contracted to refurbish a Grade II listed building in London that houses the Institution of Civil Engineers. Over a 3 month period in 2016, VINCI completed external stonework restoration, mechanical and electrical upgrades, and modernized facilities. Careful planning and flexibility were needed to complete the work on time while minimizing disruptions, as parts of the building remained occupied. Through collaborative working and strong safety practices, VINCI successfully delivered the project on schedule and achieved high customer satisfaction.
Stephen Bailey is an experienced Project Manager with a background in carpentry. He has over 20 years experience managing construction projects across London and the Southeast, including new builds, refurbishments, and fit outs. He is skilled at managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and on budget. He has qualifications in health and safety, construction management, and contract law. In his current role, he is managing the conversion of a historic school building into a hotel, as well as other commercial refit projects.
R&M Developments Ltd - Turnkey Building & Civils Developments and Contracting...Thomas McKenna
COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF QUALITY SERVICES
Breadth and depth of 36 yrs expertise; from small Building & Civil engineering schemes, to large design & build residential/commercial projects and property development J.V. opportunities in many sectors.
Tim Read has over 28 years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in construction management roles. He has successfully delivered various projects in the UK, including hospitals, residential and commercial buildings, stadiums, and airport terminals. Some of his key achievements include winning several awards for health and safety and building excellence. He holds relevant qualifications and certifications in construction management, health and safety, and lifting operations.
Tim Read has over 28 years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in construction management roles. He has successfully delivered various projects in the UK, including hospitals, residential and commercial buildings, stadiums, and airport terminals. Some of his key achievements include winning several awards for health and safety and building excellence. He holds relevant qualifications and certifications in construction management, health and safety, and lifting operations.
Imperial College London is constructing a new 600-student accommodation building at 1 Victoria Road in London. The project aims to provide high-quality, sustainable housing for students. Mechanical and electrical specifications included MVHR units on the ground floor to address local air quality issues, as well as a CHP unit, gas boilers, and careful management of pressure in the building's piping system. The project is on schedule and within budget, and is expected to achieve a BREEAM rating of Very Good upon completion.
Chalcroft Special Projects have experienced understanding of security critical sectors including broadcast, satellite and media, radar and microwave, telecommunications, renewables and utilities. Chalcroft Special Projects have the engineering skills, design resource, security procedures and management experience to undertake the challenging construction projects demanded by new technology. Projects include new build, civils works, electrical and structural engineering, refurbishment and maintenance. Services include: site surveys and feasibility studies; geotechnical reports and surveys; structural design and drawings; turnkey build and commissioning; maintenance and security works; refurbishment of buildings and offices; programme and project management; mechanical and electrical installations.
Welcome to this second newsletter from the project BRICKER, a four-year initiative to ultimately kick-start large-scale renovation of public non-residential buildings, and thus set an example for future public policy on energy solutions in the built environment.
VINCI Facilities was contracted to refurbish a Grade II listed building in London that houses the Institution of Civil Engineers. Over a 3 month period in 2016, VINCI completed external stonework restoration, mechanical and electrical upgrades, and modernized facilities. Careful planning and flexibility were needed to complete the work on time while minimizing disruptions, as parts of the building remained occupied. Through collaborative working and strong safety practices, VINCI successfully delivered the project on schedule and achieved high customer satisfaction.
Stephen Bailey is an experienced Project Manager with a background in carpentry. He has over 20 years experience managing construction projects across London and the Southeast, including new builds, refurbishments, and fit outs. He is skilled at managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and on budget. He has qualifications in health and safety, construction management, and contract law. In his current role, he is managing the conversion of a historic school building into a hotel, as well as other commercial refit projects.
This document summarizes a commercial property development called Baytree Dagenham located in London. It will consist of two phases, with Phase 1 developing three units ranging from 43,000 to 66,000 square feet. Phase 2 will involve building custom units up to 200,000 square feet. The development aims to attract businesses and provide modern commercial and industrial space in a strategic location with good transport links to central London and ports.
This document provides information about the BRICKER project, which aims to design and deliver smart retrofit solutions to boost energy efficiency in non-residential public buildings across Europe. The BRICKER project started in October 2013 and will run for four years with 18 partners from 6 European countries. It will test solutions at three demonstration sites located in Spain, Belgium, and Turkey that represent different building types and climates. The solutions developed in BRICKER aim to reduce energy consumption in existing non-residential buildings by 50% through the use of technologies like solar collectors, biomass boilers, and insulation improvements.
Chalcroft construction for the warehouse and logistics industriesChalcroft Ltd
Chalcroft understands the critical requirements of the logistics and warehousing sector and how the construction and design of your building can affect your business. We handle projects from simple refurbishment to multi-million pound new builds. Our portfolio includes construction of chill and cold-stores; conversion of buildings into white-walled, temperature controlled production facilities and fit out of distribution facilities with offices, amenities and landscaping.
Wayne Van Rensburg is a site manager based in Adelaide, South Australia with over 20 years of experience managing construction projects in Australia and the UK. He has managed projects such as student learning hubs, office buildings, and residential developments. His experience includes overseeing design, contractors, health and safety plans, and coordinating with stakeholders. Currently he is the site manager for Lend Lease's Flinders Hub project, a large student learning center.
The document summarizes plans to consolidate UK defence technical training at RAF Lyneham by establishing the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT). Key points include:
- DCTT will bring together technical training currently provided separately across multiple sites to improve efficiency.
- The Lyneham site was selected after evaluating options. Redevelopment will upgrade existing buildings and add new facilities in phases.
- The redevelopment aims to create a sustainable estate through measures like pursuing high environmental ratings for buildings and implementing a green travel plan.
- The plans are not expected to require additional military housing outside the base. Traffic and access will use the existing main gate.
The document describes Freshwater Place, a mixed-use development in Melbourne consisting of two commercial office towers, a residential tower, and retail space. It details the optimization of the lighting control system at the development's first office tower, 2 Freshwater Place, by mySmart. Through reprogramming the lighting controls to reduce unnecessary lighting usage, mySmart helped 2 Freshwater Place achieve energy savings of 37% and a 4.5-star NABERS energy rating. mySmart also designed and commissioned the lighting control system for the second office tower, Twenty 8 Freshwater Place.
The effectiveness of fire prevention and protection measures in high rise res...Dumi Sibanda
The document is a research proposal for a Master's degree that will examine the effectiveness of current fire safety policies in high-rise residential buildings in the UK. It discusses two case studies of fires - the 2009 Lakanal House fire that killed 6 people, and the devastating 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. The proposal argues that while reviews have been conducted after major fires, government policy has failed to implement expert recommendations quickly enough to prevent further incidents from occurring. If approved, the research aims to understand how policy and legislation impact fire prevention measures and investigate if lessons were learned from Lakanal House to prevent Grenfell Tower.
This project case study summarizes the Elm Park Development in Dublin, Ireland. The large mixed-use development includes 336 apartments in two 8-story residential blocks, three 7-story office blocks, a private hospital, hotel, conference center, and other amenities across 14 acres. Notable features include a combined heat and power energy center, natural ventilation, energy efficient design, and use of sustainable materials. The development received awards for its office building and sustainable design. Construction involved building a double-height basement with future car stackers and diverting an existing stream.
After more than 40 years at its New Alexandria, Pennsylvania, location, the nonprofit WPOE Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program outgrew its existing facilities a few years ago. A new 32,800-square-foot Butler® building now provides ample, and cost-effective, space to meet growing demand for training.
The document provides details on 6 different construction projects that the person was involved in from 2004-2008. It includes summaries of each project describing the scope, location, duration of involvement, responsibilities, and design teams. The projects include retail developments, a hotel, office refurbishment, and an aircraft hangar. The responsibilities included design, planning, construction documentation, coordinating with consultants and contractors, and providing technical support.
Case study on Leadenhall Building KUET BECM 2k15Arafat Akash
Case study on one of our project in High Rise lab. This includes structural findings, HVAC, electro and mechanical room and sustainability features of this building.
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Fire Check Consultants (FCC) is a fire safety engineering firm established in 1999 that provides fire engineering services throughout Australia and overseas. FCC employs fire safety and protection engineers who assist clients with regulatory compliance, standards, and increasing property values through innovative solutions. FCC has experience with a wide variety of project types, including tall residential buildings, industrial facilities, warehouses, and transportation projects. The company uses fire modeling simulation software to analyze fire scenarios and evacuation times. FCC prides itself on experience with performance-based design and providing cost-effective solutions through expertise gained over many projects.
Wetherill Park Planned Major Capital WorksMarkus Etting
The document announces plans to construct a new Transport and Engineering Technology Centre at Wetherill Park TAFE in Sydney. It will include 9 new automotive labs, expansion of the covered workshop area, addition of student amenities and WiFi access. The plans also involve refurbishing an existing building to provide new staff accommodation and removing old structures to create more open space. The new centre will utilize modern simulation technologies and flexible learning spaces to deliver industry-focused training.
Citec provided multi-discipline engineering services for a 47MW captive power plant project in Saudi Arabia for their customer Wärtsilä. The power plant uses new high-efficiency Wärtsilä 32TS engines optimized for the extreme ambient temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius at the mountain desert site. Citec delivered full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services from 17,000 hours of 200 engineers in India and Finland. The project demonstrated Citec's capabilities in executing complex projects using their operating model of local presence with global resourcing.
C4LLC is a licensed general contractor that specializes in commercial insurance damage claims, restoration, and emergency repairs. They provide services including site evaluation, forensic examination using thermal imaging and moisture detection, and emergency drying services. With over 21 years of experience handling insurance claims, C4LLC works closely with clients and insurance companies to properly handle claims and maintain property value. They have extensive construction resources to provide restoration services and return properties to their original condition.
The Pentagon Renovation Program is the largest design-build office renovation project in the United States, involving the complete renovation of the Pentagon building over 20 years at a cost of $4.3 billion. The Pentagon, constructed in 1941, had never undergone a major renovation until 1992 when the program began to modernize and upgrade the building to meet 21st century needs. Parsons has provided project management and construction management services for the renovation since 1992. The renovation program encompasses not only modernizing the Pentagon's interior but several other construction projects on the Pentagon grounds. The renovation program is scheduled for completion in 2011.
Programme Management Limited (PML) is a facilities management and construction management company based in London. They provide services such as planned preventative maintenance, construction management, building services management and installation, and fit-out works. PML has a core team of experienced managers and engineers who lead different departments. They aim to provide high quality, tailored solutions to their clients and complete projects on time and budget.
This document is a resume for Gary Affleck Ward that summarizes his professional experience and qualifications. It outlines his 28 years of experience in construction and facilities management, including roles as Facilities Manager and Group Facilities, Stores & Logistics Manager. It also lists his educational background and qualifications in civil engineering and occupational health and safety.
This document provides information on various projects completed by Active Connect, an electrical contractor. It summarizes their work on indoor karting venues, EV charging installations, residential conversions and new builds, high-end family homes, commercial lighting replacements, and various other electrical installations. Active Connect has experience across different sectors and can handle projects of varying sizes and complexity.
Optimizing Gradle Builds - Gradle DPE Tour Berlin 2024Sinan KOZAK
Sinan from the Delivery Hero mobile infrastructure engineering team shares a deep dive into performance acceleration with Gradle build cache optimizations. Sinan shares their journey into solving complex build-cache problems that affect Gradle builds. By understanding the challenges and solutions found in our journey, we aim to demonstrate the possibilities for faster builds. The case study reveals how overlapping outputs and cache misconfigurations led to significant increases in build times, especially as the project scaled up with numerous modules using Paparazzi tests. The journey from diagnosing to defeating cache issues offers invaluable lessons on maintaining cache integrity without sacrificing functionality.
This document summarizes a commercial property development called Baytree Dagenham located in London. It will consist of two phases, with Phase 1 developing three units ranging from 43,000 to 66,000 square feet. Phase 2 will involve building custom units up to 200,000 square feet. The development aims to attract businesses and provide modern commercial and industrial space in a strategic location with good transport links to central London and ports.
This document provides information about the BRICKER project, which aims to design and deliver smart retrofit solutions to boost energy efficiency in non-residential public buildings across Europe. The BRICKER project started in October 2013 and will run for four years with 18 partners from 6 European countries. It will test solutions at three demonstration sites located in Spain, Belgium, and Turkey that represent different building types and climates. The solutions developed in BRICKER aim to reduce energy consumption in existing non-residential buildings by 50% through the use of technologies like solar collectors, biomass boilers, and insulation improvements.
Chalcroft construction for the warehouse and logistics industriesChalcroft Ltd
Chalcroft understands the critical requirements of the logistics and warehousing sector and how the construction and design of your building can affect your business. We handle projects from simple refurbishment to multi-million pound new builds. Our portfolio includes construction of chill and cold-stores; conversion of buildings into white-walled, temperature controlled production facilities and fit out of distribution facilities with offices, amenities and landscaping.
Wayne Van Rensburg is a site manager based in Adelaide, South Australia with over 20 years of experience managing construction projects in Australia and the UK. He has managed projects such as student learning hubs, office buildings, and residential developments. His experience includes overseeing design, contractors, health and safety plans, and coordinating with stakeholders. Currently he is the site manager for Lend Lease's Flinders Hub project, a large student learning center.
The document summarizes plans to consolidate UK defence technical training at RAF Lyneham by establishing the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT). Key points include:
- DCTT will bring together technical training currently provided separately across multiple sites to improve efficiency.
- The Lyneham site was selected after evaluating options. Redevelopment will upgrade existing buildings and add new facilities in phases.
- The redevelopment aims to create a sustainable estate through measures like pursuing high environmental ratings for buildings and implementing a green travel plan.
- The plans are not expected to require additional military housing outside the base. Traffic and access will use the existing main gate.
The document describes Freshwater Place, a mixed-use development in Melbourne consisting of two commercial office towers, a residential tower, and retail space. It details the optimization of the lighting control system at the development's first office tower, 2 Freshwater Place, by mySmart. Through reprogramming the lighting controls to reduce unnecessary lighting usage, mySmart helped 2 Freshwater Place achieve energy savings of 37% and a 4.5-star NABERS energy rating. mySmart also designed and commissioned the lighting control system for the second office tower, Twenty 8 Freshwater Place.
The effectiveness of fire prevention and protection measures in high rise res...Dumi Sibanda
The document is a research proposal for a Master's degree that will examine the effectiveness of current fire safety policies in high-rise residential buildings in the UK. It discusses two case studies of fires - the 2009 Lakanal House fire that killed 6 people, and the devastating 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. The proposal argues that while reviews have been conducted after major fires, government policy has failed to implement expert recommendations quickly enough to prevent further incidents from occurring. If approved, the research aims to understand how policy and legislation impact fire prevention measures and investigate if lessons were learned from Lakanal House to prevent Grenfell Tower.
This project case study summarizes the Elm Park Development in Dublin, Ireland. The large mixed-use development includes 336 apartments in two 8-story residential blocks, three 7-story office blocks, a private hospital, hotel, conference center, and other amenities across 14 acres. Notable features include a combined heat and power energy center, natural ventilation, energy efficient design, and use of sustainable materials. The development received awards for its office building and sustainable design. Construction involved building a double-height basement with future car stackers and diverting an existing stream.
After more than 40 years at its New Alexandria, Pennsylvania, location, the nonprofit WPOE Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program outgrew its existing facilities a few years ago. A new 32,800-square-foot Butler® building now provides ample, and cost-effective, space to meet growing demand for training.
The document provides details on 6 different construction projects that the person was involved in from 2004-2008. It includes summaries of each project describing the scope, location, duration of involvement, responsibilities, and design teams. The projects include retail developments, a hotel, office refurbishment, and an aircraft hangar. The responsibilities included design, planning, construction documentation, coordinating with consultants and contractors, and providing technical support.
Case study on Leadenhall Building KUET BECM 2k15Arafat Akash
Case study on one of our project in High Rise lab. This includes structural findings, HVAC, electro and mechanical room and sustainability features of this building.
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1523030
1523031
Fire Check Consultants (FCC) is a fire safety engineering firm established in 1999 that provides fire engineering services throughout Australia and overseas. FCC employs fire safety and protection engineers who assist clients with regulatory compliance, standards, and increasing property values through innovative solutions. FCC has experience with a wide variety of project types, including tall residential buildings, industrial facilities, warehouses, and transportation projects. The company uses fire modeling simulation software to analyze fire scenarios and evacuation times. FCC prides itself on experience with performance-based design and providing cost-effective solutions through expertise gained over many projects.
Wetherill Park Planned Major Capital WorksMarkus Etting
The document announces plans to construct a new Transport and Engineering Technology Centre at Wetherill Park TAFE in Sydney. It will include 9 new automotive labs, expansion of the covered workshop area, addition of student amenities and WiFi access. The plans also involve refurbishing an existing building to provide new staff accommodation and removing old structures to create more open space. The new centre will utilize modern simulation technologies and flexible learning spaces to deliver industry-focused training.
Citec provided multi-discipline engineering services for a 47MW captive power plant project in Saudi Arabia for their customer Wärtsilä. The power plant uses new high-efficiency Wärtsilä 32TS engines optimized for the extreme ambient temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius at the mountain desert site. Citec delivered full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services from 17,000 hours of 200 engineers in India and Finland. The project demonstrated Citec's capabilities in executing complex projects using their operating model of local presence with global resourcing.
C4LLC is a licensed general contractor that specializes in commercial insurance damage claims, restoration, and emergency repairs. They provide services including site evaluation, forensic examination using thermal imaging and moisture detection, and emergency drying services. With over 21 years of experience handling insurance claims, C4LLC works closely with clients and insurance companies to properly handle claims and maintain property value. They have extensive construction resources to provide restoration services and return properties to their original condition.
The Pentagon Renovation Program is the largest design-build office renovation project in the United States, involving the complete renovation of the Pentagon building over 20 years at a cost of $4.3 billion. The Pentagon, constructed in 1941, had never undergone a major renovation until 1992 when the program began to modernize and upgrade the building to meet 21st century needs. Parsons has provided project management and construction management services for the renovation since 1992. The renovation program encompasses not only modernizing the Pentagon's interior but several other construction projects on the Pentagon grounds. The renovation program is scheduled for completion in 2011.
Programme Management Limited (PML) is a facilities management and construction management company based in London. They provide services such as planned preventative maintenance, construction management, building services management and installation, and fit-out works. PML has a core team of experienced managers and engineers who lead different departments. They aim to provide high quality, tailored solutions to their clients and complete projects on time and budget.
This document is a resume for Gary Affleck Ward that summarizes his professional experience and qualifications. It outlines his 28 years of experience in construction and facilities management, including roles as Facilities Manager and Group Facilities, Stores & Logistics Manager. It also lists his educational background and qualifications in civil engineering and occupational health and safety.
This document provides information on various projects completed by Active Connect, an electrical contractor. It summarizes their work on indoor karting venues, EV charging installations, residential conversions and new builds, high-end family homes, commercial lighting replacements, and various other electrical installations. Active Connect has experience across different sectors and can handle projects of varying sizes and complexity.
Optimizing Gradle Builds - Gradle DPE Tour Berlin 2024Sinan KOZAK
Sinan from the Delivery Hero mobile infrastructure engineering team shares a deep dive into performance acceleration with Gradle build cache optimizations. Sinan shares their journey into solving complex build-cache problems that affect Gradle builds. By understanding the challenges and solutions found in our journey, we aim to demonstrate the possibilities for faster builds. The case study reveals how overlapping outputs and cache misconfigurations led to significant increases in build times, especially as the project scaled up with numerous modules using Paparazzi tests. The journey from diagnosing to defeating cache issues offers invaluable lessons on maintaining cache integrity without sacrificing functionality.
Presentation of IEEE Slovenia CIS (Computational Intelligence Society) Chapte...University of Maribor
Slides from talk presenting:
Aleš Zamuda: Presentation of IEEE Slovenia CIS (Computational Intelligence Society) Chapter and Networking.
Presentation at IcETRAN 2024 session:
"Inter-Society Networking Panel GRSS/MTT-S/CIS
Panel Session: Promoting Connection and Cooperation"
IEEE Slovenia GRSS
IEEE Serbia and Montenegro MTT-S
IEEE Slovenia CIS
11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTING ENGINEERING
3-6 June 2024, Niš, Serbia
A SYSTEMATIC RISK ASSESSMENT APPROACH FOR SECURING THE SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEMSIJNSA Journal
The smart irrigation system represents an innovative approach to optimize water usage in agricultural and landscaping practices. The integration of cutting-edge technologies, including sensors, actuators, and data analysis, empowers this system to provide accurate monitoring and control of irrigation processes by leveraging real-time environmental conditions. The main objective of a smart irrigation system is to optimize water efficiency, minimize expenses, and foster the adoption of sustainable water management methods. This paper conducts a systematic risk assessment by exploring the key components/assets and their functionalities in the smart irrigation system. The crucial role of sensors in gathering data on soil moisture, weather patterns, and plant well-being is emphasized in this system. These sensors enable intelligent decision-making in irrigation scheduling and water distribution, leading to enhanced water efficiency and sustainable water management practices. Actuators enable automated control of irrigation devices, ensuring precise and targeted water delivery to plants. Additionally, the paper addresses the potential threat and vulnerabilities associated with smart irrigation systems. It discusses limitations of the system, such as power constraints and computational capabilities, and calculates the potential security risks. The paper suggests possible risk treatment methods for effective secure system operation. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes the significant benefits of implementing smart irrigation systems, including improved water conservation, increased crop yield, and reduced environmental impact. Additionally, based on the security analysis conducted, the paper recommends the implementation of countermeasures and security approaches to address vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity and reliability of the system. By incorporating these measures, smart irrigation technology can revolutionize water management practices in agriculture, promoting sustainability, resource efficiency, and safeguarding against potential security threats.
Using recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) for pavements is crucial to achieving sustainability. Implementing RCA for new pavement can minimize carbon footprint, conserve natural resources, reduce harmful emissions, and lower life cycle costs. Compared to natural aggregate (NA), RCA pavement has fewer comprehensive studies and sustainability assessments.
Embedded machine learning-based road conditions and driving behavior monitoringIJECEIAES
Car accident rates have increased in recent years, resulting in losses in human lives, properties, and other financial costs. An embedded machine learning-based system is developed to address this critical issue. The system can monitor road conditions, detect driving patterns, and identify aggressive driving behaviors. The system is based on neural networks trained on a comprehensive dataset of driving events, driving styles, and road conditions. The system effectively detects potential risks and helps mitigate the frequency and impact of accidents. The primary goal is to ensure the safety of drivers and vehicles. Collecting data involved gathering information on three key road events: normal street and normal drive, speed bumps, circular yellow speed bumps, and three aggressive driving actions: sudden start, sudden stop, and sudden entry. The gathered data is processed and analyzed using a machine learning system designed for limited power and memory devices. The developed system resulted in 91.9% accuracy, 93.6% precision, and 92% recall. The achieved inference time on an Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense with a 32-bit CPU running at 64 MHz is 34 ms and requires 2.6 kB peak RAM and 139.9 kB program flash memory, making it suitable for resource-constrained embedded systems.
Comparative analysis between traditional aquaponics and reconstructed aquapon...bijceesjournal
The aquaponic system of planting is a method that does not require soil usage. It is a method that only needs water, fish, lava rocks (a substitute for soil), and plants. Aquaponic systems are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Its use not only helps to plant in small spaces but also helps reduce artificial chemical use and minimizes excess water use, as aquaponics consumes 90% less water than soil-based gardening. The study applied a descriptive and experimental design to assess and compare conventional and reconstructed aquaponic methods for reproducing tomatoes. The researchers created an observation checklist to determine the significant factors of the study. The study aims to determine the significant difference between traditional aquaponics and reconstructed aquaponics systems propagating tomatoes in terms of height, weight, girth, and number of fruits. The reconstructed aquaponics system’s higher growth yield results in a much more nourished crop than the traditional aquaponics system. It is superior in its number of fruits, height, weight, and girth measurement. Moreover, the reconstructed aquaponics system is proven to eliminate all the hindrances present in the traditional aquaponics system, which are overcrowding of fish, algae growth, pest problems, contaminated water, and dead fish.
TIME DIVISION MULTIPLEXING TECHNIQUE FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMHODECEDSIET
Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) is a method of transmitting multiple signals over a single communication channel by dividing the signal into many segments, each having a very short duration of time. These time slots are then allocated to different data streams, allowing multiple signals to share the same transmission medium efficiently. TDM is widely used in telecommunications and data communication systems.
### How TDM Works
1. **Time Slots Allocation**: The core principle of TDM is to assign distinct time slots to each signal. During each time slot, the respective signal is transmitted, and then the process repeats cyclically. For example, if there are four signals to be transmitted, the TDM cycle will divide time into four slots, each assigned to one signal.
2. **Synchronization**: Synchronization is crucial in TDM systems to ensure that the signals are correctly aligned with their respective time slots. Both the transmitter and receiver must be synchronized to avoid any overlap or loss of data. This synchronization is typically maintained by a clock signal that ensures time slots are accurately aligned.
3. **Frame Structure**: TDM data is organized into frames, where each frame consists of a set of time slots. Each frame is repeated at regular intervals, ensuring continuous transmission of data streams. The frame structure helps in managing the data streams and maintaining the synchronization between the transmitter and receiver.
4. **Multiplexer and Demultiplexer**: At the transmitting end, a multiplexer combines multiple input signals into a single composite signal by assigning each signal to a specific time slot. At the receiving end, a demultiplexer separates the composite signal back into individual signals based on their respective time slots.
### Types of TDM
1. **Synchronous TDM**: In synchronous TDM, time slots are pre-assigned to each signal, regardless of whether the signal has data to transmit or not. This can lead to inefficiencies if some time slots remain empty due to the absence of data.
2. **Asynchronous TDM (or Statistical TDM)**: Asynchronous TDM addresses the inefficiencies of synchronous TDM by allocating time slots dynamically based on the presence of data. Time slots are assigned only when there is data to transmit, which optimizes the use of the communication channel.
### Applications of TDM
- **Telecommunications**: TDM is extensively used in telecommunication systems, such as in T1 and E1 lines, where multiple telephone calls are transmitted over a single line by assigning each call to a specific time slot.
- **Digital Audio and Video Broadcasting**: TDM is used in broadcasting systems to transmit multiple audio or video streams over a single channel, ensuring efficient use of bandwidth.
- **Computer Networks**: TDM is used in network protocols and systems to manage the transmission of data from multiple sources over a single network medium.
### Advantages of TDM
- **Efficient Use of Bandwidth**: TDM all
ACEP Magazine edition 4th launched on 05.06.2024Rahul
This document provides information about the third edition of the magazine "Sthapatya" published by the Association of Civil Engineers (Practicing) Aurangabad. It includes messages from current and past presidents of ACEP, memories and photos from past ACEP events, information on life time achievement awards given by ACEP, and a technical article on concrete maintenance, repairs and strengthening. The document highlights activities of ACEP and provides a technical educational article for members.
2. Station Commander Graham Heath
Project Co-ordinator Leeds District
Foreword
The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has been extremely successful over the last
decade in reducing the amount of fire calls it receives. This has been achieved by a number of initiatives
for example our Home Fire Safety Check for householders. This reduction, as well as a drive from
Central Government for greater efficiency savings, has led us to look at how we can provide the best
operational cover for the resources allocated. The relocation and merging of stations allows us to place
those available resources in optimum geographical positions based on the risks communities face. It is
part of a range of changes across the county that will enable us to continue to provide community
protection and response services to the highest possible standards across the whole of West Yorkshire.
The new site at Killingbeck will take up a prominent position at the gateway to East Leeds, adjacent to
the A64 main arterial road. Access via York Road will allow good links to the surrounding communities,
and a new right turn facility will allow quick access to Gipton, Harehills and Burmantofts utilising a
revolutionary ‘green wave’ system which adjusts traffic lights to give a continuous right of way to fire
engines responding to an emergency. The station will be staffed by 44 whole time firefighters delivering
a 24 hour immediate response to the community. The new building has been designed with a modern
appearance utilising brickwork and steel cladding and will become an easily recognised landmark
welcoming commuters to the East Leeds area. The building will have two floors, the ground floor
consisting of office space, equipment storage and a garage area, which will house two fire engines. The
first floor will provide welfare facilities for on-call firefighters. A large area to the rear of the station will
include a multi-purpose training tower to allow firefighters to train to the highest level.
The building will be designed to accommodate the East Leeds Young Firefighters Scheme which will be
relocated from Gipton fire station. This will be an independent facility providing students with a
classroom, fire engine storage and welfare provision. This unique scheme will continue to flourish in its
new home, enabling the youth of East Leeds access to a first class learning experience. An independent
community room will allow partner agencies to interact and share working experiences with WYFRS.
Built in 1937, Gipton Fire Station will merge with
Stanks Fire Station at York Road, Killingbeck.
Stanks Fire Station built in 1973.
3. Introduction to Project
Following a strategic review of services
through the Integrated Risk Management Plan
(IRMP) process, West Yorkshire Fire and
Rescue Service (WYFRS ) are implementing
the construction of a number of new fire
stations throughout West Yorkshire.
The construction of the new fire station at York
Road, Killingbeck is key in achieving full
implementation of the IRMP. It was imperative
that if this development, along with other new
fire station developments, was to be a success,
a comprehensive, early design brief would
need to be established. This would set down
the operational and functional characteristics of
the building and the associated ancillary areas.
Following the recent completion of new fire
station projects at Pontefract and Normanton,
WYFRS were keen to embody the success of
those projects into this and other new fire
station developments. However, it was clear
that operational requirements have moved
forward since and as such, a new approach
should be explored.
The development of the detailed design brief
took place over several months and was built
around input from all major stakeholders
including the eventual building users.
Outline showing the location of the new Killingbeck Fire Station site.
4. The Design
During the development of the design brief the
following key requirements became evident:
Size
Spaces must be compact yet retain operational
functionality. Oversized spaces should be
avoided.
Relationships
The internal spaces must be designed so as to
allow quick and efficient movement between
rooms and circulation routes, with particular
emphasis on routes to vehicle bays, to ensure
effective emergency turnout ability.
Value
Best value in construction costs must be
attained. Layouts should be simple and
straightforward, which will in turn promote
simple methods of construction. The design
successfully addresses all of the above key
requirements. In order for the fire service to
continue to provide the best possible level of
service to the community it is essential that
regular training is undertaken. The following
are essential requirements and are included in
the development:
• Training Tower
• Road Traffic Collision (RTC) Training Area
5. Use
The proposed development will provide for a
new operational fire station and will include a
separate annex for the Young Firefighter
Scheme which will relocate from Gipton Fire
Station. The fire station will be a two storey
building, which will provide all of the necessary
operational accommodation for the fire service
personnel and the associated vehicles.
The accommodation will comprise of a three
bay vehicle garage, offices, sleeping facilities,
rest and recreation areas. Ancillary to the
building there will be a service yard to the front
with further hard standing areas also at the
rear. Car parking for staff and visitors is
provided on the site.
Layout
The layout is mostly dictated by the operational
requirements of the fire station in order that it
can function efficiently, effectively and safely.
Operational requirements dictate that fire
service vehicles must have access to the rear
of the site thus allowing them to drive forwards
into the vehicle bays within the building. The
vehicles will then be in the required location
and in the correct orientation for the next
emergency turn out.
6. Appearance
The external walls will be constructed of clay
facing brickwork. Windows and doors will be of
colour coated aluminium construction with
interspersed coloured infill panels, which will
add an element of visual interest and provide
for a modern, commercial appearance.
Simplicity was key to achieving value hence
the ‘clean lines’ approach to the design. The
roof and fascias will be of colour coated metal
construction and will contribute in achieving the
desired appearance.
Certain aspects of the building are defined by
the nature of the use. For example the vehicle
access / egress doors are a fundamental
requirement to allow the functional operation of
the building. These are perhaps one of the
most prominent features that define the fire
station from other buildings.
7. Scale
Careful consideration has been given to the
scale of the building.
The overall maximum height of the fire
station building (over the two storey portion)
will be approximately 9.2m. The main
service yard is approximately 1,220m2
in
area and deep enough to allow the safe
manoeuvring of a typical fire service vehicle
along with providing enough space for
training activities.
The size of the service yard is based on the
typical minimum operational requirements
for a fire station of this nature.
The level of car parking provision has been
determined from the experiences of the Fire
Authority on other operational sites of
similar size. The provision for this scheme
is fourteen spaces for staff and nine spaces
for visitors.
Illustration of how the new station will look although there may be some minor changes on the completed
building.
8. Ground Floor Plan
The accommodation for the fire station is
located over two floors. The ground floor plan
shows the appliance bays on the left hand side
of the building accommodating two fire engines
and a spare bay. Beyond the engine house is
a separate annex which will provide the Young
Firefighter accommodation.
At the rear there is a covered wash area where
training and day to day routines can be carried
out.
The multi-use space / room is a facility that
local communities will be able to access on
request. Simple refreshment facilities will be
available within the room and a fully accessible
disabled toilet is located next to the entrance.
From the car parking areas the building is
easily accessed via level surfaces up to the
main entrance.
The internal rooms are constructed from
painted block work which provides a cost
effective and robust finish suitable for the
functions of an operational fire station.
First Floor
The first floor has been designed to
accommodate operational staff only and
incorporates welfare and rest facilities.
9. Young Firefighters Scheme
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
(WYFRS) currently operates a Young
Firefighters Scheme and as such, provision
has been made to provide dedicated
accommodation to allow the Young Firefighters
Scheme to be run from this site.
The Young Firefighters Scheme, originally
conceived in Wakefield, engages with schools
and youth groups across West Yorkshire. It
has proved highly successful and as such
WYFRS wishes to continue the implementation
of the scheme in the Killingbeck area.
The target audience for the scheme is young
people attending formal education aged
between 14 and 16 who have been identified
as being able to benefit from a practical
element to their learning that takes place
outside the traditional school environment.
The content of the course involves practical
lessons in skills such as using breathing
apparatus, search and rescue, operating
pumping appliances and associated
equipment, fire safety awareness and general
life skills.
Also covered is health and safety awareness,
risk assessments, first aid, working as a team,
problem solving and fire and road traffic
incident simulations.
The purpose built Young Firefighter suite will ensure
that we can continue to provide a first class learning
experience for the young people of East Leeds.
10. Access
The Fire Authority actively promotes a Disability
Equality Scheme (DES) throughout the entire
service.
The scheme design will take into account the
above commitment. It is anticipated that general
visitor traffic to and from the new fire station will
be from within the immediate local area. A
nominal amount of parking (eight spaces plus one
accessible parking space) for visitors is provided.
In addition there will be three dedicated drop off
bays allocated to the Young Firefighter suite.
Level access from the public footpaths is provided
up to the main entrances of both the fire station
and Young Firefighters buildings. From this point
level access can be gained to the whole ground
floors of the buildings. From the car parking areas
the buildings are easily accessed via level
surfaces up to the main entrances.
A fully accessible toilet is provided within the fire
station building in close proximity to the main
entrance. An accessible toilet is also provided in
the Young Firefighters accommodation.
Our Ambition:
Making West Yorkshire Safer
Our Aim:
Provide an excellent fire and rescue service
working in partnership to reduce death, injury,
economic loss and contribute to community
well being.
Proposed Programme
The following estimated timelines will show the
key dates for the project:
Appoint building contractor
March 2014
Construction commencement
August 2014
Construction completion
September 2015
Station operational
December 2015
Other West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
Service fire stations under planned
construction:
Carlton Road, Dewsbury
South Kirkby Business Park, South
Kirkby
Carlton Lane, Rothwell, Leeds
Clough Lane, Rastrick
Contact
Project Co-ordinator:
Graham Heath
t 0113 2904807
e graham.heath@westyorksfire.gov.uk
Executive Architect
Frank Shaw Associates
www.frankshawassociates.co.uk
t 01246 233255
Building Contractor
Wildgoose Construction