July 28, 2015 Study Session Presentation- Expressway TunnelCity of Corona
The document discusses two transportation projects - the East-West Transportation Corridor and Irvine-Corona Expressway Tunnel. These projects were approved in 2003 and 2005 to address traffic congestion by providing an alternate route to the 91 Freeway. The projects would form a continuous transportation corridor and benefit the city by providing traffic relief, economic benefits, and improved safety. However, concerns are raised that the projects could increase traffic, noise, air pollution, and emergency response times in Corona, reducing its quality of life. The document suggests ensuring the projects remain in planning documents and working with neighboring cities on the initiatives.
Continental Mapping was contracted to provide mapping services to support the reconfiguration of a dangerous railroad crossing in Minnesota. The crossing had issues with collisions between trains and motor vehicles, resulting in deaths, injuries, and delays. Continental Mapping used aerial photography to produce high-accuracy contour maps and planimetric maps of the area to identify options for rerouting the crossing to reduce safety risks from the blind curve and busy double track railroad. The maps were delivered in a 3D digital format to support redesigning the crossing configuration.
The document summarizes a workshop on community transport projects in a growing London. It includes presentations from public health and transport experts on how to create healthier streets that encourage walking and cycling. The speakers discuss London's health issues like obesity and lack of activity, and how street design impacts public health. They describe London's "Healthy Streets" approach, which aims to improve street environments and promote active travel. This includes changes at the street, neighborhood and city-wide levels. The workshop then involved group discussions about improving specific streets to meet healthy streets goals and addressing challenges to implementing changes.
Continental Mapping is an expert in transportation infrastructure mapping with over 16 years of experience working with state and local agencies. They offer mobile and terrestrial lidar, aerial lidar, photogrammetry, and survey services. In 2015, they completed the first mobile lidar-led asset management job for the Minnesota DOT and the largest photogrammetry project for the Wisconsin DOT. Survey work establishes high accuracy and was used to map right of ways at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
This document discusses the economic and land use impacts of transport projects through several case studies:
- The Melbourne City Loop provided increased accessibility within the CBD and suburbs in the 1970s-80s, leading to patronage increases until exhausting spare capacity in the mid-2000s.
- The Western Ring Road relocated Melbourne's industry along its route, allowing redevelopment in Docklands and residential growth along the route.
- CityLink connects several radial freeways and the port and airport, delivering major economic benefits since its construction in the 1990s by improving accessibility.
- In Auckland, the Britomart Transport Centre and subsequent station redevelopments increased rail patronage and the Northern Busway further boosted
Andrew Jenkins is an Associate Director at Arup with over 20 years of experience in transport planning. He manages a team of 25 people working on projects related to transport modeling, master planning, and public transport design. Some of his recent projects include developing a pedestrian connectivity model for Cardiff Bay, providing transport advice for the Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone in Bristol, and supporting transport planning for the regeneration of Belfast City Centre.
The growing number of offshore wind farms require more and more maritime hardware. European shipyards have the right set of capabiities to ensure that the logistic chains are fully supplied with efficient vessels, from foundation preparation till the first watt is produced.
The document discusses the economic impacts of transportation projects and developments. It provides several case studies showing how new roads, rail lines, and tram systems have created jobs by improving accessibility and boosting development. One case study found a new tram system in Croydon, UK dramatically raised the city's profile, attracted investors, and replaced marginal retailers with higher profile stores. In general, the document argues that improving transport infrastructure can drive economic growth by facilitating development, jobs, and regeneration, especially on formerly unused brownfield lands.
This document summarizes a traffic impact assessment (TIA) for Dublin, Ireland. It provides background on Dublin's history, population, and transportation facilities. The National Roads Authority is responsible for conducting TIAs in Dublin. The scope of the TIA includes local data collection, analysis of urban areas, and ongoing stakeholder engagement. The methodology involves describing the site, existing and proposed uses, traffic conditions, and parking. Key elements that must be included are analyses of existing traffic, proposed development impacts, trip generation, traffic forecasting, modal split, trip distribution, and road capacity over time. Common software tools used include PICADY, ARCADY, LinSig, VISSIM, SATURN and EMME.
Hugo Axel-Berg is the Manager of Engineering for Crossrail. The three guiding principles of Target Zero are that everyone has a right to go home unharmed, all harm is preventable, and safety requires teamwork. Crossrail is Europe's largest infrastructure project, costing £14.8 billion to build 118 km of new railway with 37 stations. It is scheduled to open in 2018 and will cut journey times by up to 50% and support 200 million journeys per year, providing £42 billion in benefits.
Mr. Lluis Tarafa IDOM consulting Investing in Geen Ports InitiativesASCAME
Session: Mediterranean's Ports: a gateway to Europe, Asia and Africa
Presentation: Investing in Green Ports initiatives
The Mediterranean Ports Summit is organised by the Association of Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME), the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona with the collaboration of Barcelona Chamber in the framework of SIL2015.
The Mediterranean Port Summit 2015 is the largest annual Ports and Shipping conferences throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This event in Barcelona is the gathering of maritime industry leaders. The program features many top industry professionals sharing their perspectives on port investments and terminal developments around the region, providing invaluable insights into the numerous opportunities in this sector of Commerce.
The Mediterranean Ports and Shipping Summit focused on key concepts such as institutional and fiscal reforms; the construction, extension and modernization of port platforms; the search for management and collaboration systems; the promotion of alliances to strengthen the position of world leadership; Mediterranean Ports a Gateway to Europe, Asia and Africa; the Port, City and Cruise Tourism, as well as the response of Mediterranean ports to the challenges brought by 800 million people.
London Underground - Redesigning White-chapel Station Ibrahim Al-Hudhaif
A radical redesign of Whitechapel Station for Crossrail saved £50 million by changing the station layout and design. The new design features a north-south aligned concourse rather than the original east-west design. It demolishes fewer bridges and buildings and reduces the amount of excavation needed. The redesign delivers social, economic and environmental benefits for the local area while meeting Crossrail's requirements within the project budget.
This document provides an overview of civil engineering and discusses opportunities in the field. It introduces the speaker and their experience in civil engineering. It then presents examples of civil engineering projects in areas like transportation, infrastructure, and water management. The document concludes with sections on perspectives from contractors and consultants and a question period.
HS2 is a proposed high-speed rail link in the UK that would connect London to Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and eventually Glasgow. It aims to reduce travel times and increase rail capacity. Supporters argue it will help economic growth in northern cities, generate construction jobs, and reduce road congestion. Critics contend it is too expensive, will damage the environment and rural communities, and its benefits of time savings are minimal.
A presentation done by Mr Johny Smith (CEO: WBCG), at the Transport Forum SIG: "Visiting the port of Walvis Bay and the Launch of the Namibian Logistics Hub Forum" on 5 December 2014 in Walvis Bay, hosted by WBCG. The topic of the presentation was: "Launch of the Namibian Logistics Hub Forum".
The document discusses potential locations for a second bridge over the River Severn in the UK. It provides details on four potential sites: Clevedon to Cardiff (Site A), Avonmouth to Severn Beach (Site B), Chepstow to Beachley (Site C), and Aust to Pilning (Site D). For each site, it discusses factors like span length, available labor, training programs, government grants, and opinions from local officials. The document aims to provide students with background information to inform a business simulation where they will select a site, build the bridge, and consider costs and traffic to evaluate the business feasibility of the different options.
Henrick Christensen, co-founder and Chairman of Silk Route Rail Ltd. speaks at the 3rd China International Logistics Development Conference in Suining City
The document discusses HS2, the UK's new high-speed rail network, and its role as an "engine for growth". It argues that HS2 will link many of Britain's largest cities, help meet growing demand for transport, and create over 400,000 jobs. The network will use modern engineering standards and technologies to provide a reliable, high-frequency service. HS2 is part of a broader strategy to maximize economic development around new stations through investments, skills training, and improved local transport connectivity.
WS Atkins plc reported financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. Key highlights included organic revenue growth of 4.6%, underlying operating profit growth of 15.2%, and an improved operating margin of 7.6%. The company saw strong performance in the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Energy sectors. The outlook for 2015/16 is for continued underlying growth and performance in line with expectations as the company focuses on its three pillar strategy of operational excellence, portfolio optimization, and sector/regional focus.
This document provides an overview of Atkins, a global design, engineering and project management consultancy firm. In 3 sentences:
Atkins has over 75 years of experience delivering complex projects around the world using the expertise of its employees. It works across multiple sectors including infrastructure, transportation, energy and urban development to help clients address challenges and transform potential into reality. Atkins prides itself on strong ethical values, collaborative partnerships, and enabling a more sustainable future through innovative project solutions.
The advent of digital engineering - a year in reviewAtkins
A review of our key projects and company highlights over the last year that show how we’re helping to transform our ever-changing world and enriching lives.
Wellbriefing: Creating a building brief that helps clients articulate and pri...Atkins
Wellbeing is starting to be recognised as an important metric for citizens, employees and, increasingly, building occupants. Caroline Paradise, head of design research at Atkins, gave a 'Wellbriefing' at Vision 2015 in a seminar on Building Health and Wellness, where she talked about creating a building brief that helps clients articulate and prioritise wellbeing.
This presentation was first delivered in June 2015 at Vision 2015 in London.
Atkins: Preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2016Atkins
WS Atkins plc reported financial results for the year ended 31 March 2016 with revenue up 6.0% to £1.86 billion and underlying operating profit up 10.5% to £148.2 million, achieving their 8.0% operating margin target. Operational highlights included significant improvements in UK and Europe performance and strong growth in the Middle East driven by major projects in Qatar and metro projects. The acquisition of PP&T nuclear was also completed in April 2016, further enhancing their nuclear capabilities.
Marie Lam-Frendo, Atkins Acuity associate director presented at Sustainable Finance Collective Asia on 22 November 2016 on the renewable energy market in Asia.
The document promotes engineering as a career by highlighting its importance, opportunities, and benefits. It notes that engineers design solutions to meet people's needs and make lives better through innovations. There is a high demand for engineering graduates and skills. The career offers good salaries, interesting challenges, and work-life balance. Various paths like apprenticeships and university degrees can lead to engineering roles and professional qualifications.
Analyst breakfast: North American consultancy business - 19 March 2015Atkins
North American consultancy reported financial results for the first half of 2015, with plans to grow revenue and improve operating margin to 8%. The company operates across various infrastructure sectors in North America, with the largest being transportation which makes up 46% of revenue. Over the next few years, infrastructure spending in areas like transportation, water, and aviation is expected to increase significantly. The company aims to capitalize on these opportunities through expanding its business units and improving productivity.
How to create better wellbeing outcomes for students through designAtkins
Dr Caroline Paradise, Atkins’ UK head of design research, gave a presentation on applying lessons learned from post occupancy evaluation to create better wellbeing outcomes for students at Education Estates Conference 2016.
Find out how Atkins put wellbeing at the heart of design at www.wellbriefing.com
Atkins global rail opportunities 6th March 2014Matt Cody
This document summarizes a presentation on global rail opportunities given by Douglas McCormick, Managing Director of Rail at Atkins. It discusses Atkins' capabilities and presence across various rail markets worldwide, including the UK and Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and North America. Atkins has significant experience in rail infrastructure design, consulting, safety leadership, and managing complex projects. Key growth areas include metro projects in the Middle East and expanding operations in Southeast Asia.
The 1915 Canakkale Bridge and Motorway Project involves building an 88 km motorway and 13 km of access roads between Malkara and Canakkale in Turkey. A key part of the project is the 1915 Canakkale Bridge, which will be the world's longest mid-span suspension bridge at 2,023 meters and highest tower suspension bridge at 334 meters once completed. The project secured 2.265 billion EUR in financing from Turkish and foreign banks in 2018. Potential issues of concern during the operation of the project include increased vehicle emissions causing pollution, rapid urbanization from more people in the region, and the bridge being subject to severe environmental conditions like earthquakes and strong winds that require ongoing monitoring and analysis of the bridge
The document discusses integrated transport solutions for Auckland, New Zealand to address increasing congestion challenges from population and employment growth. It finds that the City Rail Link (CRL) alone will not meet future transit demand and that light rail is needed to optimize the road network and transport access within the city center. Light rail could move more people with less road space than buses and help shape development. The summary concludes that both CRL construction and further evaluation of light rail solutions are needed with regular updates to council.
Guest presentation by Dr Michele Dix, Managing Director of Crossrail 2 (crossrail2.co.uk). Presented at the Institute for Transport Studies (ITS), University of Leeds, Feb. 2016.
[Copyright TfL, reproduced here with permission].
AT has briefed Auckland Council on the City Rail Link's progress and the investigation into light rail. Find out more in the presentation or on AT.govt.nz/projects
The document provides information about Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets. It discusses Arcadis' services across key sectors such as tunnels, rail, bridges, highways, marine, and coastal engineering. Arcadis applies insights from different market sectors and provides design, consultancy, engineering, project management and other services to deliver sustainable outcomes for clients' natural and built assets throughout their lifecycle. It also highlights some of Arcadis' major infrastructure projects in Asia spanning over 140 years.
The document provides information about the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project in Toronto. It discusses the need for improved transit due to traffic congestion, outlines Metrolinx's mandate to plan and build transit projects, and provides details about the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown line. Specifically, it will be a 19km light rail line running mostly underground with 25 stations. Construction is underway using different methods and will continue through 2019, with impacts to traffic and pedestrians along Eglinton Avenue.
Avenue station open house presentation Crosstown TO
The document discusses plans to build the Eglinton Crosstown LRT in Toronto to address traffic congestion problems, including constructing a 19 km light rail line with 25 stations from Weston Road to Kennedy Station. It describes the different station construction methods being used, provides design concepts and features of the stations, and outlines the construction process and community updates for the Avenue Station.
Central Open House (Chaplin Station to Leaside Station) - spring 2018Crosstown TO
Metrolinx is building the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, a 19km light rail line running east-west through Toronto. The project includes 25 stations, many of which are undergoing construction using cut-and-cover or mined methods. Over $30 billion is being invested in transit expansion across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area as part of Metrolinx's regional transportation plan. Community engagement efforts include informing residents about construction progress, traffic changes, and programs to support local businesses and provide employment opportunities.
Science Centre Station Open House - June 2017Crosstown TO
The document provides information about the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project in Toronto. It discusses Metrolinx's regional transportation plan, the project players and their roles, details about the light rail transit line including its route and features, construction methods like cut-and-cover and mining, project timelines and milestones for 2017, and community benefits programs related to employment, procurement, and investment.
The document summarizes plans for the Keelesdale Station Open House regarding the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project. It discusses that the project aims to address traffic congestion problems in the GTHA. Construction of Keelesdale Station will use a cut-and-cover method, requiring excavation of the area and installation of support structures. During construction, there will be lane reductions, sidewalk closures, and parking removals to stage work zones. The open house provided details on station design, construction timelines and impacts to traffic, pedestrians and transit stops.
Rail Professional 2018 media pack & forward features Christian Wiles
This document is a media pack for Rail Professional magazine. It provides information about the magazine's readership, which largely consists of directors and managers in rail industry companies. 59% of readers are managers or board-level executives. It also outlines the magazine's competitive advantages, including its focus on the rail sector, large readership, and position as a leader in recruitment and display advertising for the industry. The document discusses the magazine's editorial excellence, providing in-depth analysis and high-profile interviews. It also lists the publication schedule for 2017 issues.
2015 Excellence in Infrastructure SubmissionsAutodesk AEC
Want some inspiration before you submit your project to the 2016 AEC Excellence Awards? Check out the incredible submissions from last year's competition!
The document summarizes Metrolinx's regional transportation plan and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project. Key points include:
- Metrolinx is investing over $30 billion in rapid transit infrastructure across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, including expanding GO Transit service, building new light rail and bus rapid transit lines.
- The Eglinton Crosstown LRT will be a 19km light rail line with 25 stations, costing over $5.3 billion. Construction updates are provided for several stations.
- Safety, design excellence, environmental sustainability, and community benefits are priorities of the project.
The document discusses transport challenges and priorities for east and south east London. It notes that London's population is growing rapidly and will require major investments in transport infrastructure to support the growth. This includes projects like Crossrail, upgrades to the DLR and Overground networks, and new river crossings like the planned Silvertown Tunnel to alleviate congestion and improve connectivity. Future transport priorities could involve extending the Bakerloo line, further DLR extensions, and new river crossings like Gallions Reach and Belvedere to connect communities across the Thames. Major funding and approvals will be required to transform London's transport network and accommodate the rising population.
OPDC revised draft Local Plan presentation - TransportAlexandra Dobson
The document summarizes the revised draft Local Plan for the Old Oak and Park Royal area, which focuses on transport policies and supporting studies. It includes 9 transport policies addressing roads, walking, cycling, parking, rail, buses, freight, construction, and transport assessments. Key transport projects are described such as the new Old Oak Common station integrated with HS2, Elizabeth line and other rail lines. Supporting studies are outlined covering topics like bus strategy, parking, and delivery of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. Public consultation on the plan is open through September 2017.
This document provides an overview of the history, design, construction, and safety aspects of tunneling. It discusses key points such as:
- The history of tunnel construction dates back to ancient times but modern tunneling technology evolved from mining and military engineering.
- Tunnel planning requires considering geology, hydrology, ventilation, lighting, drainage, and safety systems such as emergency exits.
- India has increasingly developed tunneling for transportation and hydroelectric projects, with some of the largest examples being the Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel and underground water supply tunnels.
- Ensuring tunnel safety requires adequate width, ventilation, signage, and fire suppression systems. Lighting, electrical works, and drainage are also important design
The document provides information about the construction of the Caledonia Station for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project in Toronto. Key details include:
- Construction began in March 2016 at the Keelesdale station and Caledonia station construction will involve installing supports, excavating, and building the underground structure from 2016-2017.
- The station will be built using a "cut-and-cover" method where the area is excavated and covered with a concrete roof allowing work below. Safety is the top priority during construction.
- When complete in 2020, the new modern LRT line will be 19km long with 25 stations, connecting communities along Eglinton Avenue.
Firas Abbawy is a lead civil engineer with over 25 years of experience in civil engineering projects including rail, roads, bridges and tunnels. He is currently responsible for designs on Crossrail/Network Rail projects. Previously, he managed the delivery of twin track works for the Wimbledon Line Capacity Improvements Project. He has extensive experience in design, project management, construction management, approvals and supervision.
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In order to reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 the UK needs to drastically change how we generate our energy. But what are the facts? And what’s only myth?
1. SNC-Lavalin completed its acquisition of Atkins in July 2017, making Atkins part of a larger global company with an ambitious vision.
2. Atkins collaborated on projects such as the Custom House in the UK and marine stations in Dubai, applying innovative construction methods.
3. Atkins conducted the first drone flights over the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, to help with planning demolition and construction projects.
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework provides public sector organizations access to procurement services from Atkins, a leading design and engineering consultancy. The framework streamlines the procurement process, allowing direct award of contracts to Atkins within 2-4 weeks rather than the typical 6-9 month OJEU process. Using the framework provides credibility, value through cost savings, and compliance with UK procurement policies. Organizations can access architectural, civil engineering, and building services from Atkins through participating in the framework.
Green Sky Thinking: bringing forest schools to the inner cityAtkins
The document discusses how access to nature and outdoor spaces can benefit children's well-being and development. It notes that less than 30% of UK children report being satisfied with life, compared to 60% in Mexico and 45% in Finland. Exposure to nature may help address rising rates of mental health issues in young people. Studies show that outdoor provision and access to natural environments can significantly improve children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. The document also examines how school design factors like acoustics, identity/ownership, and opportunities for interaction impact student and staff well-being.
A glance at Atkins' landscape architecture projectsAtkins
April is World Landscape Architecture Month and it celebrates landscape architect-designed spaces all over the world, promoting the profession and introducing the public to the concept of designed spaces. Discover some of Atkins' landscape architecture projects.
Cyber resilience is the ability of an organization to understand cyber threats, manage known risks, implement proportionate protections, and recover quickly from attacks. As critical infrastructure becomes more networked, attacks could seriously impact society. Infrastructure like utilities and transportation systems face threats from organized crime and state-sponsored attacks. The future of cybersecurity is uncertain as technology rapidly advances, but issues like converged networks, new technologies, easier attacks, mobile devices, and quantum computing will impact security.
Atkins has designed many tall and supertall buildings around the world since the 1990s, with most projects located in the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Some of their notable supertall projects over 300 meters include the Pearl of the North in Shenyang, China at 568 meters, Northstar Changsha Centre in Changsha, China at 400 meters, and P-17 Tower in Dubai, UAE at 379 meters. Their first supertall was Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai from the 1990s, which remains a landmark at 321 meters.
Social media management system project report.pdfKamal Acharya
The project "Social Media Platform in Object-Oriented Modeling" aims to design
and model a robust and scalable social media platform using object-oriented
modeling principles. In the age of digital communication, social media platforms
have become indispensable for connecting people, sharing content, and fostering
online communities. However, their complex nature requires meticulous planning
and organization.This project addresses the challenge of creating a feature-rich and
user-friendly social media platform by applying key object-oriented modeling
concepts. It entails the identification and definition of essential objects such as
"User," "Post," "Comment," and "Notification," each encapsulating specific
attributes and behaviors. Relationships between these objects, such as friendships,
content interactions, and notifications, are meticulously established.The project
emphasizes encapsulation to maintain data integrity, inheritance for shared behaviors
among objects, and polymorphism for flexible content handling. Use case diagrams
depict user interactions, while sequence diagrams showcase the flow of interactions
during critical scenarios. Class diagrams provide an overarching view of the system's
architecture, including classes, attributes, and methods .By undertaking this project,
we aim to create a modular, maintainable, and user-centric social media platform that
adheres to best practices in object-oriented modeling. Such a platform will offer users
a seamless and secure online social experience while facilitating future enhancements
and adaptability to changing user needs.
OCS Training Institute is pleased to co-operate with
a Global provider of Rig Inspection/Audits,
Commission-ing, Compliance & Acceptance as well as
& Engineering for Offshore Drilling Rigs, to deliver
Drilling Rig Inspec-tion Workshops (RIW) which
teaches the inspection & maintenance procedures
required to ensure equipment integrity. Candidates
learn to implement the relevant standards &
understand industry requirements so that they can
verify the condition of a rig’s equipment & improve
safety, thus reducing the number of accidents and
protecting the asset.
Understanding Cybersecurity Breaches: Causes, Consequences, and PreventionBert Blevins
Cybersecurity breaches are a growing threat in today’s interconnected digital landscape, affecting individuals, businesses, and governments alike. These breaches compromise sensitive information and erode trust in online services and systems. Understanding the causes, consequences, and prevention strategies of cybersecurity breaches is crucial to protect against these pervasive risks.
Cybersecurity breaches refer to unauthorized access, manipulation, or destruction of digital information or systems. They can occur through various means such as malware, phishing attacks, insider threats, and vulnerabilities in software or hardware. Once a breach happens, cybercriminals can exploit the compromised data for financial gain, espionage, or sabotage. Causes of breaches include software and hardware vulnerabilities, phishing attacks, insider threats, weak passwords, and a lack of security awareness.
The consequences of cybersecurity breaches are severe. Financial loss is a significant impact, as organizations face theft of funds, legal fees, and repair costs. Breaches also damage reputations, leading to a loss of trust among customers, partners, and stakeholders. Regulatory penalties are another consequence, with hefty fines imposed for non-compliance with data protection regulations. Intellectual property theft undermines innovation and competitiveness, while disruptions of critical services like healthcare and utilities impact public safety and well-being.
Best Practices of Clothing Businesses in Talavera, Nueva Ecija, A Foundation ...IJAEMSJORNAL
This study primarily aimed to determine the best practices of clothing businesses to use it as a foundation of strategic business advancements. Moreover, the frequency with which the business's best practices are tracked, which best practices are the most targeted of the apparel firms to be retained, and how does best practices can be used as strategic business advancement. The respondents of the study is the owners of clothing businesses in Talavera, Nueva Ecija. Data were collected and analyzed using a quantitative approach and utilizing a descriptive research design. Unveiling best practices of clothing businesses as a foundation for strategic business advancement through statistical analysis: frequency and percentage, and weighted means analyzing the data in terms of identifying the most to the least important performance indicators of the businesses among all of the variables. Based on the survey conducted on clothing businesses in Talavera, Nueva Ecija, several best practices emerge across different areas of business operations. These practices are categorized into three main sections, section one being the Business Profile and Legal Requirements, followed by the tracking of indicators in terms of Product, Place, Promotion, and Price, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) covering finance, marketing, production, technical, and distribution aspects. The research study delved into identifying the core best practices of clothing businesses, serving as a strategic guide for their advancement. Through meticulous analysis, several key findings emerged. Firstly, prioritizing product factors, such as maintaining optimal stock levels and maximizing customer satisfaction, was deemed essential for driving sales and fostering loyalty. Additionally, selecting the right store location was crucial for visibility and accessibility, directly impacting footfall and sales. Vigilance towards competitors and demographic shifts was highlighted as essential for maintaining relevance. Understanding the relationship between marketing spend and customer acquisition proved pivotal for optimizing budgets and achieving a higher ROI. Strategic analysis of profit margins across clothing items emerged as crucial for maximizing profitability and revenue. Creating a positive customer experience, investing in employee training, and implementing effective inventory management practices were also identified as critical success factors. In essence, these findings underscored the holistic approach needed for sustainable growth in the clothing business, emphasizing the importance of product management, marketing strategies, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
A brief introduction to quadcopter (drone) working. It provides an overview of flight stability, dynamics, general control system block diagram, and the electronic hardware.
Exploring Deep Learning Models for Image Recognition: A Comparative Reviewsipij
Image recognition, which comes under Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a critical aspect of computer vision,
enabling computers or other computing devices to identify and categorize objects within images. Among
numerous fields of life, food processing is an important area, in which image processing plays a vital role,
both for producers and consumers. This study focuses on the binary classification of strawberries, where
images are sorted into one of two categories. We Utilized a dataset of strawberry images for this study; we
aim to determine the effectiveness of different models in identifying whether an image contains
strawberries. This research has practical applications in fields such as agriculture and quality control. We
compared various popular deep learning models, including MobileNetV2, Convolutional Neural Networks
(CNN), and DenseNet121, for binary classification of strawberry images. The accuracy achieved by
MobileNetV2 is 96.7%, CNN is 99.8%, and DenseNet121 is 93.6%. Through rigorous testing and analysis,
our results demonstrate that CNN outperforms the other models in this task. In the future, the deep
learning models can be evaluated on a richer and larger number of images (datasets) for better/improved
results.
Unblocking The Main Thread - Solving ANRs and Frozen FramesSinan KOZAK
In the realm of Android development, the main thread is our stage, but too often, it becomes a battleground where performance issues arise, leading to ANRS, frozen frames, and sluggish Uls. As we strive for excellence in user experience, understanding and optimizing the main thread becomes essential to prevent these common perforrmance bottlenecks. We have strategies and best practices for keeping the main thread uncluttered. We'll examine the root causes of performance issues and techniques for monitoring and improving main thread health as wel as app performance. In this talk, participants will walk away with practical knowledge on enhancing app performance by mastering the main thread. We'll share proven approaches to eliminate real-life ANRS and frozen frames to build apps that deliver butter smooth experience.
A brand new catalog for the 2024 edition of IWISS. We have enriched our product range and have more innovations in electrician tools, plumbing tools, wire rope tools and banding tools. Let's explore together!
An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a logical numeric address that is assigned to every single computer, printer, switch, router, tablets, smartphones or any other device that is part of a TCP/IP-based network.
Types of IP address-
Dynamic means "constantly changing “ .dynamic IP addresses aren't more powerful, but they can change.
Static means staying the same. Static. Stand. Stable. Yes, static IP addresses don't change.
Most IP addresses assigned today by Internet Service Providers are dynamic IP addresses. It's more cost effective for the ISP and you.
In May 2024, globally renowned natural diamond crafting company Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (SRK) became the first company in the world to achieve GNFZ’s final net zero certification for existing buildings, for its two two flagship crafting facilities SRK House and SRK Empire. Initially targeting 2030 to reach net zero, SRK joined forces with the Global Network for Zero (GNFZ) to accelerate its target to 2024 — a trailblazing achievement toward emissions elimination.
4. Crossrail
Crossrail has one purpose – to change the way people travel in the capital
• We are increasing London’s rail capacity by 10%, supporting regeneration
and cutting journey times
• Bringing an extra 1.5 million people to within 45 minutes of central London
and linking London’s key employment, leisure and business districts
• An estimated 200 million annual customers will use Crossrail.
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5. Crossrail route
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• Reading to Shenfield and Abbey Wood
• 110km route length
• 29 surface stations (1 new)
• 40 Crossrail stations, 10 new stations
• 10,000 people working on it
• 90 million hours worked
7. Crossrail One of the most complex infrastructure projects
in London, with more than 40 construction sites
across its route
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8. Atkins and Crossrail
Atkins, in partnership with Arup, produced the detailed design of Crossrail’s
twin-bore tunnels
• Completion of 21km of twin bore (42km) tunnels
• Engineering and design of new stations
• Tottenham Court Road
• Custom House
• Woolwich
• Atkins is also undertaking the architectural components work package
• More active role of designers through the construction phase.
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10. Tackling complex geology
Royal Oak to Stepney Green
Stepney Green to Victoria Dock Stepney Green to Pudding Mill Lane
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11. Tunnelling
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CAD visualisation of a
typical section of the
Crossrail route (in blue)
showing the high
geometrical constraints of
tunnelling below central
London.
Navigating existing infrastructure
12. Solving other technical challenges
• Ground engineering: complex range of ground strata along the route
required different types of tunnel boring machines, from London clay in
the west to the more permeable, weaker strata such as Thanet Sands in
the east
• Safe application of excavation methods including station caverns to
minimise surface footprints
• Control of ground movements with extensive assessment of the impact on
the hydrogeological regime and surface settlement
• Optimise tunnelling logistics – 3 million tonnes of excavated material was
shipped to Wallasea Island in Essex to create a new 1,500 acre RSPB
nature reserve.
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13. Our use of technology
• Materials technology - tunnel linings advancing the state-of-the-art, fibre
and polypropylene reinforced concrete
• Risk management - with the increasing complexity of large underground
projects we have developed efficient ways of modelling ground movements
and assessing the impact on surrounding assets.
• Predictive analytics - Quantum Black, Arup and Atkins developed AIM
(adaptive instrumentation and monitoring), a web-based application using
data with complex statistical analysis to understand spatial and
time dependent correlation between monitoring points.
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15. Crossrail summary
• One of the most complex infrastructure projects in London in which Atkins
has been involved for ten years
• Crossrail has driven a step-change in the way tunnelled infrastructure is
designed and delivered
• Our experience on the project demonstrates the Group’s differentiated
offering and has helped secure other major infrastructure opportunities
across the world.
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17. Demand drivers increasing
• Soaring urbanisation
• Increasing transport demand
• Rapidly rising land prices
• Congestion and limited space for construction
• Cost (underground land is ‘cheap’), reduced disruption
Growing need for innovative and complex underground infrastructure, be it:
• Railways – high capacity metro systems combat congestion and spur
economic development
• Roads
• Utilities, water and sewerage.
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18. Attractive market characteristics
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• High value consultancy work with significant technical barriers to entry
• Tunnel engineering capability is often the key to accessing a far greater
scope of works
• Prestige of undertaking challenging projects of international significance
• Tunnel engineering is a key offering in “design and build” opportunities,
allowing us to ‘piggy-back’ with contractors into new markets.
19. Our global tunnels team
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• Core group of experts in London, Dubai/Doha and Hong Kong
• Significant network of tunnels people (around 200), more than half
being overseas
• We are located where our historic and current clients are based
• Appointment of Atkins Fellow in tunnelling and technical network to
share expertise.
21. Our clients and their projects
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Clients Projects Atkins’ roles
Type
• Project owners (eg MTR Corporation,
CrossRail)
• International contractors (eg
Samsung, CRCC, Obayashi, Vinci)
• Others (eg lenders, 3rd parties)
• Metro
• Railway
• Water
• Utilities
• Highways
• Scheme design
• Design and
supervision
• Contractor’s
detailed design
• Advisory services
Trend
More than half of our global tunnel work
is for contractors
Long term relationships with
international contractors are becoming
more important.
Increasing global tunnels
need, particularly metro
and water tunnels
Project sizes increasing
Increasing trend for
more Design & Build
engagement as lead
designer to the
contractor.
22. Dubai Metro
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Atkins provided full multidisciplinary design
and management of the civil works on Dubai
Metro which included geotechnical and site
investigations, bored tunnels and viaducts
and bridges. The first line of the Dubai Metro
opened to the public in September 2009. It is
the longest automated, driverless system in
the world.
23. Riyadh Metro
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Atkins is the lead consultant for the detailed
design for the FAST contracting consortium.
Package 3 comprises lines 4,5 and 6. When
complete, there will be approx. 26km of twin
track tunnel about half of which will be
driven by tunnel boring machines.
24. West Island Line, Hong Kong
Atkins (in a joint venture) is the lead consultant
for the detailed design of this 3km section of
the extension to the MTRC West Island Line.
There are two stations at Sai Ying Pun and
University, both of which will be constructed in
cavern. The scope involved tunnelling in soft
ground under existing buildings in close
proximity to their foundations.
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25. Liantang – Heung Yuen Wai boundary
One of the largest TBM in the world
(14 metre diameter) earth pressure
balance tunnel boring machine
and the largest in Hong Kong is on site at
the Liantang-Heung Yuen Wai boundary
crossing point. We are the designers for
the contractor.
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26. I-70 twin tunnels, Colorado
Atkins provided construction management
on the project to widen eastbound
Interstate 70 to accommodate three
traffic lanes, build a new bridge and 1.6
miles of retaining walls.
I-70 is one of North America’s major east
-west transportation corridors.
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27. Current and pipeline projects
• High Speed 2
• Thames Tideway Tunnel
• London’s Silvertown Tunnel
• Crossrail 2
• EXPO 2020 extension to Dubai Metro
• Mecca Metro
• Jeddah Metro
Our Crossrail experience has driven a step-change in the way
tunnelled infrastructure is designed and delivered.
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29. Summary
• There is a growing need for innovative and complex underground
infrastructure
• Tunnelling projects offer high value consultancy work with
significant technical barriers to entry
• The pipeline for future tunnelling work is strong
• With our global expertise (centred in London, Middle East and Asia
Pacific) and experience we are well positioned in this market going
forward.
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30. Disclaimer
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