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✈️ Inside Air NZ’s Biggest Build: New Timber Hangar is Shake-Resistant! 🚨 Air New Zealand is on track to open Hangar 4, set to become the largest single-span timber arch hangar in the southern hemisphere, exemplifying innovation and sustainability in aviation infrastructure. 🔎 Key Highlights: 1️⃣ Groundbreaking Design: Standing ten storeys tall and nearly the width of a rugby field, Hangar 4 will house the airline's maintenance fleet, accommodating large aircraft like the Boeing 777 and Dreamliner 787. Designed by Studio Pacific, this hangar employs laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and cross-laminated timber (CLT), showcasing the strength and flexibility of wood. 2️⃣ Sustainability Credentials: This hangar is a marvel of engineering and the first aircraft hangar in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve a Green Star 6-Star rating. Air NZ is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint by opting for timber over traditional materials like steel and concrete. 3️⃣ Seismic Resilience: The design allows for movement in extreme conditions, with the structure capable of shifting up to 300mm, making it shake-resistant. This feature ensures safety and durability in a region prone to seismic activity. 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How can the aviation industry leverage innovative building materials like timber to enhance sustainability while ensuring safety and functionality in their operations? What other areas of aviation infrastructure could benefit from similar approaches? 🔗 To learn more about this exciting project, click here: https://lnkd.in/gBXMV7Hb WoodSolutions WoodWorks Mass Timber Focus Group XLam NZ Strong Group Air New Zealand Arnie Didier Clifford (Craig) Rawlings #airnz #sustainableaviation #timberarchitecture #innovation #infrastructure #aviation #greenbuilding #engineering #sustainability #hangar4

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆… 🚧 SBE is proud to help close the missing link with the Oostelijke Tangent project in Stad Sint-Niklaas, a critical infrastructure development set to enhance local accessibility and reduce traffic congestion. This project, led by Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer, will create a new connection between N70/R42 and the E17, featuring tunnels, bridges, and cycling infrastructure that will streamline traffic flow and support the local economy.   As a local company, we deeply understand the significant impact this project will have on our community. That’s why we are dedicated to 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲, 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 - 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘁-𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗮𝘀. 🌱🏡 In our role, #teamsbe is responsible for the technical design, creating a 3D BIM model, and preparing the environmental permit dossier. We’re working closely with our partners Arcadis (MER) and DenS Communicatie bvba (stakeholder communication) to ensure this project’s success for all involved. 🤝 Discover how this missing link is becoming a lasting connection. Learn more here ⏩ https://lnkd.in/ey5xCRii #teamsbe #expertsatplay #oostelijketangent #sintniklaas #missinglink

Custom Hybrid 50 meters M/Y Anjelif is an example of the Shipyard's excellence in the construction of tailor-made projects that reflect the customer at 360 degrees

Innovative Bow-Forward Design: Enhancing Performance and Safety in Container Shipping. The design of the Ane Maersk, a 16,000-TEU methanol-powered container ship, features a bridge located near the bow of the ship. This design choice is notable as it diverges from the traditional placement of the bridge at the stern of the vessel. The placement of the bridge at the bow is intended to enhance the ship's performance in rough seas, particularly in the Asia-Europe trade lane and trans-North Atlantic service. The design is inspired by the X-bow concept introduced by Ulstein in 2021, which aims to reduce the impact of waves on the ship by positioning the bow to sail directly into the waves, resulting in a gentler motion. The Ane Maersk's design, although not exactly the X-bow configuration, is expected to exhibit similar benefits in terms of reduced motion in rough seas. This could lead to improved crew comfort and potentially even enhanced safety due to the reduced stress and fatigue associated with harsh sea conditions. The design choice also opens up possibilities for future applications in international container ship operations between Europe and Asia, as well as in trans-North Atlantic service, where the cargo capacity advantages of the house-forward design could be leveraged effectively. I am not a seafarer, but I am eager to read testimonials and comments about this new ship design.

The boat lifts - "Rising in minutes —experience the engineering wonder of the Saint-Louis-Arzviller Inclined Plane." The Saint-Louis-Arzviller Inclined Plane is an engineering marvel located in the picturesque French countryside. This unique boat lift, part of the Marne-Rhine Canal, elevates boats 45 meters in just minutes, replacing 17 traditional locks. Unlike standard locks that raise or lower water levels gradually, the inclined plane transports boats along a sloped track in a large tank of water. The entire process is efficient, taking only a few minutes to complete, compared to several hours with conventional locks. This innovative design not only saves time but also enhances the canal's accessibility for both commercial and recreational vessels, making it a popular attraction and a vital piece of France's navigational infrastructure. video rights : Liftdoc (IG) #elevator #technology #engineering #transportation #construction #civilengineering #engenharia #engenhariacivil #civilengineer #structural #mechanicalengineer

The boat lifts - "Rising in minutes —experience the engineering wonder of the Saint-Louis-Arzviller Inclined Plane." The Saint-Louis-Arzviller Inclined Plane is an engineering marvel located in the picturesque French countryside. This unique boat lift, part of the Marne-Rhine Canal, elevates boats 45 meters in just minutes, replacing 17 traditional locks. Unlike standard locks that raise or lower water levels gradually, the inclined plane transports boats along a sloped track in a large tank of water. The entire process is efficient, taking only a few minutes to complete, compared to several hours with conventional locks. This innovative design not only saves time but also enhances the canal's accessibility for both commercial and recreational vessels, making it a popular attraction and a vital piece of France's navigational infrastructure. video rights : Liftdoc (IG) #elevator #technology #engineering #transportation #construction #chemicalengineering #engenharia #engenhariacivil #chemicalengineer #structural #mechanicalengineer

The advantages of suspension pedestrian bridges include: 1. Tourism Promotion: Suspension bridges serve as tourist attractions, drawing visitors and boosting the local economy. 2. Cost Efficiency: These bridges can be constructed at a relatively low cost compared to large-scale structures, and they also have low maintenance costs. 3. Environmental Friendliness: Suspension bridges can be installed with minimal impact on natural landscapes, helping to preserve ecosystems. 4. Rapid Construction: Suspension bridges can be built relatively quickly without the need for complex technologies or equipment. 5. Enhanced Experience: Crossing a suspension bridge provides a unique experience, offering elements of adventure and thrill that attract those who enjoy such experiences. Due to these advantages, suspension bridges are gaining popularity worldwide and are increasingly being constructed in various environments. Video by CS Design youtube #bridge #construction #civil #engineering #design

Zaha Hadid Architects have released images of their design for the world’s first hydrogen refueling infrastructure for recreational boating. Continuing ZHA’s experience in maritime designs, the stations are to be installed in 25 Italian marinas and ports. Launched by NatPower H, the stations will begin to be implemented in the summer of 2024, with plans to expand to over 100 locations throughout the Mediterranean Sea in the next six years. In a bid to answer to the increasing demand for renewable energy, the stations rely on technologies developed by NatPower H to provide green hydrogen that is converted into sustainable fuel. A significant number of marinas around the world now prohibit the use of diesel engines, pushing a rapid energy transition within the boating industry. The infrastructure proposed aims to create a network of energy hubs that will encourage the further development of hydrogen-powered vessels. The stations themselves also strive to adhere to sustainability principles. They will be built using a modular system that can be adapted to the varied locations throughout the Mediterranean, thus allowing the structures to respond to specific local needs such as overall size, seating, pedestrian circulation, and bike charging facilities. The segments of each module are built using 3D-printing technologies, which allows for the construction of fluid geometries inspired by the Mediterranean landscapes and marine ecosystems.

That's a fascinating article about the Housing and Development Board's (HDB) Construction Transformation Project (CTP) in Singapore. The project aims to boost productivity in the construction sector by leveraging advanced technologies. Innovative technologies being tested in the Garden Waterfront I & II @ Tengah project include: 1. AI-powered autonomous tower cranes for more efficient and precise lifting and transportation of precast components. 2. Crane machine guidance technology for mobile cranes, which enables safer and more precise operation within confined spaces. These innovations are expected to enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency in the construction process, and may be implemented more widely in future HDB projects. https://lnkd.in/gTAgpT72

Building sustainably does not mean implementing aerospace technologies, just using a little awareness. I came across this article that I thought sums it up very well. https://lnkd.in/eHXYtfcz #building #sustainablebuilding #construccionsostenible #sostenibilidad #edificacionsostenible