March 28, 2019 10:16 am
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Ground investigation is an essential part of any construction project. The objectives of a ground investigation must be clearly defined according to the nature of the project and its site. The investigation must be designed and executed appropriately so that it will yield the quantity and quality information on ground and ground water conditions necessary for economic design and construction. The course explains the approach to planning a ground investigation and explains how a ground investigation proceeds from inception, to the preparation of the Ground Investigation Report. The course will include methods used to collect information, the physical process used to investigate the ground including the different in situ tests and sampling methods, followed by a discussion of laboratory tests... Read more
March 28, 2019 9:39 am
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Drainage Design (Foul and Surface Water) OVERVIEW The course is based on “Urban Drainage” by David Butler and John W Davies. The design of foul and surface water sewerage systems requires knowledge of many different characteristics of the drainage area or catchment. This course provides an outline of the information required and where this may be obtained. The course covers the sources of flows; gravity sewer hydraulics; foul and surface water flows; attenuation systems are briefly covered; designing to “Sewers for Adoption”; pipe strength calculations; and maintenance and rehabilitation. AIMS & OBJECTIVES: The course will enable delegates to develop a deeper understanding of the design of foul and surface water sewers: Determine foul flows Understand rainfall theory and use it... Read more
March 25, 2019 12:25 pm
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This safety course introduces the learner to the theoretical and practical dangers of excavation work. Examples of areas covered are, but not limited to, the HSE’s HSG150 and HSG 47 guidance documents, as well as the Construction Industry Research and Information Associations report. Learners will become familiarised with the necessity for identifying various ground conditions and will come to understand a variety of methods for utilising the appropriate ground retention system(s). Particular importance is placed on the identification of hazards unique to excavations as well as introducing adequate control measures in order to reduce risk levels. Course Objectives • Identify the dangers and hazards associated with working in excavations. • Differentiate between soil types and conditions. • Recognise suitable ground... Read more
February 11, 2019 4:48 pm
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CAD for Site Engineers Software: LSS Duration: 2 days Who should attend?: Graduate, trainee and experienced Site Engineers who are new to survey software, or who are familiar with other survey software and would like to use LSS. What are the benefits?: Site Engineers can dramatically increase their productivity, flexibility and confidence by being able to use basic software tools By the end of the course, delegates will be able to: Import data from the total station Tabulate data Retrospectively attribute codes to points or re-code points Annotate levels Set up code tables Transform local coordinates into OS and vice versa Create annotated sections Import images Select points from an electronic file and export them to a setting out schedule... Read more
December 12, 2018 1:29 pm
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This course will enable delegates to undertake the duties of a crane supervisor as defined by the appointed person. Delegates will learn how to comply with legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice and industrial requirements and gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical tests at the end. Course content Legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice relating to lifting duties Safe systems of work including method statements Taking personal responsibility Different types of cranes and associated terminology Understanding crane documentation Understanding crane stability, duty charts and safety devices Crane appreciation Observing British Standard 7121 Understanding the role of crane supervisor Understanding the role of appointed person Preparing an area with exclusion zones. Teaching and assessment 3 days... Read more
