Meridiam’s Post

Some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest property, construction, and business organisations are calling on the government to improve buildings as part of the upcoming Emissions Reduction Plan. 🏗️🏢 🌿 For those of us in the heavy engineering industry and construction sector, this call headed by the NZGBC is big news as we play a vital role in shaping the future of sustainable building in Aotearoa. So how can you contribute to reducing emissions and enhancing the sustainability of your projects? Read more here: https://zurl.co/vOCw #SustainableBuilding #HeavyEngineeringNZ #ConstructionNZ #EmissionsReduction #HERA #GreenBuilding

Embracing Tanzanian Ingenuity! 🚛 When you're in the construction game in Tanzania, innovation is the name of the game! Here's a snapshot of our resourceful tuk-tuk companion bringing a concrete mixer to the job site. Who needs a traditional truck when you've got this rolling marvel? In Tanzania, transport comes in all shapes and sizes, but what matters most is the job gets done! Sometimes, you've got to improvise, and our trusty tuk-tuk is proof that where there's a will, there's a way. It's not about the size of the vehicle; it's about the dedication to delivering excellence. Here at ACME Construction, we're not just building structures; we're celebrating the creative spirit that fuels progress. Whether it wheels on three or four, what matters is the commitment to quality work. Here's to the unconventional rides and the extraordinary journeys they lead us on! 🛵 #innovationinconstruction #ACMEconstructiontz #building #transportinnovation #TanzanianIngenuity 🚀

A knowledge session at the 2024 #aashtoSM examined ways #stateDOTs can better communicate the benefits of the #Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act or #IIJA internally & externally. #mobility #transportation #construction #road #highway #roadway #bridge #multimodal

A new step forward in a project that ticks the scientific, technical, industrial and human boxes.

The most expensive #highway section in Croatia One of the tenders opened at the beginning of the year relates to connecting the south of Croatia by highway. ☀️🛣️ Two parts are planned, the first from #Metkovic to #Dubrovnik, connecting Slano and Mravinci of 11 km and the other one connecting #Slano and #Rudine of 9 km. The estimated cost is EUR 179 million and the other EUR 201 million. The average cost is approximately EUR 20 million per km and the construction is planned in 2024. Such project is another excellent example of #infrastructureinvestment that increase the #investment attractiveness of Croatia. #infrastructureinvestment #croatia #south

[𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗮 & 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗴𝗼𝘂𝗺𝗼𝘂, 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗻]   ⚓️ The 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗮 is the first port of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), ensuring 95% of the traffic. It also serves the landlocked states of Chad and the Central African Republic. It is composed of 20 specialized docks (such as fisheries, fruits and vegetables, wood, shipbuilding, gas and oil…). The port is an #intermodal #hub connected by railways and roads.   🌊 The Cluster Manager of the Cluster Maritime Luxembourgeois asbl, Axelle Salvage, had the opportunity to visit the #PortofDouala during the mission of the organization What Water in #Cameroon, in which she took part for inaugurations of water infrastructures, and the promotion of digitalized solutions proposed by their Luxembourg partner, Koosmik.   🤝 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿’ 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀. From June 2009 to June 2014, Jan De Nul Group carried out dredging work in the access channel to the port. The most critical 18 km inland section of the 40 km access channel has been deepened to -7.5 meters and is permanently maintained at this level. The trailing suction hopper dredgers 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘰 𝘝𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘪 and 𝘋𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 dredged a total of 25 million m³ of mud.   💡 The CML also learned about the "𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁", an intermodal hub project to be based in the municipality of #Ngoumou, between Douala and Yaoundé, and supported by the Council of the Center Region of Cameroon. The objective is to reinforce rail and road transportation as well as stock capacities for goods coming and going to landlocked countries, according to the decentralization policies. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆.   #Douala #Port #Cluster #Maritime #Shipping

A mega project is about to start The Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge is a significant infrastructure project in the Philippines, designed to connect the Bataan Peninsula with Cavite. Spanning Manila Bay, the bridge is planned to be approximately 32.15 kilometers long. Its primary purpose is to alleviate traffic congestion in the metropolitan area and stimulate regional economic development. Key features and information: 1. Length and Structure: - The bridge will be approximately 32.15 kilometers long, making it one of the longest sea bridges in the world. - It will include major structures such as cable-stayed sections and approach roads. 2. Project Objectives: - To provide a major transportation route across Manila Bay, reducing traffic congestion and increasing logistics efficiency. - To significantly shorten travel time between Bataan and Cavite, promoting economic growth. 3. Economic Impact: - Expected to contribute to the revitalization of the regional economy and boost the tourism industry. - Will create new employment opportunities and foster economic growth in the surrounding communities. 4. Environmental Considerations: - The project adheres to strict environmental standards and evaluation processes to minimize its impact on the environment. This project is being carried out through the cooperation of the Philippine government and various international partners, and it is anticipated to play a crucial role in the economic and social development of the Philippines. #bridge #construction #mega #project #civil #philippines #bataan #cavite

Karakol, a tourism gem in #Kyrgyzstan, confronts rising water levels with plans to plant #forests! 🌳 As 40% of the local economy thrives on tourism, #sustainable solutions like new energy systems are crucial. Almazbek Imanaliev, Head of the Economic Development and Housing Department of Karakol, shares the city's proactive approach. The city's dual objective - ensuring environmental sustainability while spurring economic growth - is evident in their plans for a state-of-the-art waste processing plant. Covenant of Mayors - Europe

EV will take time to find its place in the transportation sector in PNG due to; 1. Unreliable supply of Electricity 2. Expensive rate per kWatt 3. Initial infrastructure cost to establish EV charging stations will be huge. 4. Social acceptance by wider communities in PNG will be challenging. 5. Private sector investment maybe risky unless Govt subsidies thru incentives that encourages and rewards private sector investment. PNG is gradually shifting into the Energy Transition/ Sustainable Future regime and will surely gain momentum in the coming years. Kudos CCDA, this is a step in the right direction. 💡🌏🌱🔄