Retaining Wall Design Considerations – Australian Standard 4678Dave MeneyStructural DesignWe often use retaining walls in places where extra support is needed to hold back a sloping patch of soil.…
Can Site Inspections be Conducted Off-Site?Dave MeneyStructural Inspections, Structural MaintenanceThe question itself is a paradox. Inspecting a site requires that the inspector is there, on-site. Doesn’t it? But as…
What’s the Importance of A 3rd Party Design Review?Dave MeneyUncategorized, Structural Design“Why would we need an independent design review when we have a competent design team?” It’s a reasonable question, and…
Design Mistakes – The 7 Deadly Sins of Design and How to be a SaintDave MeneyProject Management, Structural DesignI read recently that rework is currently eroding contractor profit margins by up to 30% and increasing the likelihood of…
Structural Report – Watch It as An Interactive 3D Video!Dave MeneyStructural MaintenanceWatch? How do you watch a report? Video, baby! We’re not exactly known for doing things the ‘regular’ way! A…
Virtual Reality in the Mining IndustryDave MeneyTechnologyIt is no exaggeration to say that technology has taken a giant leap forward in the last decade. In this…
Earthquake Magnitude – ‘Fun’ FactsDave MeneyStructural Design, Structural FailuresWell, ‘facts’ anyway. There’s nothing ‘fun’ about earthquakes, especially when they create devastation and take life. “More than 66,000 homes…
BIM In Mining – Is BIM one of those buzz words you hate hearing?Dave MeneyStructural Design, TechnologyBIM In Mining- Is BIM one of those buzz words you hate hearing, because you don’t know what it is,…
3D Printing – The future of constructionDave MeneyStructural Design, TechnologyFrom printing replacement human body parts to assisting with running repairs on voyages to Mars, many predictions are being made…