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Understanding the market is key to maximising the value of an asset. Our property development research and land development feasibility studies help developers to understand the true value of a tract of land. Many factors contribute to the intrinsic value of land: Geographical Geological Previous development history The ‘mood’ of local communities and authorities Understanding how these factors interplay will help you to gain a clearer picture of the true position of the market. #MarketInsight #PropertyDevelopment #FeasibilityStudies

Did you know South Carolina's Lowcountry region is prone to #seismic activity due to its unique geological features? With the combination of soft, water-saturated soils and proximity to fault lines, it’s crucial to factor in seismic risks when planning infrastructure projects. At S&ME, we specialize in comprehensive #geotechnical services, providing tailored solutions that address the specific challenges posed by the region’s soils and seismic risks. S&ME Technical Principal, Aaron Goldberg, PE, D.GE, shares more on the topic: https://bit.ly/4fheVji #OurPeopleOurFuture

Understanding the role of geology, groundwater, and geometry is crucial for construction project design and management. With the ever expanding footprint of built environments, the risks are growing. Some experts emphasise the real-world implications of geology, groundwater, and geometry on daily decisions in construction, urban planning, and environmental management. Floodings, sinkholes, erosion, nearby environmental barriers or tunneling/excavations, etc... can be consequences of uninformed decisions. An interesting article from J.S. Held LLC showcases case studies like the Venice Lagoon formation and the Los Angeles Basin development to illustrate the influence of the "3 Gs" on human settlement patterns and urban growth. What are your thoughts? Any other examples of developments we're witnessing due to rushed "3 Gs" surveys? Full article: https://lnkd.in/eX7gE8JE

Cracks in Your Foundation? We'll Unearth the Cause. Uneven foundations can lead to structural damage. Marshall GeoScience's geotechnical expertise pinpoints the source of foundation issues, allowing for targeted repairs and preventing further problems. Save money by addressing the root cause, not just the symptoms. #marshallgeo #glendale #california #usa #foundationrepair #geotechnicalexpertise #structuraldamage #marshallgeoscience #rootcauseanalysis #foundationsolutions #crackdetection #geotechnicalengineering #preventativecare #savemoney #targetedrepairs #buildingmaintenance #structuralintegrity #engineeringanalysis 💥Website: https://marshallgeo.com/

Seismic activity is an important aspect/consideration of any project here in the Lowcountry. I work with the experts on this topic!

What do South Carolina Lowcountry and West #Tennessee have in common? Great people, great vibes, and our #geotechnical engineers at S&ME love the challenges presented by the #Seismic and soil conditions common to both regions. Read on for more implications to infrastructure and land development -

Yes to NbS? Traditional solutions to reduce erosion risks often rely on rockworks. A strong and static structure that literally breaks the waves. What if the coastline has never been characterized by rocks, but rather by sand? In such cases, introducing rocks could backfire—erosion shifts location, and before you know it, a beautiful sandy beach turns into a long rocky shoreline. Two weeks ago, Jan-Willem Nell, Benjamin Carey and I spent a full week organizing workshops and talks to explain the coastal engineering complexity. We concluded with presenting three alternatives to create a resilient coast in the Gambia that we’ve worked hard on with the entire team. Our multi criteria assessment shows that a NbS is the best option indeed after all. The base of our alternatives originates of coastal system analysis. In this way we understand the drivers of coastal erosion and enables us to provide suitable solutions that not only enhance the natural environment as a whole. The project team of the Gambia is now on a learning trip along the Dutch coast. Based on the questions they have, I sense that they become coastal experts themselves! #naturebasedsolutions Tony Minns (PhD, MIEAust, CPEng) Odelinde Nieuwenhuis Joost Buurman Dirkjan Douma Royal HaskoningDHV

Check our latest work on the deceleration of a slow-moving landslide captured by InSAR after remedial works published with @SpringerNature in Landslides. You can read it here: https://lnkd.in/dqeUns8M

The joint FIG Working Group 7.6 / 8.4 of Commission 7 (Cadastre and Land Management) and Commission 8 (Spatial Planning and Development) on Digital Transformation and Integration of Land Administration and Land Use Planning / Land Management has developed a survey on perceptions of digital technologies and digitally-enabled processes. You can access the survey by following this link: https://lnkd.in/dTdj6MWm Results will be presented at upcoming FIG events and disseminated via the FIG newsletters. FIG Commission 7 - Cadastre and Land Management #fig #landmanagement #landadministration

Are you a commercial tenant or do you work with tenants? New resource for commercial building tenants! While no building can be truly "earthquake-proof", some are designed to withstand the force of earthquakes better than others. Commercial tenants are in a really great position to seek out and demand buildings that will provide the seismic performance that is right for their business.   Things that tenants should be thinking about when reviewing current or potential future leases include: - Expected life safety performance - Potential for business disruption (both due to structural and non-structural damage) - Potential damage to building fitout.  - Disruption due to neighbouring buildings, loss of infrastructure and secondary hazards (like landslides or flooding, to understand overall risk to your building and its use). Understanding these factors and asking the right questions can help tenants ensure their business is prepared for seismic events. Thanks to MBIE and BRANZ for funding this work and making the resource possible. https://lnkd.in/gpadXMne