"Digital Twin System for Smart Construction Safety"

Excited to share with all my connections 😇 I am grateful to have contributed as one of the authors to our recent publication: “The Effect of Water Tank Load Position on the Seismic Response of Pile-Supported Concrete High-Rise Buildings.” This study explores how variations in water tank positioning influence the seismic performance of high-rise structures, offering valuable insights for safer and more resilient building design. You can read the full paper here on ResearchGate: https://lnkd.in/gc4zSv-j A big thank you to my co-authors and collaborators for their teamwork and valuable contributions. Looking forward to continuing research in structural and geotechnical engineering that bridges safety, innovation, and sustainability. #Research #Engineering #SeismicDesign #StructuralEngineering #CivilEngineering #monash_malaysia #geotechnical #Malaysia #explore

What if I tell you there is a novel and comprehensive method of analysing barriers and strategic pathways to adopting digital technologies in the construction industry which accurately captures prevailing conditions within the industry..... Here we go! I present to you our latest research article titled "Determining the Optimal Strategy for the Adoption of Digital Technologies in the Construction Industry: A Multicriteria Decision-Making Process" (https://lnkd.in/gcc8CtF7) published in the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. The study adopted a novel interpretive structural modeling (ISM)–decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory(DEMATEL)–VIseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) approach to elucidate the dynamics of complex interrelationships existent among barriers to the adoption of digital technologies and propose an optimal strategy which when implemented should accelerate the adoption of digital technologies in the construction industry. Many thanks to fellow authors Llewellyn Tang, Prince Antwi-Afari, PhD and Prof. Thomas Ng for producing this masterpiece.

🍀🌍 Strengthening Nordic Five Tech Collaboration in Engineering Research🤝 NTNU Faculty of Engineering welcomed colleagues from Aalto University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to Trondheim for a Nordic Five Tech collaboration meeting. 🏛️ Represented departments: Aalto University - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering NTNU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering NTNU Department of Structural Engineering (KT) 🔍 Focus areas of discussion: 🏗️ Performance in Building design & Construction 🧱 Mineral-based Materials & Structural mechanics 🪵 Wood construction 🪨 Concrete technology 🌱 Energy-efficient & Resilient buildings 🔥 Fire safety & Sustainable civil engineering 🦺 Geotechnical engineering 💨 Indoor environment & Building physics The day featured: 👥 Participant presentations and institutional introductions 🔬 Visits NTNU Materials Engineering Laboratory and ZEB Laboratory 💡 Breakout sessions for in-depth discussions 📝 Reflections on pathways for future collaboration ✅ Networking and building strong academic ties This exchange brought together research scientists and experts, fostering dialogue that will shape the next generation of sustainable, resilient, and high-performance building solutions across the Nordic region. This collaboration aims to foster innovation, share expertise, and develop joint publications and research proposals on sustainable and innovative solutions for the built environment. Looking forward to the road ahead for the Nordic Five Tech collaboration! 🚀 Aalto University –  Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: Sanandam Bordoloi, Steven Collins, Andrea Ferrantelli, Hakala Veli-Antti, Simo Hostikka, Sergei Khakalo, Mohamed Noureldin, Magda Posani, Jouni Punkki, Heidi Salonen, Katja Tähtinen NTNU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: Olav Torp, Ivan Depina, Gudmund Eiksund, Rao Martand Singh, Gabriele Lobaccaro, Mohamed Hamdy, Anne Steen-Hansen, Kemal Sarp Arsava, Rolf André Bohne, Freja Nygaard Rasmussen NTNU Department of Structural Engineering (KT): Arild Holm Clausen, Stefan Jacobsen, Bjørn Skallerud, Francesco Mirko Massaro, Ragnar Moen, Jan Arve Øverli #Collaboration #Research #CivilEngineering #StructuralEngineering #Sustainability #NordicFiveTech #NTNU #Aalto

Welcome to D-BAUG on LinkedIn! We are the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zürich and we are excited to connect with you here. At D-BAUG, we work toward engineering a sustainable world. Our research and teaching are guided by three Grand Challenges: #Urbanisation – Creating sustainable, resilient and livable cities #FutureInfrastructure – Designing adaptable, digital and climate-resilient systems #ChangingEnvironment – Understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate and resource change These focus areas shape our commitment to educating future engineers and developing impactful solutions for society. Based on our publications, awards and global collaborations, D-BAUG ranks among the world’s leading institutions in engineering research and education! Curious to learn more? Visit us at: https://baug.ethz.ch/en/ 👉 Follow us and share this post to help spread the word! ETH Chair of Geotechnical Engineering, ETH Zurich - Chair of Infrastructure Management, Chair of Steel and Composite Structures at ETH Zurich, Mobility Information Engineering Lab, geoGAZElab, kfmResearch – Chair of Structural Engineering – Concrete Structures and Bridge Design, ETH Zurich, ETH Zurich - Chair of Sustainable Construction, Chair of Alpine Mass Movements - ETH Zürich & SLF Davos, Chair of Structural Mechanics and Monitoring at ETH Zurich, Chair of Space Geodesy, ETH Zurich, ETH Zürich - Chair of Timber Structures, Chair of Ecological Systems Design (ESD), ETH Zürich, Earth Observation and Remote Sensing ETH, Geosensors and Engineering Geodesy - ETH Zürich, Durability of Engineering Materials Lab at ETH Zurich, VAW Glaciology, VAW Hydraulics—ETH Zurich, Circular Engineering for Architecture, ETH Zurich Spatial Development and Urban Policy - SPUR, Institute for Spatial and Landscape Development, ETH Zürich, Institute for Transport Planning and Systems - ETH Zurich, ETH RAUM - The Platform for Sustainable Spatial Development, Network City and Landscape (NSL), ETH Zürich #ETHZurich #DBAUG #CivilEngineering #EnvironmentalEngineering #Geomatics #Sustainability #Innovation #Research #EngineeringTheFuture

🌱 The future of construction isn’t just about stronger buildings — it’s about smarter methods and greener materials. At the recent Good Bricks conference by Development Alternatives (TARA) and InnoCSR Co. Ltd., I saw how non-fired, eco-friendly bricks can reduce emissions without compromising strength. It made me think: in civil engineering, we already rely on geophysical methods like resistivity surveys and ground imaging to understand the subsurface before building. These methods help ensure safety, optimize design, and reduce hidden risks. But what if we paired these advanced geophysical techniques with sustainable materials like Good Bricks? Smarter ground investigations 🛰️ Greener construction materials 🧱 Long-term resilience 🌍 💡 My takeaway: Innovation in construction isn’t just about technology underground, but also about the bricks we lay above it. 👉 Do you think combining geophysical methods + sustainable materials can redefine infrastructure in India? #GoodBricks #Sustainability #Geophysics #CivilEngineering #GreenConstruction #Innovation #FutureOfInfrastructure #research #iitian

Workshop Spotlight: Scales of Seismic Resilience 24 September | 2:00–6:00 PM How do we build not just stronger structures, but more resilient communities? This in-depth technical workshop explores seismic resilience from the ground up, literally. It starts with the material level, examining how mass timber connectors and post-tensioning systems influence the seismic performance of walls and frames. These micro-scale technologies are the backbone of resilient building design. But seismic resilience doesn’t stop at the building envelope. This workshop expands the conversation to include community-scale systems like water, power, and local economies that must also withstand and recover from seismic events. Perfect for engineers, architects, researchers, and resilience planners, this session offers a rare opportunity to explore the intersection of structural engineering and systems thinking. Join us for this crucial conversation at Woodrise 2025. Register now: https://zurl.co/1gPAA #Woodrise2025 #MassTimber #SeismicResilience #StructuralEngineering

Tony Gee Presents Technical Papers at IABSE - International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering Congress Ghent 2025   Chris Ball, Associate Director, will be presenting a paper on Hybrid Steel Girders for Medium-Span Composite Highway Bridges. The paper has been researched and written by Chris and colleagues, Riccardo Stroscio and Navamon Udyanin, with support from the Tony Gee Technical Development Fund. Chris will be presenting this paper on Wednesday 27th August at 11:30 in the Hubert Van Eyck room.   Douglas Blogg, Principal Engineer, will also be presenting on the innovative design and construction methodology of the reinstatement of the 150-year-old Grade II* Barmouth Viaduct Metallic Spans. This paper was co-authored by Douglas and colleagues Mark Scrivener, Thomas Ashworth, Rebekah Cheah, Jon Powell and Riccardo Stroscio. This presentation will take place on Wednesday, 27 August, 2025, at 17:00 in the Hubert Van Eyck room.   Find out more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/dGFTQWha 📸 Photo of Barmouth Viaduct taken by Dominic Vacher

In the current EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK (https://lnkd.in/eE7XNBtS), the theme is #Mobility4Everyone. A theme that is also gaining more attention in research and amongst students. We follow the 10 dimensions of potential exclusion (see figure) to learn about mechanisms, impacts and potential solutions. That could relate for instance to geographical exclusion, e.g. discontinuing transit services in specific areas, physical inaccessibility, e.g. missing or broken elevators or financial hurdles, e.g. (increasing) ticket prices. Learn more from our #SmartPublicTransportLab at TU Delft | Civil Engineering and Geosciences research on inclusive mobility via https://lnkd.in/eKuddKUc With ao Jelmer Nederhof, Laura Drechsel, Anne Durand, Matthew Bruno, Thijs Bon, Monica van Luven #MobilityWeek

SEI - Structural Engineering Institute of CI - Construction Institute has published the first Prestandard for Assessing the Embodied Carbon of Structural Systems for Buildings—a major milestone in aligning embodied carbon methodologies and advancing the SE 2050 Commitment Program. Proud of Ethan Fogle, PE for representing HGA in this effort and helping create a framework for a lower-carbon future in building design. 📖 Access it free: https://lnkd.in/gZ6DS8ri

We are are proud to announce that two of our team are attending EuroGeo in Lille, presenting papers at the conference. Principal Engineer Maria Patricia Guerra-Escobar & Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Pablo Vazquez Bernardini (BEng MEng MSc MICE) are presenting “Central quay, Cardiff - regenerated concrete river bank” showing an innovative solution using Cellweb®, Pyramat and anchors for slope stability and protection and “Green vegetated reinforced soil wall with geogrid and site won materials for Raleigh Park, UK” demonstrating that with proper design and material selection, it is feasible to construct durable and stable reinforced soil walls using site-won materials, capable of meeting long-term performance requirements under specified loading and environmental conditions Events such as EuroGeo are crucial to our industry. Providing the platform to share our technical capabilities with each other, offering crucial training and continuous learning about new systems, applications, and methodologies, ensuring we stay up to date and can apply this knowledge in our work. About EuroGeo: EuroGeo 2025 is the 8th European Conference on Geosynthetics. This regional conference of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is held every four years. The conferences connect researchers, civil engineers, infrastructure professionals, and sustainability experts from around the world to share technologies, design strategies, and innovations with a special focus on beneficially impacting engineering in the European countries with geosynthetics. If you have a challenging project and need some technical support, please contact our team on 01455 617139 or visit www.geosyn.co.uk #geosynthetics #engineering #infrastructure #slopestability #groundstablisation #CPD #TechnicalCapabilities