Augmenting the field service worker: Bidirectional insights unleash enterprise growth

March 6, 2020

Field service technicians have a unique and valuable vantage on a company's customers and products. Yet, much of what they perceive and do on the job isn't captured in a way that delivers the most value. Assistive technology offers a solution, creating an important link between field service data and the enterprise.

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Murray, Smith & Associates, Inc.

Murray, Smith & Associates, Inc. (MSA) is a full service civil and environmental consulting engineering firm. MSA offers a wide range of services from project inception through construction completion and project startup. Our engineering services include regional and local public facilities planning, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), process engineering, feasibility studies, environmental studies and permitting, financial studies and evaluations, facilitation of and assistance with intergovernmental agreements, designs, construction administration and management, and project and program management. We are well known for our broad expertise in water resources, SUE services and in transportation engineering.

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Technical Design Requirements for Alberta Infrastructure Facilities

whitePaper | August 2, 2022

The purpose of the Technical Design Requirements for Alberta Infrastructure Facilities (TDR) document is to provide architects, engineers, contractors, client groups, facility administrators and operators involved in designing and building facilities with a comprehensive set of requirements. The requirements have been developed by Alberta Infrastructure Technical Services and Procurement Branch by consolidating best practices information, from the position of knowledgeable owner, as well as national and international subject matter experts. They are based on components and systems which have proven to be reliable and efficient, to meet the needs of the users, and to have acceptable life cycle costs. The requirements are intended as a minimum for planning new facilities and renovating and operating existing facilities. Innovative designs, products, systems and technology are encouraged after thorough evaluation of potential benefits and risks, value analysis and life cycle cost. Early and regular involvement by Technical Services staff is recommended when proposing alternatives.

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Digital Twin Cities: Framework and Global Practices

whitePaper | April 20, 2022

The continued growth and success of cities is one of the great triumphs of modern civilization. Cities are home to the majority of the world’s population and generate more than 80% of GDP. Rapid urbanization has also brought about new challenges as cities have struggled with congestion, pollution, increased carbon emissions, inequity and exposure to natural disasters such as floods and storms. The COVID-19 pandemic and climate change have further intensified these issues. The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sets out the goal of “building inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities”. Whereas these goals may be universally accepted, the path to get there is not as clear. Innovation and empowerment of digital technology are critical to transforming our cities. Policy support and institutional change are also essential.

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RAPID TRANSFORMATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY CHAIN

whitePaper | September 22, 2022

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, is here for construction. This new period of innovation and growth will be fueled by applying key learnings from other industries, specifically manufacturing, to construction.

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The Top 5 Most Over-Engineered Building Components

whitePaper | November 14, 2019

When specifying the mechanical and electrical equipment for a building, it is easy to assume that extra capacity is a good thing, but it actually can be just as counterproductive as having undersized installations. In the first place, extra capacity comes at a higher upfront cost, which makes the building owner assume unnecessary expenses. There are also many types of equipment that experience performance issues when over-engineered, which can range from low energy efficiency to a diminished service life.

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2021 engineering and construction industry outlook

whitePaper | April 28, 2021

The US engineering and construction (E&C) industry began 2020 on a bright note—and then COVID-19 hit. Despite the challenges that have resulted, there are reasons to be optimistic. Explore five engineering and construction industry trends that will impact the coming year, from connected construction to new business models.

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Solving the Challenge of a Growing Shortage of Engineering Expertise

whitePaper | January 9, 2020

Trained and experienced designers are your greatest resource. With more employee retirements in the near future, and with complex technologies being implemented, graduate engineers without specific application experience are finding it difficult to step into the shoes of those retirees easily. Companies are having to deal with these situations right now.

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Spotlight

Murray, Smith & Associates, Inc.

Murray, Smith & Associates, Inc. (MSA) is a full service civil and environmental consulting engineering firm. MSA offers a wide range of services from project inception through construction completion and project startup. Our engineering services include regional and local public facilities planning, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), process engineering, feasibility studies, environmental studies and permitting, financial studies and evaluations, facilitation of and assistance with intergovernmental agreements, designs, construction administration and management, and project and program management. We are well known for our broad expertise in water resources, SUE services and in transportation engineering.

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