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Focus areas - NewGen Contruction Site


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1. Network design:

  • Instruments performing preliminary analysis of interferences, the geological analysis of the terrain and the preliminary analysis of national zooning maps.
  • Fluid dynamics calculation tools based on the use of two/three-dimensional models to estimate the needs of users, identify load peaks and size components. Includes validation with field data and failure simulations.
  • Technologies for identifying and tracking geo-referenced networks through underground and above-ground scanning, creating virtual maps useful for design.
  • Network design software that allows design data to be cross-refenced with terrain, existing structures, or other relevant information.

2. Site monitoring and safety

  • Introduction of monitoring systems and tools to ensure field operators' safety;
  • Integration of sensors and controls for real-time supervision and timely anomaly or dangerous situations identification;
  • Implementation of collaborative systems ensuring adherence to the work plan, cost management, resource optimization, and integration of authorization documentation, permits, and subcontracting requests throughout all construction phases.

3. Network construction:

Adoption of innovative and sustainable methods for the construction of networks, promoting the adoption of advanced technologies to reduce time and costs, as well as law-impact construction machinery, during the following phases:

  • Excavation: researching new excavation methods (trench or trenchless);
  • Installation: new piping materials, monitoring solutions and detection of the pipelines laid; new methods of laying both for new piping poses and for the replacement of existing ones;
  • Backfilling: utilization of new materials and methodologies;
  • Restoration: utilization of new materials and methodologies;
  • Underwater installation: implementing new methodologies for underwater pipeline laying.

4. PROJECT COMPLETION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT:

  • Waste management and disposal tools estimating waste quantity and type;
  • In situ soil and rock contamination level analysis systems to assess whether or not they can be reused for earthworks;
  • Circular economy solutions allowing the use of recycled materials and giving a second life to site waste, direct and indirect waste both, including PPE and safety equipment.

5. NETWORK MAINTENANCE:

  • Introduction of preventive and predictive strategies using remote inspection tools to monitor and evaluate networks status, identifying areas requiring remediation or replacement. Seeking no-dig solutions to rehabilitate pipelines and extend their service life.
  • Implementation of data analysis solutions to extract information useful for network optimization and performance improvement.
  • Application of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and iot, based on field data, to optimize operations, accelerate the digitalization of networks and efficiently manage information.
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