...PMI 2011 Project Of The Year Award Winner The Prairie Waters Project Prairie Waters Project (PWP) was the largest water project of its type completed in more than 30 years in Colorado. The efforts and unwavering ethics of the project team members resulted in delivering outstanding water quality to the city of Aurora. A severe drought in 2002-2004 left the city of Aurora with only a 9-month supply of water. The Leaders of the city considered over 40 optional ways and methods to get additional water to customers of Aurora. They considered importing additional water from across the continental divide. After careful review, the city decided on what is now known as the Prairie Waters Project. This water delivery system brought in additional pre-treated water from the South Platte River. This water was pumped 34 miles to a new water purification facility. The treated water was then delivered to higher-pressure zones within Aurora’s potable water distribution system. A project of this size and complexity demanded a well thought-out and unique approach to product delivery along with teamwork to be completed within the tight timeline. The program management approach consisted of an integrated Program Management Team (PMT) comprised of CH2M HILL and Aurora Water employees. A number of other engineering and construction teams worked closely with the PMT. “Possibly, the reason most responsible for the success of the Program was the team’s commitment to working together...
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...Brian Kraus Project Management – CIS 517 July 14, 2013 In the Denver suburb of approximately 309,000, Aurora faced a severe drought that lasted for several years. By 2003 the water supply in the city was at an all-time low. The decline in the water supply and a constant drought forced the water authority to enforce water restrictions and other incentives to encourage residence to conserve water. There was only enough water for the community for 9 months when there was a need for a 3 - 5 year supply. The Aurora city government and the Aurora water authority desperately needed a solution to the issue of dwindling water supply, after analyzing several possible resolutions to the problem; the Aurora city council approved the Prairie Water Project in 2010. The city sought a project to increase the city’s water supply by adding 10,000 acres of renewable water within a 5 year timeframe with a budget of $854 million. The Meridian Colorado project management team of CH2MHill was chosen to complete the plan. CH2MHill is a worldwide organization that is a leader in providing their clients who needed engineering or consulting resolutions. They also provided their clients with solutions by being technologically sound, creative, and inventiveness. They are known for delivering a quality product and sharing the benefits. The Prairie Water Project was a plan to provide the Aurora, Colorado community with a sustainable water source. The project would draw water from the South...
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...Frank Lloyd Wright and Japanese Influence Frank Lloyd Wright was one of America’s greatest architects, but one question continues after his death: how much did Japanese culture influence his style and design philosophy? There has been much debate and literature written about how Wright cultivated his craft. He never gave credit to any influence and was also very critical of other architects’ work. I believe that several factors contributed to the incredible talent of this self- absorbed, egotistical artist. In 1887, Wright started work for the architectural firm of Adler and Sullivan. Louis Sullivan designed the first skyscraper, the Wainwright Building (Hart 10) in St. Louis. Sullivan’s style was form follows function, giving more importance to the interior of a building than the exterior. Being part of new ideas and styles in architecture was very intriguing to Wright. Sullivan was a great influence to Wright and helped shape his style. After the Civil War, there was a shift of wealth in this country from a couple of millionaires to many. This allowed more people to have expendable income and a culture began of buying large homes and the collectables to fill them. When Frank Lloyd Wright was 26, he attended the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago which brought “Japonism” (Puechler) as a cultural phenomenon to America. It was here that Wright found a common connection between his philosophy and that of Japanese culture. He liked clean lines...
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...The Florida Everglades is one of the largest natural wetlands in the world. Spanning over 1.5 million acres in Southern Florida, the Everglades is home to a thriving, yet fragile ecosystem of endangered species and native plants. Originally covering over 3 million acres, the area of the Everglades reduced drastically after settlers arrived in Southern Florida in the early 1900s. In order to sustain themselves, the settlers drained a large supply of water in the wetlands to build houses and plant crops. In addition, they built channels to maintain a constant supply of water for themselves and to shield themselves from frequent deadly floods. Unfortunately, significant amounts of water are extracted every year as residents of Florida have become dependent on the water available in the Everglades. In 1947, the government divided the Everglades in effort to preserve the remaining habitat, house a system of canals, dams, and dikes to control flooding, and to provide viable agricultural area to grow sugar cane. As a result, many species and plants native to the region were negatively impacted due to degradation of their habitat. On the other hand, there is hope to resolve this issue with the help of the Comprehensive...
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...Frank Lloyd Wright was one of America’s greatest architects, but one question continues after his death: how much did Japanese culture influence his style and design philosophy? There has been much debate and literature written about how Wright cultivated his craft. He never gave credit to any influence and was also very critical of other architects’ work. I believe that several factors contributed to the incredible talent of this self- absorbed, egotistical artist. In 1887, Wright started work for the architectural firm of Adler and Sullivan. Louis Sullivan designed the first skyscraper, the Wainwright Building (Hart 10) in St. Louis. Sullivan’s style was form follows function, giving more importance to the interior of a building than the exterior. Being part of new ideas and styles in architecture was very intriguing to Wright. Sullivan was a great influence to Wright and helped shape his style. After the Civil War, there was a shift of wealth in this country from a couple of millionaires to many. This allowed more people to have expendable income and a culture began of buying large homes and the collectables to fill them. When Frank Lloyd Wright was 26, he attended the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago which brought “Japonism” (Puechler) as a cultural phenomenon to America. It was here that Wright found a common connection between his philosophy and that of Japanese culture. He liked clean lines, low-rise symmetry, the union of interior and exterior, and...
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...and residential property owners. We not only understand the geology of Texas Prairie Land Soils and the broad range of problems they can cause, we know how to fix them. Serving Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio Texas. We understand there are no "one size fits all" scenarios when it comes to repairing your home's unique foundation needs. Our experts evaluate, educate and formulate the correct solution using the appropriate technology for a long lasting repair –all backed with our lifetime transferable warranty. Perma-Pier Foundation Repair of Texas regular practice is to have the most up-to-date information and research regarding your foundation and drainage questions for both commercial and residential property owners.. As an industry leader, Perma-Pier implements quarterly training to keep current with cutting-edge applications as well as FHA, VA, HUD, and 203k guidelines. This ensures a seamless transaction for home owners, buyers, sellers, Realtors and commercial property owners. At Perma-Pier, we formulate professional solutions to protect your most valuable asset—your home. Call 877.840.9993 or Click Today! We are the Texas Drought and Expansive Soil Experts When working with Texas soils, it’s important to be aware of the issues that lie with drainage and dryness. Texas is one of the worst states in the country for highly expansive clay soils. These soils absorb water in the wet seasons and lose moisture during the dry ones, creating cycles of...
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...concern and hundreds of plant species. The Nature Conservancy protects the Phantom Canyon Preserve since 1987. The main reason this preserve is protected is the ecosystem supports the Larimer Aletes which is a rare member of the parsley family. This particular plant is hard to find and can only be found in Larimer and Boulder counties with its highest concentration in the Phantom Canyon Preserve. Some other native plant species that can be found in this ecosystem are Bells Twin Pod, Needle-and-Thread Grass, and One-sided Penstemon. The Phantom Canyon Preserve serves as a habitat for species of special concern such as the Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and the Bobcat. This preserve is also home to Bald Eagles in the winter, Golden Eagles, Prairie Falcons, and Red Tail Hawks who make the high canyon walls their home. Only six elements out of ninety-two produced in nature are required and critical to sustain the life of organisms. These elements include hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur. These elements make up 95% of all living organisms. The elements combined which are all part of the biogeochemical cycle effect the hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere. This is a process where nutrients circulate throughout...
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...Part A. In the past five years, children’s literature has had many common themes. Bullying has been a popular subject of interest at all levels of reading. This trend reflects a rising concern about cyberbullying and the sometimes dramatic effects it can have on a child’s life. Writers and parents are making an effort to show children that what they do to their peers has real consequences and to be mindful with their words and actions. Another popular subject is dystopian futures. This interest is in part due to the success of The Hunger Games trilogy, children have become interested in the future of their planet. Another interesting trend in children’s literature is mixing of genres, such as mixing cartoons and novels, which may be the influence of children’s television. Children are interested in seeing the story unfold as well as reading the text. This also is influenced by the prevalence of the internet and the multimedia presentations of information that is abundant there. Children are also very interested in serial literature, willing to follow their favorite characters through many books to find out all of their adventures. Here, again, televison may play a part in this interest. In the 1700s, the intent of many children’s books was to educate and instruct them morally while amusing children so that they would continue to read. Books that were made specifically for children were illustrated and often made in small sizes to fit into children’s hands. Today’s literature...
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...Research Paper: Destruction of Birds by Windmills Birds are likely to be affected and/or destroyed by windmills, this is a natural part of life. The basic cycle is, wind developments tend to be placed in upland areas with strong wind currents that have a lot of potential to generate energy. Birds use these currents as highways, so they are likely to come into contact with the windmills (aka turbines). Windmills pose one the highest risks in the world of killing birds. Research also indicates that wind developments can disrupt migration routes; while bird's foraging and nesting habitat are at risk of being lost when turbines are put up. Windmills don't affect all birds, but they do affect birds of prey, disproportionately. The main reason this occurs has to do with bird's genetics. For example, species like vultures have blind spots in their visual field. This means they cannot see objects directly in front of them (like wind turbines) when flying. Concerning amounts of bird deaths; large birds like hen harriers, eagles and vultures are slower to reproduce than other species, so their populations are more likely to have a small number of deaths. Unfortunately, there are specific locations in the world where windmills have caused a great number of fatalities amongst birds of prey. In the Almont pass in California, one study found that about 4,000 wind turbines killed 67 golden eagles and 1,127 birds of prey in a year. In Southern Spain, 252 wind turbines located in an area used...
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...divided to several tribes. The Coahuiltecan and Karankawan lived in the coast of south Texas and the Trans-Nueces, were not organized did not have permanent habitations. Jumanos and Patarabueyes lived in Trans Peco, built homes from mud and sticks. The Apaches and the Comanches, relied on hunting for survival. So their culture was based on moving very often to various places in Texas. They used tepees for shelters, easy to assemble or disassemble for transportation. The caddos lived In Northeast Texas, an agricultural people. They assembled round, thatched shelters, and mounds. Some of their shelters were about 50 feet in diameter. The Pueblo tribe used animal skin or fur and adobe to build their abodes. They made the adobes by mixing sand, water, clay; and organic material such as animal manure with some sticks to dry faster in the sun. Some Native American and the first settlers construct dwellings to survive and protect themselves from cruel environment; the purpose was not to create a historical architecture. They used simple, limited resources to build their primitive shelters or dwellings. Some used basic dig...
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...Project Purpose This is a comprehensive project that you will work on throughout the course. You will work in groups to solve a problem using the theories, formulas, and concepts from this class. Course Objectives Execute problem-solving actions appropriate to completing a variety of case study assignments. Apply critical reading to identify the meaning of information in a problem statement. Apply analytical and logical thinking to extract facts from a problem description and determine how they relate to one another and to the problem(s) to be solved. Provide symbolic, verbal, and graphical interpretations of statements in a problem description. Apply analytical tools for evaluating the causes and potential implications of a problem. Generate potential solutions to a problem and determine the best course of action with regard to effectiveness, efficiency, and mitigation of risks. Design methodology for implementing problem solution(s). Develop tools for evaluating implementation of problem solution. Required Resources Textbook ITT Tech Virtual Library Project Logistics Select ONE of the following three projects: A, B, or C. You may work individually or in a group. Because of the workload, working in groups is recommended. Working as an individual on this project is discouraged. Project Deliverables Four written reports Final report Project presentation (Unit 10) Each written report must have the following items: APA formatting, double-spaced...
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...embellished with frescoes depicting Charles Borromeo appealing to Virgin Mary as intercessor for relief from the plague St. Paul’s Cathedral (ext), London 1700 pg 372 Wren Gothic * Church * Triple shell dome includes a conical intermediate shell that supports the lantern and timber superstructure * Cathedral’s basilican structure comprised of saucer domes in the nave and aisles * Buttresses were above the aisle roofs. * West front based on Perrault’s facade for the Louvre. * Innermost dome made of masonrt. * Above the innermost dome is a brick cone supporting the cupola. Monticello (ext), Charlottesville, VA 1770 pg 401 Jefferson * Was Jefferson’s own home (plantation) and continuous architectural project he added to over the years * Utilized the Palladian...
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...Subscription: To subscribe, change your address, or cancel your subscription: inprint@cityworks.com Contact Us: Tel: 801-523-2751 Email: info@cityworks.com Archives available at: www.cityworks.com Azteca Systems Inc. 11075 South State Street, Suite 24 Sandy, UT 84070 801-523-2751 www.cityworks.com e hear the word scalability used extensively to describe today’s technology. For all intents and purposes, it is typically used to illustrate a solution’s ability to accommodate a variety of needs and preferences. Most software starts as a solution to a specific problem or need—a defined application that performs a task or process. This was the case in 1996, when Azteca Systems developed an application to manage work associated with utility networks—water and wastewater systems. While work management applications already existed, the Azteca Systems’ solution, Pipeworks, was based on a new and innovative approach. Pipeworks began as a GIS-based...
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...|1. |According to the Environmental Science text, overuse of local resources had little or no long-lasting effect: | |A) |before the Industrial Revolution | |B) |during the Industrial Revolution | |C) |after the Industrial Revolution | |D) |when there were only a few people on the Earth | |E) |overuse always had a global effect | |2. |Like the Scientific Method, the process of making decisions can be presented as a series of steps. List these steps, as | | |enumerated in this course. | Assumptions, Observation, Hypothesis, Experimentation, Theories (answers) |3. |You weigh flour on a scale to find out how much you need for baking cookies because your recipe calls for exactly 105.00 grams | | |(otherwise your cookies will be like bricks). Yesterday the scale fell from the counter onto the floor and is now off...
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...recognized a unity in their physical and spiritual universe. Their cosmologies connected them with all animate and inanimate beings. Indians moved in a sentient world, managing its bounty and diversity carefully lest they upset the spirit "bosses," who balanced and endowed that world. They acknowledged the power of Mother Earth and the mutual obligation between hunter and hunted as coequals. Indians celebrated the earth's annual rebirth and offered thanks for her first fruits. They ritually addressed and prepared the animals they killed, the agricultural fields they tended, and the vegetal and mineral materials they processed. They used song and ritual speech to modify their world, while physically transforming that landscape with fire and water, brawn and brain. They did not passively adapt, but responded in diverse ways to adjust environments to meet their cultural as well as material desires. The pace of change in Indian environments increased dramatically with Euroamerican contact. Old World pathogens and epidemic diseases, domesticated plants and livestock, the disappearance of native flora and fauna, and changing resource use patterns altered the physical and cultural landscape of the New World. Nineteenth-century removal and reservation policies reduced the continental scope of Indian lands to mere islands in the stream of American settlement. Reservations themselves were largely unwanted or remote environments of little perceived economic value. Indian peoples lost even...
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