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During the construction of a 1.2 km roadway, we reached a key milestone — the placement, grading, and compaction of a 150 mm thick limestone base course. The material had a specified Maximum Dry Density (MDD) of 2153 kg/m³, with an Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) of 8%. As preparations were made to carry out density… Read More Field Insights: Conducting Density Tests After Rainfall – A Real-World Scenario
Introduction: The construction industry is rapidly evolving, not just in the way we build, but in the way we manage and document our work. As a field professional, I’m constantly looking for tools that make it easier to record daily activities, track progress, and stay organized—without slowing down work on site. Two digital products that… Read More Using Digital Tools Like Notion and Microsoft Lists to Improve Construction Site Documentation
After trying SharePoint and Microsoft Lists, I reached a point of frustration—not with the tools themselves, but with how they were (or weren’t) being used. I was relying on them to manage tasks and communicate updates. As a result, key information wasn’t reaching the team, and I was constantly following up manually. That’s when I… Read More Notion — A Workspace That Finally Worked for Me
Managing daily observations across multiple civil construction sites can be a complex endeavor. To streamline this process, we harnessed the capabilities of Microsoft Lists and SharePoint, creating an efficient system for data collection and reporting. 📝 Structured Data Collection with Microsoft Lists We utilized Microsoft Lists to capture daily site observations, employing various column types… Read More Transforming Civil Construction Reporting with Microsoft Lists & SharePoint
After struggling with Microsoft Access in the field, I finally had a breakthrough: SafetyCulture. I started using the platform to manage checklists, inspections, and reports—and it was a major upgrade. – Instant photo capture – Cloud-based logs – Easy report generation It was one of the first tools that felt like it was built for… Read More Stepping up with SafetyCulture
Back when I was preparing for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate, I learned how to build databases using Microsoft Access. I didn’t know it then, but that experience planted the seed for everything I do today. Fast forward a few years, and I found myself using Access to track quality control data for a civil… Read More My First Database
