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Fun fact Friday:

Who created the first generating wind turbine?

James Blyth.

This Scottish academic is credited with building the world’s first wind turbine in his front yard and was used to power his holiday home in .

The 10-metre-high structure was the first of its kind to be built in July 1887. It would only be in 1951 that the first commercial facility, a utility grid-connected wind turbine would be operated in the UK’s Islands.

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Corporate integrity in business is more than just a catchy phrase.

The recent Global Integrity Report published by EY suggests that it is more challenging than ever for many organisations to maintain standards.

Why? Some experts are highlighting internal and external pressures.

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Fun fact Friday:

Which fish can build land?

Parrot fish.

This fish feeds on the algae that can be found on coral rock. They munch on polyps and excrete sand which has created sediment and entire beaches in the Hawaii. They are credited with creating 80% of the outer replenishing Maldivian beaches and lagoons.

Did you also know that the Maldives is home to over 1000 species of fish – from the small to the Whale shark which can grow up to 40 feet or more?

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Yes, you need at least 5 years of experience and knowledge of contracts, but what else?

Read through our infographic below ⤵ as it provides detailed information on what this qualification is and why you should apply.

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Wondering why you should be a FIDIC Certified Contract Manager?

Read what Nam Trung, a FIDIC Certified Contract Manager has to say below about gaining this qualification.

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Now is the right time to get your qualification.

Why?

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Business Tuesdays:

In Arup's report covering the urban heat island (UHI) research, it mapped the urban heat trends that showed which parts in the city centres were most impacted by this and the role of urban design in this regard.

Read more here: https://infra.global/madrid-tops-urban-heat-island-table-8-5c-hotter-than-rural-surroundings

We are delighted to inform you that applications are now open for the FIDIC Certified Contract Manager programme.

You did not get a chance to apply at the last session? Now is your chance to change that. Apply today and get your experience and knowledge validated by .

You just need:
(a) 5 years of experience.
(b) FIDIC contracts knowledge.

Ready? Apply here: https://fcl.fidic.org/our-programmes/contract-managers

Fun fact Friday:

Who created a tropical utopia in the Amazonian Forest?

Henry Ford.

In 1928, Ford set up Fordlandia as an industrial town in the Brazilian rainforest. It was created as part of his plans to have easier access to an abundant supply of for his expanding car production in .

Tragically, his plans would fail after several decades despite a start-up investment of over $2,000,000.

Business Tuesdays:

Due to a rising demand in the manufacturing sector, major emerging economies such as India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Brazil and Mexico are set to benefit from increased nearshoring, friend-shoring and reshoring of .

According to a recent Turner & Townsend report, Africa leads with an average construction cost inflation of 5.7%, while North America dropped from 6.1% in 2023 to 3.8% in 2024.

Read more here: https://infra.global/global-construction-pipelines-set-to-grow-but-skills-shortages-risk-curtailing-opportunities

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Fun Fact Friday:

Which animal makes the loudest sounds under water?

Whales.

S***m whales are also considered to be the loudest animal on earth as they are able to make sounds of up to 230-decibles in short bursts. Some have whistles that can travel up to 500 miles.

Business Tuesdays:

A wind farm will be built on the German North Sea coast. In partnership with the RWE and BSH, the planning and implementation of this major offshore construction, Germany’s Nordseecluster A, has been approved.

Why now?

Find out more by clicking on the link: https://infra.global/rwe-receives-approvals-for-wind-farm-off-the-german-north-sea-coast

Fun fact Friday:

What is Scotland’s greatest man-made wonder?

The Forth Bridge.

This is a cantilever railway bridge located in the Firth of Forth in , Scotland.
Designed by two English , construction started in 1882 and it was completed in 1890. It has a total length of 8,094ft or 2,467 metres and spans 1,709 ft.

Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and still holds the record as the second longest single cantilever bridge in the world.

Business Tuesdays:

Remember the severe and unprecedented flood in Dubai in April? Given the damage and the disruption caused to businesses, many will be implementing their insurance coverage and making claims from domestic and international insurers.

What is covered by insurers and how can these claims be made?

Read what two experts in the field have to say about this: https://infra.global/dubai-flood-damage-now-the-suns-out-whats-next

Fun fact Friday:

Can notebooks remain radioactive after decades?

Yes.

One example is Marie Curie’s notebooks. As a scientist, she made many significant contributions to science in the 20th century and jotted down her findings.

Unfortunately, during her research, she was exposed to high levels of and although she died in 1934, her notebooks are still kept in lead-lined boxes and many of her personal possessions still require protective clothing to be safely handled.

Happy Monday and Happy new month!

We are delighted to announce that we recently certified 22 new FIDIC Certified Contract Managers! Our hearty congratulations to each of them on this great achievement.

Want to join this prestigious alumnus? You can when you successfully complete our certification exam.

When you ask? Our next session opens for applications at the end of July.

Visit our webpage for more info: https://fcl.fidic.org/our-programmes/contract-managers

What is the largest wind turbine in the UK?

The Kentish Flats Offshore Wind Farm.

It was the first windfarm to be built in and has 30 turbines which are 115 metres high, with a capacity of 90MW of power. Split into 6 rows of six turbines, each a distance of 700 metres apart, they occupy a total area of 10 kms2, with three operational wind farms.

All three combined can produce, enough electricity annually to power more than 400,000 UK homes.

Business Tuesdays:

A new report by Arup is showing how climate change is turning up the heat in many cities globally and causing them to become dangerously hot with expected to triple by 2050. Known as the urban heat island (UHI) effect, this is leading to an increasingly high number of fatalities with the potential to worsen if solutions are not found.

Read more here: https://infra.global/madrid-tops-urban-heat-island-table-8-5c-hotter-than-rural-surroundings

Fun fact Friday:

Did you know that 23 June marks International Women in Engineering Day?

In 1906, Alice Perry made history by becoming the first woman in Europe to gain a degree in civil engineering, and in 1917, Elisa Leonida Zamfirescu was the first to gain an degree.

We celebrate all women like these two who have shrugged off the conventions and today, continue to innovate in the field of engineering.

Business Tuesdays:

New EU regulations to govern AI is set to have major implications on the global infrastructure sector.

It was created to address the risks which AI poses to the fundamental rights of citizens. At the same time, allowing for responsible innovation using a clearly defined legal framework.

The Act is expected to provide for a uniform AI governance application across every EU member state.

Read more here: New EU AI Act set to have global implications - Infrastructure Global

Fun fact Friday😀

Is there such a thing as a rotating lift?

Yes, the Falkirk Wheel.

Located in Scotland, this is considered as the world’s only rotating boat lift. It connects the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.

The wheel raises the boats 35ft in the air and allows for transit between two waterways in just 5 minutes. It uses only 1.5kWh for each rotation.

Opened in 2002, it now has over 500,000 visitors annually, making it is one of Scotland’s busiest tourist attractions.

Calling all Contract Managers!

Remember, we are closing applications in 3 days.

If you are experienced in using contracts and you have 5 years’ experience or more in project management, you should apply for the FIDIC Certified Contract certification.

Why? To prove you are the best of the best.

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