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bimengusllp · 2 years

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Speed up and improve the review and approval process for your submittals with an intuitive dashboard iFieldSmart Technologies.

Design teams, owners, and other stakeholders require supplemental information about project materials, components, equipment, etc. to be handed over before actual onsite installation begins. The review and approval process for these submittals isn’t just for an aesthetic purpose, but it serves as a critical component for project structural integrity. Contractors need to manage submittals and their approval process meticulously for people and teams to review and approve submittals for on-schedule project completion.

Incorrect submittal workflows can hit planned project costs, quality, and outcomes. These challenges need a collaborative construction management app like iFieldSmart Technologies to speed up and improve the review and approval process. It is common for project teams to question and exchange feedback during the submittal review process. iFieldSmart’s single-page dashboard streams everything inside a single view to make the process faster and more efficient for information exchange through cloud-based documentation.

Complex and large projects can give rise to hundreds or even thousands of unique submittals that require proactive management from project contractors. Depending on silo emails, excel worksheets, paper trails, etc. lead to large error margins, inaccuracies, and inconsistencies in submittals workflows.

Negative impacts of an inconsistent submittal process or workflow.

When correctly managed, submittals can aid in streamlined project outcomes, but incorrect management can lead to costly rework and project delays. Incorrect submittal management can make it longer for submittals to go through architects, subcontractors, owners, and other teams. These delays can cause a serious ripple effect for onsite activities due to a lack of information completeness including manufacturing delays, missed timelines, rescheduling activities, and other inconsistencies. Here are a few scenarios wherein wrong submittal workflows can go from mediocre to disastrous.

SCENARIO # 1

Commercial general contractors have a myriad of activities and responsibilities to handle. Forgetting to send a submittal for a type of concrete block beforehand can lead to errors. Inability to follow specifications mentioned in the spec book for concrete block types can lead to delays in the building of the roof structure. Reengineering and reinforcing the roof with concrete and rebar takes additional cost and time to rectify the error.

SCENARIO # 2

An Architect approves a submittal for materials related to project roofing, but it does not meet project requirements. The specs book clearly mentioned this was not the material to be applied to components for projects near ocean areas. Warranty exclusions set by the manufacturer could include material corrosion, environmental loads, scratching paintwork, etc. The architect’s negligence resulted in severe component failure leading to corrosion. In this scenario, the general contractor is not to blame as all the proper steps were followed based on initial submittal protocols and documentation.

Both scenarios showcase an inaccurate and inconsistent workflow as the first scenario depicted lousy submittals sharing, whilst the second one depicted wrong submittal approvals that did not meet project requirements.

How iFieldSmart Technologies supports improvements in Submittal Workflows.

§ Submittals are created in quick and easy steps with required submittal parameters

§ Submittals are sent for approval to concerned parties through distribution lists

§ Submittal approval takes place

§ Submittals are shared and managed on the iFieldSmart app dashboard

A cloud-based and collaborative platform provided by iFieldSmart Technologies delivers preemptive and secure access to online documents with metadata. This supports general contractors with improved documentation and accountability. With each submittal shared within the iFieldSmart dashboard, teams and stakeholders can comment and collaborate with multiple teams. Moreover, general contractors can avoid unnecessary financial overruns with mitigated submittal errors.

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elumish · 2 months

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This is specifically because of a fanfic I'm reading that's implying that a federal contractor is deliberately overcharging the government out of spite (and that this is a good thing), but I genuinely think for both a writing reason and a living in the world (or at least the U.S., which is the system I know about) reason that people should understand at least some degree of how federal procurement works.

I'm very far from an expert on how it works, but here's a very high level overview of how that process works*:

The government decides it needs something. It may or may not know what it needs

The government releases a Request for Information (RFI) where it lays out more or less what it needs and asks for answers on what that could look like and what kind of contract vehicle that should be on

Companies respond to the RFI. This is an opportunity to try to shape what the contract might look like, including what kind of companies can bid on it (i.e., is it open to big corporations or is it a small business set-aside, including potentially a specific type of small business set-aside like woman-owned or Native-owned)

The government decides what it actually needs (or what it thinks it needs) and releases a Request for Proposal (RFP) that outlines what they need and who can bid**

Companies respond to the RFP. The proposal generally includes a technical section (how the company will do what is needed), a management section (how they'll run the contract), a staffing section (how they'll staff it, including who they may staff it with), a past experience section (what the company has done before that's similar), and a pricing section (how much it will cost and why it will cost that much)

If it is a small business set-aside, big companies will often pair or "team" with small businesses. The big companies will get 49% or less of the contract

Once the proposals are in, the contracting shop of whoever released the RFP will review and select a company*** to award the contract to. This is based on a number of things, including compliance (did they literally follow the instructions), technical approach (does their way seem like the best way), and price. The cheapest doesn't always win, but there are rules about when the government can go with a more expensive bid

Once the contract is awarded, billing works however is laid out in the contract. There are a few common ways that this happens, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP) where individual deliverables have a price that can be billed once they're submitted and approved by the government, as well as Time and Materials (T&M) where each individual person on the contract has a specific bill rate based on their labor category

If something about that is going to change, whether it's deliverables or pricing, there needs to be an official contract modification****

Overcharging or falsely charging the government is super illegal. Booz Allen recently had to pay $377 million for doing this.

*This is true for services/tech systems/etc. I'm not as sure about procurement of stuff.

**There are an extremely limited number of sole-source or non-competitive contracts. They're also very complicated and there are rules about them.

***There are things called Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts where they basically narrow down to a few companies who can then bid on individual tasks. These are complicated and I'm super not an expert on these.

****Some contracts are weird.

#us government #federal contracting

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tomorrowusa · 30 days

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What Russia can't win on the battlefield it will try to accomplish with disinformation, propaganda, and plain old bribery.

A Russian cabal operated a propaganda site masquerading as a news site called the Voice of Europe. In addition to publishing items designed to undermine confidence in various European governments, it outright made payoffs to various EU politicians.

Investigators claimed it used the popular Voice of Europe website as a vehicle to pay politicians. The Czech Republic and Poland said the network aimed to influence European politics. Voice of Europe did not respond to the BBC's request for comment. Czech media, citing intelligence sources, reported that politicians from Germany, France, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Hungary were paid by Voice of Europe in order to influence upcoming elections for the European Parliament. The German newspaper Der Spiegel said the money was either handed over in cash in covert meetings in Prague or through cryptocurrency exchanges. Pro-Russian Ukrainian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk is alleged by the Czech Republic to be behind the network. Mr Medvedchuk was arrested in Ukraine soon after the Russian invasion, but later transferred to Russia with about 50 prisoners of war in exchange for 215 Ukrainians. ' Czech authorities also named Artyom Marchevsky, alleging he managed the day-to-day business of the website. Both men were sanctioned by Czech authorities. Poland's intelligence agency said it had conducted searches in the Warsaw and Tychy regions and seized €48,500 (£41,500) and $36,000 (£28,500).

"Money from Moscow has been used to pay some political actors who spread Russian propaganda," BIS said in a statement. It added that the sums amounted to "millions" of Czech crowns (tens of thousands of pounds).

I went looking for the Voice of Europe site but it is now missing (Hmm. We’re having trouble finding that site). So I held my nose and visited their Twitter account and nothing new has been posted since the scandal broke.

We need to be careful when looking at news online. Recently a series of fake sites pretending to be legit US news sources was uncovered.

Russia-Backed ‘Fake News Organizations’ Revealed Across the U.S. in Bombshell New York Times Report

The fake news sites have names that sound like they are legit but aren't. Examples: D.C. Weekly, the New York News Daily, the Chicago Chronicle, and the Miami Chronicle. There is a legit New York Daily News – note the different word order from the fake. There once was a newspaper called the Chicago Chronicle but it folded during the Theodore Roosevelt administration.

Google News searches spew a lot of crap. In a lot of cases the "news" sources on Google are just the proverbial guy in his underwear in his mom's basement posting bullshit. They may not be Russian but they are often dubious.

It's best to create a bookmark folder of known legit news sources. There are still numerous good sources not behind paywalls. And many countries have public broadcasters who post news in English. Just a few: NPR, BBC, DW, CBC, ABC (Australia), RFI, YLE, Radio Sweden | Sveriges Radio, NHK-World, and even EER in Estonia.

When running across a news story which sounds peculiar, check to see if it's being reported in known legit media before posting or sharing it.

There are national elections this year in a number of countries including India, the US, and (probably) the UK. Don't inadvertently assist Putin's effort to spread disinformation and sow chaos.

#russian disinformation #russia #propaganda #fake news organizations #voice of europe #bezpečnostní informační služba #agencja bezpieczeństwa wewnętrznego #polska #česko #viktor medvedchuk #artyom marchevsky #дезинформация #артем марчевский #виктор медведчук #россия #владимир путин #путин хуйло #україна переможе #stand with ukraine

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tmkutawrites · 6 months

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A COMMON BOND - FREE SAMPLE!

This is a free sample of my debut lesbian romance novella, A Common Bond, which comes out November 7, 2023. Please enjoy :)

Note: There may/will be some typos in this sample. We like that, it confuses the Overlords of Zon so they don't strike me for contract infringement. I promise in the final, purchased version the typos have been fixed :)

Now, on with the sample!

RFI 1

To: Josie Basurto (May 3, 5:34PM)

From: Carneline Triana

Subject: Site Visit for Mobilization

Josie,

I will be on site with my management team most of Monday morning. I’m sure we will run into each other at some point.

Carneline

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From: Josie Basurto (May 3, 5:39PM)

To: Carneline Triana

Subject: RE: Site Visit for Mobilization

Looking forward to it!

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Carneline had known Clover Hill’s old town hall was in bad shape from the bid documents. On her walkthrough with Rio a few weeks ago, even more suspicions had been raised. But now, the disintegrating chunk of limestone that had fallen off the cornice and into her hand confirmed it: she was going to be spending a lot more time in Clover Hill than she had initially planned. “Jesus Christ.”

“I’ve never seen limestone this bad,” Bruno murmured. Oceanic’s chief masonry superintendent carefully set the piece of stone down on the scaffold. “This whole cornice is going to have to be checked.”

Checking the structural integrity of a city block’s worth of limestone was definitely not covered in their contract. Carneline chewed on the inside corner of her mouth as she ran a hand across the sugaring stone and watched millennia-old sand crumble into her palm. “Is this the only bad news?”

“Oh no,” Bruno said in a voice far too cheery for her liking as he pushed to his feet. “This mortar is definitely hot.”

Asbestos remediation was also definitely not in their contract.

She cast a desperate glance along the joints. “Are you sure?”

“Yup.” He pointed to an area where the mortar was exposed. “Look close. You can see the fibers.”

Carneline looked and, sure enough, there were the telltale threads amongst the cement, lime, and sand. Fuck. “Does Rio know?”

Bruno shook his head.

She snapped a couple of photos on her phone and turned for the scaffold stair. “Are xe still documenting in the lobby?”

“I think so.”

“Good. I’ll send xem up.”

The metal stairs squeaked as Carneline made her way down them, eyeing the brick and stone of the Romanesque Revival building with far more suspicion than before. The facade clearly hadn’t been washed in two decades. The window sills were covered in black atmospheric discoloration, and the blue-green haze of cupric staining streaked down major crevices. On the brick and stone walls, there were long stretches of jointing completely devoid of mortar and one of the brackets was missing entirely.

She stopped two decks down and took a moment to admire the town. This was Oceanic’s first project this far south. They mostly stuck to projects in Baymill, but her dad had wanted to expand into other markets, so here she was forty feet in the air above a town she could see the other side of from the scaffold. The five-story town hall towered over most of the rest of the buildings, but fit in perfectly amongst the clusters of various historic structures downtown. Its renovation was long overdue, but Carneline hoped Clover Hill would find it worth it in the end.

From her perch, she could see the expanse of the park, with its quaint little gazebo and beautifully kept grounds. A bit farther she spied the currently unlit marquee of an old movie theater and a neon sign belonging to local diner. It was a beautiful town, and as much as she could lean on the scaffold railing and look out over the little town covered in the fresh leaves of spring for hours, she had a job to do.

She tore herself away from the view and continued down the scaffold to the lobby. The first time she’d seen it, Carneline had been struck almost speechless by the beauty of its wrought iron doors, scagliola-clad pilasters, and massive crystal chandelier. Now it barely registered. She hurried through the plywood-covered lobby until she found her assistant project manager sprawled indelicately across the floor.

Rio was an acquired taste Carneline wasn’t quite sure she had acquired yet; mildly competent, incredibly anxious, and graced with the aggravating tendency to lose the plot at the slightest provocation. Still, xe tried, which was more than Carneline could say of half of Oceanic’s field staff.

“Good morning, Rio.”

Rio startled, and practically levitated off the floor in a cloud of dust almost definitely from the plaster demo. Xe was absolutely covered in the stuff, and Rio hurriedly stuffed xemself back into xyr gloves and sheepishly brushed down xyr front. “Good—good morning, Carneline. I—I didn’t know you were on site.”

“I was walking the cornice with Bruno.”

“Oh.”

“How is it going down here?”

Xe grimaced and gestured at the ground. “It’s—uh. The stone’s really cracked.”

Bits of torn painter’s tape crawled across the marble below them like blown blue cherry blossom petals. Carneline crouched, and Rio angled the beam of xyr flashlight so she could see the spidery lines coursing through. Great. “These are going to shatter the second Bruno tries to take them out.”

“That’s what he said, too.”

Another expensive change order for the growing pile, I suppose. She stood, dreading the prospect of the unending raft of paperwork in her future. “I’ll speak with the NCK team. Have you been up to the cornice yet?”

Rio shook xyr head.

“When you are done down here, I need you to go up and document everything before we touch it. Do you have your profile gauges with you?”

“They’re in my car.”

“Good. Bruno will be up there for a little bit. Find…” She hedged, thinking of the worn-down status of the cornice. “Find the least broken stone and take a profile.”

Xe nodded. “Okay.”

“And wear an N95. The mortar is hot and everything up there is crumbling.”

Rio’s dark eyes got comically wide behind xyr safety glasses. “Oh shit.”

Her sentiments exactly. “Do you have any questions?” Xe shook xyr head again. “Alright. Call me if something comes up.”

“Will do!”

Carneline left Rio to xyr marble documentation and slipped out the west entrance to find the jobsite trailer. When she pulled the door open, she found Josie bent over the conference table—which was really just four folding tables pushed together in the center of the room—studying the reference drawings.

“Good morning,” she greeted as the door snapped shut behind her.

“Good morning,” Josie replied as she turned the page of the drawings. “Headed out? Help yourself to some coffee before you leave.”

Carneline startled at the kind, but unexpected offer. “Oh. Thank you.”

“To-go cups are on top of the fridge.”

“I actually don’t drink hot coffee,” she replied sheepishly.

“Don’t drink hot coffee?” Josie asked, looking up from her drawings with a grin that Carneline had discovered seemed permanently glued to her face. “Don’t tell me…you’re like Baylee and only drink cold brew.”

Carneline gave an awkward little laugh, not liking the familiarity with which Josie talked to her about her sister. People always did that, acted like they knew her because they knew her sister or father. Another one of the ‘perks’ of a family business. “Guilty as charged.”

“Well, I’m one step ahead of you. There’s cold brew in the fridge.”

The offer was tempting. Carneline considered for a moment, but finally decided against it. If she got caught in traffic, which was likely considering the time, she would definitely have to stop and pee. “Not today. I have to drive back to Baymill after this, but thank you.”

“Any time.”

Josie finally straightened up fully and leaned casually on the white plastic folding table, hooking her thumbs into her jeans. She was an unreasonably attractive figure, taller than Carneline, with kind brown eyes and a sharp fade that put every short-haired worker on the site to shame. In some universe she might have been Carneline’s type—if Josie hadn’t worked for the general contractor paying them to fix Clover Hill’s historic town hall.

Carneline hedged. “I…actually wanted to talk to you about something.”

Josie’s voice remained impressively neutral. “Oh?”

“Yes…” She pulled her phone out of her pocket. “We have some problems.”

“Define ‘problems.’”

“That depends, do you want the least expensive issue or most expensive issue first?”

“Least expensive.” Josie flashed a luminous smile. “Warm me up.”

Carneline pulled up the photos she had taken of the floor and passed her phone over for her to see. “The marble in the foyer is full of cracks. It’s going to shatter when we try to take it out.”

“Architects were ridiculous to think we could salvage the whole floor,” Josie said with a disbelieving scoff. “A-hundred-and-twenty-year-old marble doesn’t come up like that.”

“No, it does not,” Carneline confirmed.

Josie handed her phone back, her face suddenly all business. The shift was jarring, to say the least. “How much is this going to cost?”

“I can’t say for certain, but it will be a decent amount.”

Josie sighed. “Great. You submitted replacement marble, right?”

“A few weeks ago.”

Josie ran a hand through her hair. “Submit an RFI and we’ll see what the architects have to say.”

“Was planning to.”

“Thanks.” She took a sip from a nearby thermos. “What’s the bigger, badder bill?”

Carneline gave Josie a significant look. “Have you been up to the cornice?”

“Recently?”

“Yes.”

“I walked it at the beginning,” she replied with a frown. “Is there something wrong with it?”

If only. “The mortar’s full of asbestos and the stone is crumbling. A piece fell off in my hand.”

Josie inhaled in shock. “Oh fuck.”

“I don’t want anyone from my crew touching it until the town knows.”

“Understandable. Do you think it’s going to need to be replaced?”

Carneline glanced around the trailer to make sure they were alone. “Off the record, I think you might want to figure out where Clover Hill has a million dollars stashed for a rainy day.”

“It’s that bad?”

“The building is a hundred and twenty years old,” she said with a shrug. “I’m surprised it lasted this long.”

Josie’s face went grim. “Got it. Thanks for the heads up.”

“Not a problem.” She hesitated, not sure if Josie could handle a third thing on her plate. “There is…one more thing?”

“If there’s a massive structural issue that means we need to evacuate the building, please turn around and leave now,” Josie joked weakly. “Let me die in the collapsed building in peaceful ignorance.”

Carneline gave a dismissive snort. “Nothing so drastic.”

Josie brightened considerably. “Great! What’s up?”

“You need to have someone go into the main hall and put down sweeping compound. Rio’s rolling around on the floor in there looking like the Ghost of Christmas Past. To say nothing of the silica hazard.”

Josie was already grabbing her hard hat off the table. “I’ll do it myself.”

“Thanks. I’ll see you in a few weeks.”

“See you then!” Josie trotted off out the door, Carneline close behind her.

She checked her watch: three-o’clock. Plenty of time to make it back to the city without hitting traffic. She pulled her hard hat off the second she hit the parking lot, shaking her curly red hair out so she could tie it back up once in the car. She’d get out of town, update her dad on the way home, then spend a quiet night with her plants before she had to go to bed.

Her phone rang. The song barely got four notes in before she picked up. “You’re psychic. I was just about to call you.”

“Are you done at Clover Hill?” Warren Triana asked gruffly.

“About to head home now, just have to throw my stuff in the ba—” She stopped dead a few paces from her trunk, eyes taking in the noticeable sink to her right rear bumper. “Fuck.”

Her father’s business tone instantly switched to fatherly concern. “What? What is it?”

She scowled and threw her hard hat in the back a tad more aggressively than was necessary. “It’s nothing,” she sighed. “I just have a flat.”

[END RFI 1]

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zvaigzdelasas · 8 months

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[RFI is French State Media]

Starting 4 September, Mayotte's water supply will be cut off for 48 hours out of every 72, leaving residents with just 24 hours to use their taps every three days.[...]

Mayotte, the poorest department in France, has been dangerously low on water for over three months now. Sparse rainfall resulted in exceptionally low levels in the islands' reservoirs, which they rely on to get through the dry months of May to November.[...]

Around a quarter of the supply is lost to leaks and other distribution issues, the general manager of services at Mayotte's water company SMAE, Ibrahim Aboubacar, told RFI in May. And intermittently interrupting the supply, as the island is forced to do to manage shortages, adds to the strain on ageing pipes. Investment in Mayotte's water network has not kept pace with demand, Aboubacar says, which is rising by around 2,000 cubic metres a year as the population grows. Around 30 percent of the population – at least 100,000 out of 300,000 residents and counting – does not have access to running water at home, notably the thousands of people living in the main island's crowded shantytowns.[...]

"If we get home after the water has been shut off, we wash using the bottles we've stocked," Rachdah Charifoudine, who lives in Mamoudzou, told French news agency AFP in May. "It's not practical, but we don't have a choice."

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kodakconsulting · 1 year

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Is the Kodak Consulting SAP course beneficial? Yes, It is 100% Genuine.

Kinshuk 9.5/10

The SAB ARIBA course has done wonders for me. Although I have been doing vendor management for a few years now, the confidence I gained after completing this course is unbelievable. I have now taken up the additional task of Contract Management. This has already set the ball rolling for a 30% salary hike for me. Thanks Kodak for all your support.

Rustum 9.6/10

I have been part of the Bid Team for several years. But I was at a junior level, not enjoying much. While exploring new possibilities, I learnt about SAP ARIBA in a webinar and enrolled for it. I now thank my stars - the immense knowledge I have gained about the end-to-end bidding lifecycle and the confidence with which I now work on the RFIs and RFPs are all because of this course.

Tony Aruzo 9.7/10

Being a Project Manager for the major part of my career, I started noticing that some of my peers were getting good job offers after completing the SAP PP Course. That’s when I started exploring this course and a reliable organisation from where I could study online to balance with my job. Thankfully, Kodak Consulting fit all my requirements and I enrolled myself without any delay. Just as I had visualized, on completion of the course I have been flooded with offers from MNCs. I shall be joining my new organisation next month.

Mark Finlay 9/10

The SAP PP Course has been a life changer for me. Its well-curated course content tuned to industry demand along with the opportunity to work on live projects and solve real-life case studies helped me get a job as the Sales Head of a reputed organization. This enormous leap in my career could not have been possible without the robust support from Kodak Consulting. Shall definitely recommend them to my peers.

Why Kodak Consulting?

Indeed a very pertinent question. The answer lies in the fact that Kodak Consulting is committed to your success. Powered by its vision of nurturing talents that add value to customer business, the company has garnered a leadership position for itself as an SAP Course training provider. Offering a rich bouquet of 31+ learning solutions across a wide range of domains, they have successfully trained 12K+ professionals. Feedback shared by many of these students across countries is a strong testimonial of the quality of service offered by Kodak Consulting.

Apart from the 44 hours of live interactive training sessions, you enjoy the following advantages once you enrol for any SAP course:

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Fortunately, there are no specific requirements to be eligible for any SAP course. You simply need to have a graduate degree in any disciple. However, BTech, BSc, or BCom graduates or those with a Master's degree enjoy an edge over others. Knowledge of computers along with domain knowledge in the field you want to pursue the course shall be a bonus for you.

Do SAP Consultants get good salaries?

Undoubtedly, the answer is yes. This is one of the most sought-after certification courses in the market and SAP Certified professionals are in high demand. Statistics show that 80% of Fortune 500 companies are using SAP platforms. Following are some reasons that contribute to the high demand for this elite breed:

Demand-Supply Ratio: The supply of SAP Professionals is too inadequate compared to the demand, primarily because SAP is a technology you cannot really learn at home or office. It is not even taught in colleges. Instead, you need to work on real-life use cases to master the subject. So companies are willing to shell out extra to onboard SAP consultants.

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kreuzaderny · 1 year

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A deep-learning search for technosignatures of 820 nearby stars

The goal of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) is to quantify the prevalence of technological life beyond Earth via their "technosignatures". One theorized technosignature is narrowband Doppler drifting radio signals. The principal challenge in conducting SETI in the radio domain is developing a generalized technique to reject human radio frequency interference (RFI). Here, we present the most comprehensive deep-learning based technosignature search to date, returning 8 promising ETI signals of interest for re-observation as part of the Breakthrough Listen initiative. The search comprises 820 unique targets observed with the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope, totaling over 480, hr of on-sky data. We implement a novel beta-Convolutional Variational Autoencoder to identify technosignature candidates in a semi-unsupervised manner while keeping the false positive rate manageably low. This new approach presents itself as a leading solution in accelerating SETI and other transient research into the age of data-driven astronomy.

#radio astronomy #astronomy #seti #machine learning

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kbrosis · 1 year

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Project Management Guide in Hindi | Part-4 | RFI- Request for Information

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webancy · 2 years

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Vincent Sterling

Vincent Sterling provide the following consultancy services: Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Consultancy, Project Management, Business Analysis, Insurance, Agile, Tenders, RFI, RFP, Stakeholder Management, Exec Management www.vincentsterling.co.uk www.vincentsterling.com

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ifieldsmart · 1 month

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Successful communication and efficient processes are critical in the fast-paced world of construction projects. However, managing Requests for Information (RFIs) can often be a complex and time-consuming process, leading to delays and misunderstandings if not handled properly. That’s where RFI Construction Management Software steps in, providing a centralized platform for efficient RFI management and ensuring that projects stay on track. Let’s explore how this innovative technology can revolutionize your construction workflows.

visit : www.ifieldsmart.com/rfi

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gqresearch24 · 5 days

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Exploring The World Above: A Deep Dive Into Satellite Antennas

In the vast expanse of space, communication is key to our understanding of the universe. Satellite antennas serve as the vital link between Earth and the cosmos, enabling us to transmit and receive data across vast distances. From weather forecasting to global telecommunications, these antennas play a crucial role in various industries and scientific endeavors. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of satellite antennas, exploring their functionality, types, applications, and the future of satellite communication.

Understanding Satellite Antennas

At its core, a satellite antenna is a device designed to send and receive electromagnetic signals to and from satellites orbiting the Earth. These antennas come in various shapes and sizes, each optimized for specific purposes and frequencies. The primary function of a satellite antenna is to capture signals from satellites in orbit and to transmit signals back to them, facilitating two-way communication.

Types of Satellite Antennas

Satellite antennas can be classified based on their design, frequency range, and application. Some common types include:

Parabolic Dish Antennas: Perhaps the most recognizable type, parabolic dish antennas consist of a concave dish-shaped reflector and a feedhorn at the focal point. These antennas are highly directional and are commonly used for satellite television broadcasting and satellite internet services.

Yagi Antennas: Yagi antennas, also known as beam antennas, are composed of multiple parallel elements, including a driven element, reflector, and one or more directors. These antennas are widely used for terrestrial and satellite communication in both urban and rural areas.

Horn Antennas: Horn antennas are characterized by their flared, horn-shaped structure. They are often used for radar systems, satellite tracking, and microwave communication due to their wide bandwidth and high gain.

Patch Antennas: Patch antennas, also known as microstrip antennas, are flat, compact antennas commonly used in satellite communication, GPS systems, and wireless networks. They offer advantages such as low profile and ease of integration into electronic devices.

Applications of Satellite Antennas

Satellite antennas have a wide range of applications across various industries and scientific fields:

Telecommunications: Satellite antennas enable long-distance communication, facilitating global telephony, internet access, and broadcasting services. They play a crucial role in connecting remote and underserved regions to the global network.

Weather Forecasting: Weather satellites equipped with specialized antennas provide invaluable data for meteorological forecasting. These antennas capture images and atmospheric data, helping meteorologists track weather patterns and predict severe weather events.

Navigation: Satellite navigation systems, such as GPS (Global Positioning System), rely on antennas to receive signals from orbiting satellites and determine precise location information. These systems are used in navigation devices, smartphones, and vehicle tracking systems.

Earth Observation: Satellites equipped with high-resolution cameras and sensors use antennas to transmit images and data back to Earth. This data is used for environmental monitoring, agriculture, urban planning, and disaster management.

Scientific Research: Satellite antennas support a wide range of scientific research endeavors, including space exploration, astronomy, and climate studies. They enable scientists to gather data from remote locations in space and monitor phenomena such as solar activity and climate change.

Challenges and Future Trends

While many antennas have revolutionized communication and observation capabilities, they also face several challenges:

Signal Interference: Interference from terrestrial sources, such as radio frequency interference (RFI) and electromagnetic interference (EMI), can degrade signal quality and disrupt communication links. Advanced signal processing techniques and frequency management strategies are being developed to mitigate these issues.

Orbital Debris: The growing population of space debris poses a threat to satellites and their antennas. Collision avoidance measures and debris mitigation strategies are essential to safeguarding space infrastructure.

Bandwidth Limitations: With the increasing demand for high-speed internet and data transmission, there is a need for higher bandwidth satellite communication systems. Advances in antenna technology, such as phased array antennas and frequency reuse techniques, are being explored to address this challenge.

Looking ahead, the future of satellite antennas is poised for exciting developments. Emerging technologies such as 5G satellite networks, small satellites (CubeSats), and constellations of interconnected satellites promise to revolutionize communication, navigation, and Earth observation capabilities. Additionally, advancements in materials science and manufacturing techniques may lead to the development of lighter, more durable antennas with enhanced performance.

Advancements in Phased Array Antennas: Phased array antennas represent a significant advancement in satellite communication technology. Unlike traditional dish antennas, phased array antennas use multiple small antenna elements controlled by phase shifters to steer the antenna beam electronically. This enables rapid beam scanning, improved signal tracking, and the ability to establish communication with multiple satellites simultaneously. Phased array antennas offer greater flexibility, reliability, and efficiency, making them ideal for applications such as mobile satellite communication, military surveillance, and satellite-based internet services.

The emergence of LEO Satellite Constellations: Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations have emerged as a disruptive force in the satellite communication industry. These constellations consist of hundreds or even thousands of small satellites orbiting the Earth at altitudes ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand kilometers. LEO constellations, such as SpaceX’s Starlink and OneWeb, leverage antennas to provide high-speed internet access to underserved and remote areas around the globe. By deploying dense networks of satellites with interconnected antennas, LEO constellations offer low-latency, high-bandwidth communication capabilities, revolutionizing the way we connect to the internet.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, satellite antennas are the unsung heroes of modern communication and observation systems. From enabling global connectivity to enhancing scientific exploration, these antennas play a vital role in our interconnected world. As technology continues to evolve, satellite antennas will remain at the forefront of innovation, paving the way for new discoveries and advancements in the realms of space exploration and telecommunications.

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Make your RFI management easier and cut down on unnecessary project costs with iFieldSmart Technologies.

Construction projects can be extremely complex, given the cost and time to build them. To successfully and safely complete these projects requires every piece of the puzzle to be synced, including teams and third-party firms. Stakeholders need to be completely aware of how the project will unfold at every stage of the project. Changing parameters during the plan, bid, and construction phase can take projects in different directions, leading to wavering project scope.

“Reviewing and responding to each RFI can cost a construction firm $1000 or above, while the accumulated costs for a project could be more than $900,000”

It is impossible to keep projects on track and people on the same page without accurate, complete, and valid RFIs. A Request for Information (RFI) form or document supports people and projects with time and cost-efficiency. An RFI streams information from design and engineering teams to identify project parameters that have evolved since the contract or original bid. RFIs serve as communication channels to drive dynamic planning and informed decision-making to complete costly and fast-track construction projects.

Let's understand how construction RFIs are utilized in the AEC industry. Here we incorporate granular details on where RFIs become uncertain and analyze the RFI structure. We will also consider the use of construction management apps like iFieldSmart Technologies to create and manage RFIs to streamline design and construction.

RFI creation – iFieldSmart Technologies.

What is a construction RFI?

An RFI serves as a crucial document to extend the horizon of the project through details shared between designers, engineers, and construction teams. In essence, an RFI is documented communication utilized by contractors and subcontractors to assemble additional information as the project evolves. Information within an RFI is data that wasn’t initially incorporated into the project contract scope. RFIs are also created to –

§ Collect information on the surrounding parameters that cannot be concluded from the original contract

§ Clarify other aspects of a construction project

§ Make changes wherever required

An RFI can be or is used with other documents that include,

(RFP) - Request for Proposal

(RFT) - Request for Tender

(RFQ)- Request for Quotation

Various Types of construction RFIs.

RFIs can be classified into a myriad of types, but we would be listing and discussing the most commonly used in construction projects.

1. Changes in Design.

2. Clarification on incomplete data for specs, plans, etc.

3. Changes in materials

4. Time-centric RFIs

5. Onsite conditions

6. Constructability problems

7. Coordination (Design, Construction)

Why do construction teams create and send RFIs?

Contractors or subcontractors create and communicate RFIs to include diverse information or details to move ahead in a project.

§ Clarify or change design elements or conflicts - clarify design elements, resolve design flaws, and request information on incomplete plans.

§ Request changes in materials or suggest substitutions – request information on changes in planned materials or resources, and introduce new variables to proceed within budget.

§ Outline issues based on constructability and achieve greater details – clarify constructability issues through greater information clarity.

How to create an RFI?

§ Begin with a question that is clear and concise to remove confusion

§ Build a strong context around the question with easy-to-understand language

§ Ask for information through visuals including drawings, sketches, or videos

§ Make recommendations for a solution in the RFI

When should RFIs not be used?

§ RFIs should not be used to communicate regular information

§ RFIs should not be used to include the design or engineering elements that were unaccounted for during initial bidding and planning

§ RFIs should not be used to share safety plans

§ RFIs should not be used to submit scheduling data or information

§ RFIs should not be used to seek approval on modifications

§ RFIs should not be used to provide general comments on a construction project

Using construction management software to create and streamline the RFI process.

RFI Management – iFieldSmart Technologies.

A myriad of construction firms leverage powerful construction management tools to facilitate improved project planning and management. Each submitted RFI can cost at least $1000. The scope and size of the project can lead to millions of dollars in RFI creation leading to extensive cost overruns and project delays. Utilizing construction management software from iFieldSmart Technologies supports contractors and subcontractors reduce admin costs.

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Ariba Sourcing: A Powerful Tool for Streamlining Procurement

In today’s fast-paced business environment, procurement departments are constantly pressured to deliver more value while reducing costs. Ariba Sourcing, a cloud-based solution from SAP, offers a robust suite of tools to help organizations streamline their sourcing processes, achieve better results, and collaborate more effectively with suppliers.

What is Ariba Sourcing?

Ariba Sourcing is a modular software platform that helps companies manage the entire sourcing lifecycle, from identifying potential suppliers to negotiating contracts. Its key features include:

Strategic Sourcing: Conduct in-depth market research, generate RFx documents (RFI, RFP, RFQ), and create complex sourcing events. Analyze bids and proposals and make informed sourcing decisions.

Contract Management: Negotiate and draft contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. Seamlessly integrate contracts with other procurement processes.

Supplier Management: Maintain a centralized repository of supplier information, track performance metrics, and assess supplier risk.

Benefits of Using Ariba Sourcing

Ariba Sourcing offers numerous benefits to organizations that want to improve their procurement processes, including:

Cost Savings: Identify and secure the most competitive bids through efficient sourcing events, significantly reducing costs.

Improved Efficiency: Automate manual tasks, reduce sourcing cycle time, and allow procurement teams to focus on strategic activities.

Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitate real-time communication and supplier collaboration throughout the sourcing process.

Increased Transparency: Gain visibility into spending, supplier performance, and contracts, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Reduced Risk: Mitigate procurement risks by conducting thorough supplier evaluations and managing contracts effectively.

Getting Started with Ariba Sourcing

If you’re considering implementing Ariba Sourcing, consider these steps:

Define Your Needs: Assess your current sourcing processes and identify the areas where Ariba Sourcing can provide the most significant value.

Choose the Right Modules: The appropriate Ariba Sourcing modules match your requirements.

Plan Your Implementation: Work with an experienced implementation partner to develop a detailed plan for integrating Ariba Sourcing into your existing systems and processes.

Train Your Team: Provide comprehensive training to your procurement staff and ensure they can utilize the platform effectively.

Transform Your Procurement with Ariba Sourcing

Ariba Sourcing delivers a powerful and versatile platform to streamline and optimize your organization’s sourcing activities. By embracing its capabilities, you can unlock significant cost savings, improve efficiency, and foster strong supplier relationships – critical to enhancing overall business success.

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In today’s complex, globally connected business environment, strategic sourcing has become critical for achieving cost savings, boosting efficiency, and managing risk. SAP Ariba Sourcing is a robust cloud-based solution designed to transform your procurement processes, enabling you to find the best suppliers, negotiate optimal deals, and streamline your source-to-contract cycle.

What is SAP Ariba Sourcing?

SAP Ariba Sourcing is a module within the broader SAP Ariba suite of procurement solutions. It’s a comprehensive platform that helps companies manage their entire sourcing lifecycle, from identifying potential suppliers to awarding contracts and tracking performance. Key features of the platform include:

Supplier Discovery: Access a vast network of pre-qualified suppliers worldwide to find the best fit for your needs.

RFx Management: Create and streamline the process of sending out Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotes (RFQs), automating communication and gathering supplier responses.

Auction Management: Leverage dynamic e-auction tools to reduce costs and optimize bids effectively.

Contract Management: Facilitate contract creation, negotiation, and execution within a centralized system, ensuring compliance and visibility.

Spend Analysis: Gain powerful insights into your spending patterns, identifying cost savings and efficiency improvement areas.

Benefits of Using SAP Ariba Sourcing

Cost Reduction: Ariba Sourcing helps you find the most competitive suppliers, negotiate better terms, and reduce maverick spending, leading to significant cost savings.

Improved Efficiency: The platform streamlines and automates repetitive sourcing tasks, freeing your procurement team to focus on more strategic activities.

Risk Mitigation: Ariba Sourcing provides tools for supplier risk assessment, due diligence, and contract compliance, helping you minimize supply chain disruptions.

Enhanced Collaboration: The platform encourages better communication and collaboration between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, fostering strong relationships.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Robust analytics and reporting capabilities provide the insights you need to make informed sourcing decisions.

Getting Started with SAP Ariba Sourcing

If you’re looking to optimize your sourcing processes, here’s how to get started with SAP Ariba Sourcing:

Assess Your Needs: Clearly define your sourcing challenges, goals, and what you hope to achieve before implementing a solution.

Choose the Right Deployment: SAP Ariba offers cloud and on-premise deployment options. Determine which model aligns best with your IT infrastructure and requirements.

Thorough Planning and Configuration: Designate a project team and partner with SAP Ariba experts to configure the solution to fit your business needs carefully.

Supplier Onboarding and Training: Successfully transition your suppliers to the platform and offer adequate training to ensure seamless adoption.

Change Management: Effective change management is crucial to user acceptance within your organization.

Conclusion

SAP Ariba Sourcing is a powerful tool that can transform your company’s procurement function. By streamlining sourcing processes, reducing costs, and improving supplier collaboration, it empowers organizations

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