Location: Guateng, South Africa Depth: 2.5 miles below the surface Popular culture has created a very specific preconception of what people imagine a mine to look like. Mines are often thought of as these crude, makeshift structures held up by rickety wooden beams and lit by gas...
Throughout history, humans have pushed the limits of what is possible with the tools and resources they have been given. The result of this undying curiosity and determination is construction projects of the grandest scale. Spanning from previous millennia, all the way up to present day,...
If you want to get a job done correctly, you need to find the right tool. This is especially true when it comes to building effective pipelines. To the untrained eye, all pipelines may look the same, but mismatched pipes can completely derail a project....
In a previous article, we’ve gone over the purpose of an IDIQ contract, documenting and explaining the structure of such a contract. This time we’d like to go into more detail in regards to the advantages which are offered by such contracts to both project...
India is a land rich with history, and one of its many wonders is the Kallanai Dam. Also known as the Grand Anicut, the dam is thought to be the oldest dam in the world that's still in use. The dam is now in the...
Among contractors, not all contracts are created equal. Much like fishermen, certain hauls are bigger than others. If contracts could be compared to fish, then one of the most ambitious and lofty catch would be none other than the whale- in this case a MATOC...
Before any new construction or repair project even begins, a lot of work has to be done ahead of time setting up an agreement as to how the project will be budgeted and how much it will cost. This can be a laborious and frustrating...
Often we don’t think about the infrastructure that enables our current lifestyles. Thinking about how land is connected to other land by pipelines isn’t exactly the forerunner of our thoughts. The only time we ever really hear about pipelines is when something tragic has happened...
Dams have become an essential part of human infrastructure. They are used to generate electricity, irrigate farmlands, and a crucial piece in preventing floods. Dams are used in many different shapes and forms all across the planet and have become an integral part of our...