Which survey technology should be use...

April 19, 2023 Written by Jason Ryan

Total Station Survey (TSS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and are two traditional surveying methods that are used to determine precise positions on the Earth’s surface. Both methods have their own advantages and disadvantages, and they are often used in conjunction with one another to achieve the most accurate results. GNSS (per its name) [...]

I don’t like cricket, oh no, but I lo...

April 19, 2023 Written by Jason Ryan

There are various standards relating to the design, installation and operation/maintenance of sports field lighting. The Australian Standard for the design and operation of sports field lighting is AS 2560 (Sports Lighting General Principles), AS 4282 (Control of Control of Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting) and AS 3000 (Electrical Installations – Wiring Rules). AS 2560 [...]

Time, Quality and Cost – Projec...

March 16, 2023 Written by Jason Ryan

One of the main responsibilities as a project manager is to ensure that a project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This can be challenging, as you have to juggle multiple tasks, resources, and stakeholders, all while trying to meet the project’s objectives. To succeed in this role, project [...]

Not to Drone On, But Here’s How to Re...

March 16, 2023 Written by Jason Ryan

Using drones (including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Underwater Vehicles and Land Based Vehicles) and laser scanners to capture data and reduce life cycle costs is an innovative approach that is becoming increasingly popular in a variety of industries, including construction, engineering, and asset management. JJ Ryan Consulting (JJR) own, operate and maintain high-tech equipment such as [...]

Sticky, wet and prone to shrinkage – ...

January 27, 2023 Written by Jason Ryan

Granular pavement design is a crucial aspect of road construction, particularly in western Queensland where the harsh climatic conditions coupled with “black soils” can take a toll on the road surface (resulting in undulations and/or structural pavement failure). What are black soils? Soft, deep, fertile black and brown soils make up a large part of [...]

Aeroplanes and Obstacles Do Not Mix: ...

July 18, 2022 Written by Jason Ryan

What is protected airspace? It is important to consider prescribed airspace constraints when undertaking any works within the vicinity of an aerodrome (e.g. up to approx. 15 km). Crane operations in the vicinity of an airport have the potential to create air safety hazards and to seriously limit an airport’s operations. The most basic surface [...]