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Three Ways to Avoid Construction Risks on Diversions and Fish Screens By Molly Davidson, PE – Capital improvements on irrigation systems are a huge undertaking—none more so when it comes to instream diversions and fish screens. Planning, design, and permitting of these large projects are critical; but the true test of the project’s success will almost always come during construction. Fortunately, there are several ways to avoid risks during construction on these projects. Even the best projects or designs can be undone by challenges arising from schedule delays, lack of planning for flood events, or inadequate quality assurance testing. With thoughtful structuring of bidding andRead More →