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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. What are the potential effects?

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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

Commercial Construction Blog

Early Engagement for Improved Decision-Making Engaging GCs early provides Directors with critical insights that enhance the project’s overall design and feasibility. During this stage, the client/GC team collaboratively address site assessments, permit requirements, and scheduling, leveraging the GC’s practical experience in the field.

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Stantec selected to lead design for 7-kilometre Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Mississauga East corridor in Ontario

Civil + Structural Engineer

Works will also include significant utility relocation coordination, permitting, and approvals facilitation. At CIMA+, we value the opportunity to work with Stantec and the City of Mississauga on this transformative project, said Matt McBride, vice president of Buildings Ontario at CIMA+.

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How General Contractors Work with Commercial Architects to Mitigate Risks and Deliver Superior Commercial Construction Projects

Commercial Construction Blog

For Directors of Construction, engaging the right general contractor (GC) who can work seamlessly with commercial architects is essential to mitigate risks and achieve project goals. This reduced design iteration times and streamlined permitting processes across multiple states, saving both time and money.

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Navigating the intricacies of code compliance and authorities having jurisdiction

BDC Network

Navigating the intricacies of code compliance and authorities having jurisdiction 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/19/2024 - 12:02 Codes and Standards The construction of a building entails navigating through a maze of regulations, permits, and codes. If these are clearly conveyed, the permitting phase often sees fewer hiccups.

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How Practitioners are Applying AI and CFD Research to Advance Wind Engineering 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Wind tunnel testing (WTT) has been and continues to be the primary choice for accurate quantitative evaluation of wind flows around buildings. Case Study: San Francisco, California A consulting engagement in San Franciso illustrates how innovative tools impact a community.

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Paradise Palms Redevelopment: Transforming Community Living Through Innovative Design

Construction Daily News

The project promises to enhance local infrastructure while fostering economic growth and community engagement. With various approvals and planning hurdles overcome, the project is now set to begin construction in early October. Construction is set to begin in early October, following essential approvals.