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Stantec selected to lead design services for Durham Region Transit’s new zero-emissions facility

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new Thornton Facility will support high energy standards and contribute to reducing carbon impacts OSHAWA, ON – TSX, NYSE: STN Durham Region Transit (DRT) is planning a new bus storage, operation, maintenance, and service facility to support their growing transit operations and transition the fleet to zero emission buses (ZEBs).

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Matthew Lunemann, P.E., Joins STV to Help Grow Tunneling and Geotechnical Practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Civil + Structural Engineer

PMP, ENV SP, has joined the firm as vice president and engineering director in its tunneling and geotechnical group. In this role, Lunemann will oversee the group’s geotechnical initiatives in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with a focus on civil infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Lunemann earned his M.S.

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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods.

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Middle-Schoolers Lead the ‘Charge’ Toward Sustainable Cities at the 32nd Annual Future City® STEM Competition

Civil + Structural Engineer

Coinciding with the Release of CITIES OF THE FUTURE IMAX Film Washington, DC – The Future City ® Competition, a premier STEM engineering challenge for middle school students, proudly unveils the finals of its 2023-24 season, set to take place in Washington DC from February 17-20, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill.

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Leading the Movement in Green Transportation: California High-Speed Rail

Civil + Structural Engineer

Overseen by the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), the system will transform mobility in California for the benefit of communities and the environment, and is the centerpiece for achieving the state’s climate and sustainability goals.

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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Today, 11 states have mandated a 100 percent goal for both renewable portfolio standards, carbon emission portfolio standards, and greenhouse gas reduction standards. Buildings and facilities significantly contribute to carbon emissions through energy consumption for heating, cooling, lighting, and operating equipment.

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Announcing ISM’s 9th Lizzi Scholarship Winner

Civil + Structural Engineer

During the workshop, Flanagan will give a presentation on her current micropile research, “Interface shear strength characterization between subsea installed micropile grout and textured rock for micropiles anchoring offshore renewable ocean energy devices.”