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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

Additionally, retrofitting the pond to provide higher quality water treatment helps the county comply with the municipal separate storm sewer system permit and contributes to restoring the Chesapeake Bay.

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Building Smarter: The Role of Modern Architecture in the Future of UK Construction

UK Construction Blog

By adopting BIM and working closely with developers, structural engineers, and sustainability consultants, they ensure that projects are delivered not only on time and within budget but with design intent fully preserved. These systems benefit enormously from early-stage architectural input that accommodates precision manufacturing.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement.

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Infrastructure Work Kicks Off $5B Vermont All-Season Resort Expansion

ENR Construction

s largest ski resort, the project team is navigating strict state regulations and difficult site grading on one of the largest developments in Vermont history. The town plans to spend nearly $87 million in two phases over 10 years building a new municipal water system and reconstructing Killington Rd.,

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. Solar power has emerged as a frontrunner in the pursuit of sustainable energy. What are the potential effects? How do we mitigate those effects?

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Las Vegas Contractor Licensing vs Nevada: Key Differences and Requirements

Contractors Liability Blog

License Classifications: Here’s a breakdown of the contractor classes: Class A (General Engineering Contractor): They handle big projects like highways, water treatment plants, and power stations. Extra paperwork and systems required. Applies to green or energy efficient projects. Helps minimize environment impact.

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5 things developers should know about mass timber

BDC Network

Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s Both types of emissions are generally measured in carbon use intensity (kgCO2e/SF) and are combined to understand the overall carbon profile of a project. Operational emissions are associated with the building performance after completion.