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Planning Inspectorate publishes new advice for Environmental Impact Assessments on infrastructure

New Civil Engineer

The post Planning Inspectorate publishes new advice for Environmental Impact Assessments on infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer. The Planning Inspectorate has published phase two of its three-part advice series for developers planning Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).

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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

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The construction industry is grappling with growing demands for environmental responsibility and project efficiency. This conserves resources and lessens the environmental impact of construction activities. Its the engineers toolkit for smarter, more sustainable structures.

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Digitizing Environmental Permitting for Successful Restoration Projects

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Environmental data and permitting are the vital first steps for construction projects of all kinds. The digitization of these processes enables greater efficiency and shorter project timelines, and allows environmental consultants to visualize, organize, and analyze data for robust project planning. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Double Tracking of South Shore Line Celebrates Completion

Civil + Structural Engineer

HDR’s environmental, engineering and program management staff have supported the project from its early stages. The work included preliminary track, bridge and station designs that minimized potential environmental impacts. About HDR HDR is a 100% employee-owned professional services firm.

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A Continued Push: Digitalization & Environmental Permitting

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Environmental Regulatory industry is one area that was initially slow to begin the digital transition, but in recent years has warmed up to digitizing its processes. Lance also points out recent dramatic changes to federal environmental regulations, adding the need for “the regulated community [to remain] agile amid the changes.”

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Melissa Mack, PE, PMP, Receives Prestigious Kenneth J. Miller Founders’ Award at 2025 Texas Water Conference

Civil + Structural Engineer

The award honors volunteers who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership and impact in the water sector. Throughout her career, Mack has led key initiatives involving water distribution system planning, design and condition assessment. Im deeply honored to receive the Kenneth J. Miller Founders Award, Mack said.

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Environmental impact assessments face the scrapheap

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The government has unveiled plans to scrap environmental impact assessments for individual projects, but housebuilders have voiced worries about a proposed "tax" suggested as a replacement.