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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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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

By recognizing the young professionals already making a profound impact on the AEC industry, we are able to get a full view of its future. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms. For me, Rising Stars is the perfect way to start the awards season.

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Komatsu: Technology driving increased sustainability

Roads Online

Although machine components may still encounter failures, these advances aim to facilitate planned interventions, minimising the impact on adjacent parts and systems. Since launching our first hybrid in Australia in 2008. Assessing the availability of local skills becomes essential for a swift response to issues.”

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Protecting sensitive sites: Noise and vibration rules

Construction Specifier

The Province of Ontario has introduced an Environmental Protection Act ( EPA ) that defines a contaminant as any solid, liquid, gas, odor, heat, sound, vibration, radiation, or combination resulting directly or indirectly from human activities that may cause an adverse effect. The DEP has the power to require additional noise mitigation.

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Are Green Building Rating Systems Really Sustainable?

Natural Building

If all new buildings were “sustainable” by today’s standards , their cumulative impacts would destroy the earth, unless population and consumption rates were magically reversed, not just reduced. Instead of quantifying impacts and sustainability outcomes, green building organizations created prescriptive rules, point systems and thresholds.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome. and Huang, Y.

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Construction Technology Trends in 2024

Jonas Construction

Background: Construction Labor Shortage The construction labor shortage has been a problem for over a decade, particularly since the global financial crisis of 2008. This trend is expected to continue in 2024, as clients become more aware of the environmental impact of construction and demand eco-friendly solutions.