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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the fall of 2012, Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast of the United States, including the State of New Jersey. One of these projects is the Union Beach New Jersey Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. Project Location Map for the Union Beach, New Jersey Coastal Storm Risk Management Project.

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SUDS, SABS AND STATUTES: HOW ENGLAND CAN TACKLE ITS SURFACE WATER PROBLEM

Civil + Structural Engineer

However, recent research has shown just how big a threat surface water is, making up the lion’s share of the UK’s flood risk. This is where sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) come in. However, this has not been the case in Wales, where the devolved government has taken strong action in commencing the enforcement of Schedule 3.

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Caring, sharing and daring

Roads Online

Most managers started at the bottom as a foreman or supervisor and worked their way up, so they know the company and their people.” “As The first and one of the most important to the sustained success of a business – Madelon says – is respect. We don’t go for the short-term gains, where we may put the future of the company at risk.

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Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

ENR Construction

Sustainability. Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012. Publication Date: 7/30/2012. Description: McGraw-Hill Construction Releases Mid-Year Update of 2012 Construction Market Forecast. Risk management. Asset management. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment.

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The Top 200 Environmental Firms for 2012: Analysis | ENR.

ENR Construction

Sustainability. Issue: 08/13/2012. The Top 200 Environmental Firms for 2012: Analysis. 08/08/2012. Antea Group, the Dutch-based environmental services firm, managed the decommissioning and demolition of a bulk oil storage facility in South Africa for an unidentified client. Search our site: Infrastructure.

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Bentley Systems: Evolution, not revolution

Roads Online

King is a part of the Bentley Infrastructure Cloud team, managing the company’s solution engineers in the Asia Pacific region and advising on all aspects of project delivery technology. It’s important to manage risk and ensure better outcomes. De-risking is another feature of Bentley Systems’ technological offerings.

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Learn About the Latest News on UK Government Plans to Utilize More Timber in Construction, CBO Mike Firenze Joins Dome Construction, UK Builders Caught Committing Malpractice, and Marsh and Beazley Expand Construction Coverage

UK Construction Blog

Industry Applauds UK Government Plans to Utilize more Timber in Construction Original Source: Industry welcomes commitment by UK Government to expand use of timber in construction Today, the UK Government released its Timber Construction Policy Roadmap to enhance domestic wood supply and safe use of sustainable UK timber in construction.