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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

Sustainable site design is a hot topic in the AEC industry. As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. Many Architects are embracing the WELL Building Standard (WELL) to address issues of human health and wellness.

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3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy

BD+C

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. for the cases considered. for the cases considered.

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Innovative Technology helps deliver the Warrenton Southern interchange Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) selected design-build contractor Shirley Contracting Company, LLC (Shirley) and design service firm Dewberry to design and construct a solution that would alleviate the cumbersome congestion and safety concerns. million design-build project kicked off in 2018 and opened to traffic in 2020.

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5 EPA Regulations to Follow for a Green Construction Site

Construction Daily News

Each construction project requires scrutiny to ensure you follow local, state and federal regulations on building sites. This government agency is responsible for patrolling how the building sector affects the environment. generated about 600 million tons of waste in 2018.

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Read the Latest News on Masdar Arlington Energy Builds a 55 MW Battery Plant in UK, EV Trial Has Been Completed by Costain and Enterprise, Environmental Issues Raised by Airport Building, Plans for a UK Hydrogen Facility Were Revealed

UK Construction Blog

The post Read the Latest News on Masdar Arlington Energy Builds a 55 MW Battery Plant in UK, EV Trial Has Been Completed by Costain and Enterprise, Environmental Issues Raised by Airport Building, Plans for a UK Hydrogen Facility Were Revealed appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

In order to build this enormous renewable energy collector, Hunt-EAS needed to ensure that the project would conserve the soil it is located on, prevent impacts to the existing watersheds, and avoid disturbance of natural and cultural resources.

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The Top 5 Surveyor Posts of 2017

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It’s the time of year when everyone makes plans for the future, but before we get off and running, we wanted to take a quick look back at the most popular blog posts from Viewpoint’s Surveyor in 2017. It was an inspiring event, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone again at the conference in 2018. Risk management.