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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

Climate Change Imperils Some Wastewater Treatment Plants – And Their Workers By Thomas Renner Climate change is being felt all around the world, even in some areas that escape attention. Falls are common at water treatment plants, and plants struggling to adjust to climate change are even more perilous.

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Xylem Scales Sustainability Impacts with New Water Stewardship Commitments

Civil + Structural Engineer

Since 2019, Xylem technology has enabled water managers around the world to treat over 13 billion cubic meters of water for reuse – equivalent to the domestic water needs of 197 million people annually. 2023 was a transformative year for Xylem,” said Matthew Pine, President and Chief Executive Officer at Xylem. “We billion in 2023.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

From floors failing before substantial completion to skyrocketing change orders for never-ending densifier applications to the billions lost through delayed schedules, legal disputes, and contingency hemorrhaging, enough is enough. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly? Image courtesy Mitutoyo Bulletin No.

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5 Themes for the Future of High Performance Buildings

Stok

Environmentalist and leader of Project Drawdown , Paul Hawken built on this call to action in his keynote, urging everyone to lead as climate change has finally shifted to the center of the social eye. This comes on the heels of Berkeley’s historic move to ban natural gas hook-ups in new buildings starting January 1, 2020.

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars in the AEC Industry Jeremy Mano Architect/Project Manager ARRIVE Architecture Group Bedford, TX Jeremy Mano is a bright architectural professional who stands out not only for his innovative designs but also for his commitment to teaching, research, public service, leadership, and exemplary time management.

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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

BDC Network

Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization Solidifying a decarbonization plan via an “asset drawdown strategy” that carefully considers both capital and operating costs represents a game-changing opportunity for existing properties to compete with new projects.

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A Community-Forward Approach 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Kramer points out that this level of commitment has been difficult in some management areas, but the results have far exceeded any difficulties. OHM Advisors’ mission of Advancing Communities is a summation of their role of working hand-in-hand with clients to create innovative solutions for building sustainable communities.