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UES Expands Environmental Expertise with Acquisition of InControl Technologies

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Engineering and Consulting Firm Makes Strategic Acquisition of Houston, TX-based Firm Orlando, FL – UES, a national leading engineering and consulting company, has acquired InControl Technologies, an environmental consulting firm located in Houston, Texas, with an additional office in Dallas.

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Dublin Docklands brownfield project requires major ground investigation and soil sampling

Civil + Structural Engineer

Fellow RSK Group company Minerex Environmental contributed to the project through the management of the high water table. A total of 562 soil samples were taken from 50 boreholes across the site in 2019 by RSK Ireland’s geosciences team to classify the different layers of soil.

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

Construction Specifier

Decreased moisture content (MC) and lowered relative humidity (RH) from poor external curing practices also impact the durability of the top layer. 2019 (R2019), Standard for Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness, and Lay). The top 19 to 25 mm (0.75 This standard provides a practical method for measuring Ra on a surface.

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Civilcast: Ahead of the rest

Roads Online

The use of non-compliant ductile iron and steel covers and grates can heighten risks associated with environmental and load conditions, as well as potential property damage caused by poorly designed drainage systems. We need [to ask questions] around the processes that they follow, and their impact environmentally with emissions.

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The business case for environmentally-friendly facilities

GCP Applied Technologies

The business case for environmentally-friendly facilities. Tue, 03/19/2019 - 16:06. March 19, 2019. Environmentally-friendly buildings appeal to many of today’s corporations looking to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. This is another way to lessen the environmental impact of the floor.

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Retrofitting Europe’s Homes: How Digital Construction can Support Greener, Affordable Housing

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In 2019, 30% of the residents of these tenements were classed as fuel poor , meaning they pay more than 10% of their disposable income on heating. There’s also the impact of retrofitting for residents. It can be difficult for owners to assess the full implications of retrofitting projects.