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Sustainable upgrade underway for Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert masterpiece

Construction Specifier

Photo by Andrew Pielage/courtesy Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Integrated design firm, Sasaki will lead a comprehensive sustainability plan for Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Ariz. Emphasis will be placed on sustainable design to lessen the impact on the ecologically sensitive Sonoran Desert.

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HDR to Complete Final Design for $1.5 Billion Port of Long Beach Rail Facility

Civil + Structural Engineer

In 2019, HDR was selected to provide environmental and preliminary design services for the landside modernization program. The program also advances the Port of Long Beach’s sustainability goals by incorporating electrification capabilities for future locomotive charging in the long-term facility master plan and site improvements.

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C.W. Driver Companies Completes $59.8M Visual Arts Campus for CSU Fullerton

Civil + Structural Engineer

After considering a site geotechnical analysis and initial cost studies, the project team advised CSUF to pivot from the original construction plan, recommending minimizing renovation work and maximizing new construction, building two new structures instead of the original plan for one. “We Driver Companies C.W.

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ESFM USA® wins sustainability award from International Facility Management Association for impact of energy management solutions on carbon footprint

Civil + Structural Engineer

These results surpassed site-level goals and significantly contributed to the international company’s success in meeting its 2024 target to reduce carbon emissions by 20% a year early. ESFM has supported the client’s manufacturing facility in Mahwah, in addition to other sites across the United States, for the past six years.

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Researchers Develop Safety Monitoring System for Construction Sites

Civil + Structural Engineer

University of Houston computer scientists have developed a new system to keep construction workers safe at job sites. Many were struck by a vehicle or mobile machinery on construction sites. By tracking their location, we can monitor location-based policies related to the safety of workers and equipment in construction sites.”

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UES Expands Environmental Expertise with Acquisition of InControl Technologies

Civil + Structural Engineer

InControl Technologies’ projects include a wide range of environmental site assessments, remediation management, and site closures. As we plan for the future of UES, we’re proud to grow our capabilities to meet the demand for environmentally sustainable development,” said UES CEO Dave Witsken.

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raSmith’s Chris Tippery Honored with 2023 Collections Award from the Central States Water Environment Association

Civil + Structural Engineer

Since joining raSmith’s municipal services division in 2019, he has provided project management and design services for upgrades to major municipal wastewater treatment plants and numerous water distribution and wastewater/stormwater collection system modifications and upgrades.