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Digitizing Environmental Permitting for Successful Restoration Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

Environmental data and permitting are the vital first steps for construction projects of all kinds. The digitization of these processes enables greater efficiency and shorter project timelines, and allows environmental consultants to visualize, organize, and analyze data for robust project planning. Army Corps of Engineers.

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How digital tools are helping the construction industry to choose carbon-smart materials

Autodesk Construction Cloud

However, as the construction sector continues to expand in many countries, there is a growing awareness of its environmental consequences. billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2020. However, there are ways to mitigate these impacts. There is a significant need for change.

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The Move Towards Embodied Carbon Targets for Building Materials

GCP Applied Technologies

Tue, 05/05/2020 - 18:34. May 05, 2020. Funded by Skanska and Microsoft, the project led to the development of the first-of-its-kind database of online environmental product declarations (EPD) that provide transparency into embodied carbon impacts before a project is built. michael.delros…. GCP Applied Technologies.

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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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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

Safety Services Company

Businesses have to analyze and assess multiple suppliers to find the most compatible ones, and they often require their vendors to have certain licenses, qualifications, and certifications. Those who do not comply pose a high risk of impacting the hiring client’s project.

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Episode 10: System-Based Safety: The Cornerstone of Your Safety Program

Safety Services Company

After receiving his Masters degree in geology from Lehigh University, Jeffrey headed out to enjoy the rugged beauty of Colorado and a rewarding position within the oil industry as an environmental scientist. The initial costs of setting up systems for environmental safety can seem prohibitive to management as well.

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Stantec Institute surveys utilities to understand cost impacts of PFAS

Civil + Structural Engineer

The study surveyed NACWA’s member utilities to better understand the cost impacts of PFAS on biosolids management in the US. NACWA previously published a study on this topic in 2020. The new study provides updates to those findings in addition to identifying additional impacts and concerns around PFAS. “As

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