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Celebrating the successful completion of Caltrain’s electrification

Civil + Structural Engineer

This ambitious project — aimed at electrifying the Caltrain service from San Francisco Caltrain Station at 4th and King to the Tamien Caltrain Station in San Jose — represents a significant improvement in service efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. When did the Caltrain Electrification Project begin?

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Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. The work will also strengthen the port’s operational efficiency and capacity while prioritizing energy and water efficiency by incorporating renewable and fossil fuel-free options.

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Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas

The Pro Builder

Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas qpurcell Mon, 05/15/2023 - 09:49 Building net zero, carbon neutral homes means going all-electric and getting rid of natural gas entirely—right? What we’re really trying to show is that natural gas is a critical part of the transition toward a clean energy future.”

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Platinum Contracting of Nevada to Advance Utility Distribution through Underground Installations

Civil + Structural Engineer

The installations will integrate energy, sewer, water, gas, phone and internet services below ground in effort to create a more efficient and reliable distribution system. Underground utility distribution provides an efficiency and reliability that overhead utility lines lack.

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5 Findings About Heat Pumps

The Pro Builder

5 Findings About Heat Pumps ibush Thu, 03/14/2024 - 20:24 Pinpointing whether heat pumps are a good investment is tricky. Ultimately, the study finds that heat pumps are far more efficient than other options and that in each of the 48 contiguous U.S. Heat pumps almost always beat propane, fuel oil, or electric resistance heaters.

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Will Summer Bring Energy Efficiency Challenges This Year?

Construction Daily News

Many construction industry professionals are anticipating 2024 climate change and how it will affect the sector. Energy efficiency challenges have persisted throughout the last year. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reveals a one-in-three chance that 2024 will be even warmer.

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The Future of Urban Living: Emerging Property Developments in 2024

CCR Magazine

The year 2024 is set to be a pivotal moment for property developments, with innovations reshaping our cities and how we live within them. From sustainable architecture to smart home technologies, the future of urban living promises to be exciting, efficient, and environmentally conscious.