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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

For the past 14 years, an overarching objective of The New American Home (TNAH) program has been to achieve superior levels of energy and water savings, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort without sacrificing aesthetics or livability—or making the home’s occupants expend too much effort in maintaining that high performance.

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Celebrating the successful completion of Caltrain’s electrification

Civil + Structural Engineer

The electrification initiative includes the introduction of 19 new, high-performance seven-car electric trainsets, replacing diesel-hauled trains. The firm also oversaw the procurement of multiple new electric units for Caltrain and the upgrade of the existing maintenance facility to accommodate the new fleet.

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Top Electrical Engineering Projects for Diploma Students [2024 Updated List]

Construction Placements

Top Electrical Engineering Projects for Diploma Students [2024 Updated List] Discover an extensive list of electrical engineering projects tailored for diploma students. These projects range from fundamental control systems to advanced renewable energy applications.

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BAM JV bags UK’s largest electricity transmission project

Construction Enquirer

BAM in joint venture with Hitachi Energy has clinched the deal to build two major converter stations on the planned electricity superhighway project from Peterhead in Scotland to Drax in Yorkshire. When complete it will provide enough electricity to power 2m UK homes.

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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. The installations will provide utility connections to Nevada Energy, Cox Communications, CenturyLink, Southwest Gas, the City of Henderson and the City of Las Vegas.

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