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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

In simplest terms, to get environmental approvals, agency regulators need the answers to three questions: What resources are at the site? This part of the process uses all the tools available, such as Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, boots-on-the-ground specialists, and drones. What are the potential effects?

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The Different Types of Surveyors – Listed & Explained

UK Construction Blog

There are a lot of specialisations within the surveying profession though, so we thought a comprehensive list of the types of surveyors and a brief summary of what each kind does would be useful. A surveyor is a professional who specialises in measuring, analysing and mapping the physical features of a property. What is a Surveyor?

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

The park expands Arlington County’s ability to meet Chesapeake Bay Watershed regulations while cultivating native plants and providing new boardwalk areas and fresh interpretive designs.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

According to a study by Princeton University, new flood maps show ‘100-year’ floods may now occur annually along the southeast and Gulf of Mexico coasts, or every one to 30 years. Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. They offer multiple benefits to buildings and the environment. in San Francisco in October 2021.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

According to a study by Princeton University, new flood maps show ‘100-year’ floods may now occur annually along the southeast and Gulf of Mexico coasts, or every one to 30 years. Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. They offer multiple benefits to buildings and the environment. in San Francisco in October 2021.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building.