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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. What are the potential effects?

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The Ultimate Guide to Air Quality Monitoring: Protecting Health & Environment

UK Construction Blog

The post The Ultimate Guide to Air Quality Monitoring: Protecting Health & Environment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Air quality monitoring is the continuous measurement of pollutants and criteria air contaminants that affect our daily lives. Every breath you take matters.

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How Practitioners are Applying AI and CFD Research to Advance Wind Engineering 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Wind tunnel testing (WTT) has been and continues to be the primary choice for accurate quantitative evaluation of wind flows around buildings. Scientific research often happens in a sterile environment with controlled inputs. Additionally, the work is driven by demand for time-sensitive solutions and outcomes with real-world impact.

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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

Swinerton’s early commitment to mass timber began in 2016 with the design, permitting, and construction of the then largest mass timber office building in the U.S.First Tech Federal Credit Union Oregon Corporate Campuswhich was delivered four months faster and four percent cheaper than structural steel.

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The Ultimate Guide to Construction Site Inspection Checklist

Buildern

The answer lies in the construction site inspection checklist, which is a powerful tool to monitor progress, assess if it complies with local regulations, and ensure that everything is carried out according to the highest standards. Failure to identify quality issues on time may result in schedule delays and construction rework.

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Protecting sensitive sites: Noise and vibration rules

Construction Specifier

The Province of Ontario has introduced an Environmental Protection Act ( EPA ) that defines a contaminant as any solid, liquid, gas, odor, heat, sound, vibration, radiation, or combination resulting directly or indirectly from human activities that may cause an adverse effect. 113, Noise Control Code and Construction Rule of January 18, 2007.

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Essential Tips for Securely Storing Construction Materials

PN - Project Management

." ​Ensuring the safety and integrity of the construction materials needed to complete a build is a huge priority. From safeguarding against theft to protecting against environmental factors, not properly protecting your construction materials can significantly impact project timelines, quality and budgets!