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Community RISES to Occasion

Civil + Structural Engineer

He is planting vegetation to help make Rockaway Beach more resilient to coastal storm erosion and flooding. It is a far cry from his previous job at McDonald’s, where he worked for twenty years in midtown Manhattan before the pandemic. He says his life has a bit more purpose now because he is making a difference in his own community.

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Revolutionizing Concrete Production: The Sustainable Future of Carbon Locked™ Precast Concrete

Civil + Structural Engineer

Resource Conservation Foremost among these advantages is the reduction in the demand for virgin materials, such as cement and aggregate, which are notoriously resource-intensive to manufacture. Energy Efficiency In addition to reducing emissions, Carbon Locked Precast Concrete contributes to energy efficiency in the construction sector.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

This project would go on to be one of the largest renewable energy projects in the state to date, encompassing an area of 241.5 +/- acres and presenting a variety of environmental and civil challenges. Environmentally, Exploration Green, of the 153 acres of natural habitat, 14 acres is dedicated wetlands.

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The role of infrastructure in community liveability

Roads Online

Yet despite having less to work with, regional councils are launching exciting, high-impact initiatives ranging from responsive design to futuristic eco-transport. Indeed, in Far North Queensland’s case, until recently, the region lagged other similar sized regions in public investment by $1 billion.”

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Sustainable Community Living Projects Design Guide

CCR Magazine

Sustainable design in these projects includes focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and green building materials. It’s essential to design for resilience and adaptability to address the impacts of climate change and future uncertainties. This leads to saving energy over time.

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Trane & NIU Launch Energy Program for Sustainable Future”

CCR Magazine

Trane by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, announces that energy-saving infrastructure upgrades are underway at the Northern Illinois University (NIU) campus in DeKalb, Ill. As a result of these improvements, NIU is projected to achieve over a 26% reduction in energy consumption and an 11% reduction in emissions.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Located across the United States in 8 different states, the winners of the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement award come from many different corners of the AEC industry including both public and private entities. An ode to the region, the terminal is an architectural depiction of everything that attracts tourists to Central Florida.