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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. However, between a proposal to harness the sun’s power and throwing the switch lies the complexity of environmental permitting. Spoiler alert: There are no real “secrets.”

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Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success

UK Construction Blog

The post Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Smart construction practices are essential today, where climate change and unpredictable weather patterns make it increasingly important to build with foresight and resilience in mind.

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Sustainability and Green Building: The Evolving Role of Quantity Surveyors in Dublin

UK Construction Blog

This shift has brought significant changes in the roles and responsibilities of various construction professionals, including quantity surveyors. These professionals ensure financial feasibility while meeting environmental standards, positioning them as key players in the sustainable construction sector.

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The Future of Construction: Embracing Automation & Tools

CCR Magazine

Navigating the New Era of Construction Through Technological Innovations This comprehensive article delves into the transformative world of workforce management in the construction industry. The construction industry, traditionally perceived as a sector slow to embrace change, is standing on the brink of a technological revolution.

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

By recognizing the young professionals already making a profound impact on the AEC industry, we are able to get a full view of its future. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms. For me, Rising Stars is the perfect way to start the awards season.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Senior management failure is the #1 cause of poor project outcomes. Edwards Demming.

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METALCON Announces Show Highlights & Educational Programming for Vegas

CCR Magazine

From intensive pre-show workshops beginning on Tuesday, Oct. Christopher Sotiropulos, vice president of stadium operations joins Gary Edgar, manager of architectural specifications and industrial coatings of PPG to present “ Designing for Las Vegas: A Full House of Finishes for Allegiant Stadium to Enhance, Protect & Cool.”