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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

We’re going to unravel some intricacies of the process that’s designed to ensure the coexistence of solar energy development with responsible environmental preservation. Depending on the site, this process often commonly includes ecological surveys, soil assessments, cultural and historic resources evaluations, and endangered species.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety. Effectively using this data and the historical effects of earthquakes allows for a research-driven approach to mitigate future damage and build resilient structures. These include architectural and MEP systems, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents.

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TAT Revitalizes Derelict Office Building in Springfield, Mass.

CCR Magazine

Once a premier office building and later serving as a major regional hotel and theater, the historic structure sat vacant and derelict for three decades at a prominent location in downtown Springfield. s Court Square neighborhood and setting the stage for the city’s long-term economic growth.

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3 Critical Questions to Ask Before Starting an Adaptive Reuse Commercial Construction Project

Commercial Construction Blog

Because the client brought us onto this project during the early planning stages, we were able to collaborate to ensure this was feasible, and also value-engineer the design. What modifications or updates need to be made to building systems? This is especially true for things like fire suppression sprinkler systems.

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Weathering the storm: Rainscreen systems in retrofits

Construction Specifier

By David Hohenstern Photo by Dean Riggott/courtesy Sto Corp A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. Often, it is a range of issues happening with increasing frequency that indicate it is time for an update.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Thanks to Andrew’s work, AECOM teams have seen a massive increase in collaboration and communication, ultimately helping them deliver strong project outcomes. . His efforts helped stakeholders maintain a single source of truth and paved the way for more meaningful and impactful collaboration between all levels of project staff. .