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Hundreds of projects to reconnect communities separated by roadways will launch in 2025

Civil + Structural Engineer

It is currently in the environmental permitting process, but this large effort will require many types of collaborative engagements between public and private sector partners. The Central Ohio Transit Authority is developing a bus rapid transit system that will connect downtown Columbus with the Prairie Township neighborhood.

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Ventura County Public Works Agency brings electricity to the Rocky Mountains and beyond! 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Ventura County Public Works Agency is taking the lead in reducing energy consumption and costs for Ventura County and all those connected to its electrical grid. Moorpark already has a 999-kW solar field, which produces much of the electricity needed for the plant while also exporting excess energy to the electrical grid.

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Firms readied for £750m Parliament repairs deal

Construction Enquirer

Construction firms are being called up to bid for a new Parliamentary Construction Works Framework to carry out interim repairs and improvements to the House of Commons and Lords estates. The £750m framework is being set up as a successor to the existing MEPFS (Mechanical, Electrical, Public health, and Fabric Safety) framework.

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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

Sustainable design options for parking lots include shared parking agreements, designated electric vehicle parking spaces, and integrated green space. Incorporating electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into your site design, or even a redesign to an existing property, is a good way to go green.

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First phase of Coffs Harbour Bypass tunnel complete

Roads Online

The Coffs Harbour bypass tunnelling team working on either side of the 410-metre-long Gatelys Road Tunnel broke through the northbound tube on Monday 28 October. All the equipment will then be tested and commissioned before the bypass is opened to the public which is expected to open to traffic in late 2026.

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DRMP Leads Largest LED Lighting Conversion Project in Florida

Civil + Structural Engineer

This translates to increased public safety as well as reduced maintenance and power costs. I get to work with a great client, challenge my excellent lighting staff, and help make the Enterprise facilities safer and more efficient. DRMP has an exceptional team solely dedicated to lighting and electrical tasks.

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Going Driverless: an Update on the Cairo Monorail System

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Luke Carothers Currently under construction in Egypt is a two-line monorail rapid transit system, which, when completed, will be the longest driverless monorail system in the world. When completed, the Cairo Monorail system will consist of two lines.