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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.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Impact : Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport is designed to be part of one the first LEEDv4 airport campuses, reflecting the airport’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. For the second consecutive year, one of HNTB’s projects has risen to the top as Summit Project award winner.

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Virginia office complex achieves urban integration with inventive design

Construction Specifier

A mixed-use office development in Charlottesville, Virginia, seamlessly integrates into a prominent site within the city’s historic Downtown Mall district. The building’s stepped facade helps it conform to contextual scale and attain energy and water conservation, as well as occupant health and wellness.

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Virginia office complex achieves multiple goals with inventive design

Construction Specifier

A mixed-use office development in Charlottesville, Virginia, seamlessly integrates into a prominent site within the city’s historic Downtown Mall district. The building’s stepped facade helps it conform to contextual scale and attain energy and water conservation, as well as occupant health and wellness.

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Oak Conservatory Kits: Your Ultimate Guide to Elegant Home Extensions

UK Construction Blog

Sustainability & Maintainability: Oak is considered an environmentally responsible choice due to its sustainability. Planning permission may be mandatory, especially for listed buildings or in conservation areas. Always consult the local planning authority.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. According to the OMB, investments in efficiency over the last four years are expected to save $18 billion in energy costs over the life of the projects. 7group, LLC.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

For the purposes of part 102-74 , entitled “Facility Management,” of this chapter, maintenance means preservation by inspection, adjustment, lubrication, cleaning, and the making of minor repairs. iv) On lands used in connection with Federal programs for agricultural, recreational, and conservation purposes. (v)