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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. Solar power has emerged as a frontrunner in the pursuit of sustainable energy. Not a secret: It’s harder to build something when it comes to a community as a surprise.

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Community RISES to Occasion

Civil + Structural Engineer

Area Map of Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York City. The area has been battered by many storms including a recent Christmas storm in 2022 and historic Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Sills of rock would be placed parallel to the shore of Jamaica Bay to dampen wave energy and reduce shore erosion. Credit: USACE. Army Corps of Engineers.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The building’s strategic design includes a 35 percent targeted reduction in potable water use through efficient fixtures and equipment, a 25 percent targeted reduction in energy costs with a focus on thermal performance and optimal heating, and a 360-panel floating solar array to name a few. ladder truck, fire engine and ambulance.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

Preservation of Character : Renovation allows you to maintain the historical significance and unique charm of your property. Updated kitchens, modern bathrooms, and energy-efficient improvements typically offer strong returns on investment, with some projects adding up to 10% to your property’s value.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

He has been integral to projects that vary in scope and complexity—from small, historic structures to massive healthcare campuses.”. Synchronization is ensured among planning, construction and operation teams by mapping and analyzing various modes of information capture- drawings, photos or even text. Kirkland, WA.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

million-square-foot distribution center, and the company currently operates a fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing facility in the City of Rensselaer. La Junta (Spanish for “The Junction”) is a historic town in Colorado’s Southeastern plains. ConAgra Foods selected Frankfort for a new 1.6

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 01 35 03 Conservation Treatment Procedures. Plastic Preservation.