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C.W. Driver Cos. Breaks Ground on College of the Desert’s Palm Springs Campus

Civil + Structural Engineer

The $268 million, 175,000-square-foot project will provide cutting-edge facilities for learning, collaboration, and innovation, while setting new standards for sustainability and community development in the Coachella Valley. Driver Companies C.W. Driver Companies is a premier builder serving California since 1919.

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With Climate Events on the Rise, Material Selection is Critical for Long-term Resilience

Civil + Structural Engineer

When Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26, it began a 500-mile path of destruction that wreaked havoc on homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Sustainability : The construction industry accounts for 36 percent of global energy consumption and 40 percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Platinum Contracting of Nevada to Advance Utility Distribution through Underground Installations

Civil + Structural Engineer

The installations will integrate energy, sewer, water, gas, phone and internet services below ground in effort to create a more efficient and reliable distribution system. The installations will provide utility connections to Nevada Energy, Cox Communications, CenturyLink, Southwest Gas, the City of Henderson and the City of Las Vegas.

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Lintec & Linhoff: From Africa to Australia

Roads Online

The Lintec CSD2500B Containerised Asphalt Mixing Plant is driving major infrastructure projects across four continents. These unique, modular plants, built together and within 100 per cent ISO-certified sea containers, offer significant advantages in terms of cost-efficiency, energy savings, and mobility.

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SANY eMixer: Leading the charge

Roads Online

The use of electric-powered machinery has become a crucial part of the construction industrys green transformation as it struggles with the requirement to lower its carbon footprint and increase energy efficiency. When compared to conventional diesel-powered machinery, electric machinery significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

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London office revamps rise to all-time high

Construction Enquirer

This increase has been driven by a need to reach the anticipated Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) regulations to achieve Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) B rating by 2030.

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Snowy 2.0 project progress

Roads Online

team as they venture on an almost decade long project to connect two existing dams owned by energy business SnowyHydro. For 75 years, SnowyHydro has remained one of Australia’s leading integrated energy providers. The company ensures energy security and supports the transition to renewables through its Snowy Scheme.