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10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home

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10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home ldeakins Thu, 09/21/2023 - 07:00 Not only can energy-efficient home products save homeowners extra cash each month by lowering utility bills, but according to a 2022 report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy , they can also improve a home's resale value.

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

Driver will manage the precise integration of advanced technology labs, maker spaces, flexible classrooms, and specialized facilities such as a film screening studio, radio station and cafe. Scheduled for completion in 2027, the COD Palm Springs campus is poised to become a landmark for higher education and community engagement in the region.

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Celebrating the successful completion of Caltrain’s electrification

Civil + Structural Engineer

Events honored the HNTB-program-managed electrification project SAN JOSE, Calif. This ambitious project — aimed at electrifying the Caltrain service from San Francisco Caltrain Station at 4th and King to the Tamien Caltrain Station in San Jose — represents a significant improvement in service efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

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Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Begins Concourse D Upgrade

Civil + Structural Engineer

As program manager, WSP provides comprehensive support for innovative modular construction plan at world’s busiest airport. WSP is serving as project manager for the Concourse D project on behalf of the client, the City of Atlanta’s Department of Aviation. In this role, WSP, along with joint venture partners H.J. WSP in the U.S.

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PC Construction, Stantec, and Hazen and Sawyer complete WSSC Water’s $271M Piscataway Bioenergy Facility

Civil + Structural Engineer

This is the largest and most technically advanced project WSSC Water has constructed in its 106-year history and is one of only 7 facilities in the country to incorporate an advanced thermal hydrolysis process (THP) to efficiently transform biosolids. Learn more about THP at Stantec. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders.

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Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. The work will also strengthen the port’s operational efficiency and capacity while prioritizing energy and water efficiency by incorporating renewable and fossil fuel-free options.

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When Speed Counts: EPCM Delivery for Industrial and Manufacturing Projects

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For owners facing this scenario, integrated services like the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) delivery method may be the best option for your project. Without the free flow of knowledge, ideas, concerns and maintenance/operational experience, efficiency can decrease significantly. On-time delivery.