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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

By: Ricardo Brites , Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber Imagine your projects being more precise, efficient, and sustainable? Its the engineers toolkit for smarter, more sustainable structures. Its the engineers toolkit for smarter, more sustainable structures.

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Planning Inspectorate publishes new advice for Environmental Impact Assessments on infrastructure

New Civil Engineer

The post Planning Inspectorate publishes new advice for Environmental Impact Assessments on infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer. The Planning Inspectorate has published phase two of its three-part advice series for developers planning Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).

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Digitizing Environmental Permitting for Successful Restoration Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

Environmental data and permitting are the vital first steps for construction projects of all kinds. The digitization of these processes enables greater efficiency and shorter project timelines, and allows environmental consultants to visualize, organize, and analyze data for robust project planning. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Melissa Mack, PE, PMP, Receives Prestigious Kenneth J. Miller Founders’ Award at 2025 Texas Water Conference

Civil + Structural Engineer

The award honors volunteers who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership and impact in the water sector. Throughout her career, Mack has led key initiatives involving water distribution system planning, design and condition assessment. Im deeply honored to receive the Kenneth J. Miller Founders Award, Mack said.

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Double Tracking of South Shore Line Celebrates Completion

Civil + Structural Engineer

HDR’s environmental, engineering and program management staff have supported the project from its early stages. The work included preliminary track, bridge and station designs that minimized potential environmental impacts. About HDR HDR is a 100% employee-owned professional services firm.

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Open Space Institute, U.S. Military Academy Engineering Students Construct New Trail Bridge at Schunnemunk State Park

Civil + Structural Engineer

The bridge was constructed as part of a senior-year capstone project by cadets, who receive hands-on design and construction experience as they pursue degrees in Civil Engineering and train for their military careers. With private support, OSI was able to provide more than $15,000 for bridge materials and site preparation.

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RICK Engineering Hires Teresa T.G. Wilkinson

Civil + Structural Engineer

SAN DIEGO – July 10, 2023 – RICK Engineering Company (RICK) a multidisciplinary planning, design and engineering firm serving the western United States, has appointed Teresa T.G. Wilkinson as director of environmental planning services. She received the WTS Rosa Parks Diversity Award for her outreach efforts.