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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. However, between a proposal to harness the sun’s power and throwing the switch lies the complexity of environmental permitting. Spoiler alert: There are no real “secrets.”

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Union Pacific Recognizes WSP with 2023 Sustainability Partner Award

Civil + Structural Engineer

OMAHA — Union Pacific Railroad honored a dozen customers and suppliers with its first-ever Sustainability Partner Award, including WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy. Aber and Eric Matzner, WSP vice president and program director for site assessment and remediation, accepted the award for the firm.

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Bowman Awarded Contract from ADOT for ASU Tempe Pedestrian Grade Separated Crossing

Civil + Structural Engineer

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. The Company will develop an advanced utility relocation (AUR) plan, coordinate public art integration and develop alternative alignments, preliminary cost estimates and 360-degree renderings while engaging the public and key area stakeholders throughout the project.

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Enhancing connectivity on the Great Northern

Roads Online

The project showcases a commitment to sustainable infrastructure development and prioritises Aboriginal engagement. Measures are in place to protect and preserve significant environmental features, such as flora, fauna, and sensitive habitats. Successful infrastructure projects also prioritise community engagement and consultation.

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Newly Released WSP Book Unlocks Key Climate Strategiesfor Organizations

Civil + Structural Engineer

WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, has advanced its commitment to help organizations become Future Ready® with the release of an essential book that explores how organizations can rethink their climate mitigation and resilience practices for greater impact.

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How Practitioners are Applying AI and CFD Research to Advance Wind Engineering 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Widespread use of CFD in wind consulting and the subsequent lessons learned have furthered the application of AI and ML in wind and microclimate studies. The co-dependent relationship between research and consulting A key difference between scientific and applied research is the environment in which each occurs.

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Paradise Palms Redevelopment: Transforming Community Living Through Innovative Design

Construction Daily News

The project promises to enhance local infrastructure while fostering economic growth and community engagement. As the community anticipates these changes, stakeholders are keen to ensure that the new development aligns with local interests and environmental standards. It must comply with various local and state regulations.