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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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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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A Continued Push: Digitalization & Environmental Permitting

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Environmental Regulatory industry is one area that was initially slow to begin the digital transition, but in recent years has warmed up to digitizing its processes. Lance also points out recent dramatic changes to federal environmental regulations, adding the need for “the regulated community [to remain] agile amid the changes.”

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Environmental impact assessments face the scrapheap

Construction News

The government has unveiled plans to scrap environmental impact assessments for individual projects, but housebuilders have voiced worries about a proposed "tax" suggested as a replacement.

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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

The construction industry is grappling with growing demands for environmental responsibility and project efficiency. This conserves resources and lessens the environmental impact of construction activities. Its the engineers toolkit for smarter, more sustainable structures.

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Bentley Systems Announces New Capabilities for Carbon Assessment in iTwin Experience

Civil + Structural Engineer

Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, is announcing at the Environment Analyst Global Business Summit, the availability of new carbon assessment capabilities in iTwin Experience to enable infrastructure professionals to seamlessly quantify carbon reduction opportunities in their projects.