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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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OmTrak’s Wish List for the Construction Industry in 2025: Building a Better Tomorrow

OmTrak

In 2025, lets focus on minimising discrepancies that could impact project outcomes. Champion Validated Data What wed like to see : Building a transparent data environment where validated information drives decision-making. Real-time data collection at various stages will greatly enhance collaboration and streamline project timelines.

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The Role of Accurate Planning in Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

Before breaking ground, developers need to evaluate the property, considering factors such as its boundaries, terrain, and environmental conditions. This involves assessing the lands suitability for construction, identifying any legal restrictions, and understanding the surrounding infrastructure.

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Neetha Vasan The best professional advice is equally informed by scientific research and the practical experience of past application. Additionally, the work is driven by demand for time-sensitive solutions and outcomes with real-world impact.

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Impact of Digital Transformation on the Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. This shift not only meets regulatory standards but also satisfies client expectations for environmentally responsible construction.

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The Key Drivers of Successful Infrastructure Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

It’s one of the most powerful methods through which we can ensure a positive, lasting impact on people and our planet. Instead, it’s more about assessing what lies between, amongst and across those projects. Our clients want access to real-time information, and we enable them to seamlessly access data on demand.

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It’s Not a Digital Twin If It Can’t Pass These Two Tests 

Civil + Structural Engineer

This involves breaking down information silos to develop an integrated visualization of data that is typically spread out across departments and agencies. For example, a true digital twin can model various approaches to reducing carbon emissions and project the cost and health impacts of each over the project’s total lifecycle.