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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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ITpipes Secures $20 Million to Transform Water Infrastructure Management with AI and Cloud Solutions, Ensuring Safer, Healthier Communities

Civil + Structural Engineer

Specifically, the funding will allow ITpipes to scale its operations, elevate customer service and develop new products, such as advanced AI-driven condition assessment technology for managing underground infrastructure. ITpipes offers powerful cloud-based tools housed in a single, authoritative inspection repository.

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Geohazard Assessment: Essential for Safety and Development

CCR Magazine

For industries operating in areas prone to these natural events, assessing potential geohazards is crucial. Geohazard assessment is the process of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these risks before they lead to damage. In many cases, companies seek professional support to handle these complex assessments effectively.

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Disaster response planning around the globe

Civil + Structural Engineer

Any change to the natural and built environment has a significant impact on its local surrounding, not just commercially and environmentally, but practically too. Floodbase provides WFP Zimbabwe with emergency maps of forecasted flood events. Lets take, for example, a new port on the Mediterranean coastline.

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Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success

UK Construction Blog

The post Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Among the various factors that construction projects need to consider, one of the critical is the assessment of environmental risks.

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The Different Types of Surveyors – Listed & Explained

UK Construction Blog

A surveyor is a professional who specialises in measuring, analysing and mapping the physical features of a property. Building Surveyors Building surveyors are responsible for assessing buildings for structural soundness (and defects) and ensuring that the building they’re looking at complies with relevant building regulations and laws.

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What is a ‘Site Survey’: Importance and Process

Building Radar

This comprehensive assessment involves the collection and analysis of data about a specific location to inform decision-making and project planning. A site survey refers to the process of collecting detailed information about a location to assess its suitability for a specific project or purpose. What is a Site Survey?