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

Civil + Structural Engineer

This project marks the sixth year that OSI has worked with the USMA cadets to design and construct a trail bridge at a New York State Park. Over the past two decades, OSI has protected more than 3,300 acres to create and expand Schunnemunk State Park, for public benefit and enjoyment. We value our relationship with West Point.

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

By recognizing the young professionals already making a profound impact on the AEC industry, we are able to get a full view of its future. The 2024 Class of Rising Stars have already made their mark on the AEC industry through exceptional technical capability, leadership, effective teaching and research, and public service.

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HDR-Designed BRT Project Opens in Vancouver, Washington

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Clark County Public Transit Benefit Area Authority has officially opened The Vine on Mill Plain, a bus rapid transit line in the Vancouver, Washington, area that was designed by an HDR-led team. Through our design, we worked to ensure that the project served riders’ needs while staying on budget — and opening early.” and beyond.

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Coastal restoration project gives threatened coastal plant another chance

Civil + Structural Engineer

He was monitoring the federally threatened bird – the Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ), one of several environmental conservation measures performed by the agency on all coastal restoration projects to ensure wildlife is not harmed. While doing this he spotted what looked like spinach sprouting out of the sand by his foot.

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Discover an Underground Storage Tank During Construction? What Next?

Best Practices Construction Law

The UST had not been identified during the Phase I environmental assessment. According to the HQ Construction newsletter , Kiewit worked with TDOT and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to safely mitigate the problem. Assess options. After the removal, the contractor was able to continue its work.

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Sloan Earns SCS Global Services’ Independent WAVE Verification

CCR Magazine

In 2022, Sloan was among the first companies to sign on to The Water Council’s WAVE program, an initiative designed to help companies improve, report, and verify their water stewardship progress.