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Announcing ISM’s 9th Lizzi Scholarship Winner

Civil + Structural Engineer

The scholarship award includes travel and accommodations expenses for attendance at the 15th International Workshop on Micropiles in Vail, Colorado, from May 31-June 2, 2023; complimentary workshop registration; and a selection of micropile publications.

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

With these advancements, the wind engineering industry now uses CFD with more confidence and for more applications in bluff-body aerodynamics and microclimate assessments than available research would have allowed 20 years ago. Additionally, the work is driven by demand for time-sensitive solutions and outcomes with real-world impact.

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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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Sustainable Building in Ireland: Insights from Consultancy

CCR Magazine

Certifications such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) are becoming benchmarks for sustainable construction. This involves creating buildings that are not only energy-efficient but also resource-efficient.

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Sustainability and Green Building: The Evolving Role of Quantity Surveyors in Dublin

UK Construction Blog

These professionals ensure financial feasibility while meeting environmental standards, positioning them as key players in the sustainable construction sector. These tools allow for a comprehensive assessment of how building materials and designs affect a structure’s environmental impact over its entire lifetime.

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LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering, Geography and Anthropology Research Preservation of Native American Sites

Civil + Structural Engineer

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Research has shown that the Louisiana coast is slipping away little by little, which will continue to impact coastal communities. The whole motivation behind the [MRDAM] project is to focus on cultural resources that are being impacted and bring them to light,” Konsoer said.