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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Water/Stormwater

Civil + Structural Engineer

Alpha Testing, a UES company, was chosen by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to provide quality control/construction materials testing services to multiple project teams. The primary goals of the Project were to improve water quality while providing multiple benefits. Bois d’Arc Lake will span 16,641 acres.

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EHR Infrastructure Designed into Historic Medical Campus

Civil + Structural Engineer

Historic preservation was imperative for Acela Architects + Engineers when modernizing the electronic health records (EHR) infrastructure of a sprawling Massachusetts medical campus. “Now nearing completion of the design stage, our solutions address both priorities—campus-wide EHR upgrades and historic preservation.”

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National Precast: Preserving history

Roads Online

The use of a durable concrete sleeper retaining wall that sits behind timber panels, has helped to preserve the authentic appearance of Ballarat’s famous Sovereign Hill. Historically, the Museum used timber for its retaining walls, to align with the 1850s gold rush era aesthetics. Images: National Precast.

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Johnson Controls introduces NSW8000 sensor for monitoring temperature, humidity, CO₂, and occupancy.

CCR Magazine

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced the launch of the NSW8000 Series Wireless Network Sensor for Metasys building automation systems (BAS) and FX series programmable controllers. To learn more, visit: [link].

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

We’re going to unravel some intricacies of the process that’s designed to ensure the coexistence of solar energy development with responsible environmental preservation. Depending on the site, this process often commonly includes ecological surveys, soil assessments, cultural and historic resources evaluations, and endangered species.

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The Growth Trap Swallowing Texas Construction Firms

Construction Daily News

This competition drives up labor costs while simultaneously reducing overall workforce quality as companies lower hiring standards to fill critical positions. They commit to completion dates based on historical supply timelines, only to discover those timelines no longer apply in the current market. Lead times extend.

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Enhancing connectivity on the Great Northern

Roads Online

It is situated in the fertile and resource-rich Chittering Valley, and is known for its close-knit community, natural beauty, and historical significance. Measures are in place to protect and preserve significant environmental features, such as flora, fauna, and sensitive habitats.