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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. Solar power has emerged as a frontrunner in the pursuit of sustainable energy. Not a secret: It’s harder to build something when it comes to a community as a surprise.

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KMB, Metric Engineering Design EV Hubs: St. Augustine, FL

CCR Magazine

KMB Design Group, LLC (KMB) is excited to announce its collaboration with Metric Engineering for the design of thirteen (13) Electric Vehicle Hubs in the historic city of St. Augustine, FL. Augustine to design their Electric Vehicle Hubs,” said Stephen Banks, President of KMB Design Group, LLC.

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6 Wonderful Reasons the UK Needs to Embrace the Retrofit Renaissance

UK Construction Blog

Buildings can generate excess emissions due to ageing, poorly designed building envelopes, outdated HVAC equipment, lack of renewable energy access and more. New fit-outs throughout the building reduced embodied carbon by 42% and transitioned parts of the building to 100% renewable energy.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Innovations in Scottish Residential Architecture: Blending Tradition with Modernity

UK Construction Blog

Historical constructions, with their robust stonework and intricate designs, provide a foundation for modern architects to build upon. Modern Infusion by Award Winning Scottish Architects Esteemed Scottish designers have mastered the art of preserving historical essence while infusing contemporary aesthetics.

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6 Essential Strategies for Sustainable Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

Optimal site selection also takes into account access to public transportation, reducing carbon footprints associated with commuting, and the preservation of local culture and heritage. These materials are often sourced responsibly, have low embodied energy, and are either recycled or can be recycled at the end of their lifecycle.

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TAT Revitalizes Derelict Office Building in Springfield, Mass.

CCR Magazine

Once a premier office building and later serving as a major regional hotel and theater, the historic structure sat vacant and derelict for three decades at a prominent location in downtown Springfield. s Court Square neighborhood and setting the stage for the city’s long-term economic growth.