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A Continued Push: Digitalization & Environmental Permitting

Civil + Structural Engineer

One of the firms supporting the AEC industry’s charge towards efficiency and transparency is Ecobot, which launched in 2018 as one of the first digital solutions for environmental permitting. As these changes occur, the task of the environmental consultant remains the same: to assess land use risk and opportunity for their client.

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When Speed Counts: EPCM Delivery for Industrial and Manufacturing Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. For owners facing this scenario, integrated services like the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) delivery method may be the best option for your project.

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Placing AI Front and Center for Infrastructure Week

Civil + Structural Engineer

Lastly, AI can revolutionize how the government manages our most important projects. However, for the government to realize its ambitions, it must change its processes for managing major projects. One of the biggest areas in which AI can help is the permitting process, which still largely relies on obsolete 2D drawings for projects.

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A New Bridge to Nature: Elachee Drive over I-985 Bridge Replacement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Roadway Project Manager, Michael Baker International Located in the 1,500-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve in North Georgia, the Elachee Nature Science Center is an education center that serves more than 35,000 students from over 35 school systems and an additional 30,000 visitors to the museum and preserve each year. By Chad Havens, P.E.,

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Stantec enters design phase for US$100 million Tampa Bay Water potable water supply project in Hillsborough County

Civil + Structural Engineer

Tampa Bay Water awarded the firm a contract amendment to include final design engineering and construction management at risk support services (CMAR), bringing Stantec’s total fees to US$14 million. Stantec has a long history of providing engineering services for Tampa Bay Water and Hillsborough County.

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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

Commercial Construction Blog

Working with some of the best Directors of Construction, architects, and project managers in the business, we understand that risk management is a core concern for our clients. From financial overruns to project delays, unexpected risks can impact budgets, timelines, and overall project success.

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How Construction Companies Turn Ideas into Reality: A Guide

CCR Magazine

From designing blueprints to managing on-site work, a construction company brings together skilled professionals, materials, and processes to create structures that last. Permits and Approvals : Handling local zoning laws, building codes, and permit applications to ensure compliance.