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Infrastructure Outlook: User Beware: Energy Code Not Always a Helpful ‘How To’

April 17, 2017 - in Column

The cornerstone of sustainable design is simple: don’t waste energy, water or gas. Do the most with the least. In fact, this is the mantra for all businesses that compete in capital markets where continually stretching dollars is a must. Energy conservation…

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff Release 2015 Sustainability Report

July 5, 2016 - in Corporate, Design/Engineering

“Our greatest sphere of influence in transitioning to a low carbon economy comes from the advice our experts provide to our clients,” says Paul Dollin,…

APWA Sustainability in Public Works Track Announced for PWX Conference 2016

June 29, 2016 - in Uncategorized

KANSAS CITY, MO. –  The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced today that a major component of its PWX annual conference during August…

Change Leader: City Plans Undergo Stress-Testing for Sustainability

May 31, 2016 - in Profile

Donna Huey is a senior vice president and client technology and innovation director for Atkins. With extensive experience in consulting related to technology selection, development and implementation, Huey also chairs the company’s technical network that…

CertainTeed Stretches the Imagination at Hometown AIA National Convention in Philadelphia

May 19, 2016 - in Buildings, Corporate

MALVERN, Pa. – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2016 National Convention theme is IMAGINE+, and hometown building products manufacturer CertainTeed Corporation is ready to inspire attendees with innovative building solutions that challenge the…

Designing a Better Built Environment

May 11, 2016 - in Design/Engineering, People

The goal of "sustainability" is to reduce humans' impact on the natural environment. These impacts often take the form of facilities and structures such as bridges, highways, and cities that are built and used on an everyday basis. Oral Buyukozturk, an…

FHWA Proposes Highway Regulation Changes Focused on Performance

On Friday, April 22, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to propose national performance management measure regulations to assess the performance of the National Highway System,…

Green Build Project at San Diego International Airport Earns ISI’s Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Platinum Award

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Green Build’s landside project at San Diego International Airport (SAN) recently received the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure’s (ISI) Envision rating system’s Platinum award. Owned by the San Diego County Regional Airport…

Arcadis Publishes Sustainability Report

May 3, 2016 - in Corporate, Planning

Arcadis (Euronext: arcad), the leading global Design & Consultancy firm for natural and built assets, has, today, published its first Sustainability Report. The report highlights a selection of the many projects through which Arcadis delivers on its passion…

Economic Concerns Drive Sustainability in American Cities and Towns

April 26, 2016 - in Corporate, Planning, Smart Cities

BINGHAMTON, NY – While environmental issues are often cited as a major factor in cities and towns in pursuing sustainability, a new study shows that economic concerns can be just as important to local governments in adopting concrete sustainability plans.…