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Efficient, reliable and equitable access to transportation is crucial for people around the world. Experienced transit leader Kwadwo A. Atta, MBA, PMP has joined us as southeast transit lead to continue to help our clients meet those needs. As a leader with global experience, he will advise on the technical, regulatory, financial and operational impacts of transit programs on communities across nine different states. We're excited to have you join us, Kwadwo! https://lnkd.in/gDUhBb4x

Condition assessment is an important tool for utilities for planning renewal investments. Discover the benefits of answering the right condition assessment questions in this American Water Works Association Opflow article by Dan Ellison and David Spencer: https://lnkd.in/g7Yiuh_7

The total volume of data is growing exponentially, driving significant growth in the global data center market, forecasted to reach $254 billion by 2026. While the U.S. remains a leader, the number of data centers across Europe has increased. Rapidly advancing technologies such as AI, Machine Learning and the Internet of Things are increasing demand, likely to continue outstripping supply for the next three to five years. Jonathan Blake, TMT design director, has been featured in a new article detailing five data center trends set to amplify the European market. Find the full article as published by Intelligent Data Centres here: https://lnkd.in/gQUYp2X5 #DataCenters #Engineering #AI #Design #NetZero

Lighting controls have revolutionized energy efficiency, user experience and architectural expression. Occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, dimming, color temperature tuning, individual luminaire addressing and third-party system integration are some of the countless advancements since the invention of the light switch by John Henry Holmes in 1884. The evolution of lighting controls has streamlined energy efficiency and safety in buildings, integrating emergency lighting systems with modern technology to enhance both functionality and aesthetics. Eric Rushenberg, senior lighting designer, has been featured in a new Consulting-Specifying Engineer article, explaining how to approach revised UL listing requirements when specifying emergency lighting controls. This article is a useful resource for understanding how: UL Standard 924 has updated its product listing requirements consistent with well adopted codes and standards, learning how control manufacturers are meeting requirements, ensuring products are individually listed and labeled whilst identifying a specification strategy for controlling emergency lights. Read the full article as published in Consulting-Specifying Engineer https://lnkd.in/gKVQGy67 #LightingDesign #UL924 #Engineering #Architecture #Controls

Happy Anniversary ꟷ 10 years of planning led to 10 years of success for City of Tucson's Sun Link Streetcar. To celebrate this landmark, our Michael Barton, PE, PTOE, a project manager from concept to plan to reality, was interviewed. He shared about overcoming challenges in its development and the streetcar's positive impact on downtown Tucson. Tune in to the interview: https://lnkd.in/gMVpa5EG #transit #streetcar #Arizona

Is it possible to eliminate all roadway fatalities and serious injuries? The Safe System Approach has been used as a guide to try to accomplish that in communities around the world for decades. Learn more about how the method of rethinking roadway design to build a safer transportation system for all road users is gaining steam in North American in our latest Experts Talk interview with our senior transportation engineer Beth Wemple and traffic engineer Olivia Polinsky. https://lnkd.in/gnZ7cig3 #VisionZero #RoadSafety

More than 20 years after the first studies, the Council Bluffs Interstate System program in western Iowa is nearly complete. The $1.4 billion series of projects reconstructed 14 miles of interstate and drastically improved the junctions of I-80, I-29 and I-480. And it's finishing ahead of schedule and under budget. Congratulations to Iowa Department of Transportation and all those who dedicated years of their careers to this program's success. Watch the video at this link to learn more about this transformative project: https://lnkd.in/gPPK3Zgb

HDR unveiled three early redevelopment concepts for Michigan’s Harbor Island, marking the beginning of a new future for the island. The nature-focused designs feature a mix of green spaces, recreational amenities like trails, boardwalks and event areas, art installations, solar fields and natural wetlands. See the designs and find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gxwMTqsp #Sustainability #Remediation #Environmental

Pensacola employees and their families volunteered more than 175 hours in partnership with From the Ground Up Community Garden to design and build a tiered, mandala garden layout consisting of 16 revitalized garden beds under a previously abandoned underpass. With the support of an HDR Foundation Employee Network Group grant sponsored by Phillip Walker, PE, the new garden layout requires less strain for gardeners of all ages and better suits school field strips, music events and art exhibits. “Although it was hard work, our team is always grateful to be giving back to our community and building a place for our community to grow,” Phillip said. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6WQeEJh Nancy Hales